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Volkswagen Golf

Black · Diesel · 2009 · 1,598 cc

T18 LROMOT history

T18 LRO is a black diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 21 Sept 2009. Its MOT is valid until 16 Mar 2027 and it has passed 14 of 23 MOT tests, with 170,832 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Mar 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 16 Mar 2027
Mileage
170,832 mi
At MOT on 13 Mar 2026
MOT tests
23
14 passed · 9 failed
Per year
9,816 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T18 LRO
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
21 Sept 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 16 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
13 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T18 LRO was last recorded at 170,832 miles on 13 Mar 2026, 13,085 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
157,747 miles · 17 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
13,085 miles
Average per year
9,816 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 170,832 miles
  • 2025 – 157,747 miles
  • 2024 – 142,920 miles
  • 2023 – 138,661 miles
  • 2022 – 131,407 miles
  • 2021 – 124,698 miles
  • 2020 – 122,082 miles
  • 2019 – 113,950 miles
  • 2017 – 103,366 miles
  • 2016 – 97,108 miles
  • 2015 – 84,897 miles
  • 2014 – 69,586 miles
  • 2013 – 56,042 miles
  • 2012 – 38,365 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass170,832 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
  • AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

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 Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Parking brake efficiency below requirements

    Major2 MOTs, 2025

Full MOT history

23 tests since 13 Sept 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass170,832 miles (+13,085)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    170,832 miles
    Test number
    300165709184
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

  2. Pass157,747 miles (+1)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    157,747 miles
    Test number
    401801939166
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  3. Fail157,746 miles (+16)1 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    157,746 miles
    Test number
    139236174178
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  4. Fail157,730 miles (+14,810)5 major10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    157,730 miles
    Test number
    855248431251
    • MajorNearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  5. Pass142,920 miles (+4,259)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    142,920 miles
    Test number
    424608678100

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass138,661 miles (+7,254)
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    138,661 miles
    Test number
    902416522290

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass131,407 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    131,407 miles
    Test number
    156384148765
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Fail131,407 miles (+6,709)1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,407 miles
    Test number
    180898398277
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Pass124,698 miles (+2,616)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    124,698 miles
    Test number
    524067008989
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Driveshaft gaitor deteriorated

  10. Pass122,082 miles (+2,111)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    122,082 miles
    Test number
    407156726668
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  11. Fail119,971 miles (+6,021)1 dangerous1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,971 miles
    Test number
    682936234573
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  12. Pass113,950 miles (+10,584)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    113,950 miles
    Test number
    410992849457
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryParking brake requires adjustment to remove slight free play

  13. Pass103,366 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    103,366 miles
    Test number
    121462563714
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

  14. Fail103,365 miles (+6,257)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,365 miles
    Test number
    919021079051
    • FailureNearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

  15. Pass97,108 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    97,108 miles
    Test number
    467224680065

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail97,108 miles (+81)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,108 miles
    Test number
    551602138320
    • FailureOffside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureFront brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

  17. Fail97,027 miles (+12,130)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,027 miles
    Test number
    735195645416
    • FailureOffside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play also noisy when rotated (2.5.A.3c)
    • FailureRear Registration plate lamp not working 1of2 (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  18. Pass84,897 miles (+469)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    84,897 miles
    Test number
    288147463681
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  19. Fail84,428 miles (+14,842)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,428 miles
    Test number
    750653123460
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  20. Pass69,586 miles (+13,544)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    69,586 miles
    Test number
    648686524384
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteBoth rear tyres close to wear markers

  21. Pass56,042 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    56,042 miles
    Test number
    129140233366

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail56,042 miles (+17,677)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,042 miles
    Test number
    675990733339
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  23. Pass38,365 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    38,365 miles
    Test number
    345707852450
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Questions about T18 LRO

Does T18 LRO currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T18 LRO is valid until 16 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on T18 LRO?
The MOT on T18 LRO is valid until 16 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T18 LRO done?
T18 LRO was recorded at 170,832 miles at its MOT on 13 Mar 2026, an average of 9,816 miles a year.
Has T18 LRO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T18 LRO has failed 9 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Mar 2025.
Has the mileage on T18 LRO 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 LRO find?
T18 LRO passed its latest MOT on 13 Mar 2026 with 6 advisories: nearside front coil spring corroded; nearside front headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output; nearside front track rod end ball joint has slight play, and 3 more.

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