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Volkswagen Golf

Blue · Diesel · 2008 · 1,968 cc

K40 REWMOT history

K40 REW is a blue diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 10 Sept 2008. Its MOT is valid until 15 Jan 2027 and it has passed 16 of 18 MOT tests, with 94,517 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Dec 2025.

K40 REW blue Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 15 Jan 2027
Mileage
94,517 mi
At MOT on 18 Dec 2025
MOT tests
18
16 passed · 2 failed
Per year
6,171 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
K40 REW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,968 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
10 Sept 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 15 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
18 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

K40 REW was last recorded at 94,517 miles on 18 Dec 2025, 4,103 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
90,414 miles · 10 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
4,103 miles
Average per year
6,171 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 94,517 miles
  • 2024 – 85,201 miles
  • 2023 – 79,200 miles
  • 2021 – 74,519 miles
  • 2019 – 65,979 miles
  • 2018 – 59,076 miles
  • 2017 – 52,438 miles
  • 2016 – 37,672 miles
  • 2015 – 28,979 miles
  • 2014 – 20,948 miles
  • 2013 – 7,590 miles
  • 2012 – 7,074 miles
  • 2011 – 6,189 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass94,517 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm tread and worn on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement outer bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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 Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip

    Minor2 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2023

Full MOT history

18 tests since 26 Aug 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass94,517 miles (+4,103)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    94,517 miles
    Test number
    451209682180
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm tread and worn on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement outer bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Pass90,414 miles (+5,213)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    90,414 miles
    Test number
    714997929539
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3mm also bold inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3mm also bold inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass85,201 miles (+6,001)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    85,201 miles
    Test number
    389736024002

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass79,200 miles1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    79,200 miles
    Test number
    395177407337
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slight scoring (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slight scoring (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Fail79,198 miles (+4,679)1 dangerous1 major1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,198 miles
    Test number
    742413975291
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slight scoring (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slight scoring (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass74,519 miles (+4,500)2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    74,519 miles
    Test number
    884071988555
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip (3.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  7. Pass70,019 miles (+4,040)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    70,019 miles
    Test number
    204517170461
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated gaiter very cracked (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass65,979 miles (+6,903)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    65,979 miles
    Test number
    147618639003

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass59,076 miles (+6,638)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    59,076 miles
    Test number
    974966622009
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  10. Pass52,438 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    52,438 miles
    Test number
    815294525407
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  11. PassMileage not read
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    106272385949

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass37,672 miles (+8,693)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    37,672 miles
    Test number
    393459581968
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

  13. Pass28,979 miles (+8,031)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    28,979 miles
    Test number
    227466415005

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass20,948 miles (+13,358)1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    20,948 miles
    Test number
    566955714066
    • NoteBoth front tyres below 1.6mm on inner edges and sidewalls cracking on both tyres

  15. Pass7,590 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    7,590 miles
    Test number
    198032423042

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail7,590 miles (+516)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    7,590 miles
    Test number
    437072123061
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  17. Pass7,074 miles (+885)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    7,074 miles
    Test number
    209199002260

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass6,189 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    6,189 miles
    Test number
    415498931222

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about K40 REW

Does K40 REW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on K40 REW is valid until 15 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on K40 REW?
The MOT on K40 REW is valid until 15 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has K40 REW done?
K40 REW was recorded at 94,517 miles at its MOT on 18 Dec 2025, an average of 6,171 miles a year.
Has K40 REW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. K40 REW has failed 2 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Jan 2023.
Has the mileage on K40 REW 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 REW find?
K40 REW passed its latest MOT on 18 Dec 2025 with 7 advisories: nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inside edge; nearside rear suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill; nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inside edge, and 4 more.

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