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Volkswagen Golf

Bronze · Diesel · 2011 · 1,598 cc

K50 ADSMOT history

K50 ADS is a bronze diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 19 Dec 2011. Its MOT is valid until 20 Dec 2026 and it has passed 12 of 14 MOT tests, with 83,145 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Nov 2025.

K50 ADS bronze Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 20 Dec 2026
Mileage
83,145 mi
At MOT on 26 Nov 2025
MOT tests
14
12 passed · 2 failed
Per year
5,690 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
K50 ADS
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Bronze
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
19 Dec 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 20 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
26 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

K50 ADS was last recorded at 83,145 miles on 26 Nov 2025, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Nov 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
83,145 miles · 25 Nov 2025
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
5,690 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 83,145 miles
  • 2024 – 79,794 miles
  • 2023 – 75,724 miles
  • 2022 – 71,279 miles
  • 2021 – 65,945 miles
  • 2020 – 61,956 miles
  • 2019 – 57,542 miles
  • 2018 – 49,582 miles
  • 2017 – 42,434 miles
  • 2016 – 35,529 miles
  • 2015 – 28,444 miles
  • 2014 – 20,843 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass83,145 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.

  • Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass83,145 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    83,145 miles
    Test number
    388509853885

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail83,145 miles (+3,351)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,145 miles
    Test number
    553228287945
    • MajorOffside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
  3. Pass79,794 miles (+4,070)
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    79,794 miles
    Test number
    178643272952

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass75,724 miles (+4,445)
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    75,724 miles
    Test number
    229090829577

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass71,279 miles (+5,334)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    71,279 miles
    Test number
    308125151017
    • MinorOffside Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))
  6. Pass65,945 miles (+3,989)
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    65,945 miles
    Test number
    777463637833

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass61,956 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    61,956 miles
    Test number
    246006215800
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  8. Fail61,956 miles (+4,414)1 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,956 miles
    Test number
    800232403857
    • DangerousFront Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Both (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  9. Pass57,542 miles (+7,960)
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    57,542 miles
    Test number
    154484391267

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass49,582 miles (+7,148)
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    49,582 miles
    Test number
    813331736195

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass42,434 miles (+6,905)
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    42,434 miles
    Test number
    376826438649

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass35,529 miles (+7,085)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    35,529 miles
    Test number
    419262849335
    • AdvisoryOffside front tyre worn more on inner edge
  13. Pass28,444 miles (+7,601)
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    28,444 miles
    Test number
    660565881184

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass20,843 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    20,843 miles
    Test number
    859889244326

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about K50 ADS

Does K50 ADS currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on K50 ADS is valid until 20 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on K50 ADS?
The MOT on K50 ADS is valid until 20 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has K50 ADS done?
K50 ADS was recorded at 83,145 miles at its MOT on 26 Nov 2025, an average of 5,690 miles a year.
Has K50 ADS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. K50 ADS has failed 2 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Nov 2025.
Has the mileage on K50 ADS 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 K50 ADS find?
K50 ADS passed its latest MOT on 26 Nov 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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