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Red · Petrol · 2015 · 1,197 cc

V18 JLNMOT history

V18 JLN is a red petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 24 Mar 2015. Its MOT expired on 5 Jun 2026 and it has passed 7 of 11 MOT tests, with 114,960 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Jun 2025.

V18 JLN red Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 5 Jun 2026
Mileage
114,960 mi
At MOT on 6 Jun 2025
MOT tests
11
7 passed · 4 failed
Per year
8,779 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V18 JLN
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,197 cc
Year of manufacture
2015
First used
24 Mar 2015
MOT status
MOT expired on 5 Jun 2026
Latest MOT test
6 Jun 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

V18 JLN was last recorded at 114,960 miles on 6 Jun 2025, 9,757 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Apr 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
105,203 miles · 25 Apr 2024
Between the last two tests
9,757 miles
Average per year
8,779 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 114,960 miles
  • 2024 – 105,203 miles
  • 2023 – 91,932 miles
  • 2022 – 79,650 miles
  • 2019 – 71,248 miles
  • 2018 – 62,245 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass114,960 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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.

  • Both rear tyres wearing/worn on outer edges

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

11 tests since 15 Mar 2018, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass114,960 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    114,960 miles
    Test number
    849249553261
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  2. Fail114,960 miles (+9,757)2 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,960 miles
    Test number
    578288789763
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorTyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  3. Pass105,203 miles (+171)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    105,203 miles
    Test number
    747507852641
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres wearing/worn on outer edges
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  4. Fail105,032 miles (+13,100)2 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,032 miles
    Test number
    742273399853
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres wearing/worn on outer edges
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  5. Pass91,932 miles (+12,282)
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    91,932 miles
    Test number
    427523145919

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass79,650 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    79,650 miles
    Test number
    466335588231

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail79,650 miles (+8,402)2 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,650 miles
    Test number
    165193408638
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
  8. Pass71,248 miles (+9,003)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    71,248 miles
    Test number
    354117245413
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted not allowing full inspection
  9. Pass62,245 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    62,245 miles
    Test number
    937274446820

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail62,245 miles (+10,739)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,245 miles
    Test number
    437831803168
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))
  11. Pass51,506 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    51,506 miles
    Test number
    347669013465
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Questions about V18 JLN

Does V18 JLN currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on V18 JLN expired on 5 Jun 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on V18 JLN?
The MOT on V18 JLN expired on 5 Jun 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has V18 JLN done?
V18 JLN was recorded at 114,960 miles at its MOT on 6 Jun 2025, an average of 8,779 miles a year.
Has V18 JLN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V18 JLN has failed 4 of its 11 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Jun 2025.
Has the mileage on V18 JLN 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 JLN find?
V18 JLN passed its latest MOT on 6 Jun 2025 with 7 advisories: front brake pad(s) wearing thin; nearside rear outer tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside front anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play, and 4 more.

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