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Volkswagen Golf

Black · Petrol · 2011 · 1,390 cc

140 KPBMOT history

140 KPB is a black petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 23 Apr 2011. Its MOT is valid until 12 Jan 2027 and it has passed 11 of 15 MOT tests, with 85,674 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Jan 2026.

140 KPB black Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Golf, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 12 Jan 2027
Mileage
85,674 mi
At MOT on 8 Jan 2026
MOT tests
15
11 passed · 4 failed
Per year
5,089 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
140 KPB
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,390 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
23 Apr 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 12 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
8 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

140 KPB was last recorded at 85,674 miles on 8 Jan 2026, 7,488 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
78,186 miles · 9 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
7,488 miles
Average per year
5,089 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 85,674 miles
  • 2025 – 78,186 miles
  • 2024 – 71,440 miles
  • 2023 – 67,056 miles
  • 2022 – 64,673 miles
  • 2020 – 59,695 miles
  • 2019 – 54,080 miles
  • 2017 – 46,839 miles
  • 2016 – 36,960 miles
  • 2015 – 31,573 miles
  • 2014 – 25,121 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass85,674 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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 Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor3 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt

    Major2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

15 tests since 14 Feb 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass85,674 miles (+7,488)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    85,674 miles
    Test number
    483111124476
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  2. Pass78,186 miles (+6,746)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    78,186 miles
    Test number
    668365830946
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass71,440 miles (+4,384)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    71,440 miles
    Test number
    482840279987
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chipped (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  4. Pass67,056 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    67,056 miles
    Test number
    577775674902

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail67,056 miles (+2,383)1 dangerous4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,056 miles
    Test number
    280307052175
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorAnti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn both rear links (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

  6. Pass64,673 miles (+2)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2023
    Odometer
    64,673 miles
    Test number
    486438780291
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Fail64,671 miles (+4,976)1 dangerous1 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,671 miles
    Test number
    231627580442
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass59,695 miles (+5,615)2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    59,695 miles
    Test number
    203414111256
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryUnder body corroded

  9. Pass54,080 miles (+7,241)
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    54,080 miles
    Test number
    985389743567

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass46,839 miles (+9,879)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    46,839 miles
    Test number
    789269186321
    • AdvisoryEmmisions Tested But No Readings
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

  11. Pass36,960 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    36,960 miles
    Test number
    590878117590

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail36,960 miles (+5,387)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,960 miles
    Test number
    745616546907
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

  13. Pass31,573 miles (+6,452)1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    31,573 miles
    Test number
    156939845471
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  14. Fail25,121 miles1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    25,121 miles
    Test number
    487415144008
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • 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)

  15. Pass25,121 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    25,121 miles
    Test number
    709885744037
    • 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)

Questions about 140 KPB

What vehicle is registration 140 KPB currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show 140 KPB on a black petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 23 Apr 2011. Dateless registrations can be transferred between vehicles, so earlier MOT tests may have been under a different registration. Registered keeper details are not public and are not shown.
Does 140 KPB currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on 140 KPB is valid until 12 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on 140 KPB?
The MOT on 140 KPB is valid until 12 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has 140 KPB done?
140 KPB was recorded at 85,674 miles at its MOT on 8 Jan 2026, an average of 5,089 miles a year.
Has 140 KPB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. 140 KPB has failed 4 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Jan 2023.
Has the mileage on 140 KPB 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 140 KPB find?
140 KPB passed its latest MOT on 8 Jan 2026 with 3 advisories: nearside rear suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened; offside rear suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened; rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened.

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