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Volkswagen Golf

Silver · Diesel · 2008 · 1,968 cc

K90 PLNMOT history

K90 PLN is a silver diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 30 Sept 2008. Its MOT is valid until 25 Jan 2027 and it has passed 15 of 20 MOT tests, with 149,271 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Jan 2026.

K90 PLN silver Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 25 Jan 2027
Mileage
149,271 mi
At MOT on 16 Jan 2026
MOT tests
20
15 passed · 5 failed
Per year
5,085 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
K90 PLN
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,968 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
30 Sept 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 25 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
16 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

K90 PLN was last recorded at 149,271 miles on 16 Jan 2026.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 16 Jan 2026: 149,271 miles, lower than 154,581 miles on 22 Jan 2025.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
154,581 miles · 22 Jan 2025
Average per year
5,085 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 149,271 miles
  • 2025 – 154,581 miles
  • 2024 – 150,125 miles
  • 2023 – 144,257 miles
  • 2022 – 138,904 miles
  • 2021 – 131,778 miles
  • 2019 – 124,406 miles
  • 2018 – 115,585 miles
  • 2017 – 111,611 miles
  • 2016 – 106,915 miles
  • 2015 – 97,066 miles
  • 2014 – 91,142 miles
  • 2013 – 85,186 miles
  • 2012 – 80,799 miles
  • 2011 – 76,491 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass149,271 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2012

  • Nearside Front Nail in tyre

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Oil leak, but not excessive turbo

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

Full MOT history

20 tests since 24 Sept 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass149,271 miles (-5,310)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    149,271 miles
    Test number
    291020075927

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass154,581 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    154,581 miles
    Test number
    434325610578
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  3. Fail154,581 miles (+4,456)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    154,581 miles
    Test number
    259178056148
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  4. Pass150,125 miles (+6)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    150,125 miles
    Test number
    150442951845
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  5. Fail150,119 miles (+5,862)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    150,119 miles
    Test number
    632661575779
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  6. Pass144,257 miles (+5,353)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    144,257 miles
    Test number
    558874587122

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass138,904 miles2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    138,904 miles
    Test number
    329930532710
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive turbo (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  8. Fail138,904 miles (+7,126)2 repaired2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    138,904 miles
    Test number
    885290596189
    • Repaired at testCentral Upper Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive turbo (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  9. Pass131,778 miles (+7,372)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    131,778 miles
    Test number
    873025122110
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive turbo (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  10. Pass124,406 miles (+8,821)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    124,406 miles
    Test number
    165542028489
    • AdvisoryNSR TYRE WORN ON INSIDE
  11. Pass115,585 miles (+3,974)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    115,585 miles
    Test number
    376355642481

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass111,611 miles (+4,696)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    111,611 miles
    Test number
    744180556213

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass106,915 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2017
    Odometer
    106,915 miles
    Test number
    603750243743
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' Stone chip (8.3.1d)
  14. Fail106,915 miles (+9,849)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,915 miles
    Test number
    363003823101
    • FailureNearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' Stone chip (8.3.1d)
  15. Pass97,066 miles (+5,924)
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2016
    Odometer
    97,066 miles
    Test number
    948922045153

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass91,142 miles (+5,956)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    91,142 miles
    Test number
    379328984450
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
  17. Pass85,186 miles (+4,387)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    85,186 miles
    Test number
    747081773200
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • NoteBoth sides front tyres wearing on inner edge
    • NoteOffside rear shock absorber has been cleaned
  18. Pass80,799 miles (+4)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    80,799 miles
    Test number
    439012382215
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  19. Fail80,795 miles (+4,304)1 failure4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,795 miles
    Test number
    779460582213
    • FailureNearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  20. Pass76,491 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    76,491 miles
    Test number
    486217561226
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Questions about K90 PLN

Does K90 PLN currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on K90 PLN is valid until 25 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on K90 PLN?
The MOT on K90 PLN is valid until 25 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has K90 PLN done?
K90 PLN was recorded at 149,271 miles at its MOT on 16 Jan 2026, an average of 5,085 miles a year.
Has K90 PLN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. K90 PLN has failed 5 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Jan 2025.
Has the mileage on K90 PLN ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 16 Jan 2026. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on K90 PLN find?
K90 PLN passed its latest MOT on 16 Jan 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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