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Black · Petrol · 2009 · 3,200 cc

T18 LEBMOT history

T18 LEB is a black petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 16 Jan 2009. Its MOT is valid until 3 Sept 2027 and it has passed 15 of 21 MOT tests, with 90,242 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Sept 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 3 Sept 2027
Mileage
90,242 mi
At MOT on 3 Sept 2026
MOT tests
21
15 passed · 6 failed
Per year
5,020 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T18 LEB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,200 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
16 Jan 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 3 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
3 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T18 LEB was last recorded at 90,242 miles on 3 Sept 2026, 6,305 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
83,937 miles · 4 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
6,305 miles
Average per year
5,020 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 90,242 miles
  • 2025 – 83,937 miles
  • 2024 – 82,421 miles
  • 2023 – 80,472 miles
  • 2021 – 75,566 miles
  • 2020 – 70,709 miles
  • 2019 – 56,376 miles
  • 2018 – 53,251 miles
  • 2017 – 46,259 miles
  • 2016 – 41,176 miles
  • 2015 – 36,234 miles
  • 2014 – 31,133 miles
  • 2013 – 23,126 miles
  • 2012 – 16,768 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass90,242 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorOffside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All ferrules corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front flexi pipe and center sleeve (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front arm rear bushes split (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Underside corroded throughout (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All rear suspension arms upper/ lower corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All rear suspension arm bushes split/ perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

21 tests since 14 Jan 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass90,242 miles1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    90,242 miles
    Test number
    189451910774
    • MinorOffside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All ferrules corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front flexi pipe and center sleeve (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front arm rear bushes split (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Underside corroded throughout (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All rear suspension arms upper/ lower corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All rear suspension arm bushes split/ perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted

  2. Fail90,240 miles (+6,303)2 major1 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,240 miles
    Test number
    964033616413
    • MajorFront Service brake excessively fluctuating From both sides (1.2.1 (e))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All ferrules corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front flexi pipe and center sleeve (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Front inner facings delaminated / corroded with high spots (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front arm rear bushes split (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Underside corroded throughout (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All rear suspension arms upper/ lower corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All rear suspension arm bushes split/ perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted

  3. Pass83,937 miles (+1,516)
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    83,937 miles
    Test number
    872443679710

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass82,421 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    82,421 miles
    Test number
    786772140062

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail82,421 miles (+1,949)5 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,421 miles
    Test number
    543935391181
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

  6. Pass80,472 miles (+4,906)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    80,472 miles
    Test number
    470576603424
    • AdvisoryBoth rear shock absorber bump stops split.
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  7. Pass75,566 miles (+865)
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    75,566 miles
    Test number
    151156681442

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass74,701 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2022
    Odometer
    74,701 miles
    Test number
    929315432974
    • MinorOffside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Fail74,701 miles (+3,992)1 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,701 miles
    Test number
    631951543597
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  10. Pass70,709 miles (+14,333)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    70,709 miles
    Test number
    693728355686
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  11. Pass56,376 miles (+3,125)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    56,376 miles
    Test number
    148702010982
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner faces pitted/corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  12. Pass53,251 miles (+6,992)
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    53,251 miles
    Test number
    540181004997

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass46,259 miles (+5,083)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    46,259 miles
    Test number
    357076877545
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  14. Pass41,176 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    41,176 miles
    Test number
    284963303457

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail41,176 miles (+4,942)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,176 miles
    Test number
    209750744501
    • FailureNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords INNER SIDEWALL 225/40Y18 92 (4.1.D.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit OUTER TREAD ON LIMIT (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit OUTER TREAD (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass36,234 miles (+5,101)1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    36,234 miles
    Test number
    178050815076
    • NoteOSF NSF TYRE TREAD CRACKING/SPLITTING

  17. Pass31,133 miles (+8,007)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    31,133 miles
    Test number
    515291614062

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass23,126 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    23,126 miles
    Test number
    908792313080

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail23,126 miles (+6,358)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    23,126 miles
    Test number
    316452013072
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

  20. Pass16,768 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    16,768 miles
    Test number
    365014412059

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail16,768 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    16,768 miles
    Test number
    717444412035
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Questions about T18 LEB

Does T18 LEB currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T18 LEB is valid until 3 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on T18 LEB?
The MOT on T18 LEB is valid until 3 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T18 LEB done?
T18 LEB was recorded at 90,242 miles at its MOT on 3 Sept 2026, an average of 5,020 miles a year.
Has T18 LEB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T18 LEB has failed 6 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Sept 2026.
Has the mileage on T18 LEB 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 T18 LEB find?
T18 LEB passed its latest MOT on 3 Sept 2026 with 1 minor defect and 8 advisories: offside rear outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all ferrules corroded; exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi pipe and center sleeve, and 6 more.

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