Volkswagen Golf
Black · Diesel · 2004 · 1,896 cc
K21 GLFMOT history
K21 GLF is a black diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 11 Mar 2004. Its MOT expired on 8 Mar 2025 and it has passed 17 of 25 MOT tests, with 122,958 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Mar 2024.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 8 Mar 2025
- Mileage
- 122,958 mi
- At MOT on 1 Mar 2024
- MOT tests
- 25
- 17 passed · 8 failed
- Per year
- 5,153 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- K21 GLF
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Golf
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,896 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2004
- First used
- 11 Mar 2004
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 8 Mar 2025
- Latest MOT test
- 1 Mar 2024 (Pass)
Mileage history
K21 GLF was last recorded at 122,958 miles on 1 Mar 2024, 8 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Feb 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 122,950 miles · 23 Feb 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 8 miles
- Average per year
- 5,153 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2024 – 122,958 miles
- 2023 – 109,551 miles
- 2021 – 98,618 miles
- 2020 – 88,915 miles
- 2019 – 85,972 miles
- 2018 – 81,196 miles
- 2016 – 75,761 miles
- 2015 – 73,064 miles
- 2014 – 69,971 miles
- 2013 – 63,428 miles
- 2012 – 56,278 miles
- 2011 – 53,987 miles
- 2010 – 52,161 miles
- 2009 – 49,026 miles
- 2008 – 43,991 miles
- 2007 – 38,601 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass122,958 miles
- MinorDriver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction Sun strip (3.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2023
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2020
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2020
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 Parking brake inoperative on one side
Major2 MOTs, 2020–2024
Parking brake efficiency below requirements
Major2 MOTs, 2020–2024
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm
Dangerous2 MOTs, 2018–2024
Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ALL
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Full MOT history
25 tests since 18 Oct 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass122,958 miles (+8)1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Mar 2025
- Odometer
- 122,958 miles
- Test number
- 273021923771
- MinorDriver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction Sun strip (3.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Fail122,950 miles (+13,399)2 dangerous7 major1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 122,950 miles
- Test number
- 672687803962
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- MajorBoot lid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.2.1 (e))
- MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
- MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- MinorDriver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction Sun strip (3.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Pass109,551 miles1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Mar 2024
- Odometer
- 109,551 miles
- Test number
- 543938431400
- MinorDriver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction sun strip (3.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Fail109,551 miles (+10,933)4 major1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 109,551 miles
- Test number
- 670736358733
- MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MinorDriver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction sun strip (3.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Pass98,618 miles1 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Dec 2022
- Odometer
- 98,618 miles
- Test number
- 850234913357
- MinorDriver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction Sun shield fitted to top of windscreen (3.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Door mirror damaged
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryPassenger seat(s) missing at time of test
Fail98,615 miles (+9,700)2 major1 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 98,615 miles
- Test number
- 137683909192
- MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))
- MinorDriver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction Sun shield fitted to top of windscreen (3.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Door mirror damaged
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryPassenger seat(s) missing at time of test
Pass88,915 miles (+2,003)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Dec 2021
- Odometer
- 88,915 miles
- Test number
- 860979722147
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryWheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ALL
Fail86,912 miles (+940)8 major1 repaired4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 86,912 miles
- Test number
- 930050614563
- MajorFront Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
- MajorNearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
- MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- MajorOffside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
- Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryWheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ALL
Pass85,972 miles (+2,103)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Dec 2020
- Odometer
- 85,972 miles
- Test number
- 328861423098
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass83,869 miles
- MOT expiry
- 3 Jun 2020
- Odometer
- 83,869 miles
- Test number
- 364636326146
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail83,869 miles (+2,673)3 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 83,869 miles
- Test number
- 609403610425
- MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
- MajorOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
- MajorRear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
Pass81,196 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Jun 2019
- Odometer
- 81,196 miles
- Test number
- 306949615034
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Fail81,195 miles (+5,434)2 dangerous4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 81,195 miles
- Test number
- 697986377141
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass75,761 miles (+2,697)
- MOT expiry
- 22 Aug 2017
- Odometer
- 75,761 miles
- Test number
- 360550094224
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass73,064 miles (+3,093)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Sept 2016
- Odometer
- 73,064 miles
- Test number
- 245576447444
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass69,971 miles
- MOT expiry
- 4 Sept 2015
- Odometer
- 69,971 miles
- Test number
- 208074634277
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail69,971 miles (+6,543)1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 69,971 miles
- Test number
- 439204934262
- Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Pass63,428 miles (+7,150)
- MOT expiry
- 4 Sept 2014
- Odometer
- 63,428 miles
- Test number
- 758848743235
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail56,278 miles2 repaired1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 56,278 miles
- Test number
- 709316982175
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
- NoteBoth rear tyres have slight wear on inner and outer edge
Pass56,278 miles (+2,291)1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 3 Jul 2013
- Odometer
- 56,278 miles
- Test number
- 836306882107
- AdvisoryOffside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
- NoteBoth rear tyres have slight wear on inner and outer edge
Pass53,987 miles (+1,826)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Jun 2012
- Odometer
- 53,987 miles
- Test number
- 417658071102
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryNearside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass52,161 miles (+3,135)2 advisories3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 17 Oct 2011
- Odometer
- 52,161 miles
- Test number
- 721193570232
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- NoteNail in offside front tyre
- NoteO/S headlamp cracked
- NotePossible damage N/S/R spring
Pass49,026 miles (+5,035)
- MOT expiry
- 17 Oct 2010
- Odometer
- 49,026 miles
- Test number
- 820450789214
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass43,991 miles (+5,390)
- MOT expiry
- 17 Oct 2009
- Odometer
- 43,991 miles
- Test number
- 753798288243
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass38,601 miles
- MOT expiry
- 17 Oct 2008
- Odometer
- 38,601 miles
- Test number
- 464141597274
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about K21 GLF
- Does K21 GLF currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on K21 GLF expired on 8 Mar 2025, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on K21 GLF?
- The MOT on K21 GLF expired on 8 Mar 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has K21 GLF done?
- K21 GLF was recorded at 122,958 miles at its MOT on 1 Mar 2024, an average of 5,153 miles a year.
- Has K21 GLF ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. K21 GLF has failed 8 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Feb 2024.
- Has the mileage on K21 GLF 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 GLF find?
- K21 GLF passed its latest MOT on 1 Mar 2024 with 1 minor defect and 3 advisories: driver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction sun strip; nearside front brake hose slightly deteriorated; nearside front brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair., and 1 more.
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