Volkswagen Golf
Red · Diesel · 2003 · 1,896 cc
K18 DWBMOT history
K18 DWB is a red diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 2 Jun 2003. Its MOT is valid until 16 Oct 2027 and it has passed 22 of 27 MOT tests, with 102,911 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Oct 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 16 Oct 2027
- Mileage
- 102,911 mi
- At MOT on 17 Oct 2026
- MOT tests
- 27
- 22 passed · 5 failed
- Per year
- 3,516 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- K18 DWB
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Golf
- Colour
- Red
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,896 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2003
- First used
- 2 Jun 2003
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 16 Oct 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 17 Oct 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
K18 DWB was last recorded at 102,911 miles on 17 Oct 2026, 2,097 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Oct 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 100,814 miles · 3 Oct 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 2,097 miles
- Average per year
- 3,516 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 102,911 miles
- 2025 – 100,814 miles
- 2024 – 97,717 miles
- 2023 – 95,463 miles
- 2022 – 93,049 miles
- 2021 – 89,833 miles
- 2020 – 86,289 miles
- 2019 – 82,702 miles
- 2018 – 81,905 miles
- 2017 – 81,102 miles
- 2016 – 80,245 miles
- 2015 – 78,467 miles
- 2014 – 76,658 miles
- 2013 – 75,026 miles
- 2012 – 73,634 miles
- 2011 – 69,867 miles
- 2010 – 65,772 miles
- 2009 – 61,103 miles
- 2008 – 54,277 miles
- 2007 – 46,565 miles
- 2006 – 33,176 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass102,911 miles
- AdvisoryCoil spring corroded front and rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement back (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement back (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear axle corrodedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
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 Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Full MOT history
27 tests since 27 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass102,911 miles (+2,097)10 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 16 Oct 2027
- Odometer
- 102,911 miles
- Test number
- 208631770370
- AdvisoryCoil spring corroded front and rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement back (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement back (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear axle corroded
Pass100,814 miles (+30)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 16 Oct 2026
- Odometer
- 100,814 miles
- Test number
- 739462866847
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Fail100,784 miles (+3,067)2 dangerous4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 100,784 miles
- Test number
- 494005189875
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass97,717 miles (+2,254)10 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 16 Oct 2025
- Odometer
- 97,717 miles
- Test number
- 612614648358
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement back (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement back (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront suspension corroded
- AdvisoryRear axle corroded
Pass95,463 miles (+2,414)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 16 Oct 2024
- Odometer
- 95,463 miles
- Test number
- 522833417061
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement back (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement back (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront and rear suspension components corroded
- AdvisoryFront wipers deteriorating
Pass93,049 miles5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 16 Oct 2023
- Odometer
- 93,049 miles
- Test number
- 544686971248
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Fail93,049 miles (+3,216)1 dangerous1 major5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 93,049 miles
- Test number
- 188816293293
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Pass89,833 miles (+4)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Oct 2022
- Odometer
- 89,833 miles
- Test number
- 203323827181
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear silencer corroded
Fail89,829 miles (+3,540)6 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 89,829 miles
- Test number
- 974333197462
- MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside 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))
- MajorNearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))
- MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear silencer corroded
Pass86,289 miles (+3,587)
- MOT expiry
- 10 Oct 2021
- Odometer
- 86,289 miles
- Test number
- 620455093550
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass82,702 miles (+797)
- MOT expiry
- 10 Oct 2020
- Odometer
- 82,702 miles
- Test number
- 277451434438
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass81,905 miles (+803)
- MOT expiry
- 24 Jul 2019
- Odometer
- 81,905 miles
- Test number
- 829640534159
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass81,102 miles (+857)
- MOT expiry
- 24 Jul 2018
- Odometer
- 81,102 miles
- Test number
- 916491444501
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass80,245 miles (+1,778)
- MOT expiry
- 24 Jul 2017
- Odometer
- 80,245 miles
- Test number
- 728224856286
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass78,467 miles (+1,809)
- MOT expiry
- 24 Jul 2016
- Odometer
- 78,467 miles
- Test number
- 599274895163
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass76,658 miles (+1,632)
- MOT expiry
- 24 Jul 2015
- Odometer
- 76,658 miles
- Test number
- 256921194197
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass75,026 miles (+1,392)
- MOT expiry
- 24 Jul 2014
- Odometer
- 75,026 miles
- Test number
- 227577773427
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass73,634 miles (+3,767)
- MOT expiry
- 24 Jul 2013
- Odometer
- 73,634 miles
- Test number
- 359240202272
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail69,867 miles1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 69,867 miles
- Test number
- 347404501231
- Repaired at testOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Pass69,867 miles (+4,095)
- MOT expiry
- 24 Jul 2012
- Odometer
- 69,867 miles
- Test number
- 779664201257
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass65,772 miles (+4,669)
- MOT expiry
- 24 Jul 2011
- Odometer
- 65,772 miles
- Test number
- 544238890102
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass61,103 miles (+6,826)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 24 Jul 2010
- Odometer
- 61,103 miles
- Test number
- 930029299104
- NoteCorrosion to discs all round
Pass54,277 miles2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 24 Jul 2009
- Odometer
- 54,277 miles
- Test number
- 672363898134
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- NoteFront brake pads worn 60%
Fail54,277 miles (+7,712)1 repaired2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 54,277 miles
- Test number
- 962453398144
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- NoteFront brake pads worn 60%
Pass46,565 miles (+13,389)
- MOT expiry
- 24 Jul 2008
- Odometer
- 46,565 miles
- Test number
- 550102807280
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass33,176 miles (+2,258)
- MOT expiry
- 24 Jul 2007
- Odometer
- 33,176 miles
- Test number
- 240016106257
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass30,918 miles
- MOT expiry
- 26 Apr 2007
- Odometer
- 30,918 miles
- Test number
- 982509116106
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about K18 DWB
- Does K18 DWB currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on K18 DWB is valid until 16 Oct 2027.
- When is the MOT due on K18 DWB?
- The MOT on K18 DWB is valid until 16 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 DWB done?
- K18 DWB was recorded at 102,911 miles at its MOT on 17 Oct 2026, an average of 3,516 miles a year.
- Has K18 DWB ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. K18 DWB has failed 5 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Oct 2025.
- Has the mileage on K18 DWB 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 DWB find?
- K18 DWB passed its latest MOT on 17 Oct 2026 with 10 advisories: coil spring corroded front and rear; front brake disc worn, but not excessively; nearside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement back, and 7 more.
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