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Black · Diesel · 2013 · 1,968 cc

T18 BKSMOT history

T18 BKS is a black diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 1 Jul 2013. Its MOT is valid until 2 Nov 2026 and it has passed 10 of 13 MOT tests, with 171,019 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Oct 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 2 Nov 2026
Mileage
171,019 mi
At MOT on 29 Oct 2025
MOT tests
13
10 passed · 3 failed
Per year
12,125 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T18 BKS
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,968 cc
Year of manufacture
2013
First used
1 Jul 2013
MOT status
MOT valid until 2 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
29 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T18 BKS was last recorded at 171,019 miles on 29 Oct 2025, 12,423 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
158,596 miles · 1 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
12,423 miles
Average per year
12,125 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 171,019 miles
  • 2024 – 158,596 miles
  • 2023 – 145,409 miles
  • 2022 – 135,297 miles
  • 2021 – 122,489 miles
  • 2020 – 117,145 miles
  • 2019 – 101,888 miles
  • 2018 – 87,639 miles
  • 2017 – 71,667 miles
  • 2016 – 57,616 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass171,019 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryLow tyre pressure light on
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front outer sill/door step corroded
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 1.6mm inner side wall cracking and tread separation (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.0mm (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.0mm and inner side wall cracking (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryRear exhaust heat shield insecure

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 Road wheel slightly distorted

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2022

  • Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

Full MOT history

13 tests since 22 Jun 2016, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass171,019 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    171,019 miles
    Test number
    175791402703
    • AdvisoryLow tyre pressure light on
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front outer sill/door step corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 1.6mm inner side wall cracking and tread separation (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.0mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.0mm and inner side wall cracking (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust heat shield insecure

  2. Fail171,019 miles (+12,423)1 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    171,019 miles
    Test number
    607628987948
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
    • AdvisoryLow tyre pressure light on
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front outer sill/door step corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 1.6mm inner side wall cracking and tread separation (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.0mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.0mm and inner side wall cracking (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust heat shield insecure

  3. Pass158,596 miles (+13,187)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    158,596 miles
    Test number
    340527910085
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  4. Pass145,409 miles (+10,112)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    145,409 miles
    Test number
    651892825745
    • 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))

  5. Pass135,297 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    135,297 miles
    Test number
    190200552305
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Fail135,297 miles (+12,808)1 dangerous3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,297 miles
    Test number
    419787417853
    • DangerousOffside Front Upper Suspension component attachment bracket/mounting likely to become detached (5.3.3 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass122,489 miles (+5,344)
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    122,489 miles
    Test number
    835298453517

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass117,145 miles (+15,257)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    117,145 miles
    Test number
    668812900255
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

  9. Pass101,888 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    101,888 miles
    Test number
    964686271900
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

  10. Fail101,887 miles (+14,248)4 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,887 miles
    Test number
    490176196757
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

  11. Pass87,639 miles (+15,972)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    87,639 miles
    Test number
    653955027356
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  12. Pass71,667 miles (+14,051)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    71,667 miles
    Test number
    347735679410
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  13. Pass57,616 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    57,616 miles
    Test number
    319174421868
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Questions about T18 BKS

Does T18 BKS currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T18 BKS is valid until 2 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on T18 BKS?
The MOT on T18 BKS is valid until 2 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T18 BKS done?
T18 BKS was recorded at 171,019 miles at its MOT on 29 Oct 2025, an average of 12,125 miles a year.
Has T18 BKS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T18 BKS has failed 3 of its 13 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Oct 2025.
Has the mileage on T18 BKS 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 T18 BKS find?
T18 BKS passed its latest MOT on 29 Oct 2025 with 7 advisories: low tyre pressure light on; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm; nearside front outer sill/door step corroded, and 4 more.

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