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Volkswagen Golf

Grey · Diesel · 2012 · 1,598 cc

K55 KAHMOT history

K55 KAH is a grey diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 30 Oct 2012. Its MOT is valid until 12 Jan 2027 and it has passed 11 of 13 MOT tests, with 92,446 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Dec 2025.

K55 KAH grey Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 12 Jan 2027
Mileage
92,446 mi
At MOT on 22 Dec 2025
MOT tests
13
11 passed · 2 failed
Per year
7,053 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
K55 KAH
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
30 Oct 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 12 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
22 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

K55 KAH was last recorded at 92,446 miles on 22 Dec 2025, 10,071 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
82,375 miles · 13 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
10,071 miles
Average per year
7,053 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 92,446 miles
  • 2023 – 70,067 miles
  • 2022 – 63,459 miles
  • 2021 – 55,591 miles
  • 2020 – 49,827 miles
  • 2019 – 44,702 miles
  • 2018 – 39,314 miles
  • 2017 – 33,432 miles
  • 2016 – 27,362 miles
  • 2015 – 20,633 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass92,446 miles
  • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair parking brake / (1.2.1 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (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.

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass92,446 miles (+10,071)1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    92,446 miles
    Test number
    842752718408
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair parking brake / (1.2.1 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Pass82,375 miles (+12,308)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    82,375 miles
    Test number
    291389102915
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Front passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Upper Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass70,067 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    70,067 miles
    Test number
    514975736203
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  4. Fail70,064 miles (+6,605)2 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,064 miles
    Test number
    418212015372
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass63,459 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    63,459 miles
    Test number
    293118199287

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail63,456 miles (+7,865)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,456 miles
    Test number
    496092270863
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass55,591 miles (+5,764)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    55,591 miles
    Test number
    460316023562
    • AdvisoryRear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  8. Pass49,827 miles (+5,125)
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    49,827 miles
    Test number
    804827568444

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass44,702 miles (+5,388)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    44,702 miles
    Test number
    832827001674
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing rears (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  10. Pass39,314 miles (+5,882)
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    39,314 miles
    Test number
    452237731765

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass33,432 miles (+6,070)
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    33,432 miles
    Test number
    354157976689

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass27,362 miles (+6,729)
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    27,362 miles
    Test number
    641201592574

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass20,633 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    20,633 miles
    Test number
    654587570010

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about K55 KAH

Does K55 KAH currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on K55 KAH is valid until 12 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on K55 KAH?
The MOT on K55 KAH is valid until 12 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has K55 KAH done?
K55 KAH was recorded at 92,446 miles at its MOT on 22 Dec 2025, an average of 7,053 miles a year.
Has K55 KAH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. K55 KAH has failed 2 of its 13 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Oct 2023.
Has the mileage on K55 KAH 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 K55 KAH find?
K55 KAH passed its latest MOT on 22 Dec 2025 with 1 minor defect and 7 advisories: offside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; nearside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play; nearside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil, and 5 more.

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