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Volkswagen Golf

Black · Diesel · 2011 · 1,598 cc

T18 TOVMOT history

T18 TOV is a black diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 4 Mar 2011. Its MOT is valid until 27 Sept 2027 and it has passed 13 of 19 MOT tests, with 153,417 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Sept 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 27 Sept 2027
Mileage
153,417 mi
At MOT on 23 Sept 2026
MOT tests
19
13 passed · 6 failed
Per year
9,355 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T18 TOV
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
4 Mar 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 27 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
23 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T18 TOV was last recorded at 153,417 miles on 23 Sept 2026, 26 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Sept 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
153,391 miles · 22 Sept 2026
Between the last two tests
26 miles
Average per year
9,355 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 153,417 miles
  • 2025 – 138,744 miles
  • 2024 – 129,005 miles
  • 2023 – 124,232 miles
  • 2022 – 116,209 miles
  • 2021 – 108,115 miles
  • 2020 – 100,220 miles
  • 2019 – 92,390 miles
  • 2018 – 87,132 miles
  • 2017 – 75,936 miles
  • 2016 – 63,669 miles
  • 2015 – 49,315 miles
  • 2014 – 36,012 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass153,417 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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 Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2020–2024

  • Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning

    Minor2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

19 tests since 6 Mar 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass153,417 miles (+26)
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    153,417 miles
    Test number
    127159606472

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail153,391 miles (+14,647)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    153,391 miles
    Test number
    840697141707
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

  3. Pass138,744 miles (+9,739)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    138,744 miles
    Test number
    379146268550
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge OS+NS (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake binding but not excessively OS+NS (1.2.1 (f))

  4. Pass129,005 miles (+4,773)2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    129,005 miles
    Test number
    312141787246
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass124,232 miles (+8,023)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    124,232 miles
    Test number
    660693204923
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play BOTH SIDES (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Pass116,209 miles (+3)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    116,209 miles
    Test number
    546445868583
    • MinorOffside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  7. Fail116,206 miles (+8,091)1 dangerous5 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,206 miles
    Test number
    430819256415
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged and seriously weakened Mount bearing (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorRear Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))
    • MinorOffside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  8. Pass108,115 miles (+26)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    108,115 miles
    Test number
    310217606369
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  9. Fail108,089 miles (+7,869)1 dangerous3 major1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,089 miles
    Test number
    585159519828
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft flexible coupling excessively deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  10. Pass100,220 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2021
    Odometer
    100,220 miles
    Test number
    615585475060
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Outer Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (both) (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  11. Fail100,220 miles (+7,830)1 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,220 miles
    Test number
    430197465443
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Outer Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (both) (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  12. Pass92,390 miles (+5,258)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    92,390 miles
    Test number
    497956840613
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated tiny split in boot (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect misting oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect misting oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryFront exhaust bracket bolts missing, system is secure

  13. Pass87,132 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    87,132 miles
    Test number
    531248013054
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  14. Fail87,132 miles (+11,196)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,132 miles
    Test number
    818263450148
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  15. Pass75,936 miles (+12,267)
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    75,936 miles
    Test number
    266147437756

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass63,669 miles (+14,354)
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    63,669 miles
    Test number
    929221528879

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail49,315 miles2 repaired2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,315 miles
    Test number
    256747375039
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  18. Pass49,315 miles (+13,303)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    49,315 miles
    Test number
    607697175095
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  19. Pass36,012 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    36,012 miles
    Test number
    158355864407

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T18 TOV

Does T18 TOV currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T18 TOV is valid until 27 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on T18 TOV?
The MOT on T18 TOV is valid until 27 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 TOV done?
T18 TOV was recorded at 153,417 miles at its MOT on 23 Sept 2026, an average of 9,355 miles a year.
Has T18 TOV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T18 TOV has failed 6 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Sept 2026.
Has the mileage on T18 TOV 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 TOV find?
T18 TOV passed its latest MOT on 23 Sept 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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