Volkswagen Golf
Grey · Diesel · 2015 · 1,598 cc
K18 LYAMOT history
K18 LYA is a grey diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 9 Jul 2015. Its MOT is valid until 8 Jan 2027 and it has passed 8 of 9 MOT tests, with 83,968 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Dec 2025.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 8 Jan 2027
- Mileage
- 83,968 mi
- At MOT on 29 Dec 2025
- MOT tests
- 9
- 8 passed · 1 failed
- Per year
- 7,575 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- K18 LYA
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Golf
- Colour
- Grey
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,598 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2015
- First used
- 9 Jul 2015
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 8 Jan 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 29 Dec 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
K18 LYA was last recorded at 83,968 miles on 29 Dec 2025, 8,788 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Jan 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 75,180 miles · 4 Jan 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 8,788 miles
- Average per year
- 7,575 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 83,968 miles
- 2023 – 67,570 miles
- 2022 – 61,009 miles
- 2021 – 55,820 miles
- 2019 – 39,438 miles
- 2018 – 26,936 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass83,968 miles
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
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.
Rear Coil spring corroded both
Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2023
Full MOT history
9 tests since 19 Jun 2018, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass83,968 miles (+8,788)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Jan 2027
- Odometer
- 83,968 miles
- Test number
- 791209629726
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass75,180 miles (+7,610)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Jan 2026
- Odometer
- 75,180 miles
- Test number
- 272401525734
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass67,570 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 8 Jan 2025
- Odometer
- 67,570 miles
- Test number
- 241660092440
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Fail67,570 miles (+6,561)2 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 67,570 miles
- Test number
- 273428679954
- MajorNearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system grabbing severely (1.3.1 (c))
- MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Pass61,009 miles (+5,189)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Jan 2024
- Odometer
- 61,009 miles
- Test number
- 716317386321
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass55,820 miles (+7,366)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Jan 2023
- Odometer
- 55,820 miles
- Test number
- 412489975719
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Pass48,454 miles (+9,016)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 8 Jan 2022
- Odometer
- 48,454 miles
- Test number
- 693822261168
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6 mm (5.2.3 (e))
Pass39,438 miles (+12,502)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Jan 2021
- Odometer
- 39,438 miles
- Test number
- 409906605081
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass26,936 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Jul 2019
- Odometer
- 26,936 miles
- Test number
- 290068906301
- AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Questions about K18 LYA
- Does K18 LYA currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on K18 LYA is valid until 8 Jan 2027.
- When is the MOT due on K18 LYA?
- The MOT on K18 LYA is valid until 8 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has K18 LYA done?
- K18 LYA was recorded at 83,968 miles at its MOT on 29 Dec 2025, an average of 7,575 miles a year.
- Has K18 LYA ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. K18 LYA has failed 1 of its 9 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Dec 2023.
- Has the mileage on K18 LYA 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 LYA find?
- K18 LYA passed its latest MOT on 29 Dec 2025 with 5 advisories: nearside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil; nearside rear shock absorbers has light misting of oil; nearside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing, and 2 more.
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