
Volkswagen Golf
Grey · Diesel · 2003 · 1,896 cc
K18 KCYMOT history
K18 KCY is a grey diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 4 Sept 2003. Its MOT is valid until 9 Dec 2026 and it has passed 18 of 27 MOT tests, with 179,331 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Dec 2025.

- MOT
- Valid
- Until 9 Dec 2026
- Mileage
- 179,331 mi
- At MOT on 10 Dec 2025
- MOT tests
- 27
- 18 passed · 9 failed
- Per year
- 6,916 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- K18 KCY
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Golf
- Colour
- Grey
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,896 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2003
- First used
- 4 Sept 2003
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 9 Dec 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 10 Dec 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
K18 KCY was last recorded at 179,331 miles on 10 Dec 2025, 17 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Nov 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 179,314 miles · 14 Nov 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 17 miles
- Average per year
- 6,916 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 179,331 miles
- 2024 – 167,081 miles
- 2023 – 158,250 miles
- 2022 – 154,119 miles
- 2021 – 154,098 miles
- 2020 – 153,740 miles
- 2019 – 148,606 miles
- 2018 – 143,778 miles
- 2017 – 132,171 miles
- 2016 – 122,682 miles
- 2015 – 113,093 miles
- 2014 – 105,617 miles
- 2013 – 97,961 miles
- 2012 – 89,598 miles
- 2011 – 82,042 miles
- 2009 – 76,769 miles
- 2008 – 66,529 miles
- 2007 – 55,625 miles
- 2006 – 46,079 miles
What the latest MOT found
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.
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated
Advisory5 MOTs, 2019–2024
Oil leak, but not excessive
Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020
Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage
Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2017–2018
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2008–2014
Headlamp levelling device inoperative
Major2 MOTs, 2021–2025
Full MOT history
27 tests since 4 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass179,331 miles (+17)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Dec 2026
- Odometer
- 179,331 miles
- Test number
- 682354561006
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail179,314 miles (+12,233)3 dangerous6 major1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 179,314 miles
- Test number
- 306224376715
- DangerousNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii))
- DangerousOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii))
- DangerousOffside Front Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- MajorEmissions unable to be completed timing belt replacement history unknown (8.2.2.2 (e))
- MajorHeadlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
- MajorNearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
- MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- MinorOffside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside front lower wishbone rear bush deteriorated
Pass167,081 miles (+17)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 6 Nov 2025
- Odometer
- 167,081 miles
- Test number
- 674484800223
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Fail167,064 miles (+8,814)2 dangerous5 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 167,064 miles
- Test number
- 919173625443
- DangerousOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
- MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
- MajorNearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
- MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (3.3 (c))
- MajorOffside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Pass158,250 miles4 minor
- MOT expiry
- 12 Sept 2024
- Odometer
- 158,250 miles
- Test number
- 704550989304
- MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
- MinorNearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
Fail158,250 miles (+4,131)1 repaired4 minor
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 158,250 miles
- Test number
- 492664906774
- Repaired at testAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
- MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
- MinorNearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
Pass154,119 miles (+21)2 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Sept 2023
- Odometer
- 154,119 miles
- Test number
- 443915579634
- MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Fail154,098 miles (+358)1 dangerous5 major3 minor
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 154,098 miles
- Test number
- 156412445783
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MajorFront Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements excessively damaged (0.1 (d))
- MajorHeadlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
- MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- MajorOffside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorRear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements obscured (0.1 (d))
- MinorNearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
- MinorOffside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Pass153,740 miles1 minor14 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 Oct 2021
- Odometer
- 153,740 miles
- Test number
- 702413418817
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view crack in the nearside of the windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated flexi hose (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear most bush, bonding starting too break down (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged door mirror glass damaged
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn heavily on the outer shoulder (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre tread wearing low
- AdvisoryNearside outer sill is damaged/distorted
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre tread wearing low
- AdvisoryOffside outer sill is damaged/distorted
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
Fail153,740 miles (+5,134)2 repaired1 minor14 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 153,740 miles
- Test number
- 688897127176
- Repaired at testElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
- Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view crack in the nearside of the windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated flexi hose (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear most bush, bonding starting too break down (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged door mirror glass damaged
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn heavily on the outer shoulder (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre tread wearing low
