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Volkswagen Golf

Grey · Diesel · 2011 · 1,968 cc

Y18 NKRMOT history

Y18 NKR is a grey diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 26 Jan 2011. Its MOT is valid until 19 May 2027 and it has passed 13 of 16 MOT tests, with 154,761 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 May 2026.

Y18 NKR grey Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 19 May 2027
Mileage
154,761 mi
At MOT on 20 May 2026
MOT tests
16
13 passed · 3 failed
Per year
9,452 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y18 NKR
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,968 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
26 Jan 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 19 May 2027
Latest MOT test
20 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y18 NKR was last recorded at 154,761 miles on 20 May 2026, 5,654 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Jun 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
149,107 miles · 14 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
5,654 miles
Average per year
9,452 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 154,761 miles
  • 2025 – 149,107 miles
  • 2024 – 142,742 miles
  • 2023 – 138,146 miles
  • 2022 – 129,339 miles
  • 2021 – 121,926 miles
  • 2020 – 117,014 miles
  • 2019 – 110,098 miles
  • 2018 – 101,934 miles
  • 2017 – 90,298 miles
  • 2016 – 77,223 miles
  • 2015 – 58,680 miles
  • 2014 – 41,073 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass154,761 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.

  • Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated

    Minor3 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2018

Full MOT history

16 tests since 10 May 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass154,761 miles (+5,654)
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2027
    Odometer
    154,761 miles
    Test number
    133398051351

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass149,107 miles (+6,365)3 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    149,107 miles
    Test number
    671509715355
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  3. Pass142,742 miles (+4,596)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    142,742 miles
    Test number
    882486232591
    • AdvisoryGeneral light surface corrosion to suspension components, springs, arms and subframes.
  4. Pass138,146 miles (+8,807)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    138,146 miles
    Test number
    342861086266
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  5. Pass129,339 miles (+7,413)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    129,339 miles
    Test number
    145429357570
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
  6. Pass121,926 miles (+4,912)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    121,926 miles
    Test number
    325385689797

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass117,014 miles (+6,916)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    117,014 miles
    Test number
    731541917431
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  8. Pass110,098 miles (+8,164)
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    110,098 miles
    Test number
    391695389263

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass101,934 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    101,934 miles
    Test number
    652329633906
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
  10. Fail101,934 miles (+11,636)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,934 miles
    Test number
    678005460307
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
  11. Pass90,298 miles (+13,075)
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    90,298 miles
    Test number
    260472432488

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass77,223 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    77,223 miles
    Test number
    935821500096
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
  13. Fail77,223 miles (+18,543)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,223 miles
    Test number
    707250368640
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
  14. Pass58,680 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2016
    Odometer
    58,680 miles
    Test number
    219570005447

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail58,677 miles (+17,604)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,677 miles
    Test number
    657318295044
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
  16. Pass41,073 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2015
    Odometer
    41,073 miles
    Test number
    795230234179

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y18 NKR

Does Y18 NKR currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y18 NKR is valid until 19 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y18 NKR?
The MOT on Y18 NKR is valid until 19 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y18 NKR done?
Y18 NKR was recorded at 154,761 miles at its MOT on 20 May 2026, an average of 9,452 miles a year.
Has Y18 NKR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y18 NKR has failed 3 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Apr 2018.
Has the mileage on Y18 NKR 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 Y18 NKR find?
Y18 NKR passed its latest MOT on 20 May 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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