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Volkswagen Golf

Silver · Petrol · 2008 · 1,984 cc

S40 EKYMOT history

S40 EKY is a silver petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 21 Aug 2008. Its MOT is valid until 21 Sept 2027 and it has passed 15 of 18 MOT tests, with 86,137 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Sept 2026.

S40 EKY silver Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 21 Sept 2027
Mileage
86,137 mi
At MOT on 22 Sept 2026
MOT tests
18
15 passed · 3 failed
Per year
3,606 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S40 EKY
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,984 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
21 Aug 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 21 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
22 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S40 EKY was last recorded at 86,137 miles on 22 Sept 2026, 1,408 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Aug 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 29 Jul 2024: 83,430 miles, lower than 92,434 miles on 25 Jul 2023.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
84,729 miles · 14 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
1,408 miles
Average per year
3,606 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 86,137 miles
  • 2025 – 84,729 miles
  • 2024 – 83,430 miles
  • 2023 – 92,434 miles
  • 2022 – 79,145 miles
  • 2021 – 77,579 miles
  • 2019 – 76,222 miles
  • 2018 – 74,006 miles
  • 2017 – 68,847 miles
  • 2016 – 66,198 miles
  • 2015 – 61,810 miles
  • 2014 – 57,217 miles
  • 2013 – 50,914 miles
  • 2012 – 45,979 miles
  • 2011 – 31,684 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass86,137 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 Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

Full MOT history

18 tests since 17 Aug 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass86,137 miles (+1,408)
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    86,137 miles
    Test number
    233628834908

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass84,729 miles (+7)
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    84,729 miles
    Test number
    462286763585

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail84,722 miles (+1,292)8 major1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,722 miles
    Test number
    690806499740
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorFront Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUndertray missing

  4. Pass83,430 miles (-9,004)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    83,430 miles
    Test number
    613318638935

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass92,434 miles (+13,289)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    92,434 miles
    Test number
    930151722349

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass79,145 miles (+13)
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2023
    Odometer
    79,145 miles
    Test number
    176401166574

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail79,132 miles (+1,553)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,132 miles
    Test number
    737312767944
    • MajorExhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

  8. Pass77,579 miles (+1,357)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    77,579 miles
    Test number
    168029639837

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass76,222 miles (+2,216)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    76,222 miles
    Test number
    701096523069
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass74,006 miles (+5,159)
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    74,006 miles
    Test number
    869966080778

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass68,847 miles (+2,649)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    68,847 miles
    Test number
    127656923915
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  12. Pass66,198 miles (+4,388)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    66,198 miles
    Test number
    110145647300
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  13. Pass61,810 miles (+14)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    61,810 miles
    Test number
    991401643551
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  14. Fail61,796 miles (+4,579)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,796 miles
    Test number
    266016577868
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  15. Pass57,217 miles (+6,303)
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    57,217 miles
    Test number
    719581704318

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass50,914 miles (+4,935)
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    50,914 miles
    Test number
    498462413241

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass45,979 miles (+14,295)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    45,979 miles
    Test number
    888128022256
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass31,684 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    31,684 miles
    Test number
    567299721268

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S40 EKY

Does S40 EKY currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S40 EKY is valid until 21 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on S40 EKY?
The MOT on S40 EKY is valid until 21 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S40 EKY done?
S40 EKY was recorded at 86,137 miles at its MOT on 22 Sept 2026, an average of 3,606 miles a year.
Has S40 EKY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S40 EKY has failed 3 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Aug 2025.
Has the mileage on S40 EKY ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 29 Jul 2024. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on S40 EKY find?
S40 EKY passed its latest MOT on 22 Sept 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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