
Volkswagen Golf
Black · Diesel · 2012 · 1,968 cc
K55 KVHMOT history
K55 KVH is a black diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 3 Jul 2012. Its MOT is valid until 31 Aug 2027 and it has passed 12 of 17 MOT tests, with 110,230 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Sept 2026.

- MOT
- Valid
- Until 31 Aug 2027
- Mileage
- 110,230 mi
- At MOT on 1 Sept 2026
- MOT tests
- 17
- 12 passed · 5 failed
- Per year
- 8,012 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- K55 KVH
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Golf
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,968 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2012
- First used
- 3 Jul 2012
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 31 Aug 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 1 Sept 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
K55 KVH was last recorded at 110,230 miles on 1 Sept 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Aug 2026.
- Previous MOT
- 110,230 miles · 28 Aug 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 0 miles
- Average per year
- 8,012 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 110,230 miles
- 2025 – 100,392 miles
- 2024 – 93,434 miles
- 2023 – 86,692 miles
- 2022 – 81,837 miles
- 2021 – 72,026 miles
- 2020 – 62,828 miles
- 2019 – 53,675 miles
- 2018 – 47,400 miles
- 2017 – 38,936 miles
- 2016 – 30,373 miles
- 2015 – 20,737 miles
What the latest MOT found
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2023
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
Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2025
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement
Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2025
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Full MOT history
17 tests since 1 Jul 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass110,230 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 31 Aug 2027
- Odometer
- 110,230 miles
- Test number
- 468035559506
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Fail110,230 miles (+9,838)1 dangerous1 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 110,230 miles
- Test number
- 893144766284
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- MajorNearside Rear Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Pass100,392 miles5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 Jul 2026
- Odometer
- 100,392 miles
- Test number
- 390415667652
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear subframe corroded.
Fail100,392 miles (+6,958)2 major6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 100,392 miles
- Test number
- 887057228551
- MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryO/S/Front shock absorber starting to corrode.
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear subframe corroded.
Pass93,434 miles (+17)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 Sept 2025
- Odometer
- 93,434 miles
- Test number
- 488628627652
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Fail93,417 miles (+6,725)1 dangerous3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 93,417 miles
- Test number
- 772315350234
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Pass86,692 miles (+66)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Aug 2024
- Odometer
- 86,692 miles
- Test number
- 377381866151
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Fail86,626 miles (+4,789)2 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 86,626 miles
- Test number
- 440392451820
- MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Pass81,837 miles (+9,811)9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Aug 2023
- Odometer
- 81,837 miles
- Test number
- 536031022895
- AdvisoryCentral exhaust clamp corroded
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass72,026 miles (+482)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Aug 2022
- Odometer
- 72,026 miles
- Test number
- 694433894525
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail71,544 miles (+8,716)1 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 71,544 miles
- Test number
- 861926345895
- MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.0 mm (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5 mm (5.2.3 (e))
Pass62,828 miles (+9,153)
- MOT expiry
- 2 Jul 2021
- Odometer
- 62,828 miles
- Test number
- 127273104951
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass53,675 miles (+6,275)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Jan 2021
- Odometer
- 53,675 miles
- Test number
- 412720900445
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass47,400 miles (+8,464)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Jul 2019
- Odometer
- 47,400 miles
- Test number
- 533728665384
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass38,936 miles (+8,563)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Jul 2018
- Odometer
- 38,936 miles
- Test number
- 781265029136
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass30,373 miles (+9,636)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Jul 2017
- Odometer
- 30,373 miles
- Test number
- 958539604355
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass20,737 miles
- MOT expiry
- 3 Jul 2016
- Odometer
- 20,737 miles
- Test number
- 475702185108
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about K55 KVH
- Does K55 KVH currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on K55 KVH is valid until 31 Aug 2027.
- When is the MOT due on K55 KVH?
- The MOT on K55 KVH is valid until 31 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has K55 KVH done?
- K55 KVH was recorded at 110,230 miles at its MOT on 1 Sept 2026, an average of 8,012 miles a year.
- Has K55 KVH ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. K55 KVH has failed 5 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Aug 2026.
- Has the mileage on K55 KVH 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 KVH find?
- K55 KVH passed its latest MOT on 1 Sept 2026 with 4 advisories: front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread; nearside rear coil spring corroded; offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on inner edge, and 1 more.
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