Volkswagen Golf
Black · Diesel · 2003 · 1,896 cc
K27 MUGMOT history
K27 MUG is a black diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 18 Jul 2003. Its MOT is valid until 11 May 2027 and it has passed 20 of 24 MOT tests, with 211,842 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Apr 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 11 May 2027
- Mileage
- 211,842 mi
- At MOT on 23 Apr 2026
- MOT tests
- 24
- 20 passed · 4 failed
- Per year
- 9,037 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- K27 MUG
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Golf
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,896 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2003
- First used
- 18 Jul 2003
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 11 May 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 23 Apr 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
K27 MUG was last recorded at 211,842 miles on 23 Apr 2026, 4,147 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 May 2025.
Mileage went down between tests
- 27 Mar 2017: 149,507 miles, lower than 414,465 miles on 1 Apr 2016.
A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.
- Previous MOT
- 207,695 miles · 3 May 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 4,147 miles
- Average per year
- 9,037 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 211,842 miles
- 2025 – 207,695 miles
- 2024 – 200,834 miles
- 2023 – 191,089 miles
- 2021 – 180,044 miles
- 2020 – 174,012 miles
- 2019 – 164,023 miles
- 2018 – 155,509 miles
- 2017 – 149,507 miles
- 2016 – 414,465 miles
- 2015 – 127,997 miles
- 2014 – 115,603 miles
- 2013 – 104,513 miles
- 2012 – 101,280 miles
- 2011 – 92,098 miles
- 2010 – 79,244 miles
- 2009 – 58,022 miles
- 2008 – 56,090 miles
- 2007 – 46,219 miles
- 2006 – 35,126 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass211,842 miles
- AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front link bars bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2019
- AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOuter both outer sills have jacking damage
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.
Oil leak, but not excessive
Advisory5 MOTs, 2019–2021
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2006–2011
Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Full MOT history
24 tests since 3 Oct 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass211,842 miles (+4,147)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 May 2027
- Odometer
- 211,842 miles
- Test number
- 672015926879
- AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front link bars bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOuter both outer sills have jacking damage
Pass207,695 miles (+6,861)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 May 2026
- Odometer
- 207,695 miles
- Test number
- 741205111886
- AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated Nearside and Offside, Perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Sill/ Jacking point damaged
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component Rack area (2.1.5 (a))
Pass200,834 miles (+9,745)
- MOT expiry
- 11 May 2025
- Odometer
- 200,834 miles
- Test number
- 244085272741
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass191,089 miles (+11,045)
- MOT expiry
- 8 May 2024
- Odometer
- 191,089 miles
- Test number
- 622452893270
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass180,044 miles (+169)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Aug 2022
- Odometer
- 180,044 miles
- Test number
- 673073318734
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail179,875 miles (+5,863)4 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 179,875 miles
- Test number
- 500685614407
- MajorCentral Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))
- MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass174,012 miles (+98)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jul 2021
- Odometer
- 174,012 miles
- Test number
- 328651962424
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail173,914 miles (+9,891)1 dangerous1 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 173,914 miles
- Test number
- 126639092594
- DangerousNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass164,023 miles (+8,514)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jul 2020
- Odometer
- 164,023 miles
- Test number
- 590695877923
- AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass155,509 miles (+6,002)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Apr 2019
- Odometer
- 155,509 miles
- Test number
- 928860848849
- AdvisoryCentral Oil leak engine/trans
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear tyres age cracks on sidewall
- AdvisorySupplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)
Pass149,507 miles (-264,958)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Apr 2018
- Odometer
- 149,507 miles
- Test number
- 298948721426
- AdvisoryOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- AdvisoryOil leak
Pass414,465 miles (+273,044)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 2 Apr 2017
- Odometer
- 414,465 miles
- Test number
- 114502687891
- AdvisoryCentre Rear Seat belt fixed and not usable
Fail141,421 miles (+13,424)1 failure1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 141,421 miles
- Test number
- 600255803245
- FailureNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
- AdvisoryCentre Rear Seat belt fixed and not usable
Pass127,997 miles (+12,394)
- MOT expiry
- 2 Apr 2016
- Odometer
- 127,997 miles
- Test number
- 665346085032
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass115,603 miles1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 2 Apr 2015
- Odometer
- 115,603 miles
- Test number
- 655343894005
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Fail115,603 miles (+11,090)1 failure2 repaired1 advisory2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 115,603 miles
- Test number
- 896753394037
- FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test
Pass104,513 miles (+3,233)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Mar 2014
- Odometer
- 104,513 miles
- Test number
- 125031183439
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass101,280 miles (+9,182)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Mar 2013
- Odometer
- 101,280 miles
- Test number
- 225067072061
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass92,098 miles (+12,854)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Mar 2012
- Odometer
- 92,098 miles
- Test number
- 327801081019
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass79,244 miles (+21,222)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Feb 2011
- Odometer
- 79,244 miles
- Test number
- 970187830010
- AdvisoryNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass58,022 miles (+1,932)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Feb 2010
- Odometer
- 58,022 miles
- Test number
- 183891149417
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass56,090 miles (+9,871)
- MOT expiry
- 24 Oct 2009
- Odometer
- 56,090 miles
- Test number
- 984977398231
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass46,219 miles (+11,093)
- MOT expiry
- 24 Oct 2008
- Odometer
- 46,219 miles
- Test number
- 882858897247
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass35,126 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Oct 2007
- Odometer
- 35,126 miles
- Test number
- 141216476202
- AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Questions about K27 MUG
- Does K27 MUG currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on K27 MUG is valid until 11 May 2027.
- When is the MOT due on K27 MUG?
- The MOT on K27 MUG is valid until 11 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has K27 MUG done?
- K27 MUG was recorded at 211,842 miles at its MOT on 23 Apr 2026, an average of 9,037 miles a year.
- Has K27 MUG ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. K27 MUG has failed 4 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Jul 2021.
- Has the mileage on K27 MUG ever gone down?
- Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 27 Mar 2017. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
- What did the latest MOT on K27 MUG find?
- K27 MUG passed its latest MOT on 23 Apr 2026 with 5 advisories: front anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front link bars bushes worn; front oil leak, but not excessive; nearside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material, and 2 more.
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