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Volkswagen Golf

Black · Petrol · 2001 · 1,781 cc

Y40 KMRMOT history

Y40 KMR is a black petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 11 May 2001. Its MOT expired on 24 Aug 2022 and it has passed 16 of 22 MOT tests, with 141,652 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Sept 2023.

Y40 KMR black Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 24 Aug 2022
Mileage
141,652 mi
At MOT on 6 Sept 2023
MOT tests
22
16 passed · 6 failed
Per year
5,799 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y40 KMR
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,781 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
11 May 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 24 Aug 2022
Latest MOT test
6 Sept 2023 (Fail)

Mileage history

Y40 KMR was last recorded at 141,652 miles on 6 Sept 2023, 1,583 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Aug 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
140,069 miles · 25 Aug 2021
Between the last two tests
1,583 miles
Average per year
5,799 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 141,652 miles
  • 2021 – 140,069 miles
  • 2020 – 136,671 miles
  • 2019 – 135,000 miles
  • 2018 – 131,876 miles
  • 2017 – 127,671 miles
  • 2016 – 118,910 miles
  • 2015 – 118,874 miles
  • 2014 – 112,743 miles
  • 2013 – 106,213 miles
  • 2012 – 96,337 miles
  • 2011 – 83,300 miles
  • 2010 – 68,833 miles
  • 2009 – 63,380 miles
  • 2008 – 56,532 miles
  • 2007 – 48,544 miles
  • 2006 – 41,093 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail141,652 miles
  • MajorFront Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • MajorOffside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
  • MajorRear Suspension component corroded and seriously weakened Axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
  • MinorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  • MinorOffside Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Wheel arch excessively corroded but not within a prescribed area

What MOT failures 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.

  • Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2013–2018

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2018

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2016

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2016

  • Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2008–2017

Full MOT history

22 tests since 4 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail141,652 miles (+1,583)4 major3 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    141,652 miles
    Test number
    407691362327
    • MajorFront Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorRear Suspension component corroded and seriously weakened Axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Wheel arch excessively corroded but not within a prescribed area

  2. Pass140,069 miles (+3,398)
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    140,069 miles
    Test number
    107615945752

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass136,671 miles (+1,671)
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    136,671 miles
    Test number
    153639796810

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass135,000 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    135,000 miles
    Test number
    436947206546
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre cracking

  5. Fail135,000 miles (+3,124)2 dangerous3 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,000 miles
    Test number
    167164864634
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases x2 (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre cracking

  6. Pass131,876 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    131,876 miles
    Test number
    549345384201
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  7. Fail131,876 miles (+4,205)3 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,876 miles
    Test number
    750352608161
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  8. Pass127,671 miles (+8,761)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    127,671 miles
    Test number
    545076753822
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre perished

  9. Pass118,910 miles (+36)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    118,910 miles
    Test number
    373191987299
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres perished
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  10. Fail118,874 miles (+6,131)4 failures6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,874 miles
    Test number
    987916142205
    • FailureHazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded outer (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both sides blades poor (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt outer (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded outre+cannot fully see (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit getting near+perished (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit +perished (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides mains+cannot fully see (3.6.B.2c)

  11. Pass112,743 miles (+6,530)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    112,743 miles
    Test number
    867912504286
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  12. Pass106,213 miles (+9,876)5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    106,213 miles
    Test number
    206450913222
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  13. Pass96,337 miles (+13,037)1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    96,337 miles
    Test number
    759023732293
    • NoteRear tyres perishing and small cuts in tread

  14. Pass83,300 miles (+14,467)1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    83,300 miles
    Test number
    246444031284
    • NoteO/S/R bump stop is broken.

  15. Pass68,833 miles (+5,453)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    68,833 miles
    Test number
    221271610248
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  16. Pass63,380 miles (+6,848)
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    63,380 miles
    Test number
    304579129280

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass56,532 miles (+1,095)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    56,532 miles
    Test number
    540623138264
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  18. Pass55,437 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2009
    Odometer
    55,437 miles
    Test number
    722011928105
    • NoteNear side front shock absorber weaping slightly
    • NoteRear axle bushes slightly split (slight play)

  19. Fail55,437 miles (+6,893)1 failure3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,437 miles
    Test number
    314710028114
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • NoteFront wiper blades split (still clearing screen)
    • NoteNear side front shock absorber weaping slightly
    • NoteRear axle bushes slightly split (slight play)

  20. Pass48,544 miles (+7,451)1 note
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2008
    Odometer
    48,544 miles
    Test number
    702790327137
    • NoteRear axle bushes are starting to split.

  21. Pass41,093 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2007
    Odometer
    41,093 miles
    Test number
    342564926188

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail41,093 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,093 miles
    Test number
    620824226110
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Questions about Y40 KMR

Does Y40 KMR currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y40 KMR expired on 24 Aug 2022, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y40 KMR?
The MOT on Y40 KMR expired on 24 Aug 2022. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y40 KMR done?
Y40 KMR was recorded at 141,652 miles at its MOT on 6 Sept 2023, an average of 5,799 miles a year.
Has Y40 KMR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y40 KMR has failed 6 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Sept 2023.
Has the mileage on Y40 KMR 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 KMR find?
Y40 KMR failed its latest MOT on 6 Sept 2023 with 4 major defects, 3 minor defects and 1 advisory: front sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened; offside front outer seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced; offside steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt, and 5 more.

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