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Volkswagen Golf

Black · Petrol · 2001 · 2,324 cc

Y618 KRBMOT history

Y618 KRB is a black petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 20 Jul 2001. Its MOT is valid until 16 Feb 2027 and it has passed 19 of 29 MOT tests, with 126,244 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Feb 2026.

Y618 KRB black Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 16 Feb 2027
Mileage
126,244 mi
At MOT on 17 Feb 2026
MOT tests
29
19 passed · 10 failed
Per year
3,646 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y618 KRB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,324 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
20 Jul 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 16 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
17 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y618 KRB was last recorded at 126,244 miles on 17 Feb 2026, 1 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Feb 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
126,243 miles · 16 Feb 2026
Between the last two tests
1 miles
Average per year
3,646 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 126,244 miles
  • 2023 – 125,636 miles
  • 2022 – 124,596 miles
  • 2021 – 123,336 miles
  • 2020 – 121,476 miles
  • 2019 – 119,586 miles
  • 2018 – 117,777 miles
  • 2017 – 116,243 miles
  • 2016 – 114,383 miles
  • 2015 – 108,257 miles
  • 2014 – 103,929 miles
  • 2013 – 97,946 miles
  • 2012 – 91,733 miles
  • 2011 – 85,823 miles
  • 2010 – 80,320 miles
  • 2009 – 74,422 miles
  • 2008 – 67,501 miles
  • 2007 – 61,897 miles
  • 2006 – 54,366 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass126,244 miles
  • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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.

  • Exhaust blowing

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2023

  • Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively

    Major2 MOTs, 2019–2026

  • Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Front and rear brake discs corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Suspension components corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Front and rear brake hoses detioriated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

29 tests since 2 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass126,244 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    126,244 miles
    Test number
    593266155059
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  2. Fail126,243 miles (+607)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,243 miles
    Test number
    469678000725
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  3. Pass125,636 miles (+2)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    125,636 miles
    Test number
    943500616846
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust blowing
    • AdvisoryFront and rear brake discs corroded
    • AdvisorySuspension components corroded

  4. Fail125,634 miles (+1,038)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,634 miles
    Test number
    877106741058
    • MajorNearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust blowing
    • AdvisoryFront and rear brake discs corroded
    • AdvisorySuspension components corroded

  5. Pass124,596 miles (+2)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    124,596 miles
    Test number
    744083000750
    • AdvisoryFront and rear brake hoses detioriated
    • AdvisoryNoise from o/s/r brake
    • AdvisoryRear suspension bushes detioriated
    • AdvisorySuspension components corroded including sub frames

  6. Fail124,594 miles (+1,258)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,594 miles
    Test number
    284314670764
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorOffside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront and rear brake hoses detioriated
    • AdvisoryNoise from o/s/r brake
    • AdvisoryRear suspension bushes detioriated
    • AdvisorySuspension components corroded including sub frames

  7. Pass123,336 miles (+18)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    123,336 miles
    Test number
    201298329075
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySlight coolent leak

  8. Fail123,318 miles (+1,842)2 major9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,318 miles
    Test number
    623672469393
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySlight coolent leak

  9. Pass121,476 miles (+6)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    121,476 miles
    Test number
    395195809137
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle section (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  10. Fail121,470 miles (+1,884)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,470 miles
    Test number
    119361012684
    • MajorFront Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle section (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  11. Pass119,586 miles (+39)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    119,586 miles
    Test number
    669150527566
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre worn on edge
    • AdvisoryGearbox oil leak
    • AdvisoryRear suspension bushes worn

  12. Fail119,547 miles (+1,770)3 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,547 miles
    Test number
    241148932756
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre worn on edge
    • AdvisoryGearbox oil leak
    • AdvisoryRear suspension bushes worn

  13. Pass117,777 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    117,777 miles
    Test number
    212708768607
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  14. Fail117,777 miles (+1,534)1 dangerous1 major1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,777 miles
    Test number
    763221469848
    • DangerousDriver's seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust system insecure at front (6.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  15. Pass116,243 miles (+1,860)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    116,243 miles
    Test number
    343250863145
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryEngine cover fitted
    • AdvisoryExhaust blowing at front and insecure at joint
    • AdvisoryRear axle bushes detioriated

  16. Pass114,383 miles (+6,126)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    114,383 miles
    Test number
    751426923470
    • AdvisoryEngine cover fitted
    • AdvisoryExhaust blowing
    • AdvisoryN/s/f suspension arm rear bush detioriated
    • AdvisoryN/s/r axle bush detioriated
    • AdvisoryO/s/f suspension arm rear bush detioriated

  17. Pass108,257 miles (+4,328)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    108,257 miles
    Test number
    939941085190
    • NoteGeneral corrosion to various suspension and chassis components
    • NoteO/s/r brake binding slightly

  18. Pass103,929 miles (+137)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    103,929 miles
    Test number
    796279604219

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail103,792 miles (+5,846)4 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,792 miles
    Test number
    715638994165
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteBoth front tyres heavily worn on inner edges indicating tracking is required

  20. Pass97,946 miles (+6,213)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    97,946 miles
    Test number
    796008293127

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass91,733 miles (+5,910)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    91,733 miles
    Test number
    366995382133
    • AdvisoryFront Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly damaged (2.3.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  22. Pass85,823 miles (+5,503)1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    85,823 miles
    Test number
    878418361198
    • NoteBoth front brake disc inner faces corroding

  23. Pass80,320 miles (+5,898)1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    80,320 miles
    Test number
    342402570124
    • NoteN/s/r axle bush detioriated

  24. Pass74,422 miles (+6,921)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    74,422 miles
    Test number
    484597169177
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  25. Pass67,501 miles (+5,604)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    67,501 miles
    Test number
    792853768159
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  26. Pass61,897 miles (+268)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    61,897 miles
    Test number
    321582567106

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail61,629 miles (+7,263)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,629 miles
    Test number
    370122357181
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • NoteRear axle bushes worn

  28. Pass54,366 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    54,366 miles
    Test number
    502973656188

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Fail54,366 miles1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,366 miles
    Test number
    444583956178
    • FailureStop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • NoteRear tyres cracked on sidewalls

Questions about Y618 KRB

Does Y618 KRB currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y618 KRB is valid until 16 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y618 KRB?
The MOT on Y618 KRB is valid until 16 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y618 KRB done?
Y618 KRB was recorded at 126,244 miles at its MOT on 17 Feb 2026, an average of 3,646 miles a year.
Has Y618 KRB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y618 KRB has failed 10 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Feb 2026.
Has the mileage on Y618 KRB 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 Y618 KRB find?
Y618 KRB passed its latest MOT on 17 Feb 2026 with 1 advisory: central exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases.

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