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Volkswagen Golf

Red · Petrol · 2015 · 1,984 cc

L18 URMMOT history

L18 URM is a red petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 29 Dec 2015. Its MOT is valid until 1 Dec 2026 and it has passed 9 of 11 MOT tests, with 96,407 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Dec 2025.

L18 URM red Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 1 Dec 2026
Mileage
96,407 mi
At MOT on 2 Dec 2025
MOT tests
11
9 passed · 2 failed
Per year
10,228 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L18 URM
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,984 cc
Year of manufacture
2015
First used
29 Dec 2015
MOT status
MOT valid until 1 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
2 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

L18 URM was last recorded at 96,407 miles on 2 Dec 2025, 5,853 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
90,554 miles · 21 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
5,853 miles
Average per year
10,228 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 96,407 miles
  • 2024 – 83,497 miles
  • 2023 – 72,328 miles
  • 2022 – 69,328 miles
  • 2021 – 56,259 miles
  • 2020 – 37,698 miles
  • 2019 – 31,060 miles
  • 2018 – 20,438 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass96,407 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.

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2025

Full MOT history

11 tests since 29 Jun 2018, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass96,407 miles (+5,853)
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    96,407 miles
    Test number
    449564214593

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass90,554 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    90,554 miles
    Test number
    479359161498
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs inside surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear both rear brake back plates corroded

  3. Fail90,554 miles (+7,057)1 dangerous3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,554 miles
    Test number
    676276742887
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs inside surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear both rear brake back plates corroded

  4. Pass83,497 miles (+11,169)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    83,497 miles
    Test number
    668841342909
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre feathering
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement void bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Pass72,328 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    72,328 miles
    Test number
    920359824635

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail72,327 miles (+2,999)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,327 miles
    Test number
    549642530204
    • MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass69,328 miles (+13,069)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    69,328 miles
    Test number
    770309932134
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass56,259 miles (+18,561)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    56,259 miles
    Test number
    577855419825
    • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass37,698 miles (+6,638)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    37,698 miles
    Test number
    655550876630

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass31,060 miles (+10,622)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    31,060 miles
    Test number
    957869077152
    • 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))

  11. Pass20,438 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    20,438 miles
    Test number
    485729163867

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L18 URM

Does L18 URM currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L18 URM is valid until 1 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on L18 URM?
The MOT on L18 URM is valid until 1 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L18 URM done?
L18 URM was recorded at 96,407 miles at its MOT on 2 Dec 2025, an average of 10,228 miles a year.
Has L18 URM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L18 URM has failed 2 of its 11 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Feb 2025.
Has the mileage on L18 URM 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 URM find?
L18 URM passed its latest MOT on 2 Dec 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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