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Volkswagen Golf

Blue · Diesel · 2012 · 1,598 cc

K33 EBSMOT history

K33 EBS is a blue diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 28 Sept 2012. Its MOT is valid until 29 Aug 2027 and it has passed 12 of 17 MOT tests, with 79,419 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Aug 2026.

K33 EBS blue Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 29 Aug 2027
Mileage
79,419 mi
At MOT on 24 Aug 2026
MOT tests
17
12 passed · 5 failed
Per year
6,241 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
K33 EBS
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
28 Sept 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 29 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
24 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

K33 EBS was last recorded at 79,419 miles on 24 Aug 2026, 14,277 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
65,142 miles · 28 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
14,277 miles
Average per year
6,241 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 79,419 miles
  • 2025 – 65,142 miles
  • 2024 – 52,418 miles
  • 2023 – 38,662 miles
  • 2022 – 26,114 miles
  • 2021 – 23,490 miles
  • 2020 – 22,664 miles
  • 2019 – 21,153 miles
  • 2018 – 17,172 miles
  • 2017 – 16,022 miles
  • 2016 – 14,662 miles
  • 2015 – 11,276 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass79,419 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (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.

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2026

  • Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2023–2026

  • Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2023–2026

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

Full MOT history

17 tests since 23 Sept 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass79,419 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    79,419 miles
    Test number
    843646718555
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
  2. Fail79,417 miles (+14,275)2 dangerous2 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,417 miles
    Test number
    336649058365
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  3. Pass65,142 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    65,142 miles
    Test number
    403299120095
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  4. Fail65,140 miles (+12,722)2 major1 repaired1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,140 miles
    Test number
    230573666251
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn wishbone rear mountings (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn wishbone rear mountings (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • Repaired at testDriver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  5. Pass52,418 miles (+2)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    52,418 miles
    Test number
    481446342244
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  6. Fail52,416 miles (+13,754)1 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,416 miles
    Test number
    543138583110
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  7. Pass38,662 miles (+4)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    38,662 miles
    Test number
    811590106753
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  8. Fail38,658 miles (+12,544)2 dangerous4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,658 miles
    Test number
    620020985602
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear windscreen wiper torn
  9. Pass26,114 miles (+2,624)
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    26,114 miles
    Test number
    298705567476

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass23,490 miles (+826)
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    23,490 miles
    Test number
    886397346224

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass22,664 miles (+1,511)
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    22,664 miles
    Test number
    556134082747

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass21,153 miles (+3,981)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    21,153 miles
    Test number
    633407102099
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre damaged in side wall
  13. Pass17,172 miles (+1,150)
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    17,172 miles
    Test number
    838434886033

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass16,022 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    16,022 miles
    Test number
    589168082331

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail16,022 miles (+1,360)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    16,022 miles
    Test number
    367227220049
    • Repaired at testRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
  16. Pass14,662 miles (+3,386)
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    14,662 miles
    Test number
    725284611426

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass11,276 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    11,276 miles
    Test number
    303254564985

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about K33 EBS

Does K33 EBS currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on K33 EBS is valid until 29 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on K33 EBS?
The MOT on K33 EBS is valid until 29 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has K33 EBS done?
K33 EBS was recorded at 79,419 miles at its MOT on 24 Aug 2026, an average of 6,241 miles a year.
Has K33 EBS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. K33 EBS has failed 5 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Aug 2026.
Has the mileage on K33 EBS 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 K33 EBS find?
K33 EBS passed its latest MOT on 24 Aug 2026 with 1 minor defect and 3 advisories: windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread; nearside front road wheel slightly distorted, and 1 more.

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