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Volkswagen Golf

Red · Diesel · 2010 · 1,598 cc

V18 LEWMOT history

V18 LEW is a red diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 25 Oct 2010. Its MOT is valid until 29 Jul 2027 and it has passed 14 of 16 MOT tests, with 115,941 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Jun 2026.

V18 LEW red Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 29 Jul 2027
Mileage
115,941 mi
At MOT on 30 Jun 2026
MOT tests
16
14 passed · 2 failed
Per year
6,247 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V18 LEW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2010
First used
25 Oct 2010
MOT status
MOT valid until 29 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
30 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V18 LEW was last recorded at 115,941 miles on 30 Jun 2026, 4,931 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
111,010 miles · 30 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
4,931 miles
Average per year
6,247 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 115,941 miles
  • 2025 – 111,010 miles
  • 2024 – 106,325 miles
  • 2023 – 101,088 miles
  • 2022 – 97,523 miles
  • 2021 – 91,842 miles
  • 2020 – 85,710 miles
  • 2019 – 79,792 miles
  • 2018 – 71,567 miles
  • 2017 – 60,623 miles
  • 2016 – 50,261 miles
  • 2015 – 45,810 miles
  • 2014 – 41,441 miles
  • 2013 – 36,610 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass115,941 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (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.

  • Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2021–2023

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

Full MOT history

16 tests since 18 Oct 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass115,941 miles (+4,931)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    115,941 miles
    Test number
    422927691611
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  2. Pass111,010 miles (+4,685)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    111,010 miles
    Test number
    162383392041

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass106,325 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    106,325 miles
    Test number
    688824988038
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  4. Fail106,325 miles (+5,237)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,325 miles
    Test number
    580435128996
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  5. Pass101,088 miles (+3,565)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    101,088 miles
    Test number
    244763787075
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  6. Pass97,523 miles (+5,681)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    97,523 miles
    Test number
    501939583074
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement back bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement back bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  7. Pass91,842 miles1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    91,842 miles
    Test number
    108707200740
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryBrake pedal slightly spongy
  8. Fail91,842 miles (+6,132)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,842 miles
    Test number
    792227820454
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryBrake pedal slightly spongy
  9. Pass85,710 miles (+5,918)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    85,710 miles
    Test number
    665765515389
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
  10. Pass79,792 miles (+8,225)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2020
    Odometer
    79,792 miles
    Test number
    662117212002
    • MinorFront Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
  11. Pass71,567 miles (+10,944)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    71,567 miles
    Test number
    935095854053

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass60,623 miles (+10,362)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    60,623 miles
    Test number
    510631719380

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass50,261 miles (+4,451)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    50,261 miles
    Test number
    116743552491

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass45,810 miles (+4,369)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    45,810 miles
    Test number
    469552100406
    • AdvisoryEmissions test carried out with no emissions detected
  15. Pass41,441 miles (+4,831)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    41,441 miles
    Test number
    579007774284
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  16. Pass36,610 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    36,610 miles
    Test number
    457151593244

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V18 LEW

Does V18 LEW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V18 LEW is valid until 29 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on V18 LEW?
The MOT on V18 LEW is valid until 29 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V18 LEW done?
V18 LEW was recorded at 115,941 miles at its MOT on 30 Jun 2026, an average of 6,247 miles a year.
Has V18 LEW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V18 LEW has failed 2 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Jul 2024.
Has the mileage on V18 LEW 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 LEW find?
V18 LEW passed its latest MOT on 30 Jun 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; offside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing.

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