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Volkswagen Golf

Grey · Petrol · 2014 · 1,984 cc

L18 VWTMOT history

L18 VWT is a grey petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 18 Jul 2014. Its MOT is valid until 3 Feb 2027 and it has passed 10 of 12 MOT tests, with 78,471 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Feb 2026.

L18 VWT grey Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 3 Feb 2027
Mileage
78,471 mi
At MOT on 4 Feb 2026
MOT tests
12
10 passed · 2 failed
Per year
6,310 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L18 VWT
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,984 cc
Year of manufacture
2014
First used
18 Jul 2014
MOT status
MOT valid until 3 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
4 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L18 VWT was last recorded at 78,471 miles on 4 Feb 2026, 8,920 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
69,551 miles · 11 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
8,920 miles
Average per year
6,310 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 78,471 miles
  • 2025 – 69,551 miles
  • 2024 – 61,090 miles
  • 2023 – 55,426 miles
  • 2022 – 51,527 miles
  • 2021 – 47,273 miles
  • 2020 – 44,679 miles
  • 2019 – 39,053 miles
  • 2018 – 31,876 miles
  • 2017 – 24,550 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass78,471 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.

  • Nearside Front shock absorber protective gaiter split/adrift

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

12 tests since 17 Jul 2017, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass78,471 miles (+8,920)
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    78,471 miles
    Test number
    469234085801

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass69,551 miles (+8,461)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    69,551 miles
    Test number
    529711821136
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.1mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.4mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.4mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.4mm (5.2.3 (e))
  3. Pass61,090 miles (+5,664)
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    61,090 miles
    Test number
    565722914740

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass55,426 miles (+3,899)
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    55,426 miles
    Test number
    356371171105

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass51,527 miles (+4,254)
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    51,527 miles
    Test number
    287778036277

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass47,273 miles (+2,594)
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    47,273 miles
    Test number
    797393792077

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass44,679 miles (+5,626)
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    44,679 miles
    Test number
    381700753789

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass39,053 miles (+7,177)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    39,053 miles
    Test number
    421078525457
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing SIDEWALL PERISHED/SPLIT. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge @1.7mm. (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge @1.8mm. (5.2.3 (e))
  9. Pass31,876 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    31,876 miles
    Test number
    234190319464
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing SIDEWALL PERISHED/SPLIT. (5.2.3 (d) (i))
  10. Fail31,876 miles (+7,326)1 major1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    31,876 miles
    Test number
    506636495895
    • MajorOffside Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing SIDEWALL PERISHED/SPLIT. (5.2.3 (d) (i))
  11. Pass24,550 miles (+50)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    24,550 miles
    Test number
    583059552604
    • AdvisoryNearside Front shock absorber protective gaiter split/adrift
  12. Fail24,500 miles1 failure2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    24,500 miles
    Test number
    671735130793
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front shock absorber protective gaiter split/adrift

Questions about L18 VWT

Does L18 VWT currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L18 VWT is valid until 3 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on L18 VWT?
The MOT on L18 VWT is valid until 3 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 VWT done?
L18 VWT was recorded at 78,471 miles at its MOT on 4 Feb 2026, an average of 6,310 miles a year.
Has L18 VWT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L18 VWT has failed 2 of its 12 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Jul 2018.
Has the mileage on L18 VWT 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 VWT find?
L18 VWT passed its latest MOT on 4 Feb 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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