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Volkswagen Golf

Grey · Petrol · 2016 · 1,395 cc

L18 SAEMOT history

L18 SAE is a grey petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 1 Sept 2016. Its MOT is valid until 9 Oct 2027 and it has passed 8 of 10 MOT tests, with 35,543 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Oct 2026.

L18 SAE grey Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 9 Oct 2027
Mileage
35,543 mi
At MOT on 30 Sept 2026
MOT tests
10
8 passed · 2 failed
Per year
4,002 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L18 SAE
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,395 cc
Year of manufacture
2016
First used
1 Sept 2016
MOT status
MOT valid until 9 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
30 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L18 SAE was last recorded at 35,543 miles on 30 Sept 2026, 5,385 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
30,158 miles · 10 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
5,385 miles
Average per year
4,002 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 35,543 miles
  • 2025 – 30,158 miles
  • 2024 – 24,671 miles
  • 2023 – 20,146 miles
  • 2022 – 15,844 miles
  • 2021 – 12,353 miles
  • 2020 – 9,303 miles
  • 2019 – 7,187 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass35,543 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

10 tests since 30 Aug 2019, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass35,543 miles (+5,385)
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    35,543 miles
    Test number
    335965845053

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass30,158 miles (+5,487)
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    30,158 miles
    Test number
    671056411645

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass24,671 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    24,671 miles
    Test number
    891956905673

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail24,670 miles (+4,524)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    24,670 miles
    Test number
    729777808957
    • MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
  5. Pass20,146 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    20,146 miles
    Test number
    164226006898

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail20,144 miles (+4,300)2 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    20,144 miles
    Test number
    832043738662
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  7. Pass15,844 miles (+3,491)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    15,844 miles
    Test number
    845485308359
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All four tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  8. Pass12,353 miles (+3,050)
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    12,353 miles
    Test number
    851549377658

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass9,303 miles (+2,116)
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    9,303 miles
    Test number
    210720787417

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass7,187 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    7,187 miles
    Test number
    955928284239
    • AdvisoryTyres.All 4 road tyres perishing and cracking in tread

Questions about L18 SAE

Does L18 SAE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L18 SAE is valid until 9 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on L18 SAE?
The MOT on L18 SAE is valid until 9 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L18 SAE done?
L18 SAE was recorded at 35,543 miles at its MOT on 30 Sept 2026, an average of 4,002 miles a year.
Has L18 SAE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L18 SAE has failed 2 of its 10 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Oct 2024.
Has the mileage on L18 SAE 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 SAE find?
L18 SAE passed its latest MOT on 30 Sept 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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