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Grey · Diesel · 2009 · 1,598 cc

T18 LJTMOT history

T18 LJT is a grey diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 27 Nov 2009. Its MOT expired on 22 Aug 2026 and it has passed 14 of 15 MOT tests, with 115,595 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Aug 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 22 Aug 2026
Mileage
115,595 mi
At MOT on 20 Aug 2025
MOT tests
15
14 passed · 1 failed
Per year
7,524 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T18 LJT
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
27 Nov 2009
MOT status
MOT expired on 22 Aug 2026
Latest MOT test
20 Aug 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T18 LJT was last recorded at 115,595 miles on 20 Aug 2025, 8,742 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Aug 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
106,853 miles · 13 Aug 2024
Between the last two tests
8,742 miles
Average per year
7,524 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 115,595 miles
  • 2024 – 106,853 miles
  • 2023 – 97,150 miles
  • 2022 – 87,252 miles
  • 2021 – 77,245 miles
  • 2020 – 75,839 miles
  • 2019 – 70,988 miles
  • 2018 – 64,186 miles
  • 2017 – 58,502 miles
  • 2016 – 51,364 miles
  • 2015 – 44,822 miles
  • 2014 – 36,908 miles
  • 2013 – 29,236 miles
  • 2012 – 19,519 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass115,595 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022

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.

  • Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four perished

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

15 tests since 12 Nov 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass115,595 miles (+8,742)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    115,595 miles
    Test number
    592298794586
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  2. Pass106,853 miles (+9,703)
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    106,853 miles
    Test number
    768607214766

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass97,150 miles (+9,898)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    97,150 miles
    Test number
    620764116944
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  4. Pass87,252 miles (+10,007)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    87,252 miles
    Test number
    841362816740
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  5. Pass77,245 miles (+1,406)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    77,245 miles
    Test number
    734844962807
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront and rear suspension surface rust
    • AdvisoryUnder body surface rust
  6. Pass75,839 miles (+9)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    75,839 miles
    Test number
    726352094321
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  7. Fail75,830 miles (+4,842)4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,830 miles
    Test number
    607782155694
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • MajorOffside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  8. Pass70,988 miles (+6,802)
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    70,988 miles
    Test number
    568041000396

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass64,186 miles (+5,684)
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    64,186 miles
    Test number
    304086623000

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass58,502 miles (+7,138)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    58,502 miles
    Test number
    455411707987
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake binding slightly
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
  11. Pass51,364 miles (+6,542)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    51,364 miles
    Test number
    806702889611
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  12. Pass44,822 miles (+7,914)
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    44,822 miles
    Test number
    966504597397

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass36,908 miles (+7,672)
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    36,908 miles
    Test number
    206262524371

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass29,236 miles (+9,717)
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    29,236 miles
    Test number
    386022723340

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass19,519 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    19,519 miles
    Test number
    216727912333

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T18 LJT

Does T18 LJT currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T18 LJT expired on 22 Aug 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T18 LJT?
The MOT on T18 LJT expired on 22 Aug 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T18 LJT done?
T18 LJT was recorded at 115,595 miles at its MOT on 20 Aug 2025, an average of 7,524 miles a year.
Has T18 LJT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T18 LJT has failed 1 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Nov 2020.
Has the mileage on T18 LJT 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 LJT find?
T18 LJT passed its latest MOT on 20 Aug 2025 with 1 minor defect and 3 advisories: nearside front anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; nearside rear lower suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened; offside rear lower suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened, and 1 more.

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