
Volkswagen Golf
Black · Petrol · 2006 · 1,390 cc
K18 XYAMOT history
K18 XYA is a black petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 26 Jul 2006. Its MOT is valid until 26 Aug 2027 and it has passed 15 of 24 MOT tests, with 141,652 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Aug 2026.

- MOT
- Valid
- Until 26 Aug 2027
- Mileage
- 141,652 mi
- At MOT on 27 Aug 2026
- MOT tests
- 24
- 15 passed · 9 failed
- Per year
- 6,189 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- K18 XYA
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Golf
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,390 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2006
- First used
- 26 Jul 2006
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 26 Aug 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 27 Aug 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
K18 XYA was last recorded at 141,652 miles on 27 Aug 2026, 5 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Aug 2026.
- Previous MOT
- 141,647 miles · 4 Aug 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 5 miles
- Average per year
- 6,189 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 141,652 miles
- 2025 – 140,194 miles
- 2024 – 136,539 miles
- 2023 – 131,353 miles
- 2019 – 129,448 miles
- 2018 – 126,259 miles
- 2017 – 113,752 miles
- 2016 – 106,448 miles
- 2015 – 93,986 miles
- 2014 – 84,437 miles
- 2013 – 76,414 miles
- 2012 – 65,440 miles
- 2011 – 55,135 miles
- 2010 – 46,190 miles
- 2009 – 35,988 miles
What the latest MOT found
- MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
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.
Oil leak, but not excessive
Advisory5 MOTs, 2019–2025
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened
Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2025
Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025–2026
Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025
Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced boot floor
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Full MOT history
24 tests since 31 Jul 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass141,652 miles (+5)1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 26 Aug 2027
- Odometer
- 141,652 miles
- Test number
- 992242705888
- MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Fail141,647 miles (+1,453)3 major14 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 141,647 miles
- Test number
- 261102489719
- MajorNearside Front Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury Corroded wheel arch (6.2.1 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryCoolant level low
- AdvisoryEngine oil on minimum
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Front discs delaminating (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Front bumper lower lip insecure
- AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both front tyres perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner wheel arch insecure
- AdvisoryOffside Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil leak from timing case (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened Rear anti roll bar corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Rear coil springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear trailing arm bushes debonding (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisorySub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Rear subframe corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisorySuspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Rear suspension arms corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass140,194 miles (+3,655)14 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Aug 2026
- Odometer
- 140,194 miles
- Test number
- 382597852317
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Inner Arch liners loose
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel arch corroded
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Pass136,539 miles (+2)7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Aug 2025
- Odometer
- 136,539 miles
- Test number
- 466987192080
- AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced boot floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisorySub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and all attached suspension arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Fail136,537 miles (+5,184)4 major1 minor12 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 136,537 miles
- Test number
- 736356293978
- MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective exhaust sleave/clamp fractured (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced boot floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened and all attached suspension arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass131,353 miles (+1,905)10 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Aug 2024
- Odometer
- 131,353 miles
- Test number
- 838475836183
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryFront Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass129,448 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 7 Aug 2020
- Odometer
- 129,448 miles
- Test number
- 239395164312
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail129,448 miles (+439)2 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 129,448 miles
- Test number
- 963311215490
- MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
- MajorFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail129,009 miles (+2,750)1 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 129,009 miles
- Test number
- 592367270533
- MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
- AdvisoryBonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated (3.1 (c))
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexible pipe, emissions close (6.1.2 (a))
Pass126,259 miles (+12,507)1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Jul 2019
- Odometer
- 126,259 miles
- Test number
- 840118341208
- MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective flat blades (3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/65x15 (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside rear tyre has a nail and worn on inner edge
Pass113,752 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Jul 2018
- Odometer
- 113,752 miles
- Test number
- 228896396128
- AdvisoryEngine management light illuminated
- AdvisoryNearside rear tyre perished and cracked
Fail113,752 miles (+7,304)5 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 113,752 miles
- Test number
- 447045226208
- FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)
- FailureNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush front most (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect lens hazy (1.8.A.1b)
- FailureWindscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' cracked (8.3.1a)
- AdvisoryEngine management light illuminated
- AdvisoryNearside rear tyre perished and cracked
Pass106,448 miles (+12,462)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 Jul 2017
- Odometer
- 106,448 miles
- Test number
- 527692329850
- AdvisoryBody damage
- AdvisoryBoth headlamps detiorating
- AdvisoryOil leak
Pass93,986 miles1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 22 Jul 2016
- Odometer
- 93,986 miles
- Test number
- 566440195118
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteNsr tyre perished
Fail93,986 miles (+9,549)3 repaired1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 93,986 miles
- Test number
- 757770295117
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
- Repaired at testWindscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteNsr tyre perished
Fail84,437 miles1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 84,437 miles
- Test number
- 407168894102
- Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Pass84,437 miles (+8,023)
- MOT expiry
- 22 Jul 2015
- Odometer
- 84,437 miles
- Test number
- 905218194137
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass76,414 miles (+10,974)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 Jul 2014
- Odometer
- 76,414 miles
- Test number
- 589484103282
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass65,440 miles (+10,305)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Aug 2013
- Odometer
- 65,440 miles
- Test number
- 468782022201
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass55,135 miles (+8,945)1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 26 Aug 2012
- Odometer
- 55,135 miles
- Test number
- 146039131220
- AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
- NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Pass46,190 miles (+189)
- MOT expiry
- 2 Aug 2011
- Odometer
- 46,190 miles
- Test number
- 611775110263
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail46,001 miles (+10,013)5 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 46,001 miles
- Test number
- 801561510216
- FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- 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)
- FailureOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Pass35,988 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jul 2010
- Odometer
- 35,988 miles
- Test number
- 383972819497
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Fail35,988 miles3 repaired1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 35,988 miles
- Test number
- 522752219209
- Repaired at testNearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
- Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Questions about K18 XYA
- Does K18 XYA currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on K18 XYA is valid until 26 Aug 2027.
- When is the MOT due on K18 XYA?
- The MOT on K18 XYA is valid until 26 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has K18 XYA done?
- K18 XYA was recorded at 141,652 miles at its MOT on 27 Aug 2026, an average of 6,189 miles a year.
- Has K18 XYA ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. K18 XYA has failed 9 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Aug 2026.
- Has the mileage on K18 XYA 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 XYA find?
- K18 XYA passed its latest MOT on 27 Aug 2026 with 1 minor defect and 1 advisory: nearside front outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; nearside front outer tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.
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