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Volkswagen Golf

Grey · Petrol · 2001 · 2,792 cc

K18 FERMOT history

K18 FER is a grey petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 15 Mar 2001. Its MOT expired on 21 Apr 2026 and it has passed 16 of 23 MOT tests, with 130,701 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Apr 2025.

K18 FER grey Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 21 Apr 2026
Mileage
130,701 mi
At MOT on 22 Apr 2025
MOT tests
23
16 passed · 7 failed
Per year
3,208 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
K18 FER
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,792 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
15 Mar 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 21 Apr 2026
Latest MOT test
22 Apr 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

K18 FER was last recorded at 130,701 miles on 22 Apr 2025, 4,970 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Jul 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
125,731 miles · 22 Jul 2022
Between the last two tests
4,970 miles
Average per year
3,208 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 130,701 miles
  • 2022 – 125,731 miles
  • 2021 – 121,520 miles
  • 2019 – 111,797 miles
  • 2018 – 107,081 miles
  • 2016 – 106,242 miles
  • 2015 – 104,222 miles
  • 2014 – 102,679 miles
  • 2013 – 100,670 miles
  • 2012 – 98,606 miles
  • 2011 – 96,353 miles
  • 2010 – 92,334 miles
  • 2009 – 87,390 miles
  • 2008 – 83,661 miles
  • 2007 – 78,452 miles
  • 2006 – 70,086 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass130,701 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (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.

  • Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2015

  • Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2015

  • Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2015

  • Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both joints. offside badly worn

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Rear Lower Coil spring corroded both sides

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

23 tests since 31 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass130,701 miles (+4,970)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    130,701 miles
    Test number
    195416560029
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

  2. Pass125,731 miles (+10)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    125,731 miles
    Test number
    246280544076
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s) both joints. offside badly worn
    • AdvisoryRear Lower Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear subframe corroded

  3. Fail125,721 miles (+4,201)1 dangerous2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,721 miles
    Test number
    759721613852
    • DangerousNearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s) both joints. offside badly worn
    • AdvisoryRear Lower Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear subframe corroded

  4. Pass121,520 miles (+9,723)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2022
    Odometer
    121,520 miles
    Test number
    364583278701
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Steering gaiter deteriorated

  5. Pass111,797 miles (+4,716)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    111,797 miles
    Test number
    158571303212
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  6. Pass107,081 miles (+8)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    107,081 miles
    Test number
    419404129082
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryParking brake requirements only just met 17%

  7. Fail107,073 miles (+831)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,073 miles
    Test number
    261247105112
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryParking brake requirements only just met 17%

  8. Pass106,242 miles (+2,020)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    106,242 miles
    Test number
    474019570209

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass104,222 miles (+4)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    104,222 miles
    Test number
    819280785127
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
    • NoteOffside rear outer sill is damaged

  10. Fail104,218 miles (+1,539)1 failure4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,218 miles
    Test number
    506828675122
    • FailureOffside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteOffside rear outer sill is damaged

  11. Fail102,679 miles2 repaired3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,679 miles
    Test number
    258872984175
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • NoteOffside rear outer sill is damaged

  12. Pass102,679 miles (+2,009)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    102,679 miles
    Test number
    918712284123
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • NoteOffside rear outer sill is damaged

  13. Pass100,670 miles2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    100,670 miles
    Test number
    539464463125
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • NoteBoth front brake discs are slightly rusty on inside surface
    • NoteOffside rear outer sill slightly damaged

  14. Fail100,666 miles (+2,060)1 failure2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,666 miles
    Test number
    719964363105
    • FailureRear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • NoteBoth front brake discs are slightly rusty on inside surface
    • NoteOffside rear outer sill slightly damaged

  15. Pass98,606 miles (+2,253)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    98,606 miles
    Test number
    697691182193

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass96,353 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    96,353 miles
    Test number
    207031581137
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
    • NoteDamage to offside rear outer sill

  17. Fail96,353 miles (+4,019)1 failure1 repaired2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,353 miles
    Test number
    115791281182
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
    • NoteDamage to offside rear outer sill

  18. Pass92,334 miles (+4,944)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    92,334 miles
    Test number
    201104880116

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass87,390 miles (+3,729)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    87,390 miles
    Test number
    684294789191

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass83,661 miles (+5,209)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    83,661 miles
    Test number
    160848178162

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass78,452 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    78,452 miles
    Test number
    562445287131

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail78,452 miles (+8,366)2 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,452 miles
    Test number
    472754187104
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

  23. Pass70,086 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2007
    Odometer
    70,086 miles
    Test number
    470391556101

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about K18 FER

Does K18 FER currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on K18 FER expired on 21 Apr 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on K18 FER?
The MOT on K18 FER expired on 21 Apr 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has K18 FER done?
K18 FER was recorded at 130,701 miles at its MOT on 22 Apr 2025, an average of 3,208 miles a year.
Has K18 FER ever failed its MOT?
Yes. K18 FER has failed 7 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Jul 2022.
Has the mileage on K18 FER 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 FER find?
K18 FER passed its latest MOT on 22 Apr 2025 with 1 advisory: nearside front tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords.

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