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Volkswagen Golf

Grey · Diesel · 2018 · 1,968 cc

L70 SHUMOT history

L70 SHU is a grey diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 26 Jan 2018. Its MOT is valid until 19 Apr 2027 and it has passed 7 of 8 MOT tests, with 65,608 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Apr 2026.

L70 SHU grey Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 19 Apr 2027
Mileage
65,608 mi
At MOT on 20 Apr 2026
MOT tests
8
7 passed · 1 failed
Per year
4,916 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L70 SHU
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,968 cc
Year of manufacture
2018
First used
26 Jan 2018
MOT status
MOT valid until 19 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
20 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L70 SHU was last recorded at 65,608 miles on 20 Apr 2026, 12,314 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Mar 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 17 Aug 2021: 5,526 miles, lower than 37,829 miles on 25 Aug 2020.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassMileage went down
Previous MOT
53,294 miles · 15 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
12,314 miles
Average per year
4,916 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 65,608 miles
  • 2025 – 53,294 miles
  • 2024 – 38,165 miles
  • 2023 – 22,894 miles
  • 2022 – 9,729 miles
  • 2021 – 5,526 miles
  • 2020 – 37,829 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass65,608 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

8 tests since 25 Aug 2020, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass65,608 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    65,608 miles
    Test number
    392395428232

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail65,606 miles (+12,312)1 dangerous3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,606 miles
    Test number
    726245502663
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass53,294 miles (+15,129)
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    53,294 miles
    Test number
    212598230239

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass38,165 miles (+15,271)
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    38,165 miles
    Test number
    461898319173

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass22,894 miles (+13,165)
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    22,894 miles
    Test number
    617657575975

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass9,729 miles (+4,203)
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    9,729 miles
    Test number
    847836844947

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass5,526 miles (-32,303)
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    5,526 miles
    Test number
    713325636846

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass37,829 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    37,829 miles
    Test number
    190989973506

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L70 SHU

Does L70 SHU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L70 SHU is valid until 19 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on L70 SHU?
The MOT on L70 SHU is valid until 19 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L70 SHU done?
L70 SHU was recorded at 65,608 miles at its MOT on 20 Apr 2026, an average of 4,916 miles a year.
Has L70 SHU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L70 SHU has failed 1 of its 8 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Apr 2026.
Has the mileage on L70 SHU ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 17 Aug 2021. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on L70 SHU find?
L70 SHU passed its latest MOT on 20 Apr 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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