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Volkswagen Golf

Black · Diesel · 2008 · 1,896 cc

K40 BDOMOT history

K40 BDO is a black diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 21 Nov 2008. Its MOT is valid until 19 Mar 2027 and it has passed 14 of 19 MOT tests, with 130,888 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Mar 2026.

K40 BDO black Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 19 Mar 2027
Mileage
130,888 mi
At MOT on 7 Mar 2026
MOT tests
19
14 passed · 5 failed
Per year
6,282 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
K40 BDO
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
21 Nov 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 19 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
7 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

K40 BDO was last recorded at 130,888 miles on 7 Mar 2026, 411 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
130,477 miles · 20 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
411 miles
Average per year
6,282 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 130,888 miles
  • 2025 – 130,477 miles
  • 2024 – 129,388 miles
  • 2022 – 129,166 miles
  • 2021 – 127,891 miles
  • 2020 – 123,997 miles
  • 2019 – 113,958 miles
  • 2018 – 106,279 miles
  • 2017 – 95,090 miles
  • 2016 – 81,862 miles
  • 2015 – 71,099 miles
  • 2014 – 66,896 miles
  • 2013 – 57,095 miles
  • 2011 – 40,867 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass130,888 miles
  • AdvisoryRust slight corrosion to steering, suspension, items

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Nearside Front Position lamp incorrect colour

    Minor2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Front Position lamp incorrect colour

    Minor2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

19 tests since 7 Nov 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass130,888 miles (+411)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    130,888 miles
    Test number
    316975600416
    • AdvisoryRust slight corrosion to steering, suspension, items

  2. Pass130,477 miles (+1,089)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    130,477 miles
    Test number
    160898531775
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass129,388 miles (+15)2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    129,388 miles
    Test number
    854303230776
    • MinorNearside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Fail129,373 miles (+207)3 major2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,373 miles
    Test number
    951814308704
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
    • MajorExhaust system insecure centre sleeve (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively stretched clip missing (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass129,166 miles (+1,275)2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    129,166 miles
    Test number
    462074584013
    • MinorNearside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRecommend removal of sun shade strip from top of windscreen

  6. Pass127,891 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    127,891 miles
    Test number
    286694338818
    • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

  7. Fail127,891 miles (+3,894)1 repaired6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,891 miles
    Test number
    506017014167
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

  8. Pass123,997 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    123,997 miles
    Test number
    922409120607
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNon standard rear exhaust fitted

  9. Fail123,997 miles (+10,039)1 repaired1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,997 miles
    Test number
    117930778030
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNon standard rear exhaust fitted

  10. Pass113,958 miles (+7,679)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    113,958 miles
    Test number
    662122741207
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  11. Pass106,279 miles (+11,189)
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2019
    Odometer
    106,279 miles
    Test number
    864389414506

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass95,090 miles (+13,228)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2018
    Odometer
    95,090 miles
    Test number
    400704439593
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  13. Pass81,862 miles (+10,763)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    81,862 miles
    Test number
    778580682876
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres worn on inner edges
    • AdvisoryNail in o/f tyre

  14. Pass71,099 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    71,099 miles
    Test number
    107899675020

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail71,099 miles (+4,203)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,099 miles
    Test number
    587728675065
    • FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

  16. Pass66,896 miles (+9,801)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    66,896 miles
    Test number
    478513554183
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  17. Pass57,095 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2014
    Odometer
    57,095 miles
    Test number
    189151253144
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  18. Fail57,095 miles (+16,228)1 repaired2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,095 miles
    Test number
    207201253121
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  19. Pass40,867 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    40,867 miles
    Test number
    418281811477

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about K40 BDO

Does K40 BDO currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on K40 BDO is valid until 19 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on K40 BDO?
The MOT on K40 BDO is valid until 19 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has K40 BDO done?
K40 BDO was recorded at 130,888 miles at its MOT on 7 Mar 2026, an average of 6,282 miles a year.
Has K40 BDO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. K40 BDO has failed 5 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Mar 2024.
Has the mileage on K40 BDO 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 K40 BDO find?
K40 BDO passed its latest MOT on 7 Mar 2026 with 1 advisory: rust slight corrosion to steering, suspension, items.

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