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Volkswagen Golf

Black · Petrol · 2002 · 1,781 cc

W18 JLFMOT history

W18 JLF is a black petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 1 Apr 2002. Its MOT expired on 30 Mar 2023 and it has passed 16 of 22 MOT tests, with 115,561 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 31 Mar 2022.

W18 JLF black Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 30 Mar 2023
Mileage
115,561 mi
At MOT on 31 Mar 2022
MOT tests
22
16 passed · 6 failed
Per year
2,991 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
W18 JLF
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,781 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
1 Apr 2002
MOT status
MOT expired on 30 Mar 2023
Latest MOT test
31 Mar 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

W18 JLF was last recorded at 115,561 miles on 31 Mar 2022, 778 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Mar 2021.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 16 Jan 2015: 86,913 miles, lower than 135,162 miles on 13 Jan 2014.

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
114,783 miles · 2 Mar 2021
Between the last two tests
778 miles
Average per year
2,991 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 115,561 miles
  • 2021 – 114,783 miles
  • 2020 – 113,003 miles
  • 2019 – 106,960 miles
  • 2018 – 101,349 miles
  • 2017 – 99,367 miles
  • 2016 – 98,293 miles
  • 2015 – 86,958 miles
  • 2014 – 135,162 miles
  • 2012 – 127,316 miles
  • 2011 – 123,659 miles
  • 2010 – 104,481 miles
  • 2009 – 89,619 miles
  • 2008 – 83,318 miles
  • 2007 – 80,465 miles
  • 2006 – 68,659 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass115,561 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.

  • Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rears (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

22 tests since 25 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass115,561 miles (+778)
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    115,561 miles
    Test number
    574472371312

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass114,783 miles (+1,780)
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    114,783 miles
    Test number
    313324137568

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass113,003 miles (+6,043)
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    113,003 miles
    Test number
    351547285781

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass106,960 miles (+5,611)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    106,960 miles
    Test number
    539804460964
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass101,349 miles (+56)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    101,349 miles
    Test number
    756853587457
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded front to rears (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  6. Fail101,293 miles (+1,926)1 failure6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,293 miles
    Test number
    833831922915
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded front to rears (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  7. Pass99,367 miles (+1,074)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    99,367 miles
    Test number
    716316317537
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

  8. Pass98,293 miles (+11,335)
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    98,293 miles
    Test number
    559260852956

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass86,958 miles (+30)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    86,958 miles
    Test number
    318691235039

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail86,928 miles (+15)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,928 miles
    Test number
    656652825012
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  11. Fail86,913 miles (-48,249)9 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,913 miles
    Test number
    929376215037
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • 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)

  12. Pass135,162 miles (+7,846)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    135,162 miles
    Test number
    627873014086

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass127,316 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    127,316 miles
    Test number
    208491532347
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  14. Fail127,316 miles (+3,657)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,316 miles
    Test number
    605601932305
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  15. Pass123,659 miles (+19,178)1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    123,659 miles
    Test number
    455655621342
    • NoteOFFSIDE FRONT STEERING ARM HAS SLIGHT PLAY

  16. Pass104,481 miles (+14,862)1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    104,481 miles
    Test number
    213939050268
    • NoteE.m.l light on

  17. Pass89,619 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    89,619 miles
    Test number
    121929539267
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  18. Fail89,619 miles (+6,301)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,619 miles
    Test number
    960039139295
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  19. Pass83,318 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    83,318 miles
    Test number
    282599138241

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail83,318 miles (+2,853)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,318 miles
    Test number
    584809138219
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

  21. Pass80,465 miles (+11,806)
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    80,465 miles
    Test number
    823244787283

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass68,659 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    68,659 miles
    Test number
    400706206223

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about W18 JLF

Does W18 JLF currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on W18 JLF expired on 30 Mar 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on W18 JLF?
The MOT on W18 JLF expired on 30 Mar 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has W18 JLF done?
W18 JLF was recorded at 115,561 miles at its MOT on 31 Mar 2022, an average of 2,991 miles a year.
Has W18 JLF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. W18 JLF has failed 6 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Feb 2018.
Has the mileage on W18 JLF ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 16 Jan 2015. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on W18 JLF find?
W18 JLF passed its latest MOT on 31 Mar 2022 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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