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Volkswagen Golf

Grey · Diesel · 2009 · 1,896 cc

K15 DBLMOT history

K15 DBL is a grey diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 12 Mar 2009. Its MOT is valid until 18 Mar 2027 and it has passed 16 of 18 MOT tests, with 72,461 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Feb 2026.

K15 DBL grey Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 18 Mar 2027
Mileage
72,461 mi
At MOT on 24 Feb 2026
MOT tests
18
16 passed · 2 failed
Per year
4,288 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
K15 DBL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
12 Mar 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 18 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
24 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

K15 DBL was last recorded at 72,461 miles on 24 Feb 2026, 2,799 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
69,662 miles · 13 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
2,799 miles
Average per year
4,288 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 72,461 miles
  • 2025 – 69,662 miles
  • 2024 – 67,382 miles
  • 2023 – 64,852 miles
  • 2022 – 62,669 miles
  • 2021 – 60,340 miles
  • 2020 – 58,972 miles
  • 2019 – 53,345 miles
  • 2018 – 50,552 miles
  • 2017 – 39,378 miles
  • 2016 – 32,241 miles
  • 2015 – 26,724 miles
  • 2014 – 22,543 miles
  • 2013 – 17,892 miles
  • 2012 – 12,617 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass72,461 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (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.

  • Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2018–2024

  • Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

Full MOT history

18 tests since 12 Mar 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass72,461 miles2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    72,461 miles
    Test number
    907853223629
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  2. Fail72,461 miles (+2,799)1 major2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,461 miles
    Test number
    351770773046
    • MajorFront Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  3. Pass69,662 miles (+2,280)
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    69,662 miles
    Test number
    844531920039

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass67,382 miles (+2,530)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    67,382 miles
    Test number
    762279590601
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
  5. Pass64,852 miles (+2,183)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    64,852 miles
    Test number
    976430612668
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
  6. Pass62,669 miles (+2,329)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    62,669 miles
    Test number
    144151602240
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 195/65h15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  7. Pass60,340 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    60,340 miles
    Test number
    842939983021
    • AdvisoryNearside Side repeater light intensity reduced but not considered excessive
  8. Fail60,340 miles (+1,368)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,340 miles
    Test number
    899761541905
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Side repeater light intensity reduced but not considered excessive
  9. Pass58,972 miles (+5,627)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    58,972 miles
    Test number
    535365835793
    • AdvisoryNearside Front lower arm bush perished
    • AdvisoryOffside Front lower arm bush perished
  10. Pass53,345 miles (+2,793)
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    53,345 miles
    Test number
    913747295104

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass50,552 miles (+4,104)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    50,552 miles
    Test number
    684788054868
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing x2 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  12. Pass46,448 miles (+7,070)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    46,448 miles
    Test number
    532761194624
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres wearing inner edges
  13. Pass39,378 miles (+7,137)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    39,378 miles
    Test number
    521120191910
    • AdvisoryAll tyres cracking on side walls
  14. Pass32,241 miles (+5,517)
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    32,241 miles
    Test number
    878344714701

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass26,724 miles (+4,181)1 note
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    26,724 miles
    Test number
    445662675018
    • NoteBoth rear tyres slight cracking
  16. Pass22,543 miles (+4,651)1 note
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    22,543 miles
    Test number
    895341274069
    • NoteRear tyres slight cracking
  17. Pass17,892 miles (+5,275)
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    17,892 miles
    Test number
    697192873028

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass12,617 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    12,617 miles
    Test number
    619052972036

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about K15 DBL

Does K15 DBL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on K15 DBL is valid until 18 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on K15 DBL?
The MOT on K15 DBL is valid until 18 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has K15 DBL done?
K15 DBL was recorded at 72,461 miles at its MOT on 24 Feb 2026, an average of 4,288 miles a year.
Has K15 DBL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. K15 DBL has failed 2 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Feb 2026.
Has the mileage on K15 DBL 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 K15 DBL find?
K15 DBL passed its latest MOT on 24 Feb 2026 with 2 minor defects and 2 advisories: nearside front suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; offside front suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 1 more.

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