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Volkswagen Golf

Silver · Diesel · 2013 · 1,598 cc

L21 KCJMOT history

L21 KCJ is a silver diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 31 Jan 2013. Its MOT is valid until 26 Apr 2027 and it has passed 10 of 13 MOT tests, with 183,634 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Apr 2026.

L21 KCJ silver Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 26 Apr 2027
Mileage
183,634 mi
At MOT on 27 Apr 2026
MOT tests
13
10 passed · 3 failed
Per year
11,437 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L21 KCJ
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
31 Jan 2013
MOT status
MOT valid until 26 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
27 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L21 KCJ was last recorded at 183,634 miles on 27 Apr 2026, 20,900 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Oct 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
162,734 miles · 25 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
20,900 miles
Average per year
11,437 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 183,634 miles
  • 2024 – 162,734 miles
  • 2023 – 155,170 miles
  • 2022 – 146,069 miles
  • 2021 – 129,670 miles
  • 2020 – 120,284 miles
  • 2019 – 104,272 miles
  • 2018 – 90,902 miles
  • 2017 – 79,914 miles
  • 2016 – 69,652 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass183,634 miles
  • AdvisoryCentral Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

13 tests since 9 May 2016, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass183,634 miles (+20,900)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    183,634 miles
    Test number
    905724817078
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  2. Pass162,734 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    162,734 miles
    Test number
    132397598609

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail162,734 miles (+7,564)3 dangerous1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    162,734 miles
    Test number
    790960654989
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake hose leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
  4. Pass155,170 miles (+9,101)
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    155,170 miles
    Test number
    164412019817

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass146,069 miles (+16,399)
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    146,069 miles
    Test number
    427249550437

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass129,670 miles (+9,386)
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    129,670 miles
    Test number
    735581956904

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass120,284 miles (+399)
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    120,284 miles
    Test number
    410070884424

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail119,885 miles (+15,613)1 dangerous1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,885 miles
    Test number
    406445174665
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  9. Pass104,272 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    104,272 miles
    Test number
    397484826485
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  10. Fail104,272 miles (+13,370)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,272 miles
    Test number
    865674584524
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  11. Pass90,902 miles (+10,988)
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2019
    Odometer
    90,902 miles
    Test number
    516889793569

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass79,914 miles (+10,262)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2018
    Odometer
    79,914 miles
    Test number
    634827736222
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside rear tyre perished/cracked
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside rear tyre perished/cracked
  13. Pass69,652 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2017
    Odometer
    69,652 miles
    Test number
    236044474248

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L21 KCJ

Does L21 KCJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L21 KCJ is valid until 26 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on L21 KCJ?
The MOT on L21 KCJ is valid until 26 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L21 KCJ done?
L21 KCJ was recorded at 183,634 miles at its MOT on 27 Apr 2026, an average of 11,437 miles a year.
Has L21 KCJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L21 KCJ has failed 3 of its 13 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Oct 2024.
Has the mileage on L21 KCJ 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 L21 KCJ find?
L21 KCJ passed its latest MOT on 27 Apr 2026 with 1 advisory: central rear oil leak, but not excessive.

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