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Volkswagen Golf

Silver · Diesel · 2013 · 1,598 cc

K55 TBYMOT history

K55 TBY is a silver diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 11 Mar 2013. Its MOT is valid until 11 Mar 2027 and it has passed 11 of 13 MOT tests, with 215,063 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Mar 2026.

K55 TBY silver Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 11 Mar 2027
Mileage
215,063 mi
At MOT on 4 Mar 2026
MOT tests
13
11 passed · 2 failed
Per year
15,323 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
K55 TBY
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2013
First used
11 Mar 2013
MOT status
MOT valid until 11 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
4 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

K55 TBY was last recorded at 215,063 miles on 4 Mar 2026, 11,671 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
203,392 miles · 18 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
11,671 miles
Average per year
15,323 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 215,063 miles
  • 2025 – 203,392 miles
  • 2024 – 191,901 miles
  • 2023 – 181,605 miles
  • 2022 – 170,531 miles
  • 2021 – 159,618 miles
  • 2020 – 152,310 miles
  • 2019 – 134,149 miles
  • 2018 – 110,944 miles
  • 2017 – 85,925 miles
  • 2016 – 62,148 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass215,063 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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 Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2018

  • Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2018

  • Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor2 MOTs, 2019–2023

  • Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

13 tests since 11 Mar 2016, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass215,063 miles (+11,671)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    215,063 miles
    Test number
    765113755309
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  2. Pass203,392 miles (+11,491)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    203,392 miles
    Test number
    317900130334
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass191,901 miles (+10,296)
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    191,901 miles
    Test number
    737352566462

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass181,605 miles (+11,074)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    181,605 miles
    Test number
    102132411825
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  5. Pass170,531 miles (+10,913)
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    170,531 miles
    Test number
    314720830280

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass159,618 miles (+7,308)
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    159,618 miles
    Test number
    229020822605

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass152,310 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    152,310 miles
    Test number
    860637005292
    • AdvisoryLight misting of oil on both rear shock absorbers
    • AdvisoryRear brake pads getting low
    • AdvisoryTread damage to rear tyres, all tyres starting to perish
    • AdvisoryWindscreen damaged

  8. Fail152,310 miles (+18,161)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    152,310 miles
    Test number
    498752508802
    • MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryLight misting of oil on both rear shock absorbers
    • AdvisoryRear brake pads getting low
    • AdvisoryTread damage to rear tyres, all tyres starting to perish
    • AdvisoryWindscreen damaged

  9. Pass134,149 miles (+23,205)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    134,149 miles
    Test number
    822830486564
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth rear shocks weeping
    • AdvisoryRear discs corroded slightly

  10. Pass110,944 miles (+1)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    110,944 miles
    Test number
    795052670720
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  11. Fail110,943 miles (+25,018)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,943 miles
    Test number
    718474882452
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  12. Pass85,925 miles (+23,777)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    85,925 miles
    Test number
    587145267126
    • AdvisoryBoth rear shock absorbers very slightly weaping
    • AdvisoryNear side front tyre tread on 3.5mm (legal limit 1.6mm
    • AdvisoryOff side front tyre and near side rear tyres treads on 3mm (legal limit 1.6mm
    • AdvisoryOff side rear tyre tread on 2.5mm (legal limit 1.6mm
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  13. Pass62,148 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    62,148 miles
    Test number
    596916798697
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Questions about K55 TBY

Does K55 TBY currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on K55 TBY is valid until 11 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on K55 TBY?
The MOT on K55 TBY is valid until 11 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has K55 TBY done?
K55 TBY was recorded at 215,063 miles at its MOT on 4 Mar 2026, an average of 15,323 miles a year.
Has K55 TBY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. K55 TBY has failed 2 of its 13 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Mar 2020.
Has the mileage on K55 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 K55 TBY find?
K55 TBY passed its latest MOT on 4 Mar 2026 with 1 advisory: nearside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil.

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