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Volkswagen Golf

White · Diesel · 2012 · 1,598 cc

T21 KRAMOT history

T21 KRA is a white diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 14 Mar 2012. Its MOT is valid until 8 Jan 2027 and it has passed 12 of 16 MOT tests, with 180,266 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Jan 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 8 Jan 2027
Mileage
180,266 mi
At MOT on 9 Jan 2026
MOT tests
16
12 passed · 4 failed
Per year
12,622 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T21 KRA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
14 Mar 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 8 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
9 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T21 KRA was last recorded at 180,266 miles on 9 Jan 2026, 1,651 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
178,615 miles · 28 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
1,651 miles
Average per year
12,622 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 180,266 miles
  • 2024 – 178,615 miles
  • 2023 – 177,216 miles
  • 2022 – 172,537 miles
  • 2021 – 163,933 miles
  • 2020 – 154,026 miles
  • 2019 – 138,676 miles
  • 2018 – 107,484 miles
  • 2017 – 77,300 miles
  • 2016 – 58,802 miles
  • 2015 – 43,871 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass180,266 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear half of chassis suspension and related component corroded

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 Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

Full MOT history

16 tests since 21 Mar 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass180,266 miles2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    180,266 miles
    Test number
    963524251430
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear half of chassis suspension and related component corroded

  2. Fail180,266 miles (+1,651)1 repaired2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    180,266 miles
    Test number
    711057418448
    • Repaired at testRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear half of chassis suspension and related component corroded

  3. Pass178,615 miles (+1,399)2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    178,615 miles
    Test number
    749996403713
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view swept area (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass177,216 miles (+4,679)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    177,216 miles
    Test number
    145009227729
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Half of Chassis & suspension and related components corroded

  5. Pass172,537 miles1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    172,537 miles
    Test number
    835478323674
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre wearing on inner edge
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre wearing inner edge

  6. Fail172,537 miles (+8,604)2 repaired1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    172,537 miles
    Test number
    919736314344
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre wearing on inner edge
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre wearing inner edge

  7. Pass163,933 miles (+9,907)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    163,933 miles
    Test number
    659963379597
    • MinorNearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted

  8. Pass154,026 miles (+15,350)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    154,026 miles
    Test number
    288296531468
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner shoulder (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass138,676 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    138,676 miles
    Test number
    320089974390
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  10. Fail138,675 miles (+31,191)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    138,675 miles
    Test number
    113952882436
    • MajorOffside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  11. Pass107,484 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    107,484 miles
    Test number
    351893755695

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail107,484 miles (+30,184)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,484 miles
    Test number
    926644348299
    • FailureNearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (3.5.1g)

  13. Pass77,300 miles (+18,498)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    77,300 miles
    Test number
    310074298633
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • 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)

  14. Pass58,802 miles (+259)
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    58,802 miles
    Test number
    858329830884

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass58,543 miles (+14,672)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    58,543 miles
    Test number
    251975890239
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on inner + outer edge up raised treads (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner and outer edges up raised treads (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit front ns + osf on legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryBrake pad warning lamp on dash

  16. Pass43,871 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    43,871 miles
    Test number
    327770185000

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T21 KRA

Does T21 KRA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T21 KRA is valid until 8 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on T21 KRA?
The MOT on T21 KRA is valid until 8 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T21 KRA done?
T21 KRA was recorded at 180,266 miles at its MOT on 9 Jan 2026, an average of 12,622 miles a year.
Has T21 KRA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T21 KRA has failed 4 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Jan 2026.
Has the mileage on T21 KRA 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 T21 KRA find?
T21 KRA passed its latest MOT on 9 Jan 2026 with 2 minor defects and 2 advisories: nearside front outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; front coil spring corroded both sides, and 1 more.

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