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Volkswagen Golf

Silver · Petrol · 2003 · 2,324 cc

K33 AHWMOT history

K33 AHW is a silver petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 17 Jan 2003. Its MOT expired on 24 Mar 2025 and it has passed 18 of 26 MOT tests, with 72,969 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Feb 2024.

K33 AHW silver Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 24 Mar 2025
Mileage
72,969 mi
At MOT on 27 Feb 2024
MOT tests
26
18 passed · 8 failed
Per year
3,006 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
K33 AHW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,324 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
17 Jan 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 24 Mar 2025
Latest MOT test
27 Feb 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

K33 AHW was last recorded at 72,969 miles on 27 Feb 2024, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Feb 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
72,969 miles · 26 Feb 2024
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
3,006 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 72,969 miles
  • 2023 – 71,092 miles
  • 2022 – 69,520 miles
  • 2021 – 67,116 miles
  • 2020 – 66,528 miles
  • 2019 – 65,803 miles
  • 2017 – 64,766 miles
  • 2016 – 62,601 miles
  • 2015 – 59,798 miles
  • 2014 – 57,095 miles
  • 2013 – 52,998 miles
  • 2012 – 48,831 miles
  • 2011 – 44,460 miles
  • 2010 – 40,620 miles
  • 2009 – 37,042 miles
  • 2008 – 31,926 miles
  • 2007 – 26,210 miles
  • 2006 – 21,299 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass72,969 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing inner edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing inner edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024

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.

  • Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2016

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2014

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative

    Minor2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

26 tests since 20 Dec 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass72,969 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    72,969 miles
    Test number
    695844099242
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Fail72,969 miles (+1,877)2 dangerous2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,969 miles
    Test number
    288725646482
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre

  3. Pass71,092 miles (+1,572)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    71,092 miles
    Test number
    202454980185
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  4. Pass69,520 miles (+2,404)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    69,520 miles
    Test number
    697724767252
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass67,116 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    67,116 miles
    Test number
    295049071100
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

  6. Fail67,116 miles (+588)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,116 miles
    Test number
    674053892570
    • MajorFront Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

  7. Pass66,528 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    66,528 miles
    Test number
    709109833501
    • MinorNearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Fail66,528 miles (+725)1 repaired1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,528 miles
    Test number
    960707693029
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Pass65,803 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    65,803 miles
    Test number
    103141090205
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside and offside trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  10. Fail65,803 miles (+1,037)2 dangerous5 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,803 miles
    Test number
    419428895907
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorEmissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorFront Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle Nearside and offside on steering lock to lock (5.2.3 (f))
    • MajorNearside Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (3.3 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside and offside trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  11. Pass64,766 miles (+2,165)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    64,766 miles
    Test number
    241956375426
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres deteriorated

  12. Pass62,601 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    62,601 miles
    Test number
    399466366891
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear light cracked
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryRegistration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (6.3.1d)

  13. Fail62,601 miles (+2,803)3 failures6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,601 miles
    Test number
    156682419408
    • FailureOffside Front Electrical wiring insecure head light amp (1.9.2a)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre abnormally worn
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryRegistration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (6.3.1d)

  14. Pass59,798 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    59,798 miles
    Test number
    868861395648
    • AdvisoryFront Both front road tyres are damaged on outer side walls
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOil leaking from engine
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

  15. Fail59,798 miles (+2,641)2 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,798 miles
    Test number
    169997800962
    • FailureNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • AdvisoryFront Both front road tyres are damaged on outer side walls
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOil leaking from engine
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

  16. Pass57,157 miles (+62)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    57,157 miles
    Test number
    629425305057
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteFront wipers worn
    • NoteOil leak

  17. Fail57,095 miles (+4,097)6 failures4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,095 miles
    Test number
    439094264333
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteFront wipers worn
    • NoteOil leak

  18. Pass52,998 miles (+4,167)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    52,998 miles
    Test number
    878355753317
    • NoteFront brake pads getting low
    • NoteOil leak

  19. Pass48,831 miles (+4,371)
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    48,831 miles
    Test number
    965515642393

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass44,460 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    44,460 miles
    Test number
    197840451362
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  21. Fail44,460 miles (+3,840)2 dangerous1 repaired8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,460 miles
    Test number
    489119041317
    • DangerousNearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • DangerousOffside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  22. Pass40,620 miles (+3,578)5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    40,620 miles
    Test number
    234670950370
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteOffside rear tyre deteriorated

  23. Pass37,042 miles (+5,116)
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    37,042 miles
    Test number
    453875249456

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass31,926 miles (+5,716)
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    31,926 miles
    Test number
    710048858328

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass26,210 miles (+4,911)1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    26,210 miles
    Test number
    922698047324
    • NoteSmall stone chips to front screen

  26. Pass21,299 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2007
    Odometer
    21,299 miles
    Test number
    323624756390

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about K33 AHW

Does K33 AHW currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on K33 AHW expired on 24 Mar 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on K33 AHW?
The MOT on K33 AHW expired on 24 Mar 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has K33 AHW done?
K33 AHW was recorded at 72,969 miles at its MOT on 27 Feb 2024, an average of 3,006 miles a year.
Has K33 AHW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. K33 AHW has failed 8 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Feb 2024.
Has the mileage on K33 AHW 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 K33 AHW find?
K33 AHW passed its latest MOT on 27 Feb 2024 with 3 advisories: nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing inner edge; nearside rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing inner edge.

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