Volkswagen Golf
Black · Diesel · 2013 · 1,968 cc
40 DFMMOT history
40 DFM is a black diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 23 Aug 2013. Its MOT is valid until 29 Mar 2027 and it has passed 11 of 14 MOT tests, with 130,150 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Mar 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 29 Mar 2027
- Mileage
- 130,150 mi
- At MOT on 11 Mar 2026
- MOT tests
- 14
- 11 passed · 3 failed
- Per year
- 10,320 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- 40 DFM
- Registration format
- Dateless
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Golf
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,968 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2013
- First used
- 23 Aug 2013
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 29 Mar 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 11 Mar 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
40 DFM was last recorded at 130,150 miles on 11 Mar 2026, 6,550 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Mar 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 123,600 miles · 26 Mar 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 6,550 miles
- Average per year
- 10,320 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 130,150 miles
- 2025 – 123,600 miles
- 2024 – 112,883 miles
- 2023 – 100,884 miles
- 2022 – 90,753 miles
- 2021 – 74,818 miles
- 2020 – 73,647 miles
- 2019 – 67,000 miles
- 2018 – 56,026 miles
- 2017 – 43,452 miles
- 2016 – 31,626 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass130,150 miles
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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.
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2024
Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect
Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2020
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024
Engine covers and under body covers fitted not allowing to check some components
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Full MOT history
14 tests since 23 Aug 2016, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass130,150 miles (+6,550)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Mar 2027
- Odometer
- 130,150 miles
- Test number
- 384136911361
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass123,600 miles (+105)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Mar 2026
- Odometer
- 123,600 miles
- Test number
- 389461970410
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Fail123,495 miles (+10,612)2 dangerous2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 123,495 miles
- Test number
- 662029513510
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass112,883 miles (+11,999)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Mar 2025
- Odometer
- 112,883 miles
- Test number
- 303606641108
- 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))
Pass100,884 miles (+10,131)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Mar 2024
- Odometer
- 100,884 miles
- Test number
- 137336932777
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass90,753 miles (+15,935)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Mar 2023
- Odometer
- 90,753 miles
- Test number
- 587293258221
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass74,818 miles (+2)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 29 Mar 2022
- Odometer
- 74,818 miles
- Test number
- 540330373912
- AdvisoryEngine covers and under body covers fitted not allowing to check some components
Fail74,816 miles (+1,169)3 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 74,816 miles
- Test number
- 542986912994
- MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryEngine covers and under body covers fitted not allowing to check some components
Pass73,647 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 Aug 2021
- Odometer
- 73,647 miles
- Test number
- 524885929196
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Fail73,645 miles (+6,645)1 dangerous3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 73,645 miles
- Test number
- 337302096670
- DangerousNearside Front Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed Sidewall damaged 205/55r16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Pass67,000 miles (+10,974)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 Aug 2020
- Odometer
- 67,000 miles
- Test number
- 951447726496
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Pass56,026 miles (+12,574)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 22 Aug 2019
- Odometer
- 56,026 miles
- Test number
- 887792678657
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Pass43,452 miles (+11,826)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 22 Aug 2018
- Odometer
- 43,452 miles
- Test number
- 343450138942
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Pass31,626 miles
- MOT expiry
- 22 Aug 2017
- Odometer
- 31,626 miles
- Test number
- 962797338914
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about 40 DFM
- What vehicle is registration 40 DFM currently assigned to?
- DVSA MOT records show 40 DFM on a black diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 23 Aug 2013. 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 40 DFM currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on 40 DFM is valid until 29 Mar 2027.
- When is the MOT due on 40 DFM?
- The MOT on 40 DFM is valid until 29 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has 40 DFM done?
- 40 DFM was recorded at 130,150 miles at its MOT on 11 Mar 2026, an average of 10,320 miles a year.
- Has 40 DFM ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. 40 DFM has failed 3 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Mar 2025.
- Has the mileage on 40 DFM 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 40 DFM find?
- 40 DFM passed its latest MOT on 11 Mar 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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