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Volkswagen Golf

Black · Diesel · 2014 · 1,598 cc

X18 LJGMOT history

X18 LJG is a black diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 9 Jun 2014. Its MOT is valid until 3 Apr 2027 and it has passed 10 of 13 MOT tests, with 116,334 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Mar 2026.

X18 LJG black Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 3 Apr 2027
Mileage
116,334 mi
At MOT on 23 Mar 2026
MOT tests
13
10 passed · 3 failed
Per year
8,133 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X18 LJG
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2014
First used
9 Jun 2014
MOT status
MOT valid until 3 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
23 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

X18 LJG was last recorded at 116,334 miles on 23 Mar 2026, 7,568 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
108,766 miles · 27 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
7,568 miles
Average per year
8,133 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 116,334 miles
  • 2025 – 108,766 miles
  • 2024 – 95,161 miles
  • 2023 – 81,420 miles
  • 2022 – 69,582 miles
  • 2021 – 68,260 miles
  • 2020 – 65,075 miles
  • 2019 – 61,241 miles
  • 2018 – 55,996 miles
  • 2017 – 44,653 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass116,334 miles
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023

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 Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2023

Full MOT history

13 tests since 30 May 2017, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass116,334 miles (+7,568)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    116,334 miles
    Test number
    233423708156
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  2. Pass108,766 miles (+13,605)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    108,766 miles
    Test number
    751852099613
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre has a nail in it
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  3. Pass95,161 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    95,161 miles
    Test number
    681034168751
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  4. Fail95,161 miles (+13,741)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,161 miles
    Test number
    266573119592
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  5. Pass81,420 miles (+11,838)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    81,420 miles
    Test number
    304837200021
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside 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))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  6. Pass69,582 miles (+1,322)
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    69,582 miles
    Test number
    437946445606

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass68,260 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    68,260 miles
    Test number
    738983959890
    • AdvisoryFront Items removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both (5.3.2 (b))
  8. Fail68,260 miles (+3,185)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,260 miles
    Test number
    680191263068
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Items removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both (5.3.2 (b))
  9. Pass65,075 miles (+3,834)
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    65,075 miles
    Test number
    819299897963

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass61,241 miles (+5,245)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    61,241 miles
    Test number
    749383367121
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  11. Pass55,996 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2019
    Odometer
    55,996 miles
    Test number
    710356186843
    • AdvisoryOffside front tyre scrubbing inner edge but no cords
  12. Fail55,996 miles (+11,343)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,996 miles
    Test number
    199690580021
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside front tyre scrubbing inner edge but no cords
  13. Pass44,653 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    44,653 miles
    Test number
    798289904730

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about X18 LJG

Does X18 LJG currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on X18 LJG is valid until 3 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on X18 LJG?
The MOT on X18 LJG is valid until 3 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has X18 LJG done?
X18 LJG was recorded at 116,334 miles at its MOT on 23 Mar 2026, an average of 8,133 miles a year.
Has X18 LJG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X18 LJG has failed 3 of its 13 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Mar 2024.
Has the mileage on X18 LJG 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 X18 LJG find?
X18 LJG passed its latest MOT on 23 Mar 2026 with 1 advisory: rear brake pad(s) wearing thin.

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