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Volkswagen Golf

Red · Petrol · 2006 · 1,984 cc

W18 BASMOT history

W18 BAS is a red petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 12 May 2006. Its MOT is valid until 7 Mar 2027 and it has passed 17 of 21 MOT tests, with 120,123 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Mar 2026.

W18 BAS red Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 7 Mar 2027
Mileage
120,123 mi
At MOT on 8 Mar 2026
MOT tests
21
17 passed · 4 failed
Per year
4,962 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
W18 BAS
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,984 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
12 May 2006
MOT status
MOT valid until 7 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
8 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

W18 BAS was last recorded at 120,123 miles on 8 Mar 2026, 5,992 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
114,131 miles · 6 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
5,992 miles
Average per year
4,962 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 120,123 miles
  • 2025 – 114,131 miles
  • 2024 – 109,564 miles
  • 2022 – 104,545 miles
  • 2021 – 98,189 miles
  • 2020 – 93,289 miles
  • 2019 – 87,426 miles
  • 2018 – 84,221 miles
  • 2017 – 80,087 miles
  • 2016 – 76,056 miles
  • 2015 – 71,693 miles
  • 2014 – 67,373 miles
  • 2013 – 63,615 miles
  • 2012 – 59,286 miles
  • 2011 – 53,367 miles
  • 2010 – 46,624 miles
  • 2009 – 36,587 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass120,123 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.

  • Central locking not working tail gate wont open

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

21 tests since 7 May 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass120,123 miles (+5,992)
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    120,123 miles
    Test number
    927722656288

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass114,131 miles (+4,567)
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    114,131 miles
    Test number
    449692369992

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass109,564 miles (+5,019)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    109,564 miles
    Test number
    981615844761
    • 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))

  4. Pass104,545 miles (+6,356)
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    104,545 miles
    Test number
    401965037144

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass98,189 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    98,189 miles
    Test number
    693610413050
    • AdvisoryCentral locking not working tail gate wont open

  6. Fail98,189 miles (+4,900)1 dangerous3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,189 miles
    Test number
    668972454047
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryCentral locking not working tail gate wont open

  7. Pass93,289 miles (+5,863)
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    93,289 miles
    Test number
    909818645808

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass87,426 miles (+3,205)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    87,426 miles
    Test number
    379983270071
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective Clamp deteriorating. (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust mounting defective Clamp deteriorating. (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective Clamp deteriorating. (6.1.2 (a))

  9. Pass84,221 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2019
    Odometer
    84,221 miles
    Test number
    410331886918

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail84,221 miles (+4,134)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,221 miles
    Test number
    514186262683
    • FailureNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

  11. Pass80,087 miles (+4,031)
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2018
    Odometer
    80,087 miles
    Test number
    379050488233

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass76,056 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2017
    Odometer
    76,056 miles
    Test number
    485515905730
    • AdvisoryAdvise service light on
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inner edge 225/40/18 (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear tyres worn on inner edge 225/40/18 (4.1.E.1)

  13. Fail76,056 miles (+4,363)1 dangerous4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,056 miles
    Test number
    777748022804
    • DangerousOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint locking nut insecure (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryAdvise service light on
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inner edge 225/40/18 (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear tyres worn on inner edge 225/40/18 (4.1.E.1)

  14. Pass71,693 miles (+4,320)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2016
    Odometer
    71,693 miles
    Test number
    849225415118
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • NoteAdvise - engine management light on

  15. Pass67,373 miles (+3,758)
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2015
    Odometer
    67,373 miles
    Test number
    266554904151

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass63,615 miles (+4,329)
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2014
    Odometer
    63,615 miles
    Test number
    478783023167

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass59,286 miles (+5,919)
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2013
    Odometer
    59,286 miles
    Test number
    677591612165

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass53,367 miles (+6,743)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2012
    Odometer
    53,367 miles
    Test number
    218306521428
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  19. Pass46,624 miles (+10,037)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2011
    Odometer
    46,624 miles
    Test number
    321051430124
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  20. Fail36,587 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,587 miles
    Test number
    450567329148
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  21. Pass36,587 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2010
    Odometer
    36,587 miles
    Test number
    733327229169

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about W18 BAS

Does W18 BAS currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on W18 BAS is valid until 7 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on W18 BAS?
The MOT on W18 BAS is valid until 7 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has W18 BAS done?
W18 BAS was recorded at 120,123 miles at its MOT on 8 Mar 2026, an average of 4,962 miles a year.
Has W18 BAS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. W18 BAS has failed 4 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Oct 2021.
Has the mileage on W18 BAS 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 W18 BAS find?
W18 BAS passed its latest MOT on 8 Mar 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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