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Black · Petrol · 2016 · 1,984 cc

KW65 YELMOT history

KW65 YEL is a black petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 8 Jan 2016. Its MOT is valid until 17 Apr 2027 and it has passed 9 of 10 MOT tests, with 81,255 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Apr 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 17 Apr 2027
Mileage
81,255 mi
At MOT on 16 Apr 2026
MOT tests
10
9 passed · 1 failed
Per year
5,785 mi
Average between MOTs
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Mileage history

KW65 YEL was last recorded at 81,255 miles on 16 Apr 2026, 6,561 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
74,694 miles · 18 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
6,561 miles
Average per year
5,785 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass81,255 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive at engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

10 tests since 21 Dec 2018, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass81,255 miles (+6,561)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    81,255 miles
    Test number
    408644841243
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive at engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  2. Pass74,694 miles (+7,423)
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    74,694 miles
    Test number
    241075647008

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass67,271 miles (+1,392)
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    67,271 miles
    Test number
    699344179624

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass65,879 miles (+844)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    65,879 miles
    Test number
    673606316859

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass65,035 miles (+1,023)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    65,035 miles
    Test number
    428035112183

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass64,012 miles (+1,477)
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    64,012 miles
    Test number
    320684769858

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass62,535 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    62,535 miles
    Test number
    246667236154

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail62,535 miles (+4,432)2 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,535 miles
    Test number
    488489398946
    • DangerousBrake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousTyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both front (5.2.3 (e))
  9. Pass58,103 miles (+19,184)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    58,103 miles
    Test number
    185862250160
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))
  10. Pass38,919 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    38,919 miles
    Test number
    190295687078
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil level on min
    • AdvisorySigns of a coolant leak from front of the engine recommend further check

Questions about KW65 YEL

When is the MOT due on KW65 YEL?
The MOT on KW65 YEL is valid until 17 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has KW65 YEL done?
KW65 YEL was recorded at 81,255 miles at its MOT on 16 Apr 2026, an average of 5,785 miles a year.
Has KW65 YEL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. KW65 YEL has failed 1 of its 10 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Mar 2021.
Has the mileage on KW65 YEL 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 KW65 YEL find?
KW65 YEL passed its latest MOT on 16 Apr 2026 with 2 advisories: offside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play; oil leak, but not excessive at engine.

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