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Volkswagen Golf

Black · Diesel · 2013 · 1,598 cc

W18 SAPMOT history

W18 SAP is a black diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 14 Oct 2013. Its MOT is valid until 15 Oct 2027 and it has passed 11 of 12 MOT tests, with 80,252 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Oct 2026.

W18 SAP black Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 15 Oct 2027
Mileage
80,252 mi
At MOT on 16 Oct 2026
MOT tests
12
11 passed · 1 failed
Per year
4,381 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
W18 SAP
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2013
First used
14 Oct 2013
MOT status
MOT valid until 15 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
16 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

W18 SAP was last recorded at 80,252 miles on 16 Oct 2026, 7,766 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
72,486 miles · 10 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
7,766 miles
Average per year
4,381 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 80,252 miles
  • 2025 – 72,486 miles
  • 2024 – 69,227 miles
  • 2023 – 66,864 miles
  • 2022 – 64,992 miles
  • 2021 – 63,564 miles
  • 2020 – 62,150 miles
  • 2019 – 59,909 miles
  • 2018 – 53,745 miles
  • 2017 – 45,855 miles
  • 2016 – 36,339 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass80,252 miles
  • MinorFront Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  • MinorOffside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (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.

  • Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

Full MOT history

12 tests since 7 Oct 2016, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass80,252 miles (+7,766)2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    80,252 miles
    Test number
    240161621063
    • MinorFront Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
  2. Pass72,486 miles (+3,259)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    72,486 miles
    Test number
    760196931994
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  3. Pass69,227 miles (+2,363)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    69,227 miles
    Test number
    193311974923
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  4. Pass66,864 miles (+1,872)
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    66,864 miles
    Test number
    480489509328

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass64,992 miles (+1,428)
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    64,992 miles
    Test number
    554686706490

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass63,564 miles (+1,414)
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    63,564 miles
    Test number
    380096922757

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass62,150 miles (+2,241)
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    62,150 miles
    Test number
    314963844655

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass59,909 miles (+6,164)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    59,909 miles
    Test number
    412922007652
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  9. Pass53,745 miles (+7,890)
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    53,745 miles
    Test number
    492715055503

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass45,855 miles (+9,516)
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    45,855 miles
    Test number
    748374473357

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass36,339 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    36,339 miles
    Test number
    331095295854
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Nail in tyre
  12. Fail36,339 miles1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,339 miles
    Test number
    737723387960
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Nail in tyre

Questions about W18 SAP

Does W18 SAP currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on W18 SAP is valid until 15 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on W18 SAP?
The MOT on W18 SAP is valid until 15 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 SAP done?
W18 SAP was recorded at 80,252 miles at its MOT on 16 Oct 2026, an average of 4,381 miles a year.
Has W18 SAP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. W18 SAP has failed 1 of its 12 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Oct 2016.
Has the mileage on W18 SAP 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 SAP find?
W18 SAP passed its latest MOT on 16 Oct 2026 with 2 minor defects and 1 advisory: front headlamp lens slightly defective both sides; offside rear direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light; nearside front road wheel slightly distorted.

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