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Volkswagen Golf

Red · Petrol · 2006 · 1,598 cc

K40 RTKMOT history

K40 RTK is a red petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 1 Mar 2006. Its MOT is valid until 28 May 2027 and it has passed 16 of 21 MOT tests, with 116,390 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 May 2026.

K40 RTK red Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 28 May 2027
Mileage
116,390 mi
At MOT on 29 May 2026
MOT tests
21
16 passed · 5 failed
Per year
5,329 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
K40 RTK
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
1 Mar 2006
MOT status
MOT valid until 28 May 2027
Latest MOT test
29 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

K40 RTK was last recorded at 116,390 miles on 29 May 2026, 1,641 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
114,749 miles · 28 May 2025
Between the last two tests
1,641 miles
Average per year
5,329 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 116,390 miles
  • 2025 – 114,749 miles
  • 2024 – 111,844 miles
  • 2023 – 108,629 miles
  • 2021 – 104,385 miles
  • 2019 – 98,071 miles
  • 2018 – 93,591 miles
  • 2016 – 84,803 miles
  • 2014 – 73,840 miles
  • 2013 – 67,403 miles
  • 2012 – 59,183 miles
  • 2011 – 43,387 miles
  • 2010 – 32,715 miles
  • 2009 – 24,324 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass116,390 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced AXEL (6.1.1 (c) (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.

  • Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2021–2025

  • Headlamp lens slightly defective both

    Minor2 MOTs, 2021–2023

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

21 tests since 17 Feb 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass116,390 miles (+1,641)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2027
    Odometer
    116,390 miles
    Test number
    708165252507
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced AXEL (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  2. Pass114,749 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2026
    Odometer
    114,749 miles
    Test number
    367437137117
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

  3. Fail114,749 miles (+2,905)2 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,749 miles
    Test number
    837395671647
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

  4. Pass111,844 miles (+3,215)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2025
    Odometer
    111,844 miles
    Test number
    801674195942
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

  5. Pass108,629 miles (+4,244)2 minor
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    108,629 miles
    Test number
    685374791228
    • MinorFront Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

  6. Pass104,385 miles (+2,340)2 minor
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    104,385 miles
    Test number
    825542429964
    • MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

  7. Pass102,045 miles (+3,974)3 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    102,045 miles
    Test number
    613084503985
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  8. Pass98,071 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    98,071 miles
    Test number
    578660837848
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Fail98,070 miles (+4,479)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,070 miles
    Test number
    405274834733
    • MajorBrake master cylinder defective but brake still operating (1.1.10 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass93,591 miles (+8,788)
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    93,591 miles
    Test number
    914407800144

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass84,803 miles (+4,112)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    84,803 miles
    Test number
    121205816633

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass80,691 miles (+6,851)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    80,691 miles
    Test number
    186776787829

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail73,840 miles4 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,840 miles
    Test number
    109193004337
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  14. Pass73,840 miles (+6,437)
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    73,840 miles
    Test number
    418913904306

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass67,403 miles (+8,220)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    67,403 miles
    Test number
    215145793212
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass59,183 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    59,183 miles
    Test number
    639933912320

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail59,183 miles (+15,796)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,183 miles
    Test number
    978863112360
    • FailureNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  18. Pass43,387 miles (+10,672)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    43,387 miles
    Test number
    299002851017

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail32,715 miles1 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    32,715 miles
    Test number
    183341240460
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • NoteNearside rear tyre is 3mm, & starting to perish

  20. Pass32,715 miles (+8,391)1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    32,715 miles
    Test number
    322161640025
    • NoteNearside rear tyre is 3mm, & starting to perish

  21. Pass24,324 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    24,324 miles
    Test number
    624378849009
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Questions about K40 RTK

Does K40 RTK currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on K40 RTK is valid until 28 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on K40 RTK?
The MOT on K40 RTK is valid until 28 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has K40 RTK done?
K40 RTK was recorded at 116,390 miles at its MOT on 29 May 2026, an average of 5,329 miles a year.
Has K40 RTK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. K40 RTK has failed 5 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 28 May 2025.
Has the mileage on K40 RTK 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 RTK find?
K40 RTK passed its latest MOT on 29 May 2026 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: nearside front drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; oil leak, but not excessive; rear vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced axel.

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