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Black · Petrol · 2016 · 1,395 cc

X18 MERMOT history

X18 MER is a black petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 26 Jan 2016. Its MOT is valid until 25 Jan 2027 and it has passed 8 of 8 MOT tests, with 28,686 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Jan 2026.

X18 MER black Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 25 Jan 2027
Mileage
28,686 mi
At MOT on 5 Jan 2026
MOT tests
8
8 passed · 0 failed
Per year
2,093 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X18 MER
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,395 cc
Year of manufacture
2016
First used
26 Jan 2016
MOT status
MOT valid until 25 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
5 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

X18 MER was last recorded at 28,686 miles on 5 Jan 2026, 1,555 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
27,131 miles · 3 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
1,555 miles
Average per year
2,093 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 28,686 miles
  • 2025 – 27,131 miles
  • 2024 – 25,302 miles
  • 2023 – 22,976 miles
  • 2022 – 20,562 miles
  • 2021 – 18,828 miles
  • 2020 – 17,535 miles
  • 2019 – 14,025 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass28,686 miles
  • 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))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

8 tests since 4 Jan 2019, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass28,686 miles (+1,555)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    28,686 miles
    Test number
    604072178371
    • 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))
  2. Pass27,131 miles (+1,829)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    27,131 miles
    Test number
    140790032424

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass25,302 miles (+2,326)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    25,302 miles
    Test number
    579356591677

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass22,976 miles (+2,414)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    22,976 miles
    Test number
    399933981651

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass20,562 miles (+1,734)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    20,562 miles
    Test number
    983692031283
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
  6. Pass18,828 miles (+1,293)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    18,828 miles
    Test number
    550626668378

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass17,535 miles (+3,510)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    17,535 miles
    Test number
    127426980700

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass14,025 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    14,025 miles
    Test number
    455045182413
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 21% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Questions about X18 MER

Does X18 MER currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on X18 MER is valid until 25 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on X18 MER?
The MOT on X18 MER is valid until 25 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has X18 MER done?
X18 MER was recorded at 28,686 miles at its MOT on 5 Jan 2026, an average of 2,093 miles a year.
Has X18 MER ever failed its MOT?
No. X18 MER has passed all 8 of its MOT tests on record.
Has the mileage on X18 MER 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 MER find?
X18 MER passed its latest MOT on 5 Jan 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; offside rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened.

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