Volkswagen Golf
Black · Diesel · 2013 · 1,968 cc
V21 GKBMOT history
V21 GKB is a black diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 26 Sept 2013. Its MOT is valid until 5 Sept 2027 and it has passed 10 of 12 MOT tests, with 165,019 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Aug 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 5 Sept 2027
- Mileage
- 165,019 mi
- At MOT on 13 Aug 2026
- MOT tests
- 12
- 10 passed · 2 failed
- Per year
- 13,370 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- V21 GKB
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Golf
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,968 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2013
- First used
- 26 Sept 2013
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 5 Sept 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 13 Aug 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
V21 GKB was last recorded at 165,019 miles on 13 Aug 2026, 16,115 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Aug 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 148,904 miles · 8 Aug 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 16,115 miles
- Average per year
- 13,370 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 165,019 miles
- 2025 – 148,904 miles
- 2024 – 128,382 miles
- 2023 – 106,341 miles
- 2022 – 83,434 miles
- 2020 – 44,453 miles
- 2019 – 40,330 miles
- 2018 – 36,374 miles
- 2017 – 31,907 miles
- 2016 – 27,822 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass165,019 miles
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
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.
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil
Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2025
Rear suspension corroded
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025
Lower covers fitted
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025
Full MOT history
12 tests since 9 May 2016, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass165,019 miles (+16,115)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Sept 2027
- Odometer
- 165,019 miles
- Test number
- 147673659633
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass148,904 miles5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Sept 2026
- Odometer
- 148,904 miles
- Test number
- 994470647752
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
- AdvisoryRear suspension corroded
- AdvisoryLower covers fitted
Fail148,902 miles (+20,520)1 dangerous1 major6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 148,902 miles
- Test number
- 963518029135
- DangerousOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
- AdvisoryRear suspension corroded
- AdvisoryT.P.M.S. light on
- AdvisoryLower covers fitted
Pass128,382 miles (+22,041)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Sept 2025
- Odometer
- 128,382 miles
- Test number
- 290917060365
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear suspension corroded
- AdvisoryLower covers fitted
Pass106,341 miles6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Sept 2024
- Odometer
- 106,341 miles
- Test number
- 679505822880
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre has metal wire stuck in tread on inner sidewall/edge of tread
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryUpper and lower covers fitted
Fail106,341 miles (+22,907)1 dangerous1 major6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 106,341 miles
- Test number
- 233545382546
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre has metal wire stuck in tread on inner sidewall/edge of tread
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryUpper and lower covers fitted
Pass83,434 miles (+38,981)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Sept 2023
- Odometer
- 83,434 miles
- Test number
- 483643097301
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass44,453 miles (+4,123)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Sept 2021
- Odometer
- 44,453 miles
- Test number
- 284407500378
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass40,330 miles (+3,956)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Nov 2020
- Odometer
- 40,330 miles
- Test number
- 922642599206
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass36,374 miles (+4,467)
- MOT expiry
- 8 May 2019
- Odometer
- 36,374 miles
- Test number
- 577729689103
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass31,907 miles (+4,085)
- MOT expiry
- 8 May 2018
- Odometer
- 31,907 miles
- Test number
- 708150838844
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass27,822 miles
- MOT expiry
- 8 May 2017
- Odometer
- 27,822 miles
- Test number
- 853060369525
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about V21 GKB
- Does V21 GKB currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V21 GKB is valid until 5 Sept 2027.
- When is the MOT due on V21 GKB?
- The MOT on V21 GKB is valid until 5 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has V21 GKB done?
- V21 GKB was recorded at 165,019 miles at its MOT on 13 Aug 2026, an average of 13,370 miles a year.
- Has V21 GKB ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. V21 GKB has failed 2 of its 12 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Aug 2025.
- Has the mileage on V21 GKB 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 V21 GKB find?
- V21 GKB passed its latest MOT on 13 Aug 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside rear inner tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside rear inner tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.
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