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Volkswagen Golf

Black · Petrol · 2018 · 1,395 cc

LS18 OVUMOT history

LS18 OVU is a black petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 28 Mar 2018. Its MOT is valid until 23 Apr 2027 and it has passed 6 of 7 MOT tests, with 77,360 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Apr 2026.

LS18 OVU black Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 23 Apr 2027
Mileage
77,360 mi
At MOT on 24 Apr 2026
MOT tests
7
6 passed · 1 failed
Per year
8,635 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS18 OVU
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,395 cc
Year of manufacture
2018
First used
28 Mar 2018
MOT status
MOT valid until 23 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
24 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS18 OVU was last recorded at 77,360 miles on 24 Apr 2026, 8,540 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
68,820 miles · 11 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
8,540 miles
Average per year
8,635 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 77,360 miles
  • 2025 – 68,820 miles
  • 2024 – 59,933 miles
  • 2023 – 51,925 miles
  • 2022 – 44,308 miles
  • 2021 – 33,956 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass77,360 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 absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

7 tests since 14 Apr 2021, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass77,360 miles (+8,540)
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    77,360 miles
    Test number
    158534271817

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass68,820 miles (+8,887)
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    68,820 miles
    Test number
    861838863889

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass59,933 miles (+8,008)
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    59,933 miles
    Test number
    491137051504

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass51,925 miles (+186)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    51,925 miles
    Test number
    164935948304
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  5. Fail51,739 miles (+7,431)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,739 miles
    Test number
    424052015379
    • MajorOffside Rear Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  6. Pass44,308 miles (+10,352)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    44,308 miles
    Test number
    128172134649
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  7. Pass33,956 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    33,956 miles
    Test number
    933912873926

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LS18 OVU

Does LS18 OVU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS18 OVU is valid until 23 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on LS18 OVU?
The MOT on LS18 OVU is valid until 23 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LS18 OVU done?
LS18 OVU was recorded at 77,360 miles at its MOT on 24 Apr 2026, an average of 8,635 miles a year.
Has LS18 OVU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS18 OVU has failed 1 of its 7 MOT tests, most recently on 31 Mar 2023.
Has the mileage on LS18 OVU 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 LS18 OVU find?
LS18 OVU passed its latest MOT on 24 Apr 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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