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Volkswagen Golf

White · Petrol · 2005 · 2,000 cc

S18 GVWMOT history

S18 GVW is a white petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 1 Mar 2005. Its MOT is valid until 4 Aug 2027 and it has passed 19 of 31 MOT tests, with 177,044 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Jul 2026.

S18 GVW white Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 4 Aug 2027
Mileage
177,044 mi
At MOT on 6 Jul 2026
MOT tests
31
19 passed · 12 failed
Per year
6,629 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S18 GVW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
White
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,000 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
1 Mar 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 4 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
6 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S18 GVW was last recorded at 177,044 miles on 6 Jul 2026, 532 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
176,512 miles · 5 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
532 miles
Average per year
6,629 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 177,044 miles
  • 2025 – 176,512 miles
  • 2024 – 174,127 miles
  • 2023 – 173,033 miles
  • 2022 – 168,765 miles
  • 2021 – 162,635 miles
  • 2020 – 160,256 miles
  • 2018 – 151,632 miles
  • 2017 – 149,996 miles
  • 2016 – 148,828 miles
  • 2015 – 140,924 miles
  • 2014 – 122,815 miles
  • 2013 – 118,130 miles
  • 2012 – 112,581 miles
  • 2011 – 104,002 miles
  • 2010 – 93,740 miles
  • 2009 – 72,794 miles
  • 2008 – 55,470 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass177,044 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 Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2008–2014

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2011–2014

  • Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play inner rack end (2.2.B.1f)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2008–2015

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2014

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

Full MOT history

31 tests since 3 Mar 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass177,044 miles (+532)
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    177,044 miles
    Test number
    583101157317

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass176,512 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    176,512 miles
    Test number
    802103920030

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail176,512 miles (+2,385)2 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    176,512 miles
    Test number
    426097260770
    • DangerousNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached nut loose (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached nut loose (5.3.4 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass174,127 miles (+1,094)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    174,127 miles
    Test number
    328538653289

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass173,033 miles (+4,268)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    173,033 miles
    Test number
    775978719507

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass168,765 miles (+6,130)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    168,765 miles
    Test number
    798822192668
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre tread worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre tread worn low on edges (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass162,635 miles (+6)
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2022
    Odometer
    162,635 miles
    Test number
    814905029039

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail162,629 miles (+2,373)1 dangerous1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    162,629 miles
    Test number
    132282791562
    • DangerousOil leaking continuously from engine posing a serious risk to road safety (8.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

  9. Pass160,256 miles (+7)
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    160,256 miles
    Test number
    759082374737

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail160,249 miles (+8,617)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    160,249 miles
    Test number
    610578336258
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

  11. Pass151,632 miles (+1,636)
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    151,632 miles
    Test number
    148057214981

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass149,996 miles (+1,168)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    149,996 miles
    Test number
    582710987807
    • AdvisoryNearside Side repeater deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
    • AdvisoryBody under tray fitted obscuring some components

  13. Pass148,828 miles (+34)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    148,828 miles
    Test number
    877804813518
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play inner rack end (2.2.B.1f)

  14. Fail148,794 miles (+7,870)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    148,794 miles
    Test number
    791789572072
    • FailureCentre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play inner rack end (2.2.B.1f)

  15. Pass140,924 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    140,924 miles
    Test number
    803777013145

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail140,924 miles (+10,057)7 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    140,924 miles
    Test number
    110684609856
    • FailureCentre Stop lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

  17. Pass130,867 miles (+22)
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    130,867 miles
    Test number
    597849075031

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail130,845 miles (+8,030)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,845 miles
    Test number
    565308675076
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  19. Pass122,815 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    122,815 miles
    Test number
    389823964473
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  20. Fail122,814 miles (+4,684)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,814 miles
    Test number
    309573764291
    • FailureHeadlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  21. Pass118,130 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    118,130 miles
    Test number
    159098363228
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  22. Fail118,130 miles (+9)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,130 miles
    Test number
    235158363291
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  23. Fail118,121 miles (+5,540)5 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,121 miles
    Test number
    249243363297
    • FailureHeadlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)
    • FailureHeadlamp levelling device obviously defective (1.7.2)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  24. Pass112,581 miles (+8,579)4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    112,581 miles
    Test number
    107063762279
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteAir bag warning light on.
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  25. Pass104,002 miles3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    104,002 miles
    Test number
    827222061259
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteStrong advise inside edges of front brake discs worn and deteriorated

  26. Fail104,002 miles (+10,262)1 dangerous2 failures3 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,002 miles
    Test number
    829808651294
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteOil low
    • NoteStrong advise inside edges ot front brake discs worn and deteriorated

  27. Pass93,740 miles4 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    93,740 miles
    Test number
    932056490107
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteBoth front console bushes cracked and split
    • NoteBrake pad warning light on
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteCoolant leak

  28. Fail93,740 miles (+20,946)1 dangerous3 failures4 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,740 miles
    Test number
    873446390185
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteBoth front console bushes cracked and split
    • NoteBrake pad warning light on
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteCoolant leak

  29. Pass72,794 miles (+17,324)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    72,794 miles
    Test number
    161995509160
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteNearside front brake pad warning light broken and insecure
    • NoteOffside rear tyre tread inner edge worn uneven and close to limit

  30. Pass55,470 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    55,470 miles
    Test number
    982523268045
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteSTRONG ADVISE:- FRONT DISCS AND PADS WORN TO LIMIT.

  31. Fail55,468 miles3 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,468 miles
    Test number
    673253668064
    • FailureNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteSTRONG ADVISE:- FRONT DISCS AND PADS WORN TO LIMIT.

Questions about S18 GVW

Does S18 GVW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S18 GVW is valid until 4 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on S18 GVW?
The MOT on S18 GVW is valid until 4 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S18 GVW done?
S18 GVW was recorded at 177,044 miles at its MOT on 6 Jul 2026, an average of 6,629 miles a year.
Has S18 GVW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S18 GVW has failed 12 of its 31 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Aug 2025.
Has the mileage on S18 GVW 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 GVW find?
S18 GVW passed its latest MOT on 6 Jul 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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