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Volkswagen Golf

Grey · Diesel · 2007 · 1,896 cc

L13 KRSMOT history

L13 KRS is a grey diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 20 Aug 2007. Its MOT is valid until 24 Apr 2027 and it has passed 15 of 19 MOT tests, with 172,767 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Apr 2026.

L13 KRS grey Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 24 Apr 2027
Mileage
172,767 mi
At MOT on 22 Apr 2026
MOT tests
19
15 passed · 4 failed
Per year
8,371 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L13 KRS
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2007
First used
20 Aug 2007
MOT status
MOT valid until 24 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
22 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L13 KRS was last recorded at 172,767 miles on 22 Apr 2026, 2,028 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Apr 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 1 Jul 2019: 125,309 miles, lower than 142,775 miles on 3 Apr 2018.

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
170,739 miles · 25 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
2,028 miles
Average per year
8,371 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 172,767 miles
  • 2025 – 170,739 miles
  • 2024 – 167,752 miles
  • 2023 – 163,729 miles
  • 2022 – 159,761 miles
  • 2020 – 156,735 miles
  • 2019 – 125,309 miles
  • 2018 – 142,775 miles
  • 2017 – 135,267 miles
  • 2016 – 127,408 miles
  • 2014 – 112,042 miles
  • 2013 – 93,416 miles
  • 2012 – 76,040 miles
  • 2011 – 56,655 miles
  • 2010 – 41,422 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass172,767 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated upper and lower covers split (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2023
  • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated upper and lower covers split (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated split (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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 Service brake binding but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2024

Full MOT history

19 tests since 13 Aug 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass172,767 miles (+2,028)4 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    172,767 miles
    Test number
    499411496153
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated upper and lower covers split (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated upper and lower covers split (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated split (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass170,739 miles (+2,987)4 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    170,739 miles
    Test number
    794176765204
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass167,752 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    167,752 miles
    Test number
    649755714507

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail167,752 miles (+4,023)5 major2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    167,752 miles
    Test number
    793506890984
    • MajorNearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  5. Pass163,729 miles (+3,968)2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    163,729 miles
    Test number
    403117103060
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  6. Pass159,761 miles (+3,026)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    159,761 miles
    Test number
    968735526032

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass156,735 miles (+31,426)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    156,735 miles
    Test number
    723351072617
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective 1 x centre clamp broken (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  8. Pass125,309 miles (-17,466)
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    125,309 miles
    Test number
    461811307847

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass142,775 miles (+7,508)
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    142,775 miles
    Test number
    798426439402

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass135,267 miles (+7,859)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    135,267 miles
    Test number
    214669909352

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass127,408 miles (+15,366)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    127,408 miles
    Test number
    804030077315
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  12. Fail112,042 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,042 miles
    Test number
    277450194207
    • Repaired at testBonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

  13. Pass112,042 miles (+18,626)
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    112,042 miles
    Test number
    779340694283

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass93,416 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    93,416 miles
    Test number
    399192553488
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  15. Fail93,416 miles (+17,376)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,416 miles
    Test number
    305062253215
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  16. Pass76,040 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    76,040 miles
    Test number
    809218462286

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail76,040 miles (+19,385)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,040 miles
    Test number
    317008562282
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass56,655 miles (+15,233)
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    56,655 miles
    Test number
    137250531214

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass41,422 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    41,422 miles
    Test number
    794135120253

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L13 KRS

Does L13 KRS currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L13 KRS is valid until 24 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on L13 KRS?
The MOT on L13 KRS is valid until 24 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L13 KRS done?
L13 KRS was recorded at 172,767 miles at its MOT on 22 Apr 2026, an average of 8,371 miles a year.
Has L13 KRS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L13 KRS has failed 4 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Feb 2024.
Has the mileage on L13 KRS ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 1 Jul 2019. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on L13 KRS find?
L13 KRS passed its latest MOT on 22 Apr 2026 with 4 minor defects and 3 advisories: nearside front anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated upper and lower covers split; nearside registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; offside front anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated upper and lower covers split, and 4 more.

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