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Volkswagen Golf

Grey · Diesel · 2009 · 1,598 cc

L18 NEVMOT history

L18 NEV is a grey diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 26 Nov 2009. Its MOT is valid until 26 Nov 2026 and it has passed 14 of 20 MOT tests, with 40,824 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Nov 2025.

L18 NEV grey Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 26 Nov 2026
Mileage
40,824 mi
At MOT on 25 Nov 2025
MOT tests
20
14 passed · 6 failed
Per year
2,591 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L18 NEV
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
26 Nov 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 26 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
25 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

L18 NEV was last recorded at 40,824 miles on 25 Nov 2025, 2,425 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
38,399 miles · 20 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
2,425 miles
Average per year
2,591 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 40,824 miles
  • 2024 – 38,399 miles
  • 2023 – 35,873 miles
  • 2022 – 33,300 miles
  • 2021 – 30,887 miles
  • 2020 – 28,122 miles
  • 2019 – 25,391 miles
  • 2018 – 22,526 miles
  • 2017 – 19,837 miles
  • 2016 – 17,456 miles
  • 2015 – 14,799 miles
  • 2014 – 12,055 miles
  • 2013 – 9,566 miles
  • 2012 – 7,117 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass40,824 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

20 tests since 21 Nov 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass40,824 miles (+2,425)
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    40,824 miles
    Test number
    854871441901

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass38,399 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    38,399 miles
    Test number
    941324900949

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail38,398 miles (+2,525)2 dangerous1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,398 miles
    Test number
    492796506774
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  4. Pass35,873 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    35,873 miles
    Test number
    220615970891
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Fail35,872 miles (+2,572)1 dangerous2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,872 miles
    Test number
    312020939353
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass33,300 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    33,300 miles
    Test number
    292386361901
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  7. Fail33,298 miles (+2,411)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,298 miles
    Test number
    300345409550
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  8. Pass30,887 miles (+2,765)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    30,887 miles
    Test number
    217773336078
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  9. Pass28,122 miles (+3)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    28,122 miles
    Test number
    137456702421
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  10. Fail28,119 miles (+2,728)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    28,119 miles
    Test number
    478417557433
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  11. Pass25,391 miles (+2,865)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    25,391 miles
    Test number
    925786207529
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  12. Pass22,526 miles (+2,689)
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    22,526 miles
    Test number
    262720574265

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass19,837 miles (+2,381)
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    19,837 miles
    Test number
    564700585897

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass17,456 miles (+2,657)
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    17,456 miles
    Test number
    601043626022

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass14,799 miles (+2,744)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    14,799 miles
    Test number
    798460178932
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass12,055 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    12,055 miles
    Test number
    116323924342
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  17. Fail12,055 miles (+2,489)1 repaired2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    12,055 miles
    Test number
    259733024371
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  18. Pass9,566 miles (+2,449)
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    9,566 miles
    Test number
    115625023366

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass7,117 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    7,117 miles
    Test number
    355187622313

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail7,117 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    7,117 miles
    Test number
    627256722311
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Questions about L18 NEV

Does L18 NEV currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L18 NEV is valid until 26 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on L18 NEV?
The MOT on L18 NEV is valid until 26 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L18 NEV done?
L18 NEV was recorded at 40,824 miles at its MOT on 25 Nov 2025, an average of 2,591 miles a year.
Has L18 NEV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L18 NEV has failed 6 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Nov 2024.
Has the mileage on L18 NEV ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on L18 NEV find?
L18 NEV passed its latest MOT on 25 Nov 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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