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Volkswagen Golf

Blue · Diesel · 2011 · 1,598 cc

K40 GMDMOT history

K40 GMD is a blue diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 27 Apr 2011. Its MOT is valid until 16 Sept 2027 and it has passed 11 of 15 MOT tests, with 127,366 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Sept 2026.

K40 GMD blue Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 16 Sept 2027
Mileage
127,366 mi
At MOT on 17 Sept 2026
MOT tests
15
11 passed · 4 failed
Per year
6,229 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
K40 GMD
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
27 Apr 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 16 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
17 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

K40 GMD was last recorded at 127,366 miles on 17 Sept 2026, 63 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
127,303 miles · 30 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
63 miles
Average per year
6,229 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 127,366 miles
  • 2025 – 127,303 miles
  • 2023 – 127,299 miles
  • 2022 – 127,263 miles
  • 2021 – 116,794 miles
  • 2020 – 111,079 miles
  • 2018 – 95,815 miles
  • 2017 – 81,225 miles
  • 2016 – 76,448 miles
  • 2015 – 59,587 miles
  • 2014 – 51,221 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass127,366 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

15 tests since 27 Jun 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass127,366 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    127,366 miles
    Test number
    942423933074
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  2. Fail127,366 miles (+63)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,366 miles
    Test number
    989013871729
    • Repaired at testEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  3. Pass127,303 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    127,303 miles
    Test number
    300231375190
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  4. Fail127,303 miles (+4)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,303 miles
    Test number
    928228914436
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  5. Pass127,299 miles (+36)
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    127,299 miles
    Test number
    538820678122

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass127,263 miles (+10,469)
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    127,263 miles
    Test number
    284866199096

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass116,794 miles (+5,715)
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    116,794 miles
    Test number
    193996654765

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass111,079 miles (+15,264)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    111,079 miles
    Test number
    772097144074
    • MinorFront Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated btoh (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front arm rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  9. Pass95,815 miles (+13)
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    95,815 miles
    Test number
    164503406814

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail95,802 miles (+14,577)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,802 miles
    Test number
    428978157625
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
  11. Pass81,225 miles (+4,777)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    81,225 miles
    Test number
    901761270506
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  12. Pass76,448 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    76,448 miles
    Test number
    918991041484

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail76,448 miles (+16,861)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,448 miles
    Test number
    372971003585
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
  14. Pass59,587 miles (+8,366)
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    59,587 miles
    Test number
    769491162854

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass51,221 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    51,221 miles
    Test number
    909758674140
    • NoteBrake pad sensor light on but pads ok

Questions about K40 GMD

Does K40 GMD currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on K40 GMD is valid until 16 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on K40 GMD?
The MOT on K40 GMD is valid until 16 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has K40 GMD done?
K40 GMD was recorded at 127,366 miles at its MOT on 17 Sept 2026, an average of 6,229 miles a year.
Has K40 GMD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. K40 GMD has failed 4 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Sept 2026.
Has the mileage on K40 GMD 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 GMD find?
K40 GMD passed its latest MOT on 17 Sept 2026 with 1 advisory: offside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing.

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