Volkswagen Golf
White · Diesel · 2016 · 1,598 cc
S18 AMEMOT history
S18 AME is a white diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 31 Mar 2016. Its MOT is valid until 15 May 2027 and it has passed 8 of 9 MOT tests, with 183,037 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 May 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 15 May 2027
- Mileage
- 183,037 mi
- At MOT on 15 May 2026
- MOT tests
- 9
- 8 passed · 1 failed
- Per year
- 11,039 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- S18 AME
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Golf
- Colour
- White
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,598 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2016
- First used
- 31 Mar 2016
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 15 May 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 15 May 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
S18 AME was last recorded at 183,037 miles on 15 May 2026, 7,131 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 May 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 175,906 miles · 16 May 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 7,131 miles
- Average per year
- 11,039 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 183,037 miles
- 2025 – 175,906 miles
- 2024 – 172,264 miles
- 2023 – 163,146 miles
- 2022 – 150,358 miles
- 2021 – 144,979 miles
- 2020 – 142,586 miles
- 2019 – 104,127 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass183,037 miles
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
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 light misting of oil or has limited damping effect
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020
Full MOT history
9 tests since 22 Mar 2019, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass183,037 miles (+7,131)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 May 2027
- Odometer
- 183,037 miles
- Test number
- 128643974411
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass175,906 miles (+3,642)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 May 2026
- Odometer
- 175,906 miles
- Test number
- 104677762392
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Pass172,264 miles (+9,118)
- MOT expiry
- 3 May 2025
- Odometer
- 172,264 miles
- Test number
- 461962896964
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass163,146 miles (+12,788)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 May 2024
- Odometer
- 163,146 miles
- Test number
- 329902836475
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass150,358 miles (+5,379)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 May 2023
- Odometer
- 150,358 miles
- Test number
- 691197296264
- AdvisoryService brake effieniency only just met it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.
- AdvisoryShock absorbers has a slightly worn bush O/S N/S front and rear (5.3.2 (c))
Pass144,979 miles (+2,393)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Mar 2022
- Odometer
- 144,979 miles
- Test number
- 589377815403
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass142,586 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Mar 2021
- Odometer
- 142,586 miles
- Test number
- 278850935212
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Nail in tyre not repairable
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3 mm (5.2.3 (e))
Fail142,586 miles (+38,459)1 dangerous2 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 142,586 miles
- Test number
- 864730944106
- DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2 mm (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Nail in tyre not repairable
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3 mm (5.2.3 (e))
Pass104,127 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 30 Mar 2020
- Odometer
- 104,127 miles
- Test number
- 121697821298
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Questions about S18 AME
- Does S18 AME currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S18 AME is valid until 15 May 2027.
- When is the MOT due on S18 AME?
- The MOT on S18 AME is valid until 15 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has S18 AME done?
- S18 AME was recorded at 183,037 miles at its MOT on 15 May 2026, an average of 11,039 miles a year.
- Has S18 AME ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. S18 AME has failed 1 of its 9 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Mar 2020.
- Has the mileage on S18 AME 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 S18 AME find?
- S18 AME passed its latest MOT on 15 May 2026 with 4 advisories: nearside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil; nearside rear shock absorbers has light misting of oil; offside front brake pad(s) wearing thin, and 1 more.
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