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Volkswagen Golf

Grey · Diesel · 2007 · 1,896 cc

V18 LMTMOT history

V18 LMT is a grey diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 23 Mar 2007. Its MOT expired on 14 Oct 2026 and it has passed 16 of 25 MOT tests, with 176,169 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Oct 2025.

V18 LMT grey Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 14 Oct 2026
Mileage
176,169 mi
At MOT on 15 Oct 2025
MOT tests
25
16 passed · 9 failed
Per year
9,697 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V18 LMT
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2007
First used
23 Mar 2007
MOT status
MOT expired on 14 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
15 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

V18 LMT was last recorded at 176,169 miles on 15 Oct 2025, 12 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Oct 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 28 Mar 2017: 17,158 miles, lower than 107,158 miles on 25 Mar 2017.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
176,157 miles · 9 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
12 miles
Average per year
9,697 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 176,169 miles
  • 2024 – 163,664 miles
  • 2023 – 149,692 miles
  • 2022 – 141,154 miles
  • 2021 – 130,350 miles
  • 2020 – 125,606 miles
  • 2019 – 118,668 miles
  • 2018 – 109,788 miles
  • 2017 – 17,158 miles
  • 2016 – 87,695 miles
  • 2015 – 70,521 miles
  • 2014 – 58,367 miles
  • 2013 – 48,622 miles
  • 2012 – 42,681 miles
  • 2011 – 36,469 miles
  • 2010 – 25,165 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass176,169 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.

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2011–2017

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2017

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2017

  • Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor2 MOTs, 2019–2024

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bushes

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip

    Minor2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

25 tests since 20 Mar 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass176,169 miles (+12)
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    176,169 miles
    Test number
    832524708605

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail176,157 miles (+12,493)1 dangerous8 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    176,157 miles
    Test number
    151491566992
    • DangerousFront Undertray likely to become detached nearside and offside (6.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect led bulb giving incorrect image (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect led bulb giving incorrect image (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Fuel pipe leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass163,664 miles (+13,972)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    163,664 miles
    Test number
    756883200483
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryEngine light on
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass149,692 miles (+8,538)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    149,692 miles
    Test number
    930038016992
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass141,154 miles (+176)2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    141,154 miles
    Test number
    971884027873
    • MinorNearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Fail140,978 miles (+10,628)5 major2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    140,978 miles
    Test number
    107089203419
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • MinorNearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Pass130,350 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    130,350 miles
    Test number
    251374154019

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail130,347 miles (+4,741)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,347 miles
    Test number
    993927422766
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

  9. Pass125,606 miles (+6,938)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    125,606 miles
    Test number
    532411826916
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  10. Pass118,668 miles (+8,880)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    118,668 miles
    Test number
    981629301496
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  11. Pass109,788 miles (+92,630)
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    109,788 miles
    Test number
    622603133707

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass17,158 miles (-90,000)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    17,158 miles
    Test number
    899775476035
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  13. Fail107,158 miles (+19,463)8 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,158 miles
    Test number
    938915166815
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Side repeater excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
    • FailureNearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Non obligatory mirror damaged
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  14. Pass87,695 miles (+277)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    87,695 miles
    Test number
    545582160455
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

  15. Fail87,418 miles (+16,897)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,418 miles
    Test number
    501653034427
    • FailureNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

  16. Pass70,521 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    70,521 miles
    Test number
    998115185054
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  17. Fail70,521 miles (+12,154)2 dangerous2 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,521 miles
    Test number
    307790985093
    • DangerousOffside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
    • DangerousOffside Rear Trailing arm damaged and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • FailureFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  18. Pass58,367 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    58,367 miles
    Test number
    739141984011
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  19. Fail58,367 miles (+9,745)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,367 miles
    Test number
    979261384050
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  20. Pass48,622 miles (+5,941)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    48,622 miles
    Test number
    356212183076
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteSlight impact damage to osr arch area

  21. Pass42,681 miles (+6,212)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    42,681 miles
    Test number
    807247272029
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  22. Pass36,469 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    36,469 miles
    Test number
    777458271088
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  23. Fail36,469 miles (+11,304)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,469 miles
    Test number
    186198971402
    • FailureNearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  24. Pass25,165 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    25,165 miles
    Test number
    153649170462
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  25. Fail25,165 miles1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    25,165 miles
    Test number
    531599070052
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about V18 LMT

Does V18 LMT currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on V18 LMT expired on 14 Oct 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on V18 LMT?
The MOT on V18 LMT expired on 14 Oct 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has V18 LMT done?
V18 LMT was recorded at 176,169 miles at its MOT on 15 Oct 2025, an average of 9,697 miles a year.
Has V18 LMT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V18 LMT has failed 9 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Oct 2025.
Has the mileage on V18 LMT ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 28 Mar 2017. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on V18 LMT find?
V18 LMT passed its latest MOT on 15 Oct 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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