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140 KAF

2018 Volkswagen Golf

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jul 2026
Tests5 (5 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

30,801 mi
Last recorded30,801 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2025
Typical for 2018 Volkswagen Golf39,743 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration140 KAF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2018
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

5 pass
Pass 21 Jul 2025 30,801 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2024 26,473 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2023 20,463 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Jul 2022 15,923 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2021 11,715 miles

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Golf?

Based on 22,270,993 MOT tests across 1,787,037 vehicles.

74.9%
Pass Rate
6,735
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
1,787,037
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 700,382
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 301,629
Stop lamp not working 260,234
position lamp(s) not working 257,206
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 229,092
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140 KAF is a 2018 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 2018 Volkswagen Golf models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.3% with a typical mileage of 39,743 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Golf fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 700,382 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 140 KAF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Golf typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 8 years old, this Volkswagen Golf is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was 140 KAF registered?

140 KAF is a 2018 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 24 July 2018.

Is 140 KAF safe to buy?

The MOT history for 140 KAF shows 5 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does 140 KAF have outstanding finance?

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