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Volkswagen Golf

Silver · Diesel · 2011 · 1,968 cc

L21 KPWMOT history

L21 KPW is a silver diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 14 Oct 2011. Its MOT is valid until 4 Dec 2026 and it has passed 13 of 20 MOT tests, with 178,136 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Dec 2025.

L21 KPW silver Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Golf, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 4 Dec 2026
Mileage
178,136 mi
At MOT on 3 Dec 2025
MOT tests
20
13 passed · 7 failed
Per year
9,836 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L21 KPW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,968 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
14 Oct 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 4 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
3 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

L21 KPW was last recorded at 178,136 miles on 3 Dec 2025, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Dec 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
178,136 miles · 2 Dec 2025
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
9,836 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 178,136 miles
  • 2024 – 173,036 miles
  • 2023 – 168,189 miles
  • 2022 – 159,794 miles
  • 2021 – 151,724 miles
  • 2020 – 143,386 miles
  • 2019 – 138,252 miles
  • 2018 – 111,495 miles
  • 2017 – 90,695 miles
  • 2016 – 82,502 miles
  • 2015 – 73,167 miles
  • 2014 – 68,214 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass178,136 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.

  • Parking brake efficiency below requirements

    Major2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Covers fitted to underside of vehicle not allowing full insection

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

20 tests since 30 Sept 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass178,136 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    178,136 miles
    Test number
    478545956625

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail178,136 miles (+5,100)1 dangerous1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    178,136 miles
    Test number
    174605861105
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass173,036 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    173,036 miles
    Test number
    379259753589
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  4. Fail173,036 miles (+4,847)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    173,036 miles
    Test number
    106708759023
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  5. Pass168,189 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    168,189 miles
    Test number
    909788502428

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail168,189 miles (+8,395)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    168,189 miles
    Test number
    132102668054
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

  7. Pass159,794 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    159,794 miles
    Test number
    808310862121
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  8. Fail159,794 miles (+8,070)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    159,794 miles
    Test number
    157272793533
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  9. Pass151,724 miles (+8,338)
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    151,724 miles
    Test number
    318220568793

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass143,386 miles (+5,134)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    143,386 miles
    Test number
    181550992406
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted

  11. Pass138,252 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    138,252 miles
    Test number
    242505780241

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail138,250 miles (+16,262)1 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    138,250 miles
    Test number
    990826612805
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  13. Pass121,988 miles (+10,493)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    121,988 miles
    Test number
    684975327492
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  14. Pass111,495 miles (+756)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    111,495 miles
    Test number
    378962567780
    • AdvisoryCovers fitted to underside of vehicle not allowing full insection
    • 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)

  15. Fail110,739 miles (+20,044)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,739 miles
    Test number
    537013285716
    • FailureNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
    • AdvisoryCovers fitted to underside of vehicle not allowing full insection
    • 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)

  16. Pass90,695 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    90,695 miles
    Test number
    960738865880
    • AdvisoryUndertrays obscuring some components
    • AdvisoryZero emissions detected

  17. Fail90,695 miles (+8,193)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,695 miles
    Test number
    220535360332
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryUndertrays obscuring some components
    • AdvisoryZero emissions detected

  18. Pass82,502 miles (+9,335)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    82,502 miles
    Test number
    319357324933

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass73,167 miles (+4,953)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    73,167 miles
    Test number
    997039750171
    • AdvisoryNails In Both Rear Tyres
    • AdvisorySmoke Test Readings Too Low For A Print Out

  20. Pass68,214 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    68,214 miles
    Test number
    366963774498
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Questions about L21 KPW

Does L21 KPW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L21 KPW is valid until 4 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on L21 KPW?
The MOT on L21 KPW is valid until 4 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L21 KPW done?
L21 KPW was recorded at 178,136 miles at its MOT on 3 Dec 2025, an average of 9,836 miles a year.
Has L21 KPW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L21 KPW has failed 7 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Dec 2025.
Has the mileage on L21 KPW 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 KPW find?
L21 KPW passed its latest MOT on 3 Dec 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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