Volkswagen Golf
Silver · Diesel · 2007 · 1,896 cc
L18 TSAMOT history
L18 TSA is a silver diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 27 Jul 2007. Its MOT is valid until 4 Oct 2027 and it has passed 17 of 22 MOT tests, with 178,814 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Oct 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 4 Oct 2027
- Mileage
- 178,814 mi
- At MOT on 5 Oct 2026
- MOT tests
- 22
- 17 passed · 5 failed
- Per year
- 7,939 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L18 TSA
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Golf
- Colour
- Silver
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,896 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2007
- First used
- 27 Jul 2007
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 4 Oct 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 5 Oct 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
L18 TSA was last recorded at 178,814 miles on 5 Oct 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Oct 2026.
- Previous MOT
- 178,814 miles · 2 Oct 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 0 miles
- Average per year
- 7,939 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 178,814 miles
- 2025 – 174,410 miles
- 2024 – 168,918 miles
- 2023 – 163,328 miles
- 2022 – 157,967 miles
- 2021 – 152,841 miles
- 2020 – 143,234 miles
- 2019 – 136,129 miles
- 2018 – 131,561 miles
- 2017 – 127,069 miles
- 2016 – 117,152 miles
- 2015 – 105,337 miles
- 2014 – 92,501 miles
- 2013 – 84,633 miles
- 2012 – 79,252 miles
- 2011 – 65,541 miles
- 2010 – 50,358 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass178,814 miles
- AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2020
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2021
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.
Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light
Minor2 MOTs, 2025
Oil leak, but not excessive
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Central Front Lower Gearbox mounting defective
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened top mount has slight play
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Full MOT history
22 tests since 31 Jul 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass178,814 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Oct 2027
- Odometer
- 178,814 miles
- Test number
- 428293386001
- AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Fail178,814 miles (+4,404)6 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 178,814 miles
- Test number
- 927582441785
- MajorFront Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))
- MajorFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Pass174,410 miles1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Oct 2026
- Odometer
- 174,410 miles
- Test number
- 825985380888
- MinorOffside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail174,410 miles (+5,492)1 dangerous1 major1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 174,410 miles
- Test number
- 971604920004
- DangerousNearside Rear Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii))
- MajorFront Headlamp lens seriously defective Light output severely reduced Near side and Off side (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
- MinorOffside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass168,918 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 3 Oct 2025
- Odometer
- 168,918 miles
- Test number
- 267379727776
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Fail168,918 miles (+5,590)1 repaired1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 168,918 miles
- Test number
- 139522368724
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Pass163,328 miles (+5,361)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 25 Sept 2024
- Odometer
- 163,328 miles
- Test number
- 370266642495
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass157,967 miles
- MOT expiry
- 25 Sept 2023
- Odometer
- 157,967 miles
- Test number
- 109465340198
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail157,967 miles (+5,126)2 dangerous2 major1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 157,967 miles
- Test number
- 600909709271
- DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- DangerousRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))
- MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) light intensity significantly reduced (4.3.3 (a) (ii))
- MinorNearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryAdvise E M L lamp on.
Pass152,841 miles (+7)1 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Sept 2022
- Odometer
- 152,841 miles
- Test number
- 548586117632
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryCentral Front Lower Gearbox mounting defective
- AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened top mount has slight play (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail152,834 miles (+9,600)1 dangerous4 major1 minor7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 152,834 miles
- Test number
- 669025080299
- DangerousNearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 195/65/15 marked yellow (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryCentral Front Lower Gearbox mounting defective
- AdvisoryFront Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened top mount has slight play (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass143,234 miles (+7,105)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 16 Sept 2021
- Odometer
- 143,234 miles
- Test number
- 928782113478
- AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass136,129 miles (+4,568)1 minor
- MOT expiry
- 28 Aug 2020
- Odometer
- 136,129 miles
- Test number
- 587428646950
- MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated drop link (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Pass131,561 miles (+4,492)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Aug 2019
- Odometer
- 131,561 miles
- Test number
- 958362080128
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass127,069 miles (+9,917)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 8 Aug 2018
- Odometer
- 127,069 miles
- Test number
- 553040421635
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Pass117,152 miles (+11,815)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Aug 2017
- Odometer
- 117,152 miles
- Test number
- 353218736426
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass105,337 miles (+12,836)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 8 Aug 2016
- Odometer
- 105,337 miles
- Test number
- 927915995196
- AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass92,501 miles (+7,868)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Aug 2015
- Odometer
- 92,501 miles
- Test number
- 396511124479
- AdvisoryFront Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Pass84,633 miles (+5,381)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jul 2014
- Odometer
- 84,633 miles
- Test number
- 949121003250
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Pass79,252 miles (+13,711)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jul 2013
- Odometer
- 79,252 miles
- Test number
- 459380602250
- AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass65,541 miles (+15,183)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jul 2012
- Odometer
- 65,541 miles
- Test number
- 186397401276
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass50,358 miles
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jul 2011
- Odometer
- 50,358 miles
- Test number
- 291982110205
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about L18 TSA
- Does L18 TSA currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L18 TSA is valid until 4 Oct 2027.
- When is the MOT due on L18 TSA?
- The MOT on L18 TSA is valid until 4 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 TSA done?
- L18 TSA was recorded at 178,814 miles at its MOT on 5 Oct 2026, an average of 7,939 miles a year.
- Has L18 TSA ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L18 TSA has failed 5 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Oct 2026.
- Has the mileage on L18 TSA 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 TSA find?
- L18 TSA passed its latest MOT on 5 Oct 2026 with 4 advisories: front headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides; front oil leak, but not excessive; offside front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush, and 1 more.
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