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Volkswagen Golf

Blue · Diesel · 2013 · 1,598 cc

V18 JHXMOT history

V18 JHX is a blue diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 5 Jul 2013. Its MOT is valid until 4 Jan 2027 and it has passed 10 of 11 MOT tests, with 146,984 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Jan 2026.

V18 JHX blue Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 4 Jan 2027
Mileage
146,984 mi
At MOT on 3 Jan 2026
MOT tests
11
10 passed · 1 failed
Per year
9,030 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V18 JHX
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2013
First used
5 Jul 2013
MOT status
MOT valid until 4 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
3 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V18 JHX was last recorded at 146,984 miles on 3 Jan 2026, 12,129 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
134,855 miles · 2 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
12,129 miles
Average per year
9,030 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 146,984 miles
  • 2025 – 134,855 miles
  • 2023 – 130,374 miles
  • 2022 – 124,890 miles
  • 2021 – 118,454 miles
  • 2020 – 116,096 miles
  • 2019 – 109,197 miles
  • 2018 – 100,420 miles
  • 2017 – 82,735 miles
  • 2016 – 60,723 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass146,984 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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.

  • Covers fitted

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

Full MOT history

11 tests since 15 Jun 2016, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass146,984 miles (+12,129)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    146,984 miles
    Test number
    279332223317
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  2. Pass134,855 miles (+4,481)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    134,855 miles
    Test number
    553632462817
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  3. Pass130,374 miles (+5,484)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    130,374 miles
    Test number
    440117804030
    • AdvisoryCovers fitted
  4. Pass124,890 miles (+6,414)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    124,890 miles
    Test number
    202361374404
    • AdvisoryCovers fitted
    • AdvisoryCovers fitted
    • AdvisoryOffside front shock absorber getting weak
  5. Pass118,476 miles (+22)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    118,476 miles
    Test number
    848818478101
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  6. Fail118,454 miles (+2,358)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,454 miles
    Test number
    484561443308
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  7. Pass116,096 miles (+6,899)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    116,096 miles
    Test number
    297103027128

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass109,197 miles (+8,777)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    109,197 miles
    Test number
    132279499589
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  9. Pass100,420 miles (+17,685)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    100,420 miles
    Test number
    617605825110
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin inside edges (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryEngine and floor pan covers fitted
  10. Pass82,735 miles (+22,012)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    82,735 miles
    Test number
    745056797321
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre cracked
  11. Pass60,723 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    60,723 miles
    Test number
    314168623763

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V18 JHX

Does V18 JHX currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V18 JHX is valid until 4 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on V18 JHX?
The MOT on V18 JHX is valid until 4 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V18 JHX done?
V18 JHX was recorded at 146,984 miles at its MOT on 3 Jan 2026, an average of 9,030 miles a year.
Has V18 JHX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V18 JHX has failed 1 of its 11 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Dec 2021.
Has the mileage on V18 JHX 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 JHX find?
V18 JHX passed its latest MOT on 3 Jan 2026 with 3 advisories: nearside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil; offside front shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush; offside rear shock absorbers has light misting of oil.

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