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Volkswagen Golf

Black · Diesel · 2006 · 2,000 cc

40 KABMOT history

40 KAB is a black diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 27 Jul 2006. Its MOT is valid until 3 Sept 2027 and it has passed 18 of 21 MOT tests, with 227,780 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Aug 2026.

40 KAB black Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 3 Sept 2027
Mileage
227,780 mi
At MOT on 4 Aug 2026
MOT tests
21
18 passed · 3 failed
Per year
9,810 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
40 KAB
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,000 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
27 Jul 2006
MOT status
MOT valid until 3 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
4 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

40 KAB was last recorded at 227,780 miles on 4 Aug 2026, 2,310 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
225,470 miles · 4 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
2,310 miles
Average per year
9,810 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 227,780 miles
  • 2025 – 225,470 miles
  • 2024 – 218,663 miles
  • 2023 – 211,079 miles
  • 2022 – 201,380 miles
  • 2021 – 193,939 miles
  • 2020 – 190,165 miles
  • 2019 – 183,153 miles
  • 2018 – 175,459 miles
  • 2017 – 165,344 miles
  • 2016 – 156,721 miles
  • 2015 – 150,412 miles
  • 2014 – 139,827 miles
  • 2013 – 126,821 miles
  • 2012 – 112,639 miles
  • 2011 – 94,543 miles
  • 2010 – 77,461 miles
  • 2009 – 60,541 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass227,780 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

21 tests since 17 Jul 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass227,780 miles (+2,310)
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    227,780 miles
    Test number
    314232920802

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass225,470 miles (+6,807)
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    225,470 miles
    Test number
    846071095976

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass218,663 miles (+7,584)
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    218,663 miles
    Test number
    191085832283

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass211,079 miles (+9,699)
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    211,079 miles
    Test number
    755287626510

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass201,380 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    201,380 miles
    Test number
    357087685782
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Fail201,380 miles (+7,441)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    201,380 miles
    Test number
    705664134390
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass193,939 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    193,939 miles
    Test number
    962637138106
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Fail193,929 miles (+3,764)4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    193,929 miles
    Test number
    159583503652
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass190,165 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    190,165 miles
    Test number
    288216609376

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail190,162 miles (+7,009)2 dangerous2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    190,162 miles
    Test number
    139447013248
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  11. Pass183,153 miles (+7,694)
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    183,153 miles
    Test number
    413671767705

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass175,459 miles (+10,115)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    175,459 miles
    Test number
    473262944481

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass165,344 miles (+8,623)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    165,344 miles
    Test number
    747275803629

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass156,721 miles (+6,309)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    156,721 miles
    Test number
    168308320346

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass150,412 miles (+10,585)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    150,412 miles
    Test number
    648351395138

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass139,827 miles (+13,006)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    139,827 miles
    Test number
    247189994450

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass126,821 miles (+14,182)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    126,821 miles
    Test number
    206382193457

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass112,639 miles (+18,096)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    112,639 miles
    Test number
    329902492150
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre

  19. Pass94,543 miles (+17,082)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    94,543 miles
    Test number
    536293391139
    • NoteFront tyres wearing close to limit and deteriorated
    • NoteRear tyres slightly deteriorated/split

  20. Pass77,461 miles (+16,920)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    77,461 miles
    Test number
    161343680163

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass60,541 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    60,541 miles
    Test number
    293678099195

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about 40 KAB

What vehicle is registration 40 KAB currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show 40 KAB on a black diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 27 Jul 2006. 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 KAB currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on 40 KAB is valid until 3 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on 40 KAB?
The MOT on 40 KAB is valid until 3 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has 40 KAB done?
40 KAB was recorded at 227,780 miles at its MOT on 4 Aug 2026, an average of 9,810 miles a year.
Has 40 KAB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. 40 KAB has failed 3 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Aug 2022.
Has the mileage on 40 KAB 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 KAB find?
40 KAB passed its latest MOT on 4 Aug 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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