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Volkswagen Golf

Black · Diesel · 2013 · 1,968 cc

L18 RBOMOT history

L18 RBO is a black diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 9 Dec 2013. Its MOT is valid until 22 Feb 2027 and it has passed 10 of 12 MOT tests, with 119,184 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Feb 2026.

L18 RBO black Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 22 Feb 2027
Mileage
119,184 mi
At MOT on 23 Feb 2026
MOT tests
12
10 passed · 2 failed
Per year
6,082 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L18 RBO
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,968 cc
Year of manufacture
2013
First used
9 Dec 2013
MOT status
MOT valid until 22 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
23 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L18 RBO was last recorded at 119,184 miles on 23 Feb 2026, 3,770 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
115,414 miles · 21 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
3,770 miles
Average per year
6,082 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 119,184 miles
  • 2025 – 115,414 miles
  • 2024 – 112,383 miles
  • 2023 – 108,840 miles
  • 2022 – 104,149 miles
  • 2021 – 96,722 miles
  • 2020 – 91,976 miles
  • 2019 – 79,916 miles
  • 2017 – 71,021 miles
  • 2016 – 62,600 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass119,184 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Cv boot slightly deteriorated
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOil level on minimum

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

12 tests since 4 Nov 2016, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass119,184 miles (+3,770)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    119,184 miles
    Test number
    224921921105
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Cv boot slightly deteriorated
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil level on minimum

  2. Pass115,414 miles (+3,031)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    115,414 miles
    Test number
    583614303371
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded n/s o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  3. Pass112,383 miles (+3,543)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    112,383 miles
    Test number
    203622482225
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNoisy thrust bearing
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil level close to minimum

  4. Pass108,840 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    108,840 miles
    Test number
    711814226488

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail108,840 miles (+4,691)1 dangerous1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,840 miles
    Test number
    670894346511
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/40/18 92y (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

  6. Pass104,149 miles (+7,427)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    104,149 miles
    Test number
    512622950905
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  7. Pass96,722 miles (+4,746)
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    96,722 miles
    Test number
    425409276072

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass91,976 miles (+12,060)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    91,976 miles
    Test number
    320501105915
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged slightly out of shape inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  9. Pass79,916 miles (+8,895)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    79,916 miles
    Test number
    691870393303
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres at 2mm
    • AdvisoryBoth front wiper blades slight deteriorated

  10. Pass71,021 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    71,021 miles
    Test number
    268799760789

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail71,018 miles (+8,418)3 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,018 miles
    Test number
    208689772265
    • FailureNearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureOffside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  12. Pass62,600 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    62,600 miles
    Test number
    641030166287
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Questions about L18 RBO

Does L18 RBO currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L18 RBO is valid until 22 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on L18 RBO?
The MOT on L18 RBO is valid until 22 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L18 RBO done?
L18 RBO was recorded at 119,184 miles at its MOT on 23 Feb 2026, an average of 6,082 miles a year.
Has L18 RBO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L18 RBO has failed 2 of its 12 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Feb 2023.
Has the mileage on L18 RBO 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 RBO find?
L18 RBO passed its latest MOT on 23 Feb 2026 with 6 advisories: nearside front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; nearside front outer cv boot slightly deteriorated; nearside rear coil spring corroded, and 3 more.

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