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Volkswagen Golf

White · Petrol · 1992 · 1,781 cc

K40 LOUMOT history

K40 LOU is a white petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 1 Aug 1992. Its MOT is valid until 27 Nov 2026 and it has passed 20 of 28 MOT tests, with 130,271 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Nov 2025.

K40 LOU white Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 27 Nov 2026
Mileage
130,271 mi
At MOT on 26 Nov 2025
MOT tests
28
20 passed · 8 failed
Per year
2,308 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
K40 LOU
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
White
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,781 cc
Year of manufacture
1992
First used
1 Aug 1992
MOT status
MOT valid until 27 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
26 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

K40 LOU was last recorded at 130,271 miles on 26 Nov 2025, 290 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
129,981 miles · 28 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
290 miles
Average per year
2,308 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 130,271 miles
  • 2024 – 129,981 miles
  • 2023 – 128,505 miles
  • 2022 – 127,773 miles
  • 2021 – 126,954 miles
  • 2020 – 126,654 miles
  • 2019 – 125,982 miles
  • 2018 – 125,658 miles
  • 2017 – 124,431 miles
  • 2016 – 124,022 miles
  • 2015 – 123,509 miles
  • 2014 – 120,587 miles
  • 2013 – 110,787 miles
  • 2012 – 107,443 miles
  • 2011 – 101,983 miles
  • 2010 – 99,845 miles
  • 2009 – 96,875 miles
  • 2008 – 94,494 miles
  • 2007 – 90,193 miles
  • 2006 – 85,734 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass130,271 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rusty through lack of use (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rusty through lack of use (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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.

  • Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Both rear tyres inner edge cracking

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Unable to fully assess sills due to covers fitted

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2007–2008

Full MOT history

28 tests since 10 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass130,271 miles (+290)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    130,271 miles
    Test number
    663084429736
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rusty through lack of use (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rusty through lack of use (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. Pass129,981 miles (+1,476)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    129,981 miles
    Test number
    660617661188
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge heavy inner edge wear (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rears cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCoolant bottle empty
    • AdvisoryReverse light inop

  3. Pass128,505 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    128,505 miles
    Test number
    808956449001
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres inner edge cracking
    • AdvisoryUnable to fully assess sills due to covers fitted

  4. Fail128,505 miles (+732)1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,505 miles
    Test number
    629434935083
    • MajorBrake prescribed area is excessively corroded bulk head in engine bay near brake mounting holed (1.1.21 (e) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres inner edge cracking
    • AdvisoryUnable to fully assess sills due to covers fitted

  5. Pass127,773 miles (+8)
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    127,773 miles
    Test number
    621154412866

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail127,765 miles (+811)5 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,765 miles
    Test number
    264012879056
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength lower arm mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass126,954 miles (+300)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    126,954 miles
    Test number
    661312084151
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  8. Pass126,654 miles (+672)
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    126,654 miles
    Test number
    885167114636

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass125,982 miles (+324)
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    125,982 miles
    Test number
    570673323239

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass125,658 miles (+1,227)
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    125,658 miles
    Test number
    610466767665

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass124,431 miles (+409)
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    124,431 miles
    Test number
    898407154132

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass124,022 miles (+513)
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    124,022 miles
    Test number
    265871135178

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass123,509 miles (+2,922)
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    123,509 miles
    Test number
    918383161785

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass120,587 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    120,587 miles
    Test number
    687655154221

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail120,587 miles (+9,800)6 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,587 miles
    Test number
    489103554270
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

  16. Pass110,787 miles (+3,344)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    110,787 miles
    Test number
    808653853299
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteN/s rear tyer has crackes in out side of tyer wall

  17. Pass107,443 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    107,443 miles
    Test number
    799357852276

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail107,443 miles (+5,460)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,443 miles
    Test number
    136016852211
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

  19. Pass101,983 miles (+8)
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    101,983 miles
    Test number
    136410851270

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail101,975 miles (+2,130)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,975 miles
    Test number
    498864741223
    • FailureBrake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)
    • FailureBrake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)
    • FailureFront coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
    • FailureOffside Front Steering system has a tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

  21. Pass99,845 miles (+2,970)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    99,845 miles
    Test number
    594419720250
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  22. Pass96,875 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    96,875 miles
    Test number
    160216729222

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail96,872 miles (+2,378)5 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,872 miles
    Test number
    792479019286
    • FailureBonnet retaining device insecure (8.4.2)
    • FailureFuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)
    • FailureFuel tank leaking (7.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
    • FailureOffside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • NoteN/s/f tyre rubbing on full lock when vehicle is raised

  24. Pass94,494 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    94,494 miles
    Test number
    170113418233

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail94,490 miles (+4,297)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,490 miles
    Test number
    750970018290
    • FailureFront Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

  26. Pass90,193 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    90,193 miles
    Test number
    493469897197

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail90,190 miles (+4,456)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,190 miles
    Test number
    534318797126
    • FailureHazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
    • FailureOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

  28. Pass85,734 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    85,734 miles
    Test number
    312182426258

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about K40 LOU

Does K40 LOU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on K40 LOU is valid until 27 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on K40 LOU?
The MOT on K40 LOU is valid until 27 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has K40 LOU done?
K40 LOU was recorded at 130,271 miles at its MOT on 26 Nov 2025, an average of 2,308 miles a year.
Has K40 LOU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. K40 LOU has failed 8 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Nov 2023.
Has the mileage on K40 LOU 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 LOU find?
K40 LOU passed its latest MOT on 26 Nov 2025 with 4 advisories: nearside front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rusty through lack of use; nearside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing; offside front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rusty through lack of use, and 1 more.

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