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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
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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.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
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

Pass191,435 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • 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))

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.

  • 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.

  1. 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))
  2. 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))
  3. 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))
  4. 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))
  5. 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))
  6. 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))
  7. 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))
  8. 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))
  9. 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))
  10. 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))
  11. 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))
  12. 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))
  13. Pass125,757 miles (+27,606)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2020
    Odometer
    125,757 miles
    Test number
    206275537050

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. 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.
  15. 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)
  16. Pass61,398 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    61,398 miles
    Test number
    565018603082

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. 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)
  18. 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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