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Volkswagen Golf

Silver · Petrol · 1993 · 1,781 cc

K42 KVGMOT history

K42 KVG is a silver petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 28 May 1993. Its MOT is valid until 5 Mar 2027 and it has passed 21 of 29 MOT tests, with 94,232 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Mar 2026.

K42 KVG silver Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 5 Mar 2027
Mileage
94,232 mi
At MOT on 6 Mar 2026
MOT tests
29
21 passed · 8 failed
Per year
3,503 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
K42 KVG
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,781 cc
Year of manufacture
1993
First used
28 May 1993
MOT status
MOT valid until 5 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
6 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

K42 KVG was last recorded at 94,232 miles on 6 Mar 2026, 11 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Mar 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
94,221 miles · 4 Mar 2026
Between the last two tests
11 miles
Average per year
3,503 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 94,232 miles
  • 2025 – 86,872 miles
  • 2024 – 82,038 miles
  • 2023 – 75,560 miles
  • 2022 – 72,581 miles
  • 2021 – 70,122 miles
  • 2020 – 67,866 miles
  • 2019 – 65,157 miles
  • 2018 – 57,897 miles
  • 2017 – 49,689 miles
  • 2016 – 46,122 miles
  • 2015 – 41,167 miles
  • 2014 – 37,099 miles
  • 2013 – 33,829 miles
  • 2012 – 31,592 miles
  • 2011 – 28,901 miles
  • 2010 – 28,397 miles
  • 2009 – 27,163 miles
  • 2008 – 26,103 miles
  • 2007 – 25,625 miles
  • 2006 – 24,993 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass94,232 miles
  • AdvisoryBoth rear axle bushes wornRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both corroded (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Gear box (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both corroded (1.1.11 (c))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.

  • Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2

    Major3 MOTs, 2023–2026

  • Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

29 tests since 30 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass94,232 miles (+11)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    94,232 miles
    Test number
    332042484103
    • AdvisoryBoth rear axle bushes worn
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Gear box (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both corroded (1.1.11 (c))

  2. Fail94,221 miles (+7,349)1 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,221 miles
    Test number
    536661304547
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth rear axle bushes worn
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Gear box (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Wheel bearing has slight play Both (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  3. Pass86,872 miles (+4,834)
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    86,872 miles
    Test number
    723282972600

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass82,038 miles (+8)
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    82,038 miles
    Test number
    987037590213

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail82,030 miles (+6,470)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,030 miles
    Test number
    482763515111
    • MajorNearside Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

  6. Pass75,560 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    75,560 miles
    Test number
    775285409355

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail75,560 miles (+2,979)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,560 miles
    Test number
    500889458083
    • MajorOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

  8. Pass72,581 miles (+2,459)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    72,581 miles
    Test number
    740012853635
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear floor corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel arch starting to corrode
    • AdvisoryBoth front suspension top mounts have play

  9. Pass70,122 miles (+2,256)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    70,122 miles
    Test number
    897502779589
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front strut top mount has play

  10. Pass67,866 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    67,866 miles
    Test number
    876790483723
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • 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 pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  11. Fail67,866 miles (+2,709)5 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,866 miles
    Test number
    956777471966
    • MajorCentral Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 175/70r13 (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • 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 pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  12. Pass65,157 miles (+7,260)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    65,157 miles
    Test number
    217106991374
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel arch starting to corrode
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  13. Pass57,897 miles (+10)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    57,897 miles
    Test number
    640974230630
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play also has slight noise from bearing (2.6.2)

  14. Fail57,887 miles (+8,198)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,887 miles
    Test number
    384698121486
    • FailureNearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play also has slight noise from bearing (2.6.2)

  15. Pass49,689 miles (+3,567)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    49,689 miles
    Test number
    580128861151
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  16. Pass46,122 miles (+4,955)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2017
    Odometer
    46,122 miles
    Test number
    170516867311
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear child seat fitted
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres worn slightly on inside shoulders

  17. Pass41,167 miles (+91)
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2016
    Odometer
    41,167 miles
    Test number
    408529735148

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail41,076 miles (+3,977)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,076 miles
    Test number
    148032935144
    • FailureOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

  19. Pass37,099 miles (+3,270)
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2015
    Odometer
    37,099 miles
    Test number
    526519524177

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass33,829 miles (+2,237)
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2014
    Odometer
    33,829 miles
    Test number
    889433723191

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass31,592 miles3 notes
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2013
    Odometer
    31,592 miles
    Test number
    445775242192
    • NoteFront wipers judder
    • NoteSlight crack in offside rear light unit
    • NoteSlight oil residue on back of engine/gearbox

  22. Fail31,592 miles (+2,691)1 failure2 repaired3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    31,592 miles
    Test number
    358504742129
    • FailureNearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • NoteFront wipers judder
    • NoteSlight crack in offside rear light unit
    • NoteSlight oil residue on back of engine/gearbox

  23. Pass28,901 miles (+504)
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2012
    Odometer
    28,901 miles
    Test number
    507399831160

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass28,397 miles (+1,234)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2011
    Odometer
    28,397 miles
    Test number
    973217630109
    • AdvisoryNearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

  25. Pass27,163 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2010
    Odometer
    27,163 miles
    Test number
    611546649154

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail27,163 miles (+1,060)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    27,163 miles
    Test number
    232066349467
    • FailureNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

  27. Pass26,103 miles (+478)
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2009
    Odometer
    26,103 miles
    Test number
    202798048424

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass25,625 miles (+632)
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2008
    Odometer
    25,625 miles
    Test number
    640869147100

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass24,993 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2007
    Odometer
    24,993 miles
    Test number
    911100756198

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about K42 KVG

Does K42 KVG currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on K42 KVG is valid until 5 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on K42 KVG?
The MOT on K42 KVG is valid until 5 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has K42 KVG done?
K42 KVG was recorded at 94,232 miles at its MOT on 6 Mar 2026, an average of 3,503 miles a year.
Has K42 KVG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. K42 KVG has failed 8 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Mar 2026.
Has the mileage on K42 KVG 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 K42 KVG find?
K42 KVG passed its latest MOT on 6 Mar 2026 with 6 advisories: both rear axle bushes worn; front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both corroded; offside front lower suspension arm ball joint has slight play, and 3 more.

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