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Grey · Diesel · 2018 · 1,598 cc

V18 ABLMOT history

V18 ABL is a grey diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 26 Jul 2018. Its MOT is valid until 2 Dec 2026 and it has passed 6 of 7 MOT tests, with 54,473 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Dec 2025.

V18 ABL grey Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 2 Dec 2026
Mileage
54,473 mi
At MOT on 1 Dec 2025
MOT tests
7
6 passed · 1 failed
Per year
8,525 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V18 ABL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2018
First used
26 Jul 2018
MOT status
MOT valid until 2 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
1 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

V18 ABL was last recorded at 54,473 miles on 1 Dec 2025, 14,311 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
40,162 miles · 3 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
14,311 miles
Average per year
8,525 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 54,473 miles
  • 2024 – 40,162 miles
  • 2023 – 25,554 miles
  • 2022 – 24,415 miles
  • 2021 – 17,738 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass54,473 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.

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

7 tests since 10 Aug 2021, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass54,473 miles (+14,311)
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    54,473 miles
    Test number
    166707850138

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass40,162 miles (+7,392)
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    40,162 miles
    Test number
    637369999481

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass32,770 miles (+7,216)
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    32,770 miles
    Test number
    416239670909

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass25,554 miles (+1,139)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    25,554 miles
    Test number
    568817035746

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass24,415 miles (+6,677)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    24,415 miles
    Test number
    407199156602
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn to 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
  6. Pass17,738 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    17,738 miles
    Test number
    298671673511
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  7. Fail17,737 miles1 dangerous2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    17,737 miles
    Test number
    578857531988
    • DangerousOffside Rear Seat belt webbing significantly weakened (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Questions about V18 ABL

Does V18 ABL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V18 ABL is valid until 2 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on V18 ABL?
The MOT on V18 ABL is valid until 2 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V18 ABL done?
V18 ABL was recorded at 54,473 miles at its MOT on 1 Dec 2025, an average of 8,525 miles a year.
Has V18 ABL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V18 ABL has failed 1 of its 7 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Aug 2021.
Has the mileage on V18 ABL 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 V18 ABL find?
V18 ABL passed its latest MOT on 1 Dec 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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