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Volkswagen Golf

Red · Diesel · 2009 · 1,968 cc

K33 TBYMOT history

K33 TBY is a red diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 15 Jul 2009. Its MOT expired on 15 Oct 2026 and it has passed 16 of 23 MOT tests, with 151,860 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Oct 2025.

K33 TBY red Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 15 Oct 2026
Mileage
151,860 mi
At MOT on 14 Oct 2025
MOT tests
23
16 passed · 7 failed
Per year
9,425 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
K33 TBY
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,968 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
15 Jul 2009
MOT status
MOT expired on 15 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
14 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

K33 TBY was last recorded at 151,860 miles on 14 Oct 2025, 5,810 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Oct 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
146,050 miles · 11 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
5,810 miles
Average per year
9,425 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 151,860 miles
  • 2024 – 146,050 miles
  • 2023 – 138,986 miles
  • 2022 – 124,647 miles
  • 2021 – 112,530 miles
  • 2020 – 99,352 miles
  • 2019 – 90,104 miles
  • 2018 – 83,309 miles
  • 2017 – 76,642 miles
  • 2016 – 65,665 miles
  • 2015 – 50,218 miles
  • 2014 – 46,517 miles
  • 2013 – 37,380 miles
  • 2012 – 26,853 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass151,860 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day

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.

  • Front bumper damaged

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface

    Minor2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Rear Suspension components corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

23 tests since 9 Jul 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass151,860 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    151,860 miles
    Test number
    134683232260

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail151,860 miles (+5,810)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    151,860 miles
    Test number
    915952364532
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
  3. Pass146,050 miles (+7)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    146,050 miles
    Test number
    674217612015
    • MinorNearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront bumper damaged
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension components corroded
  4. Fail146,043 miles (+7,057)7 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    146,043 miles
    Test number
    272947253050
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
    • MajorFront Headlamp levelling device inoperative both n/s and o/s (4.1.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))
    • MinorNearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront bumper damaged
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension components corroded
  5. Pass138,986 miles (+73)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    138,986 miles
    Test number
    607802398696
    • AdvisoryRear Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))
  6. Fail138,913 miles (+14,266)2 dangerous1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    138,913 miles
    Test number
    844504034477
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which shows white light to the rear (4.2.3 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))
  7. Pass124,647 miles (+12,117)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    124,647 miles
    Test number
    538915184785
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  8. Pass112,530 miles (+24)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    112,530 miles
    Test number
    888183794271
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 5mm. Tyre bald on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  9. Fail112,506 miles (+13,154)3 major1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,506 miles
    Test number
    711228565896
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Road wheel fixing missing wheel bolt missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 5mm. Tyre bald on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  10. Pass99,352 miles (+9,248)
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    99,352 miles
    Test number
    603756522426

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass90,104 miles (+6,795)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    90,104 miles
    Test number
    777360789484
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre worn on inner edge
    • AdvisoryOffside Front door mirror has slight damage
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre worn on inner edge
    • AdvisoryRear brake pads wearing thin
    • AdvisoryFront brake pads and discs close to limit and in poor condition
    • AdvisorySmall stone chips front screen
  12. Pass83,309 miles (+6,667)
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2019
    Odometer
    83,309 miles
    Test number
    950233750426

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass76,642 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2018
    Odometer
    76,642 miles
    Test number
    796975617586
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear suspension bump stop perished
  14. Fail76,642 miles (+10,977)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,642 miles
    Test number
    762636548063
    • FailureFuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear suspension bump stop perished
  15. Pass65,665 miles (+3)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2017
    Odometer
    65,665 miles
    Test number
    126045465645
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  16. Fail65,662 miles (+15,444)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,662 miles
    Test number
    777358345760
    • FailureNearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  17. Pass50,218 miles (+3,701)
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2016
    Odometer
    50,218 miles
    Test number
    637576045159

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass46,517 miles (+3,590)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    46,517 miles
    Test number
    435100644311
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  19. Pass42,927 miles (+5,547)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    42,927 miles
    Test number
    355722404259
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
  20. Pass37,380 miles (+3,785)
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    37,380 miles
    Test number
    829201253341

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass33,595 miles (+6,742)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    33,595 miles
    Test number
    917809773195

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass26,853 miles (+17)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    26,853 miles
    Test number
    908713192138

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail26,836 miles2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    26,836 miles
    Test number
    977581192191
    • FailureNearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about K33 TBY

Does K33 TBY currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on K33 TBY expired on 15 Oct 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on K33 TBY?
The MOT on K33 TBY expired on 15 Oct 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has K33 TBY done?
K33 TBY was recorded at 151,860 miles at its MOT on 14 Oct 2025, an average of 9,425 miles a year.
Has K33 TBY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. K33 TBY has failed 7 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Oct 2025.
Has the mileage on K33 TBY 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 TBY find?
K33 TBY passed its latest MOT on 14 Oct 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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