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Volkswagen Golf

Blue · Petrol · 2014 · 1,395 cc

K21 HOWMOT history

K21 HOW is a blue petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 17 Jun 2014. Its MOT is valid until 10 Aug 2027 and it has passed 10 of 11 MOT tests, with 76,873 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Aug 2026.

K21 HOW blue Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 10 Aug 2027
Mileage
76,873 mi
At MOT on 6 Aug 2026
MOT tests
11
10 passed · 1 failed
Per year
6,103 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
K21 HOW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,395 cc
Year of manufacture
2014
First used
17 Jun 2014
MOT status
MOT valid until 10 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
6 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

K21 HOW was last recorded at 76,873 miles on 6 Aug 2026, 4,779 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
72,094 miles · 8 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
4,779 miles
Average per year
6,103 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 76,873 miles
  • 2025 – 72,094 miles
  • 2024 – 66,574 miles
  • 2023 – 58,072 miles
  • 2022 – 51,656 miles
  • 2021 – 45,781 miles
  • 2020 – 41,643 miles
  • 2019 – 34,710 miles
  • 2018 – 28,259 miles
  • 2017 – 21,033 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass76,873 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 Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2025

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2025

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2023

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2023

  • Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

Full MOT history

11 tests since 12 Jun 2017, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass76,873 miles (+4,779)
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    76,873 miles
    Test number
    208898178155

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass72,094 miles (+5,520)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    72,094 miles
    Test number
    810443321350
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge slightly worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  3. Pass66,574 miles (+8,502)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    66,574 miles
    Test number
    376252163920
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryTPMS on
  4. Pass58,072 miles (+6,416)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    58,072 miles
    Test number
    406306051580
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  5. Pass51,656 miles (+5,875)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    51,656 miles
    Test number
    769119244562
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  6. Pass45,781 miles (+4,138)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    45,781 miles
    Test number
    474765378546
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  7. Pass41,643 miles (+6,933)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    41,643 miles
    Test number
    609500712017
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  8. Pass34,710 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    34,710 miles
    Test number
    686432486087
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  9. Fail34,710 miles (+6,451)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,710 miles
    Test number
    169575370658
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  10. Pass28,259 miles (+7,226)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    28,259 miles
    Test number
    855701956868

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass21,033 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    21,033 miles
    Test number
    401575908474

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about K21 HOW

Does K21 HOW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on K21 HOW is valid until 10 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on K21 HOW?
The MOT on K21 HOW is valid until 10 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has K21 HOW done?
K21 HOW was recorded at 76,873 miles at its MOT on 6 Aug 2026, an average of 6,103 miles a year.
Has K21 HOW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. K21 HOW has failed 1 of its 11 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Jun 2019.
Has the mileage on K21 HOW 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 HOW find?
K21 HOW passed its latest MOT on 6 Aug 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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