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Volkswagen Golf

Silver · Diesel · 2008 · 1,896 cc

K21 NEEMOT history

K21 NEE is a silver diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 14 Mar 2008. Its MOT expired on 23 Jul 2025 and it has passed 16 of 20 MOT tests, with 149,725 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Jun 2026.

K21 NEE silver Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 23 Jul 2025
Mileage
149,725 mi
At MOT on 23 Jun 2026
MOT tests
20
16 passed · 4 failed
Per year
7,865 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
K21 NEE
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
14 Mar 2008
MOT status
MOT expired on 23 Jul 2025
Latest MOT test
23 Jun 2026 (Fail)

Mileage history

K21 NEE was last recorded at 149,725 miles on 23 Jun 2026, 6,059 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Jul 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
143,666 miles · 24 Jul 2024
Between the last two tests
6,059 miles
Average per year
7,865 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 149,725 miles
  • 2024 – 143,666 miles
  • 2023 – 139,046 miles
  • 2022 – 134,482 miles
  • 2021 – 131,284 miles
  • 2020 – 126,464 miles
  • 2019 – 116,601 miles
  • 2018 – 100,932 miles
  • 2017 – 89,608 miles
  • 2016 – 77,927 miles
  • 2015 – 69,880 miles
  • 2014 – 56,144 miles
  • 2013 – 42,938 miles
  • 2012 – 36,272 miles
  • 2011 – 31,131 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail149,725 miles
  • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted came away frpm metal backing (1.1.13 (c))
  • MajorBrake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))
  • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
  • MajorNearside Rear Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • MajorNearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
  • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • MajorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft securing bolt loose (6.1.7 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • MajorOffside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
  • MajorOffside Rear Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • MajorOffside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
  • MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

What MOT failures 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.

  • Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2022

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011

Full MOT history

20 tests since 28 Feb 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail149,725 miles (+6,059)1 dangerous11 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    149,725 miles
    Test number
    175730936647
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted came away frpm metal backing (1.1.13 (c))
    • MajorBrake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorNearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft securing bolt loose (6.1.7 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Pass143,666 miles (+4,620)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    143,666 miles
    Test number
    373027454656

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass139,046 miles (+4,564)1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    139,046 miles
    Test number
    966938935312
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides front arms rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth sides rear outer sills showing signs of corrosion

  4. Pass134,482 miles (+3,198)3 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    134,482 miles
    Test number
    482739636617
    • MinorNearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  5. Pass131,284 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    131,284 miles
    Test number
    355339039523

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail131,284 miles (+4,820)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,284 miles
    Test number
    627175598073
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

  7. Pass126,464 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    126,464 miles
    Test number
    570640925723
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Fail126,462 miles (+9,861)1 dangerous2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,462 miles
    Test number
    964350506640
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Pass116,601 miles (+15,669)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    116,601 miles
    Test number
    150685743441
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  10. Pass100,932 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    100,932 miles
    Test number
    112009714535
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Fail100,927 miles (+11,319)4 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,927 miles
    Test number
    601443920193
    • MajorNearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
    • MajorOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake lever has restricted free movement h.b. lever on caliper (1.1.15 (e))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

  12. Pass89,608 miles (+3,430)
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    89,608 miles
    Test number
    238387660641

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass86,178 miles (+8,251)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    86,178 miles
    Test number
    230681433392

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass77,927 miles (+8,047)
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    77,927 miles
    Test number
    387509204037

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass69,880 miles (+13,736)4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2016
    Odometer
    69,880 miles
    Test number
    545981835136
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteDamage to nearside front wing
    • NoteRemoved objects from rear view mirror

  16. Pass56,144 miles (+13,206)1 note
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2015
    Odometer
    56,144 miles
    Test number
    205528114468
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test

  17. Pass42,938 miles (+6,666)
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2014
    Odometer
    42,938 miles
    Test number
    206829113172

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass36,272 miles (+5,141)
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2013
    Odometer
    36,272 miles
    Test number
    248892732164

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass31,131 miles (+1,860)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2012
    Odometer
    31,131 miles
    Test number
    279312631141
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteO/s/r tyre +n/s/r tyre cracking centers no cords or ply showing

  20. Pass29,271 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    29,271 miles
    Test number
    528019351095
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about K21 NEE

Does K21 NEE currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on K21 NEE expired on 23 Jul 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on K21 NEE?
The MOT on K21 NEE expired on 23 Jul 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has K21 NEE done?
K21 NEE was recorded at 149,725 miles at its MOT on 23 Jun 2026, an average of 7,865 miles a year.
Has K21 NEE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. K21 NEE has failed 4 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Jun 2026.
Has the mileage on K21 NEE 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 NEE find?
K21 NEE failed its latest MOT on 23 Jun 2026 with 1 dangerous defect, 11 major defects and 1 advisory: nearside rear brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted came away frpm metal backing; brake performance unable to be tested; nearside front suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt, and 10 more.

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