VOLKSWAGEN GOLF KV61YWY has 14 MOTs

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This 2011 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF has Passed 12 MOTs and Failed 2 times since 2014

The most recent MOT was PASSED at 293,545 miles 4 months ago on Thursday 22nd January 2026 at 11:42.

The current MOT will expire in 8 months on Thursday 21st January 2027.

The current Tax will expire in 12 months on Saturday 1st May 2027.

KV61YWY MOT History

ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage
PASSED21ST JANUARY 2027293,545 MI
 
  1. MINOR - Nearside Front Outer Drive Shaft Joint Constant Velocity Boot Severely Deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  2. MINOR - Offside Front Outer Drive Shaft Joint Constant Velocity Boot Severely Deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
FAILED21ST JANUARY 2026293,511 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Offside Front Track Rod End Ball Joint Has Excessive Play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  2. MAJOR - Nearside Front Suspension Arm Ball Joint Excessively Worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  3. MAJOR - Nearside Rear Anti-Roll Bar Linkage Insecurely Attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))
  4. MAJOR - Offside Rear Anti-Roll Bar Linkage Insecurely Attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))
  5. MAJOR - Nearside Front Anti-Roll Bar Linkage Ball Joint Excessively Worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  6. MAJOR - Nearside Front Anti-Roll Bar Linkage Ball Joint Dust Cover Missing (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
  7. MINOR - Nearside Front Outer Drive Shaft Joint Constant Velocity Boot Severely Deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  8. MINOR - Offside Front Outer Drive Shaft Joint Constant Velocity Boot Severely Deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
PASSED22ND JANUARY 202521ST JANUARY 2026272,640 MI
PASSED13TH OCTOBER 202320TH OCTOBER 2024259,330 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Front Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Front Suspension Arm Ball Joint Has Slight Play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  4. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
PASSED21ST OCTOBER 202220TH OCTOBER 2023240,034 MI
 
  1. MINOR - Nearside Front Prop Shaft Joint Constant Velocity Boot Severely Deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  2. MINOR - Offside Front Prop Shaft Joint Constant Velocity Boot Severely Deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
PASSED7TH OCTOBER 20217TH OCTOBER 2022185,666 MI
 
  1. MINOR - Windscreen Damaged But Not Adversely Affecting Driver's View (3.2 (a) (i))
PASSED2ND OCTOBER 20207TH OCTOBER 2021180,150 MI
 
  1. MINOR - Windscreen Damaged But Not Adversely Affecting Driver's View (3.2 (a) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Rear Anti-Roll Bar Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement Both Links (5.3.4 (a) (i))
PASSED1ST OCTOBER 20197TH OCTOBER 2020157,995 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Front Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  3. MINOR - Windscreen Damaged But Not Adversely Affecting Driver's View (3.2 (a) (i))
PASSED6TH OCTOBER 20187TH OCTOBER 2019149,948 MI
PASSED7TH OCTOBER 20177TH OCTOBER 2018141,735 MI
PASSED8TH OCTOBER 20167TH OCTOBER 2017132,851 MI
PASSED14TH SEPTEMBER 20157TH OCTOBER 2016112,698 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Front Discs Worn / Lipped
FAILED14TH SEPTEMBER 2015112,698 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Offside Registration Plate Lamp Not Working (1.1.c.1d)
  2. ADVISORY - Front Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (3.5.1g)
  3. ADVISORY - Rear Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (3.5.1g)
  4. ADVISORY - Front Discs Worn / Lipped
  5. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Shock Absorber Has A Light Misting Of Oil (2.7.3)
  6. FAIL - Nearside Headlamp Aim Too High (1.8)
  7. FAIL - Offside Headlamp Aim Too High (1.8)
PASSED17TH SEPTEMBER 20147TH OCTOBER 201580,786 MI
ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage

KV61YWY Passed/Failed

MOT Pass Rate: 86% | MOT Failure Rate: 14%

KV61YWY MOT Comments

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KV61YWY Mileage

Last recorded mileage: 293,545 miles | Average yearly mileage: 19,570 miles

KV61YWY FAQs

This Volkswagen Golf with registration KV61YWY was manufactured on Friday 7th October 2011 so it is currently 15 years old. Its colour is Black and it has a 2 litre Diesel engine.

The odometer reading at the last MOT in 2026 was 293,545 miles, so this Volkswagen has travelled an average of 19,570 miles per year in the time it has been on the road.

We have a total of 14 MOTs on record for this Volkswagen Golf beginning with its first recorded MOT in 2014. We can see 2 of these tests have been MOT failures - this means KV61YWY has a 86% MOT pass rate!

Over its lifetime, this Volkswagen Golf has had 12 Advisories, 0 PRS Notices, 9 Minor, 6 Major, 0 Dangerous and 3 Fail comments in its MOT History.

This Volkswagen Golf is currently Taxed and the Tax, or VED (Vehicle Excise Duty), is next due in 12 months on Saturday 1st May 2027 .

Does KV61YWY have an active MOT?

Yes, as of Tuesday 12th May 2026 KV61YWY does have an active MOT. Read more

Is KV61YWY Taxed?

Yes, as of Tuesday 12th May 2026 KV61YWY does have Tax. Read more

When does KV61YWY Tax expire?

The current Tax for KV61YWY will expire in 12 months on Saturday 1st May 2027. If you are purchasing this vehicle, remember that the vehicle Tax cannot be transferred and you will need to re-tax the vehicle. Read more

When does KV61YWY MOT expire?

The current MOT for KV61YWY will expire in 8 months on Thursday 21st January 2027. Read more

When did KV61YWY have its most recent MOT?

The most recent MOT on record for KV61YWY was on Thursday 22nd January 2026 at 11:42. It Passed this MOT. Read more

How many times has KV61YWY Passed an MOT?

Out of a total of 14 MOTs on record for KV61YWY we can see 12 of these tests have been MOT Passes. Remember, digitised MOT records began in 2005 so MOT results prior to 2005 cannot be traced online. Read more

How many times has KV61YWY Failed an MOT?

Out of a total of 14 MOTs on record for KV61YWY we can see 2 of these tests have been MOT Failures. This means this vehicle has a 86% MOT pass rate! Read more

What Make and Model vehicle is KV61YWY?

KV61YWY is registered as a 2011 Volkswagen Golf. Read more

How many miles has KV61YWY done?

The odometer reading for KV61YWY at the last MOT in January 2026 was 293,545 miles. If the vehicle is still in use, it's likely the mileage has increased since then and up-to-date statistics will be provided at the next MOT. This vehicle has travelled an average of 19,570 miles per year. Read more

How old is KV61YWY?

The vehicle KV61YWY was manufactured in 2011 so it is currently 15 years old. It was first registered on Friday 7th October 2011. Read more

What colour is KV61YWY?

The official colour of KV61YWY is recorded as Black. Read more

What engine does KV61YWY have?

KV61YWY has a 2 litre Diesel engine. Read more

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