- AdvisoryNearside outer sill is damaged/distorted
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre tread wearing low
- AdvisoryOffside outer sill is damaged/distorted
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
Pass148,606 miles1 minor6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 Oct 2020
- Odometer
- 148,606 miles
- Test number
- 666536594213
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view crack on the nearside of the windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
- AdvisoryExhaust rear silencer is heavily deteriorated
Fail148,606 miles (+4,828)4 major1 repaired1 minor6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 148,606 miles
- Test number
- 855121851954
- MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
- MajorNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view crack on the nearside of the windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
- AdvisoryExhaust rear silencer is heavily deteriorated
Pass143,778 miles (+11,607)7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 Apr 2019
- Odometer
- 143,778 miles
- Test number
- 414092855680
- AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread slightly damaged (6.3.1d)
- AdvisoryFront windscreen wiper blades smearing in use
- AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play limit of acceptable play (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear brake is showing signs of excess heat/binding
- AdvisoryOil leak
- AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
- AdvisoryExhaust rear silencer deteriorated/outer skin breaking up
Pass132,171 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 Apr 2018
- Odometer
- 132,171 miles
- Test number
- 749760984316
- AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive outer sill (5.2.6)
- AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
Fail132,171 miles (+9,489)5 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 132,171 miles
- Test number
- 123908713857
- FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
- FailureNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- FailureOffside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
- FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear most bush (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive outer sill (5.2.6)
- AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
Pass122,682 miles (+32)7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 Apr 2017
- Odometer
- 122,682 miles
- Test number
- 402431864563
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush inner bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Front plastic inner wheel lining is damaged
- AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing is noisy
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush inner bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear most bush heavily deteriorated/splitting (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryExhaust rear silencer slightly deteriorated
Fail122,650 miles (+9,557)4 failures6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 122,650 miles
- Test number
- 399362060518
- FailureElectronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)
- FailureNearside Front Headlamp insecure broken top brackets (1.7.3)
- FailureOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid no screen wash from nearside or offside jets (8.2.3)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush inner bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Front plastic inner wheel lining is damaged
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush inner bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear most bush heavily deteriorated/splitting (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryExhaust rear silencer slightly deteriorated
Pass113,093 miles (+7,476)11 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 11 Apr 2016
- Odometer
- 113,093 miles
- Test number
- 937837895025
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- NoteExhaust centre section 'v' support clamp broken
Pass105,617 miles (+7,656)2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 11 Apr 2015
- Odometer
- 105,617 miles
- Test number
- 186592404168
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- NoteFront brake pads wearing thin
Pass97,961 miles (+8,363)3 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 20 Feb 2014
- Odometer
- 97,961 miles
- Test number
- 625162153089
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryRear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Pass89,598 miles (+7,556)3 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 18 Feb 2013
- Odometer
- 89,598 miles
- Test number
- 385449842096
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- NoteRear brake discs are worn, scored & pitted.
Pass82,042 miles
- MOT expiry
- 18 Feb 2012
- Odometer
- 82,042 miles
- Test number
- 538290051096
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail82,042 miles (+5,273)4 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 82,042 miles
- Test number
- 595420651038
- Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- Repaired at testNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- Repaired at testOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Pass76,769 miles (+10,240)9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Sept 2010
- Odometer
- 76,769 miles
- Test number
- 301637459206
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front 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)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Pass66,529 miles (+10,904)1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 6 Sept 2009
- Odometer
- 66,529 miles
- Test number
- 333277228236
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- NoteFront brake discs pitting on inner surface
Pass55,625 miles (+9,546)
- MOT expiry
- 6 Sept 2008
- Odometer
- 55,625 miles
- Test number
- 180950157231
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass46,079 miles
- MOT expiry
- 4 Sept 2007
- Odometer
- 46,079 miles
- Test number
- 872967546217
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about K18 KCY
- Does K18 KCY currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on K18 KCY is valid until 9 Dec 2026.
- When is the MOT due on K18 KCY?
- The MOT on K18 KCY is valid until 9 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has K18 KCY done?
- K18 KCY was recorded at 179,331 miles at its MOT on 10 Dec 2025, an average of 6,916 miles a year.
- Has K18 KCY ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. K18 KCY has failed 9 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Nov 2025.
- Has the mileage on K18 KCY 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 KCY find?
- K18 KCY passed its latest MOT on 10 Dec 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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