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White · Diesel · 2013 · 1,968 cc

K40 TLJMOT history

K40 TLJ is a white diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 30 Apr 2013. Its MOT is valid until 17 Jun 2027 and it has passed 11 of 13 MOT tests, with 118,510 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Jun 2026.

K40 TLJ white Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 17 Jun 2027
Mileage
118,510 mi
At MOT on 12 Jun 2026
MOT tests
13
11 passed · 2 failed
Per year
8,215 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
K40 TLJ
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,968 cc
Year of manufacture
2013
First used
30 Apr 2013
MOT status
MOT valid until 17 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
12 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

K40 TLJ was last recorded at 118,510 miles on 12 Jun 2026, 7,628 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Jun 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
110,882 miles · 12 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
7,628 miles
Average per year
8,215 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 118,510 miles
  • 2025 – 110,882 miles
  • 2024 – 107,477 miles
  • 2023 – 99,397 miles
  • 2022 – 91,065 miles
  • 2021 – 82,477 miles
  • 2020 – 74,923 miles
  • 2019 – 65,224 miles
  • 2018 – 56,373 miles
  • 2017 – 46,531 miles
  • 2016 – 36,171 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass118,510 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.

  • Too clean to record smoke reading

    Advisory7 MOTs, 2019–2023

  • Under trays fitted not allowing full inspection

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2019–2023

  • Both rear tyres stepped

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Under tray fitted not allowing full inspection

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2021

Full MOT history

13 tests since 3 Jun 2016, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass118,510 miles (+7,628)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    118,510 miles
    Test number
    949676996650

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass110,882 miles (+3,405)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    110,882 miles
    Test number
    723947946568
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres stepping on inner edge
  3. Pass107,477 miles (+8,080)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    107,477 miles
    Test number
    451210226043
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  4. Pass99,397 miles (+10)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    99,397 miles
    Test number
    993627924597
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres stepped
    • AdvisoryToo clean to record smoke reading
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted not allowing full inspection
  5. Fail99,387 miles (+8,322)1 dangerous1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,387 miles
    Test number
    274840269413
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorTyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres stepped
    • AdvisoryToo clean to record smoke reading
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted not allowing full inspection
  6. Pass91,065 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    91,065 miles
    Test number
    823767416000
    • AdvisoryToo clean to record smoke reading
    • AdvisoryUnder tray fitted not allowing full inspection
  7. Fail91,065 miles (+8,588)4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,065 miles
    Test number
    864270540842
    • MajorNearside Rear Inner Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryToo clean to record smoke reading
    • AdvisoryUnder tray fitted not allowing full inspection
  8. Pass82,477 miles (+7,554)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    82,477 miles
    Test number
    805509059935
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryToo clean to record smoke reading
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted not allowing full inspection
  9. Pass74,923 miles (+9,699)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    74,923 miles
    Test number
    311467085700
    • AdvisoryToo clean to record smoke reading
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted not allowing full inspection
  10. Pass65,224 miles (+8,851)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    65,224 miles
    Test number
    174875469964
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryToo clean to record smoke reading
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted not allowing full inspection
  11. Pass56,373 miles (+9,842)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    56,373 miles
    Test number
    426904864054
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2 mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3 mm (4.1.E.1)
  12. Pass46,531 miles (+10,360)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    46,531 miles
    Test number
    800050868984
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
  13. Pass36,171 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    36,171 miles
    Test number
    654157736396

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about K40 TLJ

Does K40 TLJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on K40 TLJ is valid until 17 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on K40 TLJ?
The MOT on K40 TLJ is valid until 17 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 TLJ done?
K40 TLJ was recorded at 118,510 miles at its MOT on 12 Jun 2026, an average of 8,215 miles a year.
Has K40 TLJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. K40 TLJ has failed 2 of its 13 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Jun 2023.
Has the mileage on K40 TLJ 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 TLJ find?
K40 TLJ passed its latest MOT on 12 Jun 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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