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Volkswagen Golf

Black · Diesel · 2011 · 1,968 cc

V21 NLBMOT history

V21 NLB is a black diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 19 Oct 2011. Its MOT expired on 8 Oct 2026 and it has passed 13 of 18 MOT tests, with 143,419 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Oct 2025.

V21 NLB black Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 8 Oct 2026
Mileage
143,419 mi
At MOT on 9 Oct 2025
MOT tests
18
13 passed · 5 failed
Per year
10,493 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V21 NLB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,968 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
19 Oct 2011
MOT status
MOT expired on 8 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
9 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

V21 NLB was last recorded at 143,419 miles on 9 Oct 2025, 20,074 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Sept 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
123,345 miles · 28 Sept 2024
Between the last two tests
20,074 miles
Average per year
10,493 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 143,419 miles
  • 2024 – 123,345 miles
  • 2023 – 105,932 miles
  • 2022 – 90,437 miles
  • 2021 – 71,326 miles
  • 2020 – 52,582 miles
  • 2019 – 47,331 miles
  • 2018 – 43,305 miles
  • 2017 – 39,792 miles
  • 2016 – 36,267 miles
  • 2015 – 33,453 miles
  • 2014 – 28,508 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass143,419 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023

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.

  • Reversing lamp inoperative

    Major2 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Undertray likely to become detached

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

18 tests since 27 Oct 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass143,419 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    143,419 miles
    Test number
    644713189256
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Fail143,419 miles (+20,074)2 dangerous3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    143,419 miles
    Test number
    658811896105
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousUndertray likely to become detached (6.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorReversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass123,345 miles (+17,413)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    123,345 miles
    Test number
    637650426261
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass105,932 miles (+164)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    105,932 miles
    Test number
    981949068581
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Fail105,768 miles (+15,331)2 dangerous5 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,768 miles
    Test number
    323235748564
    • DangerousOffside Front Coil spring missing and directional control affected (5.3.1 (c) (ii))
    • DangerousUndertray likely to become detached (6.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorReversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))
    • MajorWindscreen in an unacceptable condition (3.2 (c) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Pass90,437 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    90,437 miles
    Test number
    276572693063
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

  7. Fail90,437 miles (+19,111)1 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,437 miles
    Test number
    692087684682
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre

  8. Pass71,326 miles1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    71,326 miles
    Test number
    272805566386
    • MinorCentral Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip in screen. (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened Nearside front lower also slightly corroded. (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  9. Fail71,326 miles (+18,744)3 dangerous1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,326 miles
    Test number
    387734295606
    • DangerousNearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MinorCentral Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip in screen. (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened Nearside front lower also slightly corroded. (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  10. Pass52,582 miles (+3,202)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    52,582 miles
    Test number
    679229096341

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass49,380 miles (+2,049)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    49,380 miles
    Test number
    301264503314

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass47,331 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2020
    Odometer
    47,331 miles
    Test number
    740069343176
    • AdvisoryFront tyres close to bald on edges.
    • AdvisoryRear brake pads getting low.
    • AdvisoryRear discs in poor condition.
    • AdvisoryExhaust clamp in poor condition

  13. Fail47,331 miles (+4,026)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,331 miles
    Test number
    513351830434
    • MajorFront Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront tyres close to bald on edges.
    • AdvisoryRear brake pads getting low.
    • AdvisoryRear discs in poor condition.
    • AdvisoryExhaust clamp in poor condition

  14. Pass43,305 miles (+3,513)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    43,305 miles
    Test number
    278982297729

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass39,792 miles (+3,525)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    39,792 miles
    Test number
    135918359732

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass36,267 miles (+2,814)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    36,267 miles
    Test number
    982716783780

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass33,453 miles (+4,945)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    33,453 miles
    Test number
    926648305294

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass28,508 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    28,508 miles
    Test number
    827090204350

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V21 NLB

Does V21 NLB currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on V21 NLB expired on 8 Oct 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on V21 NLB?
The MOT on V21 NLB expired on 8 Oct 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has V21 NLB done?
V21 NLB was recorded at 143,419 miles at its MOT on 9 Oct 2025, an average of 10,493 miles a year.
Has V21 NLB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V21 NLB has failed 5 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Oct 2025.
Has the mileage on V21 NLB 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 NLB find?
V21 NLB passed its latest MOT on 9 Oct 2025 with 1 advisory: offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

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