
Volkswagen Golf
White · Diesel · 2012 · 1,598 cc
T18 MDBMOT history
T18 MDB is a white diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 5 Apr 2012. Its MOT is valid until 2 Aug 2027 and it has passed 12 of 18 MOT tests, with 191,435 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Jul 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 2 Aug 2027
- Mileage
- 191,435 mi
- At MOT on 28 Jul 2026
- MOT tests
- 18
- 12 passed · 6 failed
- Per year
- 13,127 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- T18 MDB
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Golf
- Colour
- White
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,598 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2012
- First used
- 5 Apr 2012
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 2 Aug 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 28 Jul 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
T18 MDB was last recorded at 191,435 miles on 28 Jul 2026, 5,371 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Jul 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 186,064 miles · 28 Jul 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 5,371 miles
- Average per year
- 13,127 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 191,435 miles
- 2025 – 186,064 miles
- 2024 – 180,270 miles
- 2023 – 175,463 miles
- 2022 – 167,588 miles
- 2021 – 156,850 miles
- 2020 – 140,539 miles
- 2019 – 125,757 miles
- 2018 – 98,151 miles
- 2017 – 80,351 miles
- 2016 – 61,398 miles
- 2015 – 43,112 miles
What the latest MOT found
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (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.
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play
Advisory5 MOTs, 2022–2025
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view
Minor5 MOTs, 2021–2023
Nearside Rear Nail in tyre
Advisory4 MOTs, 2018–2024
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play
Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2025
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing
Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play
Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022
Full MOT history
18 tests since 10 Apr 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass191,435 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Aug 2027
- Odometer
- 191,435 miles
- Test number
- 327083593343
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Fail191,435 miles (+5,371)3 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 191,435 miles
- Test number
- 346865187974
- MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar 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))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass186,064 miles (+5,794)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Aug 2026
- Odometer
- 186,064 miles
- Test number
- 465416276375
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass180,270 miles (+3)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Aug 2025
- Odometer
- 180,270 miles
- Test number
- 728885252595
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear mounting (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear mounting (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Fail180,267 miles (+4,804)4 major6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 180,267 miles
- Test number
- 291950994228
- MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
- MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
- MajorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear mounting (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear mounting (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Pass175,463 miles1 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Aug 2024
- Odometer
- 175,463 miles
- Test number
- 997604711233
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective sleeve corroded (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Fail175,463 miles (+7,875)4 major1 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 175,463 miles
- Test number
- 957933678568
- MajorElectronic power steering not working (2.6 (c))
- MajorElectronic power steering warning lamp indicates a system malfunction (2.6 (a))
- MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
- MajorNearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective sleeve corroded (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass167,588 miles1 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Aug 2023
- Odometer
- 167,588 miles
- Test number
- 124250009481
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Fail167,588 miles (+10,738)1 dangerous3 major1 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 167,588 miles
- Test number
- 378122725465
- DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MajorNearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass156,850 miles (+16,311)1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 26 Jul 2022
- Odometer
- 156,850 miles
- Test number
- 763547973704
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Pass140,539 miles1 minor
- MOT expiry
- 16 Jul 2021
- Odometer
- 140,539 miles
- Test number
- 353659305704
- MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Outer CV boot has small hole/split. (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Fail140,539 miles (+14,782)1 dangerous1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 140,539 miles
- Test number
- 433313957718
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Outer CV boot has small hole/split. (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge TREAD IS ON THE LIMIT 1.6 MM ! (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass125,757 miles (+27,606)
- MOT expiry
- 16 Jul 2020
- Odometer
- 125,757 miles
- Test number
- 206275537050
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass98,151 miles (+17,800)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 May 2019
- Odometer
- 98,151 miles
- Test number
- 724650262334
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryUnable to see brake fluid level clearly.
Pass80,351 miles (+18,953)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 9 Apr 2018
- Odometer
- 80,351 miles
- Test number
- 297617435297
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass61,398 miles
- MOT expiry
- 9 Apr 2017
- Odometer
- 61,398 miles
- Test number
- 565018603082
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail61,398 miles (+18,286)2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 61,398 miles
- Test number
- 915534984318
- FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Pass43,112 miles
- MOT expiry
- 9 Apr 2016
- Odometer
- 43,112 miles
- Test number
- 978950805179
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about T18 MDB
- Does T18 MDB currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T18 MDB is valid until 2 Aug 2027.
- When is the MOT due on T18 MDB?
- The MOT on T18 MDB is valid until 2 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has T18 MDB done?
- T18 MDB was recorded at 191,435 miles at its MOT on 28 Jul 2026, an average of 13,127 miles a year.
- Has T18 MDB ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. T18 MDB has failed 6 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Jul 2026.
- Has the mileage on T18 MDB 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 MDB find?
- T18 MDB passed its latest MOT on 28 Jul 2026 with 4 advisories: nearside front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; offside front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; offside front wheel bearing has slight play, and 1 more.
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