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Volkswagen Golf

Black · Diesel · 2011 · 1,968 cc

K21 URKMOT history

K21 URK is a black diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 9 Sept 2011. Its MOT is valid until 13 Jul 2027 and it has passed 14 of 17 MOT tests, with 138,754 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Jul 2026.

K21 URK black Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 13 Jul 2027
Mileage
138,754 mi
At MOT on 6 Jul 2026
MOT tests
17
14 passed · 3 failed
Per year
7,830 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
K21 URK
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,968 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
9 Sept 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 13 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
6 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

K21 URK was last recorded at 138,754 miles on 6 Jul 2026, 15,307 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
123,447 miles · 10 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
15,307 miles
Average per year
7,830 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 138,754 miles
  • 2025 – 123,447 miles
  • 2024 – 110,012 miles
  • 2023 – 102,994 miles
  • 2022 – 95,018 miles
  • 2021 – 86,881 miles
  • 2020 – 85,344 miles
  • 2019 – 79,522 miles
  • 2018 – 71,473 miles
  • 2017 – 63,253 miles
  • 2016 – 54,652 miles
  • 2015 – 46,571 miles
  • 2014 – 46,558 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass138,754 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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.

  • Could not test rear seats / seatbelts as seats folded and many large items placed on top

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

17 tests since 29 Aug 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass138,754 miles (+15,307)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    138,754 miles
    Test number
    709820756279
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  2. Pass123,447 miles (+216)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    123,447 miles
    Test number
    517698492977

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail123,231 miles (+13,219)1 dangerous3 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,231 miles
    Test number
    927421425965
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by more than 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUndertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))
  4. Pass110,012 miles (+28)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    110,012 miles
    Test number
    562274450881
    • AdvisoryCould not test rear seats / seatbelts as seats folded and many large items placed on top
  5. Fail109,984 miles (+6,990)1 dangerous2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,984 miles
    Test number
    691185549653
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryCould not test rear seats / seatbelts as seats folded and many large items placed on top
  6. Pass102,994 miles (+23)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    102,994 miles
    Test number
    606713932218

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail102,971 miles (+7,953)5 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,971 miles
    Test number
    281909676790
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MinorWindscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))
  8. Pass95,018 miles (+8,137)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    95,018 miles
    Test number
    396984659445
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  9. Pass86,881 miles (+1,537)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    86,881 miles
    Test number
    515429218160
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both n/s and o/s. wearing on inner edges. (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
  10. Pass85,344 miles (+5,822)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    85,344 miles
    Test number
    766429577537
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  11. Pass79,522 miles (+8,049)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    79,522 miles
    Test number
    765063055081
    • AdvisoryO/s/r tyre perished and cracked
  12. Pass71,473 miles (+8,220)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    71,473 miles
    Test number
    842686125965
    • AdvisoryFront tyres wearing low
  13. Pass63,253 miles (+8,601)
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    63,253 miles
    Test number
    118884690966

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass54,652 miles (+8,081)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    54,652 miles
    Test number
    856295618725
    • AdvisoryImbalance on front brakes (26%)indicates service brake may require adjustment/repair
  15. Pass46,571 miles (+13)
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    46,571 miles
    Test number
    959538495067

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass46,558 miles (+607)
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    46,558 miles
    Test number
    998920134353

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass45,951 miles1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    45,951 miles
    Test number
    605641344258
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteN/S/F tyre worn bald on inner edge.
    • NoteO/S/F tyre worn bald on inner edge.
    • NoteVehicle will not register on smoke test.

Questions about K21 URK

Does K21 URK currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on K21 URK is valid until 13 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on K21 URK?
The MOT on K21 URK is valid until 13 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has K21 URK done?
K21 URK was recorded at 138,754 miles at its MOT on 6 Jul 2026, an average of 7,830 miles a year.
Has K21 URK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. K21 URK has failed 3 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Jul 2025.
Has the mileage on K21 URK 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 URK find?
K21 URK passed its latest MOT on 6 Jul 2026 with 1 advisory: front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides.

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