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Volkswagen Golf

Black · Petrol · 2011 · 1,390 cc

K40 MXYMOT history

K40 MXY is a black petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 12 Sept 2011. Its MOT is valid until 16 Jun 2027 and it has passed 12 of 16 MOT tests, with 123,522 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Jun 2026.

K40 MXY black Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 16 Jun 2027
Mileage
123,522 mi
At MOT on 17 Jun 2026
MOT tests
16
12 passed · 4 failed
Per year
7,702 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
K40 MXY
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,390 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
12 Sept 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 16 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
17 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

K40 MXY was last recorded at 123,522 miles on 17 Jun 2026, 63 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Jun 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
123,459 miles · 10 Jun 2026
Between the last two tests
63 miles
Average per year
7,702 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 123,522 miles
  • 2025 – 110,518 miles
  • 2024 – 104,733 miles
  • 2023 – 96,381 miles
  • 2022 – 90,424 miles
  • 2021 – 80,997 miles
  • 2020 – 74,870 miles
  • 2019 – 62,016 miles
  • 2018 – 54,842 miles
  • 2017 – 48,556 miles
  • 2016 – 42,553 miles
  • 2015 – 35,880 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass123,522 miles
  • MinorNearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
  • MinorOffside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corroded (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corroded (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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.

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top mount

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2021

Full MOT history

16 tests since 30 Jan 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass123,522 miles (+63)2 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    123,522 miles
    Test number
    421880518157
    • MinorNearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corroded (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corroded (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail123,459 miles (+12,941)10 major9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,459 miles
    Test number
    836167296758
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MajorFuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corroded (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corroded (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass110,518 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    110,518 miles
    Test number
    890302657059
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  4. Fail110,518 miles (+5,785)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,518 miles
    Test number
    384714376104
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  5. Pass104,733 miles (+8,352)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    104,733 miles
    Test number
    396009534597
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre

  6. Pass96,381 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    96,381 miles
    Test number
    431408269494

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail96,381 miles (+5,957)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,381 miles
    Test number
    609957892351
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

  8. Pass90,424 miles (+9,427)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    90,424 miles
    Test number
    776144255861
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  9. Pass80,997 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    80,997 miles
    Test number
    124017842852
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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))

  10. Fail80,997 miles (+6,127)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,997 miles
    Test number
    453943896366
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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))

  11. Pass74,870 miles (+12,854)
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    74,870 miles
    Test number
    256829903255

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass62,016 miles (+7,174)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    62,016 miles
    Test number
    642584723658
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  13. Pass54,842 miles (+6,286)
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    54,842 miles
    Test number
    580703774148

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass48,556 miles (+6,003)
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    48,556 miles
    Test number
    832895107333

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass42,553 miles (+6,673)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    42,553 miles
    Test number
    929021965607
    • AdvisoryUndershields fitted

  16. Pass35,880 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    35,880 miles
    Test number
    917310735071
    • NoteNon obligatory mirror damaged

Questions about K40 MXY

Does K40 MXY currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on K40 MXY is valid until 16 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on K40 MXY?
The MOT on K40 MXY is valid until 16 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has K40 MXY done?
K40 MXY was recorded at 123,522 miles at its MOT on 17 Jun 2026, an average of 7,702 miles a year.
Has K40 MXY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. K40 MXY has failed 4 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Jun 2026.
Has the mileage on K40 MXY 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 MXY find?
K40 MXY passed its latest MOT on 17 Jun 2026 with 2 minor defects and 9 advisories: nearside windscreen wiper blade defective; offside windscreen wiper blade defective; front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened, and 8 more.

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