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Volkswagen Golf

Grey · Petrol · 2007 · 1,598 cc

V18 SGWMOT history

V18 SGW is a grey petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 24 Nov 2007. Its MOT is valid until 9 Nov 2026 and it has passed 16 of 18 MOT tests, with 78,530 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Oct 2025.

V18 SGW grey Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 9 Nov 2026
Mileage
78,530 mi
At MOT on 17 Oct 2025
MOT tests
18
16 passed · 2 failed
Per year
3,816 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V18 SGW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2007
First used
24 Nov 2007
MOT status
MOT valid until 9 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
17 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

V18 SGW was last recorded at 78,530 miles on 17 Oct 2025, 5,459 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Oct 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
73,071 miles · 29 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
5,459 miles
Average per year
3,816 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 78,530 miles
  • 2024 – 73,071 miles
  • 2023 – 67,893 miles
  • 2022 – 64,316 miles
  • 2021 – 61,040 miles
  • 2020 – 57,325 miles
  • 2019 – 53,436 miles
  • 2018 – 49,338 miles
  • 2017 – 45,094 miles
  • 2016 – 39,284 miles
  • 2015 – 34,596 miles
  • 2014 – 31,530 miles
  • 2013 – 28,776 miles
  • 2012 – 26,061 miles
  • 2011 – 23,636 miles
  • 2010 – 21,165 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass78,530 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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.

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

Full MOT history

18 tests since 6 Oct 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass78,530 miles (+5,459)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    78,530 miles
    Test number
    276882752294
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  2. Pass73,071 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    73,071 miles
    Test number
    856716716337
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake pad sensor wire touching inside of wheel
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryEngine oil level low
  3. Fail73,071 miles (+5,178)1 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,071 miles
    Test number
    246529843573
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake pad sensor wire touching inside of wheel
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryEngine oil level low
  4. Pass67,893 miles (+3,577)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    67,893 miles
    Test number
    815381734666
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside front brake pad sensor wire touching inside of wheel rim
  5. Pass64,316 miles (+35)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    64,316 miles
    Test number
    792814549962
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Rear brake pads close to limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  6. Fail64,281 miles (+3,241)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,281 miles
    Test number
    589987387354
    • MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake pad wear wire touching wheel rim
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  7. Pass61,040 miles (+3,715)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    61,040 miles
    Test number
    384300050614
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted
  8. Pass57,325 miles (+3,889)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    57,325 miles
    Test number
    211718929851
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing minor cuts (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing minor cuts (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  9. Pass53,436 miles (+4,098)
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    53,436 miles
    Test number
    653341001928

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass49,338 miles (+4,244)
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    49,338 miles
    Test number
    567856727786

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass45,094 miles (+5,810)
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    45,094 miles
    Test number
    325656312047

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass39,284 miles (+4,688)
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    39,284 miles
    Test number
    590971860924

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass34,596 miles (+3,066)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    34,596 miles
    Test number
    533546206088
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  14. Pass31,530 miles (+2,754)
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    31,530 miles
    Test number
    718228064233

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass28,776 miles (+2,715)
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    28,776 miles
    Test number
    566736973246

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass26,061 miles (+2,425)
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    26,061 miles
    Test number
    887965952236

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass23,636 miles (+2,471)
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    23,636 miles
    Test number
    339507861491

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass21,165 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    21,165 miles
    Test number
    753849070283

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V18 SGW

Does V18 SGW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V18 SGW is valid until 9 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on V18 SGW?
The MOT on V18 SGW is valid until 9 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V18 SGW done?
V18 SGW was recorded at 78,530 miles at its MOT on 17 Oct 2025, an average of 3,816 miles a year.
Has V18 SGW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V18 SGW has failed 2 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Oct 2024.
Has the mileage on V18 SGW 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 SGW find?
V18 SGW passed its latest MOT on 17 Oct 2025 with 3 advisories: front exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases; offside rear anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play; rear sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened.

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