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Volkswagen Golf

Blue · Diesel · 2008 · 1,598 cc

K29 MRUMOT history

K29 MRU is a blue diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 26 Sept 2008. Its MOT is valid until 7 Nov 2026 and it has passed 15 of 22 MOT tests, with 127,439 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Nov 2025.

K29 MRU blue Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 7 Nov 2026
Mileage
127,439 mi
At MOT on 6 Nov 2025
MOT tests
22
15 passed · 7 failed
Per year
7,260 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
K29 MRU
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
26 Sept 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 7 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
6 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

K29 MRU was last recorded at 127,439 miles on 6 Nov 2025, 5,694 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
121,745 miles · 6 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
5,694 miles
Average per year
7,260 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 127,439 miles
  • 2024 – 121,745 miles
  • 2023 – 113,404 miles
  • 2022 – 106,433 miles
  • 2021 – 98,672 miles
  • 2020 – 92,568 miles
  • 2019 – 81,282 miles
  • 2018 – 73,646 miles
  • 2017 – 64,385 miles
  • 2016 – 59,098 miles
  • 2015 – 51,278 miles
  • 2014 – 42,997 miles
  • 2013 – 35,704 miles
  • 2012 – 31,220 miles
  • 2011 – 23,821 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass127,439 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement x2\r\front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x2 (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play x2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing x2 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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 Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2023

  • Advise both front tyres getting low

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

22 tests since 30 Jul 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass127,439 miles (+5,694)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    127,439 miles
    Test number
    907675933858
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement x2\r\front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x2 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play x2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing x2 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. Pass121,745 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    121,745 miles
    Test number
    781420447504

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail121,745 miles (+8,341)2 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,745 miles
    Test number
    366803054230
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  4. Pass113,404 miles (+3)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    113,404 miles
    Test number
    718294420430
    • MinorNearside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryAdvise both front tyres getting low

  5. Fail113,401 miles (+6,968)2 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,401 miles
    Test number
    588134164262
    • MajorNearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryAdvise both front tyres getting low

  6. Pass106,433 miles (+7,761)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    106,433 miles
    Test number
    291826659437
    • MinorNearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess handbrake outer cable (1.1.15 (a))

  7. Pass98,672 miles (+5)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    98,672 miles
    Test number
    717743176616
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

  8. Fail98,667 miles (+6,099)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,667 miles
    Test number
    410155307136
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

  9. Pass92,568 miles (+11,286)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    92,568 miles
    Test number
    693406610186
    • AdvisoryAdvise tyres aged and cracking

  10. Pass81,282 miles (+7,636)
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    81,282 miles
    Test number
    670762210731

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass73,646 miles (+9,261)
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2019
    Odometer
    73,646 miles
    Test number
    816191344140

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass64,385 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2018
    Odometer
    64,385 miles
    Test number
    473740431364

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail64,385 miles (+5,287)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,385 miles
    Test number
    498117701350
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside rear brake slightly binding

  14. Pass59,098 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    59,098 miles
    Test number
    319254073305

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail59,097 miles (+7,819)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,097 miles
    Test number
    920110865455
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner tread (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass51,278 miles (+8,281)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    51,278 miles
    Test number
    439049995109

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass42,997 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    42,997 miles
    Test number
    787166404223
    • NoteSlight lip on front brake discs
    • NoteSlight lip on rear discs

  18. Fail42,997 miles (+7,293)1 failure3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,997 miles
    Test number
    345926004230
    • FailureNearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • NoteFront under tray lose
    • NoteSlight lip on front brake discs
    • NoteSlight lip on rear discs

  19. Pass35,704 miles (+4,484)4 notes
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    35,704 miles
    Test number
    405437603264
    • NoteLip on front brake discs
    • NoteNearside front tyre worn on edge
    • NoteRear brake discs rusty
    • NoteRear tyres starting to perrish

  20. Pass31,220 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    31,220 miles
    Test number
    798879402262

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail31,220 miles (+7,399)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    31,220 miles
    Test number
    306539102232
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

  22. Pass23,821 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    23,821 miles
    Test number
    479621111215

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about K29 MRU

Does K29 MRU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on K29 MRU is valid until 7 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on K29 MRU?
The MOT on K29 MRU is valid until 7 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has K29 MRU done?
K29 MRU was recorded at 127,439 miles at its MOT on 6 Nov 2025, an average of 7,260 miles a year.
Has K29 MRU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. K29 MRU has failed 7 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Nov 2024.
Has the mileage on K29 MRU 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 K29 MRU find?
K29 MRU passed its latest MOT on 6 Nov 2025 with 7 advisories: front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2; front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement x2\r\front; front outer tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x2, and 4 more.

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