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Volkswagen Golf

Grey · Petrol · 2016 · 1,984 cc

S18 OWUMOT history

S18 OWU is a grey petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 6 Jan 2016. Its MOT is valid until 16 Nov 2026 and it has passed 8 of 9 MOT tests, with 77,391 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Nov 2025.

S18 OWU grey Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 16 Nov 2026
Mileage
77,391 mi
At MOT on 17 Nov 2025
MOT tests
9
8 passed · 1 failed
Per year
7,294 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S18 OWU
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,984 cc
Year of manufacture
2016
First used
6 Jan 2016
MOT status
MOT valid until 16 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
17 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

S18 OWU was last recorded at 77,391 miles on 17 Nov 2025, 8,535 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
68,856 miles · 1 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
8,535 miles
Average per year
7,294 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 77,391 miles
  • 2024 – 68,856 miles
  • 2023 – 60,393 miles
  • 2022 – 52,876 miles
  • 2021 – 48,924 miles
  • 2020 – 35,822 miles
  • 2019 – 27,367 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass77,391 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

9 tests since 8 Jan 2019, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass77,391 miles (+8,535)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    77,391 miles
    Test number
    596714887856
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  2. Pass68,856 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    68,856 miles
    Test number
    305100133747
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  3. Fail68,856 miles (+8,463)2 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,856 miles
    Test number
    434753652483
    • Repaired at testFront Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
    • Repaired at testRear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  4. Pass60,393 miles (+7,517)
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    60,393 miles
    Test number
    968462084135

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass52,876 miles (+3,952)
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    52,876 miles
    Test number
    149710502328

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass48,924 miles (+5,191)
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    48,924 miles
    Test number
    129841998951

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass43,733 miles (+7,911)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    43,733 miles
    Test number
    630250144515
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin brake pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryAll tyres 3mm
    • AdvisoryAll tyres worn on inner edges

  8. Pass35,822 miles (+8,455)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    35,822 miles
    Test number
    850080935585
    • AdvisoryO/s rear tyre worn on inner edge

  9. Pass27,367 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    27,367 miles
    Test number
    604186213227

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S18 OWU

Does S18 OWU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S18 OWU is valid until 16 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on S18 OWU?
The MOT on S18 OWU is valid until 16 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S18 OWU done?
S18 OWU was recorded at 77,391 miles at its MOT on 17 Nov 2025, an average of 7,294 miles a year.
Has S18 OWU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S18 OWU has failed 1 of its 9 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Nov 2024.
Has the mileage on S18 OWU 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 OWU find?
S18 OWU passed its latest MOT on 17 Nov 2025 with 3 advisories: nearside rear shock absorbers has light misting of oil; offside rear shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect; offside rear shock absorbers has light misting of oil.

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