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Volkswagen Golf

Red · Diesel · 2012 · 1,598 cc

V21 RCKMOT history

V21 RCK is a red diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 2 Mar 2012. Its MOT is valid until 12 Dec 2026 and it has passed 11 of 15 MOT tests, with 135,379 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Dec 2025.

V21 RCK red Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 12 Dec 2026
Mileage
135,379 mi
At MOT on 13 Dec 2025
MOT tests
15
11 passed · 4 failed
Per year
8,345 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V21 RCK
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
2 Mar 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 12 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
13 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

V21 RCK was last recorded at 135,379 miles on 13 Dec 2025, 17 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Dec 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
135,362 miles · 10 Dec 2025
Between the last two tests
17 miles
Average per year
8,345 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 135,379 miles
  • 2024 – 130,209 miles
  • 2023 – 121,426 miles
  • 2022 – 112,789 miles
  • 2021 – 103,312 miles
  • 2020 – 92,022 miles
  • 2019 – 76,090 miles
  • 2018 – 62,370 miles
  • 2017 – 54,877 miles
  • 2016 – 51,337 miles
  • 2015 – 45,225 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass135,379 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Body damageRecorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Heavily corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened swing arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryRegistration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Faded front and rear (0.1 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisorySuspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Front shocks, front and rear hubs (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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.

  • Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • Front Windscreen wiper blade defective worn

    Minor2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Rear body damaged

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Front mirror cover missing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

15 tests since 23 Feb 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass135,379 miles (+17)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    135,379 miles
    Test number
    220718670117
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Body damage
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Heavily corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened swing arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRegistration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Faded front and rear (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisorySuspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Front shocks, front and rear hubs (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  2. Fail135,362 miles (+5,153)2 dangerous3 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,362 miles
    Test number
    978801865950
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Body damage
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened swing arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRegistration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Faded front and rear (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisorySuspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Front shocks, front and rear hubs (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  3. Pass130,209 miles (+5)1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    130,209 miles
    Test number
    714123591096
    • MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective worn (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective front exhaust sleave corroded (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear body damaged
    • AdvisoryOffside Front mirror cover missing
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension component corroded but not seriously weakened front shocks corroded front and rear hubs stub axels corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nsf osf tyres on limit inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
  4. Fail130,204 miles (+8,778)1 major1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,204 miles
    Test number
    969025700774
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop link (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective worn (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear body damaged
    • AdvisoryOffside Front mirror cover missing
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension component corroded but not seriously weakened front shocks corroded front and rear hubs stub axels corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nsf osf tyres on limit inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
  5. Pass121,426 miles (+8,637)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    121,426 miles
    Test number
    700254997605
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front discs worn / nsr red over heated / osr scored (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear body damage
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryService brake binding but not excessively fronts and nsr (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened rear arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension component corroded but not seriously weakened shocks and springs corroded / / front and rear steering and suspension corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  6. Pass112,789 miles (+9,477)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    112,789 miles
    Test number
    445529506233
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  7. Pass103,312 miles (+11,290)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    103,312 miles
    Test number
    449328610485
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rear discs appear red over heated (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened getting close on limit (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened very close on limit (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened getting close on limit (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge front tyres worn (5.2.3 (e))
  8. Pass92,022 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    92,022 miles
    Test number
    334377597996
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryEngine oil leak,rear sub frame corroded,plastic under trays fitted
  9. Fail92,022 miles (+15,932)1 repaired1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,022 miles
    Test number
    126279641552
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp aim too low o/s and n/s (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryEngine oil leak,rear sub frame corroded,plastic under trays fitted
  10. Pass76,090 miles (+13,720)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    76,090 miles
    Test number
    932441994980
    • DangerousNearside Rear Nail in tyre
  11. Pass62,370 miles (+7,493)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    62,370 miles
    Test number
    897210035885
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))
  12. Pass54,877 miles (+3,540)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    54,877 miles
    Test number
    568743655519

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass51,337 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    51,337 miles
    Test number
    134672160651
    • AdvisoryFront brake discs wearing thin
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack joints
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust heat shield insecure
  14. Fail51,337 miles (+6,112)6 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,337 miles
    Test number
    538154126742
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryFront brake discs wearing thin
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack joints
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust heat shield insecure
  15. Pass45,225 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    45,225 miles
    Test number
    536964555084
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Questions about V21 RCK

Does V21 RCK currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V21 RCK is valid until 12 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on V21 RCK?
The MOT on V21 RCK is valid until 12 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V21 RCK done?
V21 RCK was recorded at 135,379 miles at its MOT on 13 Dec 2025, an average of 8,345 miles a year.
Has V21 RCK