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Volkswagen Golf

Black · Diesel · 2014 · 1,598 cc

L18 YCHMOT history

L18 YCH is a black diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 20 Sept 2014. Its MOT is valid until 14 Jul 2027 and it has passed 10 of 13 MOT tests, with 65,888 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Jul 2026.

L18 YCH black Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 14 Jul 2027
Mileage
65,888 mi
At MOT on 1 Jul 2026
MOT tests
13
10 passed · 3 failed
Per year
6,582 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L18 YCH
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2014
First used
20 Sept 2014
MOT status
MOT valid until 14 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
1 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L18 YCH was last recorded at 65,888 miles on 1 Jul 2026, 6,158 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Jun 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
59,730 miles · 27 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
6,158 miles
Average per year
6,582 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 65,888 miles
  • 2025 – 59,730 miles
  • 2024 – 54,344 miles
  • 2023 – 48,782 miles
  • 2022 – 43,777 miles
  • 2021 – 37,509 miles
  • 2020 – 32,546 miles
  • 2019 – 27,062 miles
  • 2018 – 17,997 miles
  • 2017 – 8,530 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass65,888 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.

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

13 tests since 13 Oct 2017, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass65,888 miles (+6,158)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    65,888 miles
    Test number
    400647817782

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass59,730 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    59,730 miles
    Test number
    248045597677

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail59,730 miles (+5,386)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,730 miles
    Test number
    305236909108
    • Repaired at testEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

  4. Pass54,344 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    54,344 miles
    Test number
    330115819081

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail54,344 miles (+5,562)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,344 miles
    Test number
    599942457549
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass48,782 miles (+5,005)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    48,782 miles
    Test number
    686549521282
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  7. Pass43,777 miles (+5)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    43,777 miles
    Test number
    412753006916
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  8. Fail43,772 miles (+6,263)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,772 miles
    Test number
    120605668549
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass37,509 miles (+4,963)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    37,509 miles
    Test number
    972044176039

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass32,546 miles (+5,484)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    32,546 miles
    Test number
    130917078536

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass27,062 miles (+9,065)
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    27,062 miles
    Test number
    918432053445

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass17,997 miles (+9,467)
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    17,997 miles
    Test number
    821534619038

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass8,530 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    8,530 miles
    Test number
    542647063416

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L18 YCH

Does L18 YCH currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L18 YCH is valid until 14 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on L18 YCH?
The MOT on L18 YCH is valid until 14 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 YCH done?
L18 YCH was recorded at 65,888 miles at its MOT on 1 Jul 2026, an average of 6,582 miles a year.
Has L18 YCH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L18 YCH has failed 3 of its 13 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Jun 2025.
Has the mileage on L18 YCH 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 YCH find?
L18 YCH passed its latest MOT on 1 Jul 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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