Volkswagen Golf
Grey · Diesel · 2003 · 1,896 cc
L18 XRPMOT history
L18 XRP is a grey diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 14 Mar 2003. Its MOT is valid until 21 Jul 2027 and it has passed 20 of 29 MOT tests, with 180,807 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Jul 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 21 Jul 2027
- Mileage
- 180,807 mi
- At MOT on 21 Jul 2026
- MOT tests
- 29
- 20 passed · 9 failed
- Per year
- 6,745 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L18 XRP
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Golf
- Colour
- Grey
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,896 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2003
- First used
- 14 Mar 2003
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 21 Jul 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 21 Jul 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
L18 XRP was last recorded at 180,807 miles on 21 Jul 2026, 3,019 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Jul 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 177,788 miles · 22 Jul 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 3,019 miles
- Average per year
- 6,745 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 180,807 miles
- 2025 – 177,788 miles
- 2024 – 174,277 miles
- 2022 – 170,973 miles
- 2021 – 168,574 miles
- 2020 – 159,618 miles
- 2019 – 146,097 miles
- 2018 – 135,966 miles
- 2017 – 130,017 miles
- 2016 – 120,508 miles
- 2015 – 110,702 miles
- 2014 – 104,282 miles
- 2013 – 97,084 miles
- 2012 – 91,495 miles
- 2011 – 86,939 miles
- 2010 – 81,636 miles
- 2009 – 73,023 miles
- 2008 – 65,157 miles
- 2007 – 53,102 miles
- 2006 – 43,514 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass180,807 miles
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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.
Exhaust noisy
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2010–2018
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2010–2018
Full MOT history
29 tests since 13 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass180,807 miles (+3,019)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Jul 2027
- Odometer
- 180,807 miles
- Test number
- 684103441047
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass177,788 miles (+1)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Jul 2026
- Odometer
- 177,788 miles
- Test number
- 675451588320
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail177,787 miles (+3,510)1 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 177,787 miles
- Test number
- 882973111800
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Pass174,277 miles (+3,304)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 15 Jul 2025
- Odometer
- 174,277 miles
- Test number
- 205308195289
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Pass170,973 miles1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Jul 2023
- Odometer
- 170,973 miles
- Test number
- 465562025234
- MinorFront Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Sill excessively corroded outside of prescribed area
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Sill corroded outside of prescribed area
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Fail170,973 miles (+11)2 repaired1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 170,973 miles
- Test number
- 800527058632
- Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
- MinorFront Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Sill excessively corroded outside of prescribed area
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Sill corroded outside of prescribed area
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Fail170,962 miles (+2,388)1 dangerous4 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 170,962 miles
- Test number
- 422643703818
- DangerousNearside Rear Axle fractured Holed and corroded around rear mounting bush (5.1.1 (a))
- MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
- MajorBrake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))
- MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
- MajorExhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Outer sill holed and corroded outside 30cm prescribed area
- AdvisoryOffside Front Outer sill crushed
Pass168,574 miles (+4)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Feb 2022
- Odometer
- 168,574 miles
- Test number
- 901344305959
- AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Fail168,570 miles (+8,952)5 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 168,570 miles
- Test number
- 795188909213
- MajorDriver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
- MajorFuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Pass159,618 miles (+13,521)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Feb 2021
- Odometer
- 159,618 miles
- Test number
- 664078799468
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass146,097 miles (+10,131)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 14 Feb 2020
- Odometer
- 146,097 miles
- Test number
- 685379400936
- AdvisoryCentral Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Pass135,966 miles (+5,949)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Feb 2019
- Odometer
- 135,966 miles
- Test number
- 112700135417
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass130,017 miles (+9,509)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Feb 2018
- Odometer
- 130,017 miles
- Test number
- 747248145738
- AdvisoryNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass120,508 miles (+9,806)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Feb 2017
- Odometer
- 120,508 miles
- Test number
- 400256489684
- AdvisoryFront suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush both sides (2.5.A.1c)
- AdvisoryNearside mirror minor cracks
Fail110,702 miles3 repaired3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 110,702 miles
- Test number
- 628252105038
- Repaired at testFront Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- Repaired at testNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Pass110,702 miles (+6,420)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Jan 2016
- Odometer
- 110,702 miles
- Test number
- 867192605017
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Pass104,282 miles (+7,198)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 7 May 2015
- Odometer
- 104,282 miles
- Test number
- 495228524155
- AdvisoryNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Pass97,084 miles2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 11 Apr 2014
- Odometer
- 97,084 miles
- Test number
- 586132803170
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- NoteEngine managment light on
Fail97,084 miles (+5,589)1 repaired2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 97,084 miles
- Test number
- 715072903103
- Repaired at testRear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- NoteEngine managment light on
Pass91,495 miles (+4,556)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Apr 2013
- Odometer
- 91,495 miles
- Test number
- 665933492036
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass86,939 miles
- MOT expiry
- 29 Mar 2012
- Odometer
- 86,939 miles
- Test number
- 118188281006
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail86,939 miles (+5,303)4 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 86,939 miles
- Test number
- 395098381046
- FailureNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
- FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
- FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Pass81,636 miles (+8,613)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Mar 2011
- Odometer
- 81,636 miles
- Test number
- 970779180004
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass73,023 miles (+7,866)4 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 17 Mar 2010
- Odometer
- 73,023 miles
- Test number
- 953607879006
- AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
- AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
- NotePanel under vehicle not allowing full inspection of front subframe and steering
Pass65,157 miles (+12,055)
- MOT expiry
- 16 Mar 2009
- Odometer
- 65,157 miles
- Test number
- 181007078082
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass53,102 miles
- MOT expiry
- 14 Mar 2008
- Odometer
- 53,102 miles
- Test number
- 781013477077
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail53,102 miles (+9,588)1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 53,102 miles
- Test number
- 860133677016
- Repaired at testOffside Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Pass43,514 miles
- MOT expiry
- 14 Mar 2007
- Odometer
- 43,514 miles
- Test number
- 143242676481
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail43,514 miles1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 43,514 miles
- Test number
- 273132576024
- FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Questions about L18 XRP
- Does L18 XRP currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L18 XRP is valid until 21 Jul 2027.
- When is the MOT due on L18 XRP?
- The MOT on L18 XRP is valid until 21 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has L18 XRP done?
- L18 XRP was recorded at 180,807 miles at its MOT on 21 Jul 2026, an average of 6,745 miles a year.
- Has L18 XRP ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L18 XRP has failed 9 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Jul 2025.
- Has the mileage on L18 XRP 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 XRP find?
- L18 XRP passed its latest MOT on 21 Jul 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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