Volkswagen Golf
Silver · Diesel · 2008 · 1,896 cc
K40 FAYMOT history
K40 FAY is a silver diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 7 May 2008. Its MOT is valid until 9 Oct 2027 and it has passed 15 of 17 MOT tests, with 169,132 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Oct 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 9 Oct 2027
- Mileage
- 169,132 mi
- At MOT on 8 Oct 2026
- MOT tests
- 17
- 15 passed · 2 failed
- Per year
- 9,583 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- K40 FAY
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Golf
- Colour
- Silver
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,896 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2008
- First used
- 7 May 2008
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 9 Oct 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 8 Oct 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
K40 FAY was last recorded at 169,132 miles on 8 Oct 2026, 3,404 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Oct 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 165,728 miles · 10 Oct 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 3,404 miles
- Average per year
- 9,583 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 169,132 miles
- 2025 – 165,728 miles
- 2024 – 147,656 miles
- 2023 – 129,649 miles
- 2022 – 110,137 miles
- 2021 – 88,885 miles
- 2020 – 63,828 miles
- 2019 – 52,873 miles
- 2017 – 51,616 miles
- 2016 – 50,336 miles
- 2015 – 45,290 miles
- 2014 – 41,311 miles
- 2013 – 34,900 miles
- 2012 – 28,584 miles
- 2011 – 21,660 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass169,132 miles
- AdvisoryFront bumper slightly damage
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside and Offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
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.
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2024
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2023
Nearside Rear Nail in tyre
Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2019
Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2013
Full MOT history
17 tests since 19 May 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass169,132 miles (+3,404)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Oct 2027
- Odometer
- 169,132 miles
- Test number
- 958829698671
- AdvisoryFront bumper slightly damage
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside and Offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass165,728 miles (+18,072)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 9 Oct 2026
- Odometer
- 165,728 miles
- Test number
- 345524354010
- AdvisoryRear Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))
Pass147,656 miles (+18,007)2 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Sept 2025
- Odometer
- 147,656 miles
- Test number
- 703454457469
- MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside rear bumper slightly insecure.
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Pass129,649 miles (+19,512)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Sept 2024
- Odometer
- 129,649 miles
- Test number
- 749728899559
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear bumper slightly insecure
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass110,137 miles1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 23 Sept 2023
- Odometer
- 110,137 miles
- Test number
- 373946074241
- MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Fail110,134 miles (+21,249)2 major1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 110,134 miles
- Test number
- 561186382293
- MajorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Pass88,885 miles
- MOT expiry
- 23 Sept 2022
- Odometer
- 88,885 miles
- Test number
- 634047352352
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail88,885 miles (+25,057)1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 88,885 miles
- Test number
- 202520179794
- Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Pass63,828 miles (+10,955)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Mar 2021
- Odometer
- 63,828 miles
- Test number
- 524308124335
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass52,873 miles (+1,257)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 26 Mar 2020
- Odometer
- 52,873 miles
- Test number
- 197012052340
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
Pass51,616 miles (+1,280)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Nov 2018
- Odometer
- 51,616 miles
- Test number
- 657870002560
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass50,336 miles (+5,046)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 8 Nov 2017
- Odometer
- 50,336 miles
- Test number
- 710873012933
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
Pass45,290 miles (+3,979)2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 18 May 2016
- Odometer
- 45,290 miles
- Test number
- 325368815168
- NoteBoth front wipers are slightly smearing on screen
- NoteOffside front tyre has slight age cracking in tread
Pass41,311 miles (+6,411)3 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 18 May 2015
- Odometer
- 41,311 miles
- Test number
- 886738524120
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- NoteVehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
- NoteNearside front tyre outer sidewall is damaged but not exposing cords/ply
Pass34,900 miles (+6,316)3 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 18 May 2014
- Odometer
- 34,900 miles
- Test number
- 945340533194
- AdvisoryNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- NoteAdvise both rear tyres have age cracking in tread
Pass28,584 miles (+6,924)2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 18 May 2013
- Odometer
- 28,584 miles
- Test number
- 297758632100
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteAdvise wiper blades poor
Pass21,660 miles
- MOT expiry
- 18 May 2012
- Odometer
- 21,660 miles
- Test number
- 278459731457
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about K40 FAY
- Does K40 FAY currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on K40 FAY is valid until 9 Oct 2027.
- When is the MOT due on K40 FAY?
- The MOT on K40 FAY is valid until 9 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has K40 FAY done?
- K40 FAY was recorded at 169,132 miles at its MOT on 8 Oct 2026, an average of 9,583 miles a year.
- Has K40 FAY ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. K40 FAY has failed 2 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Sept 2022.
- Has the mileage on K40 FAY 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 FAY find?
- K40 FAY passed its latest MOT on 8 Oct 2026 with 3 advisories: front bumper slightly damage; nearside front anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play; rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside.
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