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Volkswagen Golf

Grey · Diesel · 2010 · 1,598 cc

K40 CLYMOT history

K40 CLY is a grey diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 31 Mar 2010. Its MOT is valid until 17 Apr 2027 and it has passed 14 of 18 MOT tests, with 145,007 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Apr 2026.

K40 CLY grey Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 17 Apr 2027
Mileage
145,007 mi
At MOT on 18 Apr 2026
MOT tests
18
14 passed · 4 failed
Per year
8,526 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
K40 CLY
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2010
First used
31 Mar 2010
MOT status
MOT valid until 17 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
18 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

K40 CLY was last recorded at 145,007 miles on 18 Apr 2026, 11,387 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
133,620 miles · 14 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
11,387 miles
Average per year
8,526 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 145,007 miles
  • 2025 – 133,620 miles
  • 2024 – 125,275 miles
  • 2023 – 120,330 miles
  • 2022 – 115,491 miles
  • 2021 – 111,602 miles
  • 2020 – 109,801 miles
  • 2019 – 104,906 miles
  • 2018 – 99,136 miles
  • 2017 – 92,256 miles
  • 2016 – 79,645 miles
  • 2015 – 64,820 miles
  • 2014 – 50,412 miles
  • 2013 – 33,457 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass145,007 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged (0.1 (b))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022

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.

  • Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2018

  • Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2018

  • Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2016

Full MOT history

18 tests since 18 Mar 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass145,007 miles (+11,387)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    145,007 miles
    Test number
    571738208300
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  2. Pass133,620 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    133,620 miles
    Test number
    592962162341
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Fail133,620 miles (+8,345)3 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,620 miles
    Test number
    131456104739
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass125,275 miles (+4,945)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    125,275 miles
    Test number
    328773127426
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  5. Pass120,330 miles (+4,839)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    120,330 miles
    Test number
    817957041464

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass115,491 miles (+3,889)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    115,491 miles
    Test number
    802560905142
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  7. Pass111,602 miles (+1,801)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    111,602 miles
    Test number
    478841335393

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass109,801 miles (+4,895)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    109,801 miles
    Test number
    476641071747
    • AdvisoryFront exhaust sleeve rusted
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear both brakes have slight drag

  9. Pass104,906 miles (+5,770)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    104,906 miles
    Test number
    549440117544
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake has slight drag

  10. Pass99,136 miles (+6,880)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    99,136 miles
    Test number
    195722357964
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  11. Pass92,256 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    92,256 miles
    Test number
    889059478635
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.8mm, and nail in tyre. (4.1.E.1)

  12. Fail92,256 miles (+12,611)1 failure1 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,256 miles
    Test number
    381486098375
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp aim too low both (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.8mm, and nail in tyre. (4.1.E.1)

  13. Pass79,645 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    79,645 miles
    Test number
    366475174966
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  14. Fail79,645 miles (+14,825)3 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,645 miles
    Test number
    107920942619
    • FailureNearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  15. Pass64,820 miles (+14,408)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    64,820 miles
    Test number
    959828075090
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass50,412 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    50,412 miles
    Test number
    786371694047

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail50,410 miles (+16,953)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,410 miles
    Test number
    969031994075
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass33,457 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    33,457 miles
    Test number
    139147273452
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about K40 CLY

Does K40 CLY currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on K40 CLY is valid until 17 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on K40 CLY?
The MOT on K40 CLY is valid until 17 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has K40 CLY done?
K40 CLY was recorded at 145,007 miles at its MOT on 18 Apr 2026, an average of 8,526 miles a year.
Has K40 CLY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. K40 CLY has failed 4 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Apr 2025.
Has the mileage on K40 CLY 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 CLY find?
K40 CLY passed its latest MOT on 18 Apr 2026 with 2 advisories: front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged; nearside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil.

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