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Red · Petrol · 2012 · 1,390 cc

K79 GDNMOT history

K79 GDN is a red petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 11 Jul 2012. Its MOT is valid until 9 Jan 2027 and it has passed 11 of 12 MOT tests, with 123,983 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Jan 2026.

K79 GDN red Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 9 Jan 2027
Mileage
123,983 mi
At MOT on 10 Jan 2026
MOT tests
12
11 passed · 1 failed
Per year
8,664 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
K79 GDN
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,390 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
11 Jul 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 9 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
10 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

K79 GDN was last recorded at 123,983 miles on 10 Jan 2026, 6,687 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Dec 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
117,296 miles · 5 Dec 2023
Between the last two tests
6,687 miles
Average per year
8,664 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 123,983 miles
  • 2023 – 117,296 miles
  • 2022 – 108,430 miles
  • 2021 – 98,139 miles
  • 2020 – 89,017 miles
  • 2019 – 80,407 miles
  • 2018 – 68,792 miles
  • 2017 – 57,217 miles
  • 2016 – 45,514 miles
  • 2015 – 32,919 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass123,983 miles
  • 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))
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

12 tests since 8 Jul 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass123,983 miles (+6,687)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    123,983 miles
    Test number
    930078674633
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Pass117,296 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    117,296 miles
    Test number
    762807512909

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail117,295 miles (+8,865)1 dangerous1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,295 miles
    Test number
    214859642674
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake bind

  4. Pass108,430 miles (+10,291)
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    108,430 miles
    Test number
    975072712259

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass98,139 miles (+9,122)
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    98,139 miles
    Test number
    356236056349

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass89,017 miles (+8,610)
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    89,017 miles
    Test number
    497223798210

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass80,407 miles (+1,215)
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    80,407 miles
    Test number
    776073646855

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass79,192 miles (+10,400)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2020
    Odometer
    79,192 miles
    Test number
    452806613986
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  9. Pass68,792 miles (+11,575)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    68,792 miles
    Test number
    647806377734

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass57,217 miles (+11,703)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    57,217 miles
    Test number
    284923762793

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass45,514 miles (+12,595)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    45,514 miles
    Test number
    206850252161
    • AdvisoryFuel cap seal cracked but still sealing

  12. Pass32,919 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    32,919 miles
    Test number
    458679685156

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about K79 GDN

Does K79 GDN currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on K79 GDN is valid until 9 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on K79 GDN?
The MOT on K79 GDN is valid until 9 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has K79 GDN done?
K79 GDN was recorded at 123,983 miles at its MOT on 10 Jan 2026, an average of 8,664 miles a year.
Has K79 GDN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. K79 GDN has failed 1 of its 12 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Nov 2023.
Has the mileage on K79 GDN 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 K79 GDN find?
K79 GDN passed its latest MOT on 10 Jan 2026 with 3 advisories: nearside rear lower suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened; offside rear lower suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened; rear sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened.

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