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Volkswagen Golf

Blue · Petrol · 1992 · 1,781 cc

KTK 161MOT history

KTK 161 is a blue petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 24 Apr 1992. Its MOT is valid until 15 Jul 2027 and it has passed 18 of 26 MOT tests, with 69,027 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Jun 2026.

KTK 161 blue Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 15 Jul 2027
Mileage
69,027 mi
At MOT on 17 Jun 2026
MOT tests
26
18 passed · 8 failed
Per year
1,123 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
KTK 161
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,781 cc
Year of manufacture
1992
First used
24 Apr 1992
MOT status
MOT valid until 15 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
17 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

KTK 161 was last recorded at 69,027 miles on 17 Jun 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Jun 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
69,027 miles · 16 Jun 2026
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
1,123 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 69,027 miles
  • 2025 – 68,939 miles
  • 2023 – 68,337 miles
  • 2021 – 67,000 miles
  • 2019 – 64,801 miles
  • 2018 – 64,311 miles
  • 2017 – 63,805 miles
  • 2016 – 63,193 miles
  • 2015 – 62,937 miles
  • 2014 – 62,452 miles
  • 2013 – 62,011 miles
  • 2012 – 61,372 miles
  • 2011 – 60,664 miles
  • 2009 – 59,941 miles
  • 2008 – 58,517 miles
  • 2007 – 53,426 miles
  • 2006 – 46,645 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass69,027 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished, age 2001 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished, age 2017 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished, age 2017 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))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.

  • Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2016

Full MOT history

26 tests since 10 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass69,027 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    69,027 miles
    Test number
    994725294003
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished, age 2001 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished, age 2017 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished, age 2017 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. Fail69,027 miles (+88)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,027 miles
    Test number
    420773392823
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished, age 2001 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished, age 2017 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished, age 2017 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. Pass68,939 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    68,939 miles
    Test number
    747648559184

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail68,937 miles (+600)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,937 miles
    Test number
    931720756565
    • MajorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

  5. Pass68,337 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    68,337 miles
    Test number
    302853604201

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail68,337 miles (+1,337)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,337 miles
    Test number
    759433011386
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass67,000 miles (+921)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    67,000 miles
    Test number
    416286739646

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass66,079 miles2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    66,079 miles
    Test number
    573940059808
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated RUBBER BOOT IS CRACKING (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Inner Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Fail66,076 miles (+1,275)1 dangerous1 major2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,076 miles
    Test number
    350266525156
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorCentral Front Exhaust system insecure FIXING RUBBER BROKEN. (6.1.2 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated RUBBER BOOT IS CRACKING (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Inner Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Pass64,801 miles (+490)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    64,801 miles
    Test number
    236306319870

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass64,311 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    64,311 miles
    Test number
    866260635882
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  12. Fail64,311 miles (+506)1 repaired1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,311 miles
    Test number
    503365993287
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  13. Pass63,805 miles (+612)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    63,805 miles
    Test number
    500769892327

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass63,193 miles (+256)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    63,193 miles
    Test number
    860135972665
    • AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  15. Pass62,937 miles (+485)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    62,937 miles
    Test number
    739472985178
    • AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  16. Pass62,452 miles (+441)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    62,452 miles
    Test number
    795144364188

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass62,011 miles (+639)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    62,011 miles
    Test number
    509065873191

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass61,372 miles (+1)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    61,372 miles
    Test number
    146364702177
    • NoteN/s/r tyre perished
    • NoteO/s/f tyre perished

  19. Fail61,371 miles (+707)4 failures1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,371 miles
    Test number
    926363802157
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • NoteN/s/r tyre perished
    • NoteO/s/f tyre perished

  20. Pass60,664 miles (+723)3 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    60,664 miles
    Test number
    277133301139
    • AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • NoteBattery insecure
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteN/s/f and n/s/r and o/s/f tyres outter side wall perrisig

  21. Fail59,941 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,941 miles
    Test number
    442206009386
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  22. Pass59,941 miles (+1,424)
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    59,941 miles
    Test number
    640126009390

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail58,517 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,517 miles
    Test number
    734214108312
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

  24. Pass58,517 miles (+5,091)
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    58,517 miles
    Test number
    954944408308

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass53,426 miles (+6,781)
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    53,426 miles
    Test number
    862458877234

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass46,645 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    46,645 miles
    Test number
    642981096191

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about KTK 161

What vehicle is registration KTK 161 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show KTK 161 on a blue petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 24 Apr 1992. Dateless registrations can be transferred between vehicles, so earlier MOT tests may have been under a different registration. Registered keeper details are not public and are not shown.
Does KTK 161 currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on KTK 161 is valid until 15 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on KTK 161?
The MOT on KTK 161 is valid until 15 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has KTK 161 done?
KTK 161 was recorded at 69,027 miles at its MOT on 17 Jun 2026, an average of 1,123 miles a year.
Has KTK 161 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. KTK 161 has failed 8 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Jun 2026.
Has the mileage on KTK 161 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 KTK 161 find?
KTK 161 passed its latest MOT on 17 Jun 2026 with 3 advisories: nearside front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished, age 2001; offside front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished, age 2017; offside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished, age 2017.

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