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Volkswagen Golf

Red · Petrol · 2016 · 1,395 cc

K55 NBLMOT history

K55 NBL is a red petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 12 Sept 2016. Its MOT is valid until 30 Jul 2027 and it has passed 8 of 11 MOT tests, with 142,793 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Jul 2026.

K55 NBL red Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 30 Jul 2027
Mileage
142,793 mi
At MOT on 21 Jul 2026
MOT tests
11
8 passed · 3 failed
Per year
13,988 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
K55 NBL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,395 cc
Year of manufacture
2016
First used
12 Sept 2016
MOT status
MOT valid until 30 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
21 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

K55 NBL was last recorded at 142,793 miles on 21 Jul 2026, 7,699 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
135,094 miles · 7 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
7,699 miles
Average per year
13,988 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 142,793 miles
  • 2025 – 135,094 miles
  • 2024 – 120,042 miles
  • 2023 – 103,638 miles
  • 2022 – 86,423 miles
  • 2021 – 72,156 miles
  • 2020 – 56,577 miles
  • 2019 – 45,253 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass142,793 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Subframe is slightly corroded
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm 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.

  • Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 1.6mm limit

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 1.6mm limit

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

11 tests since 31 Jul 2019, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass142,793 miles (+7,699)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    142,793 miles
    Test number
    750985406347
    • AdvisoryFront Subframe is slightly corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  2. Pass135,094 miles (+15,052)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    135,094 miles
    Test number
    684320010130
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  3. Pass120,042 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    120,042 miles
    Test number
    344169904824
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner facing (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  4. Fail120,042 miles (+16,404)1 dangerous1 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,042 miles
    Test number
    687888131549
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner facing (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust heat shield loose
  5. Pass103,638 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    103,638 miles
    Test number
    122184911742
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  6. Fail103,638 miles (+17,215)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,638 miles
    Test number
    281829361622
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  7. Pass86,423 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    86,423 miles
    Test number
    763277538118
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 1.6mm limit (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 1.6mm limit (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  8. Fail86,423 miles (+14,267)1 dangerous4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,423 miles
    Test number
    948152737323
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 1.6mm limit (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 1.6mm limit (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  9. Pass72,156 miles (+15,579)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    72,156 miles
    Test number
    753647414324
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  10. Pass56,577 miles (+11,324)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    56,577 miles
    Test number
    862978076766
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin Pad depth 5mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread depth 1.9mm (5.2.3 (e))
  11. Pass45,253 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2020
    Odometer
    45,253 miles
    Test number
    566531569835

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about K55 NBL

Does K55 NBL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on K55 NBL is valid until 30 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on K55 NBL?
The MOT on K55 NBL is valid until 30 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has K55 NBL done?
K55 NBL was recorded at 142,793 miles at its MOT on 21 Jul 2026, an average of 13,988 miles a year.
Has K55 NBL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. K55 NBL has failed 3 of its 11 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Jul 2024.
Has the mileage on K55 NBL 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 NBL find?
K55 NBL passed its latest MOT on 21 Jul 2026 with 3 advisories: front subframe is slightly corroded; nearside rear lower suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened; offside rear lower suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened.

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