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Black · Petrol · 2018 · 1,984 cc

V18 PWSMOT history

V18 PWS is a black petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 23 Jan 2018. Its MOT is valid until 3 Sept 2027 and it has passed 6 of 10 MOT tests, with 55,516 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Sept 2026.

V18 PWS black Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 3 Sept 2027
Mileage
55,516 mi
At MOT on 3 Sept 2026
MOT tests
10
6 passed · 4 failed
Per year
5,367 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V18 PWS
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,984 cc
Year of manufacture
2018
First used
23 Jan 2018
MOT status
MOT valid until 3 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
3 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V18 PWS was last recorded at 55,516 miles on 3 Sept 2026, 8 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Sept 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
55,508 miles · 1 Sept 2026
Between the last two tests
8 miles
Average per year
5,367 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 55,516 miles
  • 2025 – 50,602 miles
  • 2024 – 45,290 miles
  • 2023 – 41,048 miles
  • 2022 – 37,262 miles
  • 2021 – 25,377 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass55,516 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.

  • Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits

    Major3 MOTs, 2023–2026

  • Central Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak rear exhaust leaking

    Major2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

10 tests since 21 Jan 2021, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass55,516 miles (+8)
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    55,516 miles
    Test number
    429073354690

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail55,508 miles (+4,906)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,508 miles
    Test number
    483430647968
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
  3. Pass50,602 miles (+5,312)
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    50,602 miles
    Test number
    469488847318

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass45,290 miles (+4,242)
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    45,290 miles
    Test number
    554635177355

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass41,048 miles (+149)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    41,048 miles
    Test number
    204898366927
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  6. Fail40,899 miles (+150)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,899 miles
    Test number
    463190123281
    • MajorCentral Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak rear exhaust leaking (8.2.1.1 (b))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
  7. Fail40,749 miles (+3,487)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,749 miles
    Test number
    807248857038
    • MajorCentral Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak rear exhaust leaking (8.2.1.1 (b))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
  8. Pass37,262 miles (+11,885)
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    37,262 miles
    Test number
    770234086768

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass25,377 miles8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    25,377 miles
    Test number
    334480911528
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened lipped and corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner worn close to cords showing
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tread on 3mm
    • AdvisoryOffside Front worn close to cords showing
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tread on 3mm
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear both rear lights smoked dark
  10. Fail25,377 miles1 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    25,377 miles
    Test number
    629811442171
    • MajorRear Rear reflector defective or damaged by more than 50% of the reflecting surface to dark not reflecting (4.8.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened lipped and corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner worn close to cords showing
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tread on 3mm
    • AdvisoryOffside Front worn close to cords showing
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tread on 3mm
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear both rear lights smoked dark

Questions about V18 PWS

Does V18 PWS currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V18 PWS is valid until 3 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on V18 PWS?
The MOT on V18 PWS is valid until 3 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V18 PWS done?
V18 PWS was recorded at 55,516 miles at its MOT on 3 Sept 2026, an average of 5,367 miles a year.
Has V18 PWS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V18 PWS has failed 4 of its 10 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Sept 2026.
Has the mileage on V18 PWS 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 PWS find?
V18 PWS passed its latest MOT on 3 Sept 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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