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Volkswagen Golf

Black · Diesel · 2005 · 1,896 cc

K18 KYRMOT history

K18 KYR is a black diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 8 Apr 2005. Its MOT expired on 18 Oct 2024 and it has passed 16 of 24 MOT tests, with 190,783 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Oct 2023.

K18 KYR black Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 18 Oct 2024
Mileage
190,783 mi
At MOT on 19 Oct 2023
MOT tests
24
16 passed · 8 failed
Per year
10,687 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
K18 KYR
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
8 Apr 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 18 Oct 2024
Latest MOT test
19 Oct 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

K18 KYR was last recorded at 190,783 miles on 19 Oct 2023, 2 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Oct 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
190,781 miles · 17 Oct 2023
Between the last two tests
2 miles
Average per year
10,687 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 190,783 miles
  • 2022 – 182,900 miles
  • 2021 – 163,454 miles
  • 2020 – 149,633 miles
  • 2019 – 140,038 miles
  • 2018 – 124,521 miles
  • 2017 – 112,337 miles
  • 2016 – 95,477 miles
  • 2015 – 84,737 miles
  • 2014 – 72,393 miles
  • 2013 – 62,270 miles
  • 2012 – 55,824 miles
  • 2011 – 55,441 miles
  • 2010 – 45,443 miles
  • 2009 – 36,009 miles
  • 2008 – 24,713 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass190,783 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre worn inner edgeRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryHead lights deterioratingRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2023

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.

  • Nearside Front cv gaiter perished

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced and floor below rear seat

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced at tank

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2016

  • Unable to check both rear outer seatbelts due to child seats

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

Full MOT history

24 tests since 4 Apr 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass190,783 miles (+2)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    190,783 miles
    Test number
    503245315921
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre worn inner edge
    • AdvisoryHead lights deteriorating

  2. Fail190,781 miles (+7,881)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    190,781 miles
    Test number
    405968559445
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre worn inner edge
    • AdvisoryHead lights deteriorating

  3. Pass182,900 miles (+19,446)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    182,900 miles
    Test number
    459042702823
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both headlamps (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear park brake may require adjustment / repair - low braking effort
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across rear axle to o/s flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Engine mounting damaged but not to excess engine/ gearbox mounting deteriorating (6.1.8 (a) (i))

  4. Pass163,454 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    163,454 miles
    Test number
    788879901474

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail163,449 miles (+13,816)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    163,449 miles
    Test number
    938075472920
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  6. Pass149,633 miles (+8)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    149,633 miles
    Test number
    795808979439
    • AdvisoryNearside Front cv gaiter perished
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced and floor below rear seat (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced at tank (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

  7. Fail149,625 miles (+9,587)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    149,625 miles
    Test number
    792116514961
    • MajorNearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front cv gaiter perished
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced and floor below rear seat (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced at tank (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

  8. Pass140,038 miles (+19)
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    140,038 miles
    Test number
    104950902150

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail140,019 miles (+15,498)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    140,019 miles
    Test number
    648974705642
    • MajorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

  10. Pass124,521 miles1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    124,521 miles
    Test number
    756139651379
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view damaged but not within the swept area (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Front CV gaitor slightly deteriorated but prevents the ingress of dirt
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive chassis leg (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front CV gaitor deteriorated but prevents the ingress of dirt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis leg (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear high level brakelight doesn't work

  11. Fail124,521 miles (+12,184)4 repaired1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,521 miles
    Test number
    723587394291
    • Repaired at testFront Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements incorrect spacing between letters (0.1 (d))
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testRear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements incorrect spacing between letters (0.1 (d))
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view damaged but not within the swept area (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Front CV gaitor slightly deteriorated but prevents the ingress of dirt
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive chassis leg (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front CV gaitor deteriorated but prevents the ingress of dirt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis leg (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear high level brakelight doesn't work

  12. Pass112,337 miles (+16,860)
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    112,337 miles
    Test number
    410143752278

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass95,477 miles (+10,740)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    95,477 miles
    Test number
    750404041692
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Side repeater has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)

  14. Pass84,737 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    84,737 miles
    Test number
    463473530423
    • AdvisoryUnable to check both rear outer seatbelts due to child seats

  15. Fail84,736 miles (+12,343)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,736 miles
    Test number
    883422682522
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryUnable to check both rear outer seatbelts due to child seats

  16. Pass72,393 miles (+98)5 notes
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    72,393 miles
    Test number
    767575474163
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteCentre exhaust clamps are corroded although the system is securely mounted
    • NoteHigh level rear brakelight doesn't work
    • NoteNearside front tyre has outer sidewall damage which doesn't reach the structural cords

  17. Fail72,295 miles (+10,025)2 failures1 advisory5 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,295 miles
    Test number
    185854874112
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteCentre exhaust clamps are corroded although the system is securely mounted
    • NoteHigh level rear brakelight doesn't work
    • NoteNearside front tyre has outer sidewall damage which doesn't reach the structural cords

  18. Pass62,270 miles (+6,446)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    62,270 miles
    Test number
    965109163165

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass55,824 miles (+383)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    55,824 miles
    Test number
    896220262171
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  20. Pass55,441 miles (+9,998)1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    55,441 miles
    Test number
    366542871183
    • NoteBrake center light not working advise

  21. Pass45,443 miles (+9,434)1 note
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    45,443 miles
    Test number
    411339850109
    • NotePlastic covers on sills and floor area obscuring view

  22. Pass36,009 miles (+11,296)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    36,009 miles
    Test number
    950019959104
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  23. Pass24,713 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    24,713 miles
    Test number
    812239598032

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail24,713 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    24,713 miles
    Test number
    833095298012
    • FailureWindscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Questions about K18 KYR

Does K18 KYR currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on K18 KYR expired on 18 Oct 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on K18 KYR?
The MOT on K18 KYR expired on 18 Oct 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has K18 KYR done?
K18 KYR was recorded at 190,783 miles at its MOT on 19 Oct 2023, an average of 10,687 miles a year.
Has K18 KYR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. K18 KYR has failed 8 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Oct 2023.
Has the mileage on K18 KYR 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 KYR find?
K18 KYR passed its latest MOT on 19 Oct 2023 with 3 advisories: nearside front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; offside front tyre worn inner edge; head lights deteriorating.

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