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White · Diesel · 2016 · 1,968 cc

L18 XRTMOT history

L18 XRT is a white diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 23 Sept 2016. Its MOT is valid until 29 Jul 2027 and it has passed 8 of 11 MOT tests, with 62,226 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Jul 2026.

L18 XRT white Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 29 Jul 2027
Mileage
62,226 mi
At MOT on 29 Jul 2026
MOT tests
11
8 passed · 3 failed
Per year
4,830 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L18 XRT
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,968 cc
Year of manufacture
2016
First used
23 Sept 2016
MOT status
MOT valid until 29 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
29 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L18 XRT was last recorded at 62,226 miles on 29 Jul 2026, 3,806 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
58,420 miles · 10 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
3,806 miles
Average per year
4,830 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 62,226 miles
  • 2025 – 58,420 miles
  • 2024 – 51,317 miles
  • 2023 – 49,355 miles
  • 2022 – 43,988 miles
  • 2021 – 38,374 miles
  • 2020 – 33,887 miles
  • 2019 – 29,764 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass62,226 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on edges (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on edges (5.2.3 (e))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

11 tests since 8 Nov 2019, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass62,226 miles (+3,806)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    62,226 miles
    Test number
    444493914365
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on edges (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass58,420 miles (+7,103)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    58,420 miles
    Test number
    832653171767

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass51,317 miles (+1,962)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    51,317 miles
    Test number
    623855629626

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass49,355 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    49,355 miles
    Test number
    764433392827
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  5. Fail49,350 miles (+5,362)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,350 miles
    Test number
    517473000399
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  6. Pass43,988 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    43,988 miles
    Test number
    831717960327

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail43,983 miles (+5,609)2 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,983 miles
    Test number
    945559701388
    • DangerousOffside Front Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  8. Pass38,374 miles (+4,487)
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    38,374 miles
    Test number
    473924080553

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass33,887 miles (+4,123)
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    33,887 miles
    Test number
    575388611101

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass29,764 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    29,764 miles
    Test number
    745081689327

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail29,764 miles2 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    29,764 miles
    Test number
    405400953909
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Questions about L18 XRT

Does L18 XRT currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L18 XRT is valid until 29 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on L18 XRT?
The MOT on L18 XRT is valid until 29 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 XRT done?
L18 XRT was recorded at 62,226 miles at its MOT on 29 Jul 2026, an average of 4,830 miles a year.
Has L18 XRT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L18 XRT has failed 3 of its 11 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Oct 2023.
Has the mileage on L18 XRT 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 XRT find?
L18 XRT passed its latest MOT on 29 Jul 2026 with 3 advisories: nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on edges; offside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil; offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on edges.

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