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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.

K18 XYA black Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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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
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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.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
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

Pass141,652 miles
  • 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

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.

  • 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.

  1. 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))
  2. 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))
  3. 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))
  4. 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))
  5. 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))
  6. 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))
  7. 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))
  8. 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))
  9. 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))
  10. 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
  11. 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
  12. 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
  13. 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
  14. 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
  15. 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
  16. 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)
  17. Pass84,437 miles (+8,023)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    84,437 miles
    Test number
    905218194137

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. 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)
  19. Pass65,440 miles (+10,305)
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    65,440 miles
    Test number
    468782022201

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. 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
  21. Pass46,190 miles (+189)
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    46,190 miles
    Test number
    611775110263

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. 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)
  23. 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)
  24. 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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