Volkswagen Golf
Black · Diesel · 2005 · 1,968 cc
S18 LJGMOT history
S18 LJG is a black diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 23 Mar 2005. Its MOT expired on 2 Jul 2025 and it has passed 17 of 24 MOT tests, with 172,698 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Jul 2024.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 2 Jul 2025
- Mileage
- 172,698 mi
- At MOT on 3 Jul 2024
- MOT tests
- 24
- 17 passed · 7 failed
- Per year
- 9,470 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- S18 LJG
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Golf
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,968 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2005
- First used
- 23 Mar 2005
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 2 Jul 2025
- Latest MOT test
- 3 Jul 2024 (Pass)
Mileage history
S18 LJG was last recorded at 172,698 miles on 3 Jul 2024, 13,552 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Apr 2023.
- Previous MOT
- 159,146 miles · 29 Apr 2023
- Between the last two tests
- 13,552 miles
- Average per year
- 9,470 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2024 – 172,698 miles
- 2023 – 159,146 miles
- 2022 – 150,485 miles
- 2021 – 139,603 miles
- 2020 – 127,028 miles
- 2019 – 116,323 miles
- 2018 – 104,536 miles
- 2017 – 98,221 miles
- 2016 – 89,305 miles
- 2015 – 77,773 miles
- 2014 – 70,852 miles
- 2013 – 59,783 miles
- 2012 – 51,579 miles
- 2011 – 46,316 miles
- 2010 – 36,267 miles
- 2009 – 22,701 miles
- 2008 – 17,109 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass172,698 miles
- MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2019
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2020
- AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arms (5.3.4 (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.
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Advisory5 MOTs, 2011–2015
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2016
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022
Oil leak
Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2015
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2015
Full MOT history
24 tests since 28 Jan 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass172,698 miles (+13,552)1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Jul 2025
- Odometer
- 172,698 miles
- Test number
- 695729767307
- MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass159,146 miles (+8,661)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Apr 2024
- Odometer
- 159,146 miles
- Test number
- 788052126577
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass150,485 miles (+10,882)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Apr 2023
- Odometer
- 150,485 miles
- Test number
- 891975590041
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Pass139,603 miles (+12,575)1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 29 Apr 2022
- Odometer
- 139,603 miles
- Test number
- 870437910195
- MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass127,028 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Apr 2021
- Odometer
- 127,028 miles
- Test number
- 370865697289
- AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded Both N/S and O/S (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail127,028 miles (+327)1 repaired3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 127,028 miles
- Test number
- 306251073089
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded Both N/S and O/S (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail126,701 miles (+10,378)1 dangerous9 major1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 126,701 miles
- Test number
- 718784096871
- DangerousOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
- MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- MajorOffside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))
- MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
- MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass116,323 miles1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Mar 2020
- Odometer
- 116,323 miles
- Test number
- 349295082765
- MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Fail116,323 miles (+11,787)2 repaired1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 116,323 miles
- Test number
- 314190018418
- Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass104,536 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 27 Mar 2019
- Odometer
- 104,536 miles
- Test number
- 261860164181
- AdvisoryFront coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)
Fail104,532 miles (+6,311)1 failure1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 104,532 miles
- Test number
- 322377401522
- FailureOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryFront coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)
Pass98,221 miles (+8,916)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Feb 2018
- Odometer
- 98,221 miles
- Test number
- 507131763281
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin offside/nearside (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside/nearside (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOil leak
- AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside/nearside (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryComponent tray fitted obscuring some underside component
Pass89,305 miles (+11,532)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Feb 2017
- Odometer
- 89,305 miles
- Test number
- 601445296627
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryComponent tray fitted
- AdvisoryOil leak
Pass77,773 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Feb 2016
- Odometer
- 77,773 miles
- Test number
- 796237635024
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
FailMileage not read1 failure3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- Not read
- Test number
- 508844725092
- FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass70,852 miles (+11,069)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Feb 2015
- Odometer
- 70,852 miles
- Test number
- 467986054050
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass59,783 miles (+8,204)1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 26 Feb 2014
- Odometer
- 59,783 miles
- Test number
- 376772953056
- AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- NoteFront disc brakes appear worn
Pass51,579 miles (+5,263)3 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 26 Feb 2013
- Odometer
- 51,579 miles
- Test number
- 166078852456
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- NoteDoor mirror cracked
Pass46,316 miles3 advisories4 notes
- MOT expiry
- 22 Feb 2012
- Odometer
- 46,316 miles
- Test number
- 198384451063
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteAir bag light on
- NoteEngine management light is on
- NoteFront brake discs slightly worn
- NoteN/s rear tyre wearing on inner edge
Fail46,316 miles (+10,049)3 failures3 advisories4 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 46,316 miles
- Test number
- 149272651443
- FailureNearside Rear Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
- FailureOffside Rear Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
- FailureOffside Rear position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteAir bag light on
- NoteEngine management light is on
- NoteFront brake discs slightly worn
- NoteN/s rear tyre wearing on inner edge
Pass36,267 miles
- MOT expiry
- 22 Feb 2011
- Odometer
- 36,267 miles
- Test number
- 441164250067
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail36,267 miles (+13,566)4 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 36,267 miles
- Test number
- 551124050045
- Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- Repaired at testOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
- Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Pass22,701 miles (+5,592)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Jan 2010
- Odometer
- 22,701 miles
- Test number
- 334567429036
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass17,109 miles
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jan 2009
- Odometer
- 17,109 miles
- Test number
- 124558428065
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about S18 LJG
- Does S18 LJG currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on S18 LJG expired on 2 Jul 2025, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on S18 LJG?
- The MOT on S18 LJG expired on 2 Jul 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has S18 LJG done?
- S18 LJG was recorded at 172,698 miles at its MOT on 3 Jul 2024, an average of 9,470 miles a year.
- Has S18 LJG ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. S18 LJG has failed 7 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Apr 2020.
- Has the mileage on S18 LJG 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 LJG find?
- S18 LJG passed its latest MOT on 3 Jul 2024 with 1 minor defect and 4 advisories: offside front outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; nearside rear shock absorbers has light misting of oil; offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 2 more.
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