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Volkswagen Golf

Black · Petrol · 2008 · 3,189 cc

S18 KAVMOT history

S18 KAV is a black petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 1 Sept 2008. Its MOT is valid until 10 Oct 2027 and it has passed 14 of 18 MOT tests, with 87,106 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Sept 2026.

S18 KAV black Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 10 Oct 2027
Mileage
87,106 mi
At MOT on 18 Sept 2026
MOT tests
18
14 passed · 4 failed
Per year
4,546 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S18 KAV
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,189 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
1 Sept 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 10 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
18 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S18 KAV was last recorded at 87,106 miles on 18 Sept 2026, 1,027 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
86,079 miles · 10 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
1,027 miles
Average per year
4,546 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 87,106 miles
  • 2025 – 86,079 miles
  • 2024 – 84,352 miles
  • 2023 – 82,664 miles
  • 2022 – 79,760 miles
  • 2021 – 75,870 miles
  • 2020 – 72,092 miles
  • 2019 – 68,320 miles
  • 2017 – 58,104 miles
  • 2016 – 51,830 miles
  • 2015 – 43,116 miles
  • 2014 – 36,225 miles
  • 2012 – 24,387 miles
  • 2011 – 18,599 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass87,106 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.

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and damaged sidewall

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Undertrays fitted

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

18 tests since 24 Aug 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass87,106 miles (+1,027)
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    87,106 miles
    Test number
    515756140242

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass86,079 miles (+1,727)
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    86,079 miles
    Test number
    147975351721

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass84,352 miles (+1,688)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    84,352 miles
    Test number
    868953060128
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated rubber splitting at inner ends and grease seepage (6.1.7 (g) (i))

  4. Pass82,664 miles (+2,904)
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    82,664 miles
    Test number
    640086024655

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass79,760 miles (+3,890)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    79,760 miles
    Test number
    630044528327
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides and inner edges worn smooth (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass75,870 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    75,870 miles
    Test number
    344122294179
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted

  7. Fail75,870 miles (+3,778)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,870 miles
    Test number
    780995094184
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken dangerous (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted

  8. Pass72,092 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    72,092 miles
    Test number
    417018022645

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail72,092 miles (+3,772)3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,092 miles
    Test number
    757384683016
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

  10. Pass68,320 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    68,320 miles
    Test number
    396830808133

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail68,320 miles (+10,216)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,320 miles
    Test number
    240489256608
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

  12. Pass58,104 miles (+6,274)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    58,104 miles
    Test number
    337205549608
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  13. Pass51,830 miles (+8,714)
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    51,830 miles
    Test number
    165859990761

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass43,116 miles (+6,891)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    43,116 miles
    Test number
    769502275058
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  15. Pass36,225 miles (+11,838)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    36,225 miles
    Test number
    625861594091
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  16. Pass24,387 miles (+10)
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    24,387 miles
    Test number
    368638432283

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail24,377 miles (+5,778)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    24,377 miles
    Test number
    187117832264
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

  18. Pass18,599 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    18,599 miles
    Test number
    876336031258

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S18 KAV

Does S18 KAV currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S18 KAV is valid until 10 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on S18 KAV?
The MOT on S18 KAV is valid until 10 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S18 KAV done?
S18 KAV was recorded at 87,106 miles at its MOT on 18 Sept 2026, an average of 4,546 miles a year.
Has S18 KAV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S18 KAV has failed 4 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Oct 2021.
Has the mileage on S18 KAV 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 S18 KAV find?
S18 KAV passed its latest MOT on 18 Sept 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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