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Red · Petrol · 2018 · 1,498 cc

K8 KGWMOT history

K8 KGW is a red petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 20 Jun 2018. Its MOT is valid until 27 Apr 2027 and it has passed 6 of 7 MOT tests, with 49,661 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Apr 2026.

K8 KGW red Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 27 Apr 2027
Mileage
49,661 mi
At MOT on 7 Apr 2026
MOT tests
7
6 passed · 1 failed
Per year
4,200 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
K8 KGW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,498 cc
Year of manufacture
2018
First used
20 Jun 2018
MOT status
MOT valid until 27 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
7 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

K8 KGW was last recorded at 49,661 miles on 7 Apr 2026, 4,111 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
45,550 miles · 1 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
4,111 miles
Average per year
4,200 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 49,661 miles
  • 2025 – 45,550 miles
  • 2024 – 41,217 miles
  • 2023 – 36,272 miles
  • 2022 – 33,026 miles
  • 2021 – 28,907 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass49,661 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both Fronts worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner CV joint damp
  • AdvisoryRear brake backing plates corroded
  • AdvisoryRear springs/suspension and subframe components corroded

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

7 tests since 28 Apr 2021, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass49,661 miles (+4,111)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    49,661 miles
    Test number
    364461986955
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both Fronts worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner CV joint damp
    • AdvisoryRear brake backing plates corroded
    • AdvisoryRear springs/suspension and subframe components corroded
  2. Pass45,550 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    45,550 miles
    Test number
    541131522280

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail45,550 miles (+4,333)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,550 miles
    Test number
    740704635936
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 205 55 16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  4. Pass41,217 miles (+4,945)
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    41,217 miles
    Test number
    808934929840

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass36,272 miles (+3,246)
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    36,272 miles
    Test number
    801766331814

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass33,026 miles (+4,119)
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    33,026 miles
    Test number
    581593132531

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass28,907 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    28,907 miles
    Test number
    315599477864
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill dented (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Questions about K8 KGW

Does K8 KGW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on K8 KGW is valid until 27 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on K8 KGW?
The MOT on K8 KGW is valid until 27 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has K8 KGW done?
K8 KGW was recorded at 49,661 miles at its MOT on 7 Apr 2026, an average of 4,200 miles a year.
Has K8 KGW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. K8 KGW has failed 1 of its 7 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Apr 2025.
Has the mileage on K8 KGW 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 K8 KGW find?
K8 KGW passed its latest MOT on 7 Apr 2026 with 4 advisories: front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both fronts worn on edges; offside front inner cv joint damp; rear brake backing plates corroded, and 1 more.

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