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Volkswagen Golf

Grey · Diesel · 2011 · 1,968 cc

VMW 18MOT history

VMW 18 is a grey diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 15 Apr 2011. Its MOT is valid until 7 Jul 2027 and it has passed 13 of 17 MOT tests, with 138,469 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Jun 2026.

VMW 18 grey Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 7 Jul 2027
Mileage
138,469 mi
At MOT on 19 Jun 2026
MOT tests
17
13 passed · 4 failed
Per year
6,461 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
VMW 18
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,968 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
15 Apr 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 7 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
19 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

VMW 18 was last recorded at 138,469 miles on 19 Jun 2026, 4,056 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
134,413 miles · 3 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
4,056 miles
Average per year
6,461 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 138,469 miles
  • 2025 – 134,413 miles
  • 2024 – 133,317 miles
  • 2023 – 130,519 miles
  • 2022 – 124,722 miles
  • 2021 – 115,962 miles
  • 2020 – 108,897 miles
  • 2019 – 99,656 miles
  • 2018 – 91,551 miles
  • 2017 – 84,503 miles
  • 2016 – 76,775 miles
  • 2015 – 68,599 miles
  • 2014 – 60,069 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass138,469 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 7 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (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 Coil spring corroded

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor3 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive outer sill

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

17 tests since 30 Apr 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass138,469 miles9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    138,469 miles
    Test number
    708206833711
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Fail138,469 miles (+4,056)1 major9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    138,469 miles
    Test number
    558821074288
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass134,413 miles (+1,096)1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    134,413 miles
    Test number
    975108931386
    • MinorOffside 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))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outer sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  4. Pass133,317 miles1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    133,317 miles
    Test number
    779794821103
    • MinorOffside 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))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  5. Fail133,317 miles (+2,798)1 major1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,317 miles
    Test number
    243867494061
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp lens seriously defective (4.2.1 (b))
    • MinorOffside 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))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  6. Pass130,519 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    130,519 miles
    Test number
    923853908098
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  7. Fail130,519 miles (+5,797)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,519 miles
    Test number
    918570020440
    • MajorNearside Side repeater lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected (4.4.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  8. Pass124,722 miles (+8,760)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    124,722 miles
    Test number
    390419286954
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres worn on inner edge

  9. Pass115,962 miles (+7,065)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    115,962 miles
    Test number
    113900506001
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

  10. Pass108,897 miles (+9,241)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    108,897 miles
    Test number
    390770923525
    • AdvisoryCentre exhaust clamp corroded
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner face (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))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  11. Pass99,656 miles (+8,105)
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    99,656 miles
    Test number
    148868746709

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass91,551 miles (+7,048)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2019
    Odometer
    91,551 miles
    Test number
    664248326542
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • 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))

  13. Pass84,503 miles (+7,728)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2018
    Odometer
    84,503 miles
    Test number
    254818246653
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  14. Pass76,775 miles (+8,176)
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2017
    Odometer
    76,775 miles
    Test number
    844163313276

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass68,599 miles (+8,530)1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2016
    Odometer
    68,599 miles
    Test number
    598026045180
    • NoteBoth front tyres wearing low

  16. Pass60,069 miles (+17)
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2015
    Odometer
    60,069 miles
    Test number
    736770354114

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail60,052 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,052 miles
    Test number
    626340024117
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Questions about VMW 18

What vehicle is registration VMW 18 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show VMW 18 on a grey diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 15 Apr 2011. Dateless registrations can be transferred between vehicles, so earlier MOT tests may have been under a different registration. Registered keeper details are not public and are not shown.
Does VMW 18 currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on VMW 18 is valid until 7 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on VMW 18?
The MOT on VMW 18 is valid until 7 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has VMW 18 done?
VMW 18 was recorded at 138,469 miles at its MOT on 19 Jun 2026, an average of 6,461 miles a year.
Has VMW 18 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. VMW 18 has failed 4 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Jun 2026.
Has the mileage on VMW 18 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 VMW 18 find?
VMW 18 passed its latest MOT on 19 Jun 2026 with 9 advisories: front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; nearside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; nearside front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing, and 6 more.

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