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Volkswagen Golf

Blue · Petrol · 2005 · 2,000 cc

K40 STXMOT history

K40 STX is a blue petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 9 Mar 2005. Its MOT is valid until 9 Jul 2027 and it has passed 17 of 25 MOT tests, with 156,955 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Jul 2026.

K40 STX blue Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 9 Jul 2027
Mileage
156,955 mi
At MOT on 10 Jul 2026
MOT tests
25
17 passed · 8 failed
Per year
6,358 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
K40 STX
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,000 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
9 Mar 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 9 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
10 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

K40 STX was last recorded at 156,955 miles on 10 Jul 2026, 5,390 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
151,565 miles · 10 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
5,390 miles
Average per year
6,358 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 156,955 miles
  • 2025 – 151,565 miles
  • 2024 – 141,173 miles
  • 2022 – 133,288 miles
  • 2021 – 126,792 miles
  • 2020 – 122,903 miles
  • 2018 – 121,684 miles
  • 2017 – 117,707 miles
  • 2016 – 112,304 miles
  • 2015 – 106,407 miles
  • 2014 – 100,361 miles
  • 2013 – 87,073 miles
  • 2011 – 70,890 miles
  • 2010 – 61,506 miles
  • 2009 – 53,433 miles
  • 2008 – 40,231 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass156,955 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction

    Major2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both edges

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

25 tests since 29 Feb 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass156,955 miles (+5,390)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    156,955 miles
    Test number
    620465832945

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass151,565 miles (+10,392)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    151,565 miles
    Test number
    810186227722

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass141,173 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    141,173 miles
    Test number
    129186483778
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both side (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  4. PassMileage not read1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    778539890147
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  5. FailMileage not read3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    998199247134
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  6. Pass133,288 miles (+2)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2023
    Odometer
    133,288 miles
    Test number
    664334148766
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both edges (5.2.3 (e))
  7. Fail133,286 miles (+6,494)2 dangerous4 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,286 miles
    Test number
    341202858977
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Non obligatory mirror damaged
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  8. Pass126,792 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    126,792 miles
    Test number
    772902229738
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
  9. Fail126,792 miles (+3,889)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,792 miles
    Test number
    451159603570
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
  10. Pass122,903 miles (+1,219)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    122,903 miles
    Test number
    288047095409
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  11. Fail121,684 miles (+3,977)4 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,684 miles
    Test number
    124416389866
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin and brake discs are worn (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryVehicle has covers fitted unable to see certain testable items
  12. Pass117,707 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    117,707 miles
    Test number
    854015994179
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
  13. Fail117,707 miles (+5,403)5 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,707 miles
    Test number
    730583899394
    • FailureCentral Rear Upper Stop lamp insecure (1.2.1a)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • FailureWindscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • FailureWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureCoil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
  14. Pass112,304 miles (+5,897)
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    112,304 miles
    Test number
    872406124020

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass106,407 miles (+6,046)1 note
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    106,407 miles
    Test number
    287713215060
    • NoteOffside rear wheel bearing noisy
  16. Pass100,361 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    100,361 miles
    Test number
    959144114004

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail100,361 miles (+13,288)1 failure5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,361 miles
    Test number
    555763614020
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  18. Pass87,073 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    87,073 miles
    Test number
    656532303032

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail87,071 miles (+16,181)1 dangerous1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,071 miles
    Test number
    545102903036
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
  20. Pass70,890 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    70,890 miles
    Test number
    458926241414
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  21. Fail70,890 miles (+9,384)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,890 miles
    Test number
    466516741422
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  22. Pass61,506 miles (+8,073)
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    61,506 miles
    Test number
    953134540338

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass53,433 miles (+4,914)
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    53,433 miles
    Test number
    314315749340

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass48,519 miles (+8,288)
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    48,519 miles
    Test number
    661668349030

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass40,231 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    40,231 miles
    Test number
    421580668015

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about K40 STX

Does K40 STX currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on K40 STX is valid until 9 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on K40 STX?
The MOT on K40 STX is valid until 9 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has K40 STX done?
K40 STX was recorded at 156,955 miles at its MOT on 10 Jul 2026, an average of 6,358 miles a year.
Has K40 STX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. K40 STX has failed 8 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Jul 2023.
Has the mileage on K40 STX 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 STX find?
K40 STX passed its latest MOT on 10 Jul 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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