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Volkswagen Golf

White · Diesel · 2015 · 1,598 cc

L18 SHUMOT history

L18 SHU is a white diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 19 Jan 2015. Its MOT is valid until 9 Apr 2027 and it has passed 9 of 11 MOT tests, with 52,173 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Apr 2026.

L18 SHU white Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 9 Apr 2027
Mileage
52,173 mi
At MOT on 10 Apr 2026
MOT tests
11
9 passed · 2 failed
Per year
5,639 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L18 SHU
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2015
First used
19 Jan 2015
MOT status
MOT valid until 9 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
10 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L18 SHU was last recorded at 52,173 miles on 10 Apr 2026, 5,580 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
46,593 miles · 28 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
5,580 miles
Average per year
5,639 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 52,173 miles
  • 2025 – 46,593 miles
  • 2024 – 41,028 miles
  • 2023 – 34,875 miles
  • 2022 – 28,553 miles
  • 2021 – 22,970 miles
  • 2020 – 17,195 miles
  • 2019 – 10,543 miles
  • 2018 – 5,699 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass52,173 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult beltRecorded at 4 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  • AdvisoryRear axle corrodedRecorded at 5 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryWindscreen wipers smearing

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

11 tests since 12 Jan 2018, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass52,173 miles (+5,580)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    52,173 miles
    Test number
    427225045706
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear axle corroded
    • AdvisoryWindscreen wipers smearing

  2. Pass46,593 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    46,593 miles
    Test number
    822202109518
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear axle corroded

  3. Fail46,592 miles (+5,564)1 dangerous3 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,592 miles
    Test number
    815989567208
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorRear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • MajorTyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear axle corroded

  4. Pass41,028 miles (+6,153)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    41,028 miles
    Test number
    138144346822
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear axle corroded

  5. Pass34,875 miles (+6,322)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    34,875 miles
    Test number
    382895761159
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Outer edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear axle corroded

  6. Pass28,553 miles (+5,583)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    28,553 miles
    Test number
    730342949629
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryRear axle corroded

  7. Pass22,970 miles (+5,775)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    22,970 miles
    Test number
    151296739072
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryTpms light on dash

  8. Pass17,195 miles (+6,652)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    17,195 miles
    Test number
    654461283333
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  9. Pass10,543 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    10,543 miles
    Test number
    617793484399

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail10,543 miles (+4,844)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    10,543 miles
    Test number
    499432700271
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

  11. Pass5,699 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    5,699 miles
    Test number
    465424161782

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L18 SHU

Does L18 SHU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L18 SHU is valid until 9 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on L18 SHU?
The MOT on L18 SHU is valid until 9 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L18 SHU done?
L18 SHU was recorded at 52,173 miles at its MOT on 10 Apr 2026, an average of 5,639 miles a year.
Has L18 SHU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L18 SHU has failed 2 of its 11 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Mar 2025.
Has the mileage on L18 SHU 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 SHU find?
L18 SHU passed its latest MOT on 10 Apr 2026 with 8 advisories: nearside front nail in tyre; nearside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 5 more.

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