Volkswagen Golf
Black · Petrol · 2002 · 1,984 cc
V40 KMGMOT history
V40 KMG is a black petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 3 Sept 2002. Its MOT expired on 6 Mar 2026 and it has passed 19 of 22 MOT tests, with 83,004 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Mar 2025.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 6 Mar 2026
- Mileage
- 83,004 mi
- At MOT on 7 Mar 2025
- MOT tests
- 22
- 19 passed · 3 failed
- Per year
- 3,590 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- V40 KMG
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Golf
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,984 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2002
- First used
- 3 Sept 2002
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 6 Mar 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 7 Mar 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
V40 KMG was last recorded at 83,004 miles on 7 Mar 2025, 559 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Sept 2022.
- Previous MOT
- 82,445 miles · 30 Sept 2022
- Between the last two tests
- 559 miles
- Average per year
- 3,590 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 83,004 miles
- 2022 – 82,445 miles
- 2021 – 80,020 miles
- 2020 – 78,107 miles
- 2019 – 76,093 miles
- 2018 – 72,887 miles
- 2017 – 67,506 miles
- 2016 – 64,482 miles
- 2015 – 60,015 miles
- 2014 – 56,294 miles
- 2013 – 51,931 miles
- 2012 – 49,300 miles
- 2011 – 44,452 miles
- 2010 – 40,908 miles
- 2009 – 35,745 miles
- 2008 – 30,490 miles
- 2007 – 23,518 miles
- 2006 – 16,642 miles
- 2005 – 12,930 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass83,004 miles
- MinorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- MinorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
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.
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Including suspension arms
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Nearside Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Offside Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources
Minor2 MOTs, 2022
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Including shocks absorbers
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Full MOT history
22 tests since 29 Aug 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass83,004 miles (+559)2 minor6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Mar 2026
- Odometer
- 83,004 miles
- Test number
- 112999258073
- MinorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- MinorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Pass82,445 miles (+16)1 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Sept 2023
- Odometer
- 82,445 miles
- Test number
- 568309007316
- MinorOffside Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Including suspension arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Including shocks absorbers (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Fail82,429 miles (+2,409)4 dangerous5 major1 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 82,429 miles
- Test number
- 222761995902
- DangerousOffside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
- DangerousRear Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value Both (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
- MajorRear Brake pipe excessively corroded X 2 (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Including suspension arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Including shocks absorbers (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass80,020 miles (+1,913)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 20 Sept 2022
- Odometer
- 80,020 miles
- Test number
- 124334168325
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Pass78,107 miles
- MOT expiry
- 19 Sept 2021
- Odometer
- 78,107 miles
- Test number
- 880893007735
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail78,107 miles (+2,014)2 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 78,107 miles
- Test number
- 291369281252
- MajorCentral Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- MajorCentral Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
Pass76,093 miles (+3,206)
- MOT expiry
- 19 Sept 2020
- Odometer
- 76,093 miles
- Test number
- 896048352234
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass72,887 miles (+5,381)
- MOT expiry
- 19 Sept 2019
- Odometer
- 72,887 miles
- Test number
- 897230109524
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass67,506 miles (+3,024)
- MOT expiry
- 19 Sept 2018
- Odometer
- 67,506 miles
- Test number
- 585496319866
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass64,482 miles (+4,467)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 Sept 2017
- Odometer
- 64,482 miles
- Test number
- 382673435041
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front tyre 2-3mm
- AdvisoryRear tyres 3mm
Pass60,015 miles (+3,721)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 Sept 2016
- Odometer
- 60,015 miles
- Test number
- 859572355388
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rearmost (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rearmost (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryTyres cracking at sidewall
Pass56,294 miles (+4,363)
- MOT expiry
- 6 Sept 2015
- Odometer
- 56,294 miles
- Test number
- 959837944215
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass51,931 miles (+2,631)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 6 Sept 2014
- Odometer
- 51,931 miles
- Test number
- 157430053224
- AdvisoryNearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Pass49,300 miles (+4,848)1 advisory2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 6 Sept 2013
- Odometer
- 49,300 miles
- Test number
- 215960152243
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
- NoteBoth front suspension arm bushes starting to split
- NoteDamage to nearside
Pass44,452 miles (+3,544)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Sept 2012
- Odometer
- 44,452 miles
- Test number
- 896754431267
- AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
Pass40,908 miles (+5,163)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Sept 2011
- Odometer
- 40,908 miles
- Test number
- 203748630201
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Pass35,745 miles (+5,255)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Sept 2010
- Odometer
- 35,745 miles
- Test number
- 743091839271
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Pass30,490 miles (+6,972)
- MOT expiry
- 6 Sept 2009
- Odometer
- 30,490 miles
- Test number
- 423729248270
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass23,518 miles (+6,876)
- MOT expiry
- 6 Sept 2008
- Odometer
- 23,518 miles
- Test number
- 892690357298
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass16,642 miles (+3,712)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Sept 2007
- Odometer
- 16,642 miles
- Test number
- 321662246219
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass12,930 miles
- MOT expiry
- 3 Sept 2006
- Odometer
- 12,930 miles
- Test number
- 964011745241
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail12,930 miles1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 12,930 miles
- Test number
- 290001645276
- FailureFront Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Questions about V40 KMG
- Does V40 KMG currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on V40 KMG expired on 6 Mar 2026, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on V40 KMG?
- The MOT on V40 KMG expired on 6 Mar 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has V40 KMG done?
- V40 KMG was recorded at 83,004 miles at its MOT on 7 Mar 2025, an average of 3,590 miles a year.
- Has V40 KMG ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. V40 KMG has failed 3 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Sept 2022.
- Has the mileage on V40 KMG 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 V40 KMG find?
- V40 KMG passed its latest MOT on 7 Mar 2025 with 2 minor defects and 6 advisories: nearside track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt; offside track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt; central exhaust mounting defective, and 5 more.
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