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White · Diesel · 2011 · 1,598 cc

K21 LFAMOT history

K21 LFA is a white diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 16 Sept 2011. Its MOT is valid until 10 Jan 2027 and it has passed 12 of 14 MOT tests, with 137,408 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Dec 2025.

K21 LFA white Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 10 Jan 2027
Mileage
137,408 mi
At MOT on 30 Dec 2025
MOT tests
14
12 passed · 2 failed
Per year
6,373 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
K21 LFA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
16 Sept 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 10 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
30 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

K21 LFA was last recorded at 137,408 miles on 30 Dec 2025, 4,845 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
132,563 miles · 6 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
4,845 miles
Average per year
6,373 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 137,408 miles
  • 2024 – 126,318 miles
  • 2023 – 121,415 miles
  • 2022 – 114,581 miles
  • 2021 – 110,135 miles
  • 2019 – 107,301 miles
  • 2017 – 100,697 miles
  • 2015 – 77,610 miles
  • 2014 – 65,399 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass137,408 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 Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2021–2023

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2021

Full MOT history

14 tests since 12 Sept 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass137,408 miles (+4,845)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    137,408 miles
    Test number
    303357943371

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass132,563 miles (+6,245)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    132,563 miles
    Test number
    502359895457
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  3. Pass126,318 miles (+4,903)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    126,318 miles
    Test number
    560142452278
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides (5.2.3 (e))
  4. Pass121,415 miles (+6,834)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    121,415 miles
    Test number
    756471429926
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  5. Pass114,581 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    114,581 miles
    Test number
    133863958213

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail114,576 miles (+4,441)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,576 miles
    Test number
    993688410510
    • MajorFront Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both side (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
  7. Pass110,135 miles (+2,834)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    110,135 miles
    Test number
    933490385910
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  8. Pass107,301 miles (+2,836)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    107,301 miles
    Test number
    935704607236
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both (5.3.2 (b))
  9. Pass104,465 miles (+3,768)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    104,465 miles
    Test number
    298143003286
    • AdvisoryEmissions not detected
  10. Pass100,697 miles (+7,139)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    100,697 miles
    Test number
    880387367264

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass93,558 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    93,558 miles
    Test number
    825615236356

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail93,558 miles (+15,948)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,558 miles
    Test number
    552502396751
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
  13. Pass77,610 miles (+12,211)
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    77,610 miles
    Test number
    382397220666

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass65,399 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    65,399 miles
    Test number
    756985854298
    • NoteOffside front fog lense broken
    • NoteOsr tyre bald inner edge

Questions about K21 LFA

Does K21 LFA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on K21 LFA is valid until 10 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on K21 LFA?
The MOT on K21 LFA is valid until 10 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has K21 LFA done?
K21 LFA was recorded at 137,408 miles at its MOT on 30 Dec 2025, an average of 6,373 miles a year.
Has K21 LFA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. K21 LFA has failed 2 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Jan 2022.
Has the mileage on K21 LFA 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 LFA find?
K21 LFA passed its latest MOT on 30 Dec 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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