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Volkswagen Golf

Black · Petrol · 1993 · 1,781 cc

K21 ERFMOT history

K21 ERF is a black petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 27 May 1993. Its MOT is valid until 19 Jun 2027 and it has passed 16 of 21 MOT tests, with 123,139 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Jun 2026.

K21 ERF black Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 19 Jun 2027
Mileage
123,139 mi
At MOT on 20 Jun 2026
MOT tests
21
16 passed · 5 failed
Per year
2,117 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
K21 ERF
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,781 cc
Year of manufacture
1993
First used
27 May 1993
MOT status
MOT valid until 19 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
20 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

K21 ERF was last recorded at 123,139 miles on 20 Jun 2026, 658 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 May 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 4 Apr 2011: 105,721 miles, lower than 110,379 miles on 9 Jul 2010.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
122,481 miles · 15 May 2025
Between the last two tests
658 miles
Average per year
2,117 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 123,139 miles
  • 2025 – 122,481 miles
  • 2024 – 121,744 miles
  • 2022 – 120,057 miles
  • 2021 – 118,764 miles
  • 2019 – 118,313 miles
  • 2018 – 118,228 miles
  • 2016 – 116,162 miles
  • 2014 – 113,670 miles
  • 2013 – 113,145 miles
  • 2011 – 105,721 miles
  • 2010 – 110,379 miles
  • 2009 – 104,068 miles
  • 2008 – 90,314 miles
  • 2007 – 84,807 miles
  • 2006 – 80,895 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass123,139 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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 Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2009–2010

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2009–2010

  • Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2010

  • Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2010

  • Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009

Full MOT history

21 tests since 8 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass123,139 miles (+658)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    123,139 miles
    Test number
    371064729391

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass122,481 miles (+737)
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2026
    Odometer
    122,481 miles
    Test number
    865900294988

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass121,744 miles (+1,687)
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2025
    Odometer
    121,744 miles
    Test number
    276094251747

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass120,057 miles (+1,293)
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    120,057 miles
    Test number
    291318652175

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass118,764 miles (+451)
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    118,764 miles
    Test number
    972458962703

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass118,313 miles (+85)
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    118,313 miles
    Test number
    584113300438

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass118,228 miles (+2,066)
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    118,228 miles
    Test number
    308665086448

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass116,162 miles (+2,492)
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2017
    Odometer
    116,162 miles
    Test number
    200557216930

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass113,670 miles (+525)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    113,670 miles
    Test number
    228716504225

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass113,145 miles (+7,424)
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2014
    Odometer
    113,145 miles
    Test number
    768652923116

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass105,721 miles (-4,658)
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    105,721 miles
    Test number
    976264791003

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass110,379 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    110,379 miles
    Test number
    114450390199
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
  13. Fail110,379 miles (+6,311)4 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,379 miles
    Test number
    193137780168
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
  14. Pass104,068 miles (+386)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    104,068 miles
    Test number
    771661519232
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  15. Fail103,682 miles (+13,368)8 failures6 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,682 miles
    Test number
    280559999190
    • FailureEmissions not tested (7.0)
    • FailureFront Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • FailureNearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • NoteCoolant leak
    • NoteCooling fan not working
  16. Pass90,314 miles (+354)7 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    90,314 miles
    Test number
    492891708299
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteFuel pipe/s corroded
    • NoteOsr foot brake has low effort
  17. Fail89,960 miles (+5,153)1 failure7 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,960 miles
    Test number
    261614198169
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteFuel pipe/s corroded
    • NoteOsr foot brake has low effort
  18. Pass84,807 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    84,807 miles
    Test number
    884453497167

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail84,807 miles (+3,912)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,807 miles
    Test number
    121373097168
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
  20. Fail80,895 miles2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,895 miles
    Test number
    814349886182
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
  21. Pass80,895 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    80,895 miles
    Test number
    971269586179
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Questions about K21 ERF

Does K21 ERF currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on K21 ERF is valid until 19 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on K21 ERF?
The MOT on K21 ERF is valid until 19 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has K21 ERF done?
K21 ERF was recorded at 123,139 miles at its MOT on 20 Jun 2026, an average of 2,117 miles a year.
Has K21 ERF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. K21 ERF has failed 5 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Jul 2010.
Has the mileage on K21 ERF ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 4 Apr 2011. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on K21 ERF find?
K21 ERF passed its latest MOT on 20 Jun 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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