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Volkswagen Golf

Black · Petrol · 2005 · 1,390 cc

K21 ELNMOT history

K21 ELN is a black petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 2 Jun 2005. Its MOT is valid until 18 Dec 2026 and it has passed 18 of 23 MOT tests, with 117,682 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Dec 2025.

K21 ELN black Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 18 Dec 2026
Mileage
117,682 mi
At MOT on 13 Dec 2025
MOT tests
23
18 passed · 5 failed
Per year
4,562 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
K21 ELN
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,390 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
2 Jun 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 18 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
13 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

K21 ELN was last recorded at 117,682 miles on 13 Dec 2025, 11,777 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
105,905 miles · 19 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
11,777 miles
Average per year
4,562 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 117,682 miles
  • 2024 – 105,905 miles
  • 2023 – 98,879 miles
  • 2022 – 92,391 miles
  • 2021 – 85,611 miles
  • 2020 – 81,890 miles
  • 2019 – 79,132 miles
  • 2018 – 76,329 miles
  • 2017 – 74,241 miles
  • 2016 – 72,523 miles
  • 2015 – 71,092 miles
  • 2014 – 65,090 miles
  • 2013 – 61,777 miles
  • 2012 – 58,868 miles
  • 2011 – 54,629 miles
  • 2010 – 52,227 miles
  • 2009 – 48,799 miles
  • 2008 – 37,565 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass117,682 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear shock absorber bump stop deteriorated
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear shock absorber bump stop deteriorated
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2020

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.

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2023

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2017

  • Central Front Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust flex

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge note tyre tread depth 3.0 mm worn inner edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Outer sill damaged

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

23 tests since 21 May 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass117,682 miles (+11,777)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    117,682 miles
    Test number
    768198970568
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear shock absorber bump stop deteriorated
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear shock absorber bump stop deteriorated
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  2. Pass105,905 miles (+4)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    105,905 miles
    Test number
    665826037113
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust flex (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge note tyre tread depth 3.0 mm worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Fail105,901 miles (+7,022)3 major1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,901 miles
    Test number
    432013159770
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • Repaired at testHorn not working (7.7 (a))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust flex (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge note tyre tread depth 3.0 mm worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass98,879 miles (+6,488)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    98,879 miles
    Test number
    828491732000
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wheelarch (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

  5. Pass92,391 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    92,391 miles
    Test number
    891090581128

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail92,391 miles (+6,780)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,391 miles
    Test number
    186691461613
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

  7. Pass85,611 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    85,611 miles
    Test number
    508351272137

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail85,611 miles (+3,721)4 major2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,611 miles
    Test number
    340713818876
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated starting to deteriorate (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking in treads and side wall deterioration (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass81,890 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    81,890 miles
    Test number
    731100123404
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer sill damaged
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNot able to open boot

  10. Fail81,890 miles (+2,758)1 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,890 miles
    Test number
    291552945105
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced patern wrong (4.1.4 (b))
    • MinorOffside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced dim (4.2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer sill damaged
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNot able to open boot

  11. Pass79,132 miles (+2,803)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    79,132 miles
    Test number
    317175470175
    • MinorOffside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear tyres side walls deteriorating both tyres

  12. Pass76,329 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    76,329 miles
    Test number
    624694084832
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

  13. Fail76,329 miles (+2,088)1 dangerous1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,329 miles
    Test number
    146591228107
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer 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))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

  14. Pass74,241 miles (+1,718)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    74,241 miles
    Test number
    738204298117
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass72,523 miles (+1,431)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    72,523 miles
    Test number
    562539653578
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

  16. Pass71,092 miles (+6,002)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    71,092 miles
    Test number
    149654838433
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass65,090 miles (+3,313)
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2015
    Odometer
    65,090 miles
    Test number
    378886304182

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass61,777 miles (+2,909)1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2014
    Odometer
    61,777 miles
    Test number
    629390923159
    • NoteBoth rear tyres worn low, 205 55 r16 91v

  19. Pass58,868 miles (+4,239)
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2013
    Odometer
    58,868 miles
    Test number
    566624022148

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass54,629 miles (+2,402)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    54,629 miles
    Test number
    859238111112
    • NoteNearside rear tyre worn to 2mm
    • NoteOffside front tyre worn to 2mm, 205 55 r16 91v

  21. Pass52,227 miles (+3,428)4 notes
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    52,227 miles
    Test number
    481408740178
    • Note'service due' light on
    • Note205/55/16w
    • NoteBoth front tyres on 2mm(limit = 1.6mm)
    • NoteBoth rear tyres slightly out of shape and on 2mm

  22. Pass48,799 miles (+11,234)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    48,799 miles
    Test number
    560805729118

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass37,565 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    37,565 miles
    Test number
    750102348198

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about K21 ELN

Does K21 ELN currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on K21 ELN is valid until 18 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on K21 ELN?
The MOT on K21 ELN is valid until 18 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has K21 ELN done?
K21 ELN was recorded at 117,682 miles at its MOT on 13 Dec 2025, an average of 4,562 miles a year.
Has K21 ELN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. K21 ELN has failed 5 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Dec 2024.
Has the mileage on K21 ELN 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 K21 ELN find?
K21 ELN passed its latest MOT on 13 Dec 2025 with 7 advisories: nearside front headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output; nearside rear brake disc worn, but not excessively; nearside rear shock absorber bump stop deteriorated, and 4 more.

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