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Volkswagen Golf

Red · Diesel · 2009 · 1,896 cc

Y40 KMDMOT history

Y40 KMD is a red diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 26 May 2009. Its MOT is valid until 30 Nov 2026 and it has passed 14 of 17 MOT tests, with 159,778 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Nov 2025.

Y40 KMD red Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 30 Nov 2026
Mileage
159,778 mi
At MOT on 27 Nov 2025
MOT tests
17
14 passed · 3 failed
Per year
9,697 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y40 KMD
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
26 May 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 30 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
27 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y40 KMD was last recorded at 159,778 miles on 27 Nov 2025, 10,841 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
148,937 miles · 11 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
10,841 miles
Average per year
9,697 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 159,778 miles
  • 2024 – 148,937 miles
  • 2023 – 138,848 miles
  • 2022 – 127,602 miles
  • 2021 – 115,788 miles
  • 2020 – 104,749 miles
  • 2019 – 92,278 miles
  • 2018 – 81,329 miles
  • 2017 – 69,284 miles
  • 2016 – 56,674 miles
  • 2015 – 50,468 miles
  • 2014 – 42,773 miles
  • 2013 – 35,930 miles
  • 2012 – 28,682 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass159,778 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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.

  • Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2024

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2021

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2021

Full MOT history

17 tests since 21 May 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass159,778 miles1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    159,778 miles
    Test number
    551772969256
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  2. Fail159,778 miles (+10,841)1 dangerous3 major1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    159,778 miles
    Test number
    981614230732
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass148,937 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    148,937 miles
    Test number
    241104051985
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  4. Fail148,936 miles (+10,088)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    148,936 miles
    Test number
    340176895533
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  5. Pass138,848 miles2 minor
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    138,848 miles
    Test number
    198053614773
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

  6. Fail138,848 miles (+11,246)2 repaired2 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    138,848 miles
    Test number
    279365681119
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

  7. Pass127,602 miles (+11,814)
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    127,602 miles
    Test number
    729194948546

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass115,788 miles (+11,039)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    115,788 miles
    Test number
    209091670215
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords & Worn inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass104,749 miles (+12,471)
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    104,749 miles
    Test number
    283838325440

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass92,278 miles (+10,949)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    92,278 miles
    Test number
    298808696675
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Pass81,329 miles (+12,045)1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2019
    Odometer
    81,329 miles
    Test number
    399496802479
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view crack is quite large but in no way impedes drivers view of the road (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral exhaust clamp corroding
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wiper blade split
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre wearing on inner edge
    • AdvisoryOffside Front washer jet partially blocked
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wiper blade split
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  12. Pass69,284 miles (+12,610)
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2018
    Odometer
    69,284 miles
    Test number
    854040715590

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass56,674 miles (+6,206)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2017
    Odometer
    56,674 miles
    Test number
    266215913029
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner (4.1.E.1)

  14. Pass50,468 miles (+7,695)
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2016
    Odometer
    50,468 miles
    Test number
    626468325123

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass42,773 miles (+6,843)
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2015
    Odometer
    42,773 miles
    Test number
    667682024160

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass35,930 miles (+7,248)1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2014
    Odometer
    35,930 miles
    Test number
    325830043170
    • NoteBoth rear tyres feathering on inner edges

  17. Pass28,682 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2013
    Odometer
    28,682 miles
    Test number
    655912042101

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y40 KMD

Does Y40 KMD currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y40 KMD is valid until 30 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on Y40 KMD?
The MOT on Y40 KMD is valid until 30 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y40 KMD done?
Y40 KMD was recorded at 159,778 miles at its MOT on 27 Nov 2025, an average of 9,697 miles a year.
Has Y40 KMD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y40 KMD has failed 3 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Nov 2025.
Has the mileage on Y40 KMD 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 Y40 KMD find?
Y40 KMD passed its latest MOT on 27 Nov 2025 with 1 minor defect and 7 advisories: nearside front outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; nearside front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush; nearside rear anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play, and 5 more.

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