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Volkswagen Golf

Silver · Diesel · 2002 · 1,896 cc

K18 AYAMOT history

K18 AYA is a silver diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 8 Mar 2002. Its MOT is valid until 6 Oct 2027 and it has passed 20 of 31 MOT tests, with 137,101 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Oct 2026.

K18 AYA silver Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 6 Oct 2027
Mileage
137,101 mi
At MOT on 7 Oct 2026
MOT tests
31
20 passed · 11 failed
Per year
4,592 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
K18 AYA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
8 Mar 2002
MOT status
MOT valid until 6 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
7 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

K18 AYA was last recorded at 137,101 miles on 7 Oct 2026, 123 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
136,978 miles · 8 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
123 miles
Average per year
4,592 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 137,101 miles
  • 2025 – 136,978 miles
  • 2024 – 135,060 miles
  • 2023 – 133,277 miles
  • 2022 – 131,008 miles
  • 2021 – 128,815 miles
  • 2020 – 125,343 miles
  • 2019 – 119,117 miles
  • 2018 – 111,775 miles
  • 2017 – 104,543 miles
  • 2016 – 98,259 miles
  • 2015 – 92,261 miles
  • 2014 – 88,094 miles
  • 2013 – 84,417 miles
  • 2012 – 80,788 miles
  • 2011 – 74,298 miles
  • 2009 – 69,270 miles
  • 2007 – 54,554 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass137,101 miles
  • MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective Both (3.4 (b) (i))
  • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  • MinorNearside Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

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.

  • Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Rear axle

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

31 tests since 16 Jan 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass137,101 miles (+123)3 minor
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    137,101 miles
    Test number
    297914261487
    • MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective Both (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

  2. Pass136,978 miles (+1,918)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    136,978 miles
    Test number
    970439051055
    • AdvisoryFront brakes slightly out of balance while service brake applied during roller brake test (nearside)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass135,060 miles (+6)
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    135,060 miles
    Test number
    868933328608

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail135,054 miles (+1,777)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,054 miles
    Test number
    956340897674
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component corroded and seriously weakened Axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Subframe showing corrosion
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

  5. Pass133,277 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    133,277 miles
    Test number
    632159752295
    • AdvisorySuspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Rear axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  6. Fail133,276 miles (+2,268)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,276 miles
    Test number
    962059779864
    • MajorNearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisorySuspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Rear axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  7. Pass131,008 miles (+2,193)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    131,008 miles
    Test number
    535720404262
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear leading to nearside rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Screw in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  8. Pass128,815 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    128,815 miles
    Test number
    717220578379
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rusty (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  9. Fail128,814 miles (+3,471)1 dangerous3 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,814 miles
    Test number
    227714909753
    • DangerousFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken tail broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rusty (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  10. Pass125,343 miles (+6,226)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    125,343 miles
    Test number
    760386108010
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  11. Pass119,117 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    119,117 miles
    Test number
    376723972802
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  12. Fail119,115 miles (+7,340)3 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,115 miles
    Test number
    696591543086
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn wishbone (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn wishbone (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  13. Pass111,775 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    111,775 miles
    Test number
    736496283961
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s n/s (5.2.3 (e))

  14. Fail111,775 miles (+7,232)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,775 miles
    Test number
    283192179037
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s n/s (5.2.3 (e))

  15. Pass104,543 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    104,543 miles
    Test number
    704635178009
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

  16. Fail104,543 miles (+6,284)3 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,543 miles
    Test number
    579512510900
    • FailureNearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureStop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

  17. Pass98,259 miles (+5,998)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    98,259 miles
    Test number
    794474579099
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  18. Pass92,261 miles (+53)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    92,261 miles
    Test number
    869862965115
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  19. Fail92,208 miles (+4,114)2 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,208 miles
    Test number
    485940865179
    • FailureNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  20. Pass88,094 miles (+3,677)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    88,094 miles
    Test number
    787365674124
    • AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

  21. Pass84,417 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    84,417 miles
    Test number
    655072973167
    • AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  22. Fail84,417 miles (+3,629)4 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,417 miles
    Test number
    548211473157
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureNearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  23. Pass80,788 miles (+6,490)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    80,788 miles
    Test number
    717901912124
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  24. Pass74,298 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    74,298 miles
    Test number
    169578011471
    • NoteBoth rear brake disc's corroded but not effecting performance.
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  25. Fail74,298 miles (+5,028)3 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,298 miles
    Test number
    659678911088
    • FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
    • FailureOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • NoteBoth rear brake disc's corroded but not effecting performance.
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  26. Pass69,270 miles (+4,489)
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    69,270 miles
    Test number
    680229709304

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass64,781 miles (+10,227)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    64,781 miles
    Test number
    320855109038

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass54,554 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    54,554 miles
    Test number
    224484347327
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  29. Fail54,554 miles (+8,017)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,554 miles
    Test number
    881984147383
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  30. Pass46,537 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    46,537 miles
    Test number
    843116217043

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  31. Fail46,537 miles1 failure1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,537 miles
    Test number
    780876717021
    • FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Questions about K18 AYA

Does K18 AYA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on K18 AYA is valid until 6 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on K18 AYA?
The MOT on K18 AYA is valid until 6 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has K18 AYA done?
K18 AYA was recorded at 137,101 miles at its MOT on 7 Oct 2026, an average of 4,592 miles a year.
Has K18 AYA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. K18 AYA has failed 11 of its 31 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Aug 2024.
Has the mileage on K18 AYA 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 K18 AYA find?
K18 AYA passed its latest MOT on 7 Oct 2026 with 3 minor defects: front windscreen wiper blade defective both; nearside front track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt; nearside front upper windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip.

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