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Volkswagen Golf

Red and Black · Petrol · 1993 · 1,781 cc

K21 OABMOT history

K21 OAB is a red and black petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 5 Jan 1993. Its MOT is valid until 28 May 2027 and it has passed 19 of 33 MOT tests, with 143,914 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 May 2026.

K21 OAB red Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 28 May 2027
Mileage
143,914 mi
At MOT on 15 May 2026
MOT tests
33
19 passed · 14 failed
Per year
1,711 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
K21 OAB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Red and Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,781 cc
Year of manufacture
1993
First used
5 Jan 1993
MOT status
MOT valid until 28 May 2027
Latest MOT test
15 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

K21 OAB was last recorded at 143,914 miles on 15 May 2026, 47 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
143,867 miles · 29 May 2025
Between the last two tests
47 miles
Average per year
1,711 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 143,914 miles
  • 2025 – 143,867 miles
  • 2023 – 143,866 miles
  • 2021 – 143,849 miles
  • 2020 – 143,775 miles
  • 2019 – 143,623 miles
  • 2018 – 142,983 miles
  • 2017 – 142,460 miles
  • 2016 – 141,613 miles
  • 2015 – 139,208 miles
  • 2014 – 136,449 miles
  • 2013 – 133,415 miles
  • 2012 – 131,177 miles
  • 2011 – 129,062 miles
  • 2010 – 126,224 miles
  • 2009 – 123,752 miles
  • 2008 – 120,067 miles
  • 2007 – 114,747 miles
  • 2006 – 109,582 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass143,914 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 Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

    Failure3 MOTs, 2006–2018

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

Full MOT history

33 tests since 5 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass143,914 miles (+47)
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2027
    Odometer
    143,914 miles
    Test number
    163835416494

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass143,867 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2026
    Odometer
    143,867 miles
    Test number
    160165844137

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass143,866 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    143,866 miles
    Test number
    883944824387

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail143,865 miles (+16)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    143,865 miles
    Test number
    731491076242
    • MajorEmissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
    • AdvisoryEngine overheated during test

  5. Pass143,849 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    143,849 miles
    Test number
    109715561441
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  6. Fail143,849 miles (+74)2 dangerous1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    143,849 miles
    Test number
    545073306353
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousService brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  7. Pass143,775 miles (+152)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    143,775 miles
    Test number
    658910699579
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  8. Pass143,623 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2020
    Odometer
    143,623 miles
    Test number
    697482723196

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail143,622 miles (+639)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    143,622 miles
    Test number
    148040089789
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

  10. Pass142,983 miles (+72)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2019
    Odometer
    142,983 miles
    Test number
    740322746399
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  11. Fail142,911 miles (+451)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    142,911 miles
    Test number
    891057996831
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  12. Pass142,460 miles (+847)
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2018
    Odometer
    142,460 miles
    Test number
    305422795968

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass141,613 miles (+2,405)
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2017
    Odometer
    141,613 miles
    Test number
    209553053435

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass139,208 miles1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2016
    Odometer
    139,208 miles
    Test number
    958643835184
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteN/s/r wheel bearing has slight noise

  15. Fail139,208 miles (+2,759)2 failures1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    139,208 miles
    Test number
    816580635110
    • FailureNearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteN/s/r wheel bearing has slight noise

  16. Pass136,449 miles (+2)1 note
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2015
    Odometer
    136,449 miles
    Test number
    166712934166
    • NoteOff side front tyre worn on inner edge

  17. Fail136,447 miles (+3,032)6 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,447 miles
    Test number
    159040024139
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureNearside Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)
    • FailureOffside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • NoteOff side front tyre worn on inner edge

  18. Pass133,415 miles (+5)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    133,415 miles
    Test number
    155149293449
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • NoteOil leak

  19. Fail133,410 miles (+2,233)1 failure1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,410 miles
    Test number
    787726693029
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • NoteOil leak

  20. Pass131,177 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    131,177 miles
    Test number
    318521902148

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail131,177 miles (+2,115)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,177 miles
    Test number
    918876092093
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  22. Fail129,062 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,062 miles
    Test number
    496699191059
    • Repaired at testRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

  23. Pass129,062 miles (+2,838)
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    129,062 miles
    Test number
    686299491011

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass126,224 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    126,224 miles
    Test number
    570663000193

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail126,224 miles (+2,472)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,224 miles
    Test number
    862810000160
    • FailureCentre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

  26. Pass123,752 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    123,752 miles
    Test number
    941968399044

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail123,752 miles (+3,685)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,752 miles
    Test number
    171504799472
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

  28. Pass120,067 miles (+5,320)
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    120,067 miles
    Test number
    583213208185

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass114,747 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    114,747 miles
    Test number
    284523807436

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Fail114,747 miles (+5,165)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,747 miles
    Test number
    954351207110
    • FailureCentre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  31. Pass109,582 miles (+26)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    109,582 miles
    Test number
    252002006193
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

  32. Fail109,556 miles (+54)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,556 miles
    Test number
    512420106146
    • FailureBrake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)
    • FailureNearside front brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.2b)
    • FailureOffside front parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  33. Fail109,502 miles4 dangerous7 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,502 miles
    Test number
    554555496042
    • DangerousNearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)
    • DangerousNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureNearside Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)
    • FailureOffside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteFuel pipes corroded

Questions about K21 OAB

Does K21 OAB currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on K21 OAB is valid until 28 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on K21 OAB?
The MOT on K21 OAB is valid until 28 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has K21 OAB done?
K21 OAB was recorded at 143,914 miles at its MOT on 15 May 2026, an average of 1,711 miles a year.
Has K21 OAB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. K21 OAB has failed 14 of its 33 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Jun 2023.
Has the mileage on K21 OAB 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 OAB find?
K21 OAB passed its latest MOT on 15 May 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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