Volkswagen Golf
Grey · Diesel · 2017 · 1,598 cc
W18 LARMOT history
W18 LAR is a grey diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 7 Apr 2017. Its MOT is valid until 6 Oct 2027 and it has passed 8 of 9 MOT tests, with 82,889 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Sept 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 6 Oct 2027
- Mileage
- 82,889 mi
- At MOT on 21 Sept 2026
- MOT tests
- 9
- 8 passed · 1 failed
- Per year
- 8,481 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- W18 LAR
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Golf
- Colour
- Grey
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,598 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2017
- First used
- 7 Apr 2017
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 6 Oct 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 21 Sept 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
W18 LAR was last recorded at 82,889 miles on 21 Sept 2026, 9,692 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Oct 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 73,197 miles · 2 Oct 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 9,692 miles
- Average per year
- 8,481 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 82,889 miles
- 2025 – 73,197 miles
- 2024 – 59,696 miles
- 2023 – 51,734 miles
- 2022 – 43,926 miles
- 2021 – 37,179 miles
- 2020 – 31,851 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass82,889 miles
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.8MM + Cut Not To Cords + Perishing + Worn On Edges 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords + Perishing 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake Backing Plate Loose
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn On Edges 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine Oil Leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))
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.
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil
Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2024
Full MOT history
9 tests since 2 Apr 2020, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass82,889 miles (+9,692)7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Oct 2027
- Odometer
- 82,889 miles
- Test number
- 640794013790
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.8MM + Cut Not To Cords + Perishing + Worn On Edges 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords + Perishing 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake Backing Plate Loose
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn On Edges 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine Oil Leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass73,197 miles (+13,501)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Oct 2026
- Odometer
- 73,197 miles
- Test number
- 862453452548
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Pass59,696 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 6 Oct 2025
- Odometer
- 59,696 miles
- Test number
- 623852780140
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Fail59,696 miles (+7,962)2 major1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 59,696 miles
- Test number
- 653733038976
- MajorTyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))
- MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
- MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Pass51,734 miles (+7,808)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Oct 2024
- Odometer
- 51,734 miles
- Test number
- 302671964611
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- 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))
Pass43,926 miles (+6,747)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Oct 2023
- Odometer
- 43,926 miles
- Test number
- 886566003387
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass37,179 miles (+5,328)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Oct 2022
- Odometer
- 37,179 miles
- Test number
- 257707908609
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass31,851 miles
- MOT expiry
- 6 Oct 2021
- Odometer
- 31,851 miles
- Test number
- 128058768207
No defects or advisories recorded.
PassMileage not read1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 6 Oct 2020
- Odometer
- Not read
- Test number
- 423212926937
- AdvisoryCOVID-19 6 MONTH EXTENSION
Questions about W18 LAR
- Does W18 LAR currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on W18 LAR is valid until 6 Oct 2027.
- When is the MOT due on W18 LAR?
- The MOT on W18 LAR is valid until 6 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has W18 LAR done?
- W18 LAR was recorded at 82,889 miles at its MOT on 21 Sept 2026, an average of 8,481 miles a year.
- Has W18 LAR ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. W18 LAR has failed 1 of its 9 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Sept 2024.
- Has the mileage on W18 LAR 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 LAR find?
- W18 LAR passed its latest MOT on 21 Sept 2026 with 7 advisories: nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.8mm + cut not to cords + perishing + worn on edges 205/55/16; nearside rear shock absorbers has light misting of oil; nearside rear tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords + perishing 205/55/16, and 4 more.
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