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Volkswagen Golf

Silver · Diesel · 2011 · 1,598 cc

K21 VACMOT history

K21 VAC is a silver diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 30 Mar 2011. Its MOT is valid until 27 Feb 2027 and it has passed 13 of 15 MOT tests, with 114,225 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Feb 2026.

K21 VAC silver Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 27 Feb 2027
Mileage
114,225 mi
At MOT on 26 Feb 2026
MOT tests
15
13 passed · 2 failed
Per year
6,293 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
K21 VAC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
30 Mar 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 27 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
26 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

K21 VAC was last recorded at 114,225 miles on 26 Feb 2026, 6,861 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
107,364 miles · 28 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
6,861 miles
Average per year
6,293 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 114,225 miles
  • 2025 – 107,364 miles
  • 2024 – 98,972 miles
  • 2023 – 91,075 miles
  • 2022 – 85,342 miles
  • 2021 – 81,436 miles
  • 2020 – 77,299 miles
  • 2019 – 71,623 miles
  • 2018 – 64,904 miles
  • 2017 – 57,564 miles
  • 2016 – 51,028 miles
  • 2015 – 45,291 miles
  • 2014 – 39,188 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass114,225 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 Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2018

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

Full MOT history

15 tests since 26 Mar 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass114,225 miles (+6,861)
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    114,225 miles
    Test number
    408112553335

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass107,364 miles (+8,392)
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    107,364 miles
    Test number
    683435271658

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass98,972 miles (+7,897)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    98,972 miles
    Test number
    178852775215
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  4. Pass91,075 miles (+23)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    91,075 miles
    Test number
    240534217633
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  5. Fail91,052 miles (+5,710)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,052 miles
    Test number
    823915327512
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  6. Pass85,342 miles (+3,906)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    85,342 miles
    Test number
    436002314162
    • MinorNearside Front Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  7. Pass81,436 miles (+4,137)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    81,436 miles
    Test number
    683959994156
    • AdvisoryExhaust sleeve corroded
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  8. Pass77,299 miles (+5,676)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    77,299 miles
    Test number
    408172902801
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Driver's door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed stiff to open from inner handle but opens (6.2.3 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  9. Pass71,623 miles (+6,719)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    71,623 miles
    Test number
    456498099031
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect *** Advise too change *** (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront wipers starting to smear
  10. Pass64,904 miles (+7,340)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    64,904 miles
    Test number
    523088807540
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
  11. Pass57,564 miles (+6,536)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    57,564 miles
    Test number
    166597522696
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryEngine covers and undertray fitted
  12. Pass51,028 miles (+5,737)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    51,028 miles
    Test number
    177381803703
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
  13. Pass45,291 miles (+6,103)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    45,291 miles
    Test number
    535824985023
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  14. Pass39,188 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    39,188 miles
    Test number
    708025184087

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail39,188 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,188 miles
    Test number
    858325284087
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Questions about K21 VAC

Does K21 VAC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on K21 VAC is valid until 27 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on K21 VAC?
The MOT on K21 VAC is valid until 27 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has K21 VAC done?
K21 VAC was recorded at 114,225 miles at its MOT on 26 Feb 2026, an average of 6,293 miles a year.
Has K21 VAC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. K21 VAC has failed 2 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Feb 2023.
Has the mileage on K21 VAC 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 VAC find?
K21 VAC passed its latest MOT on 26 Feb 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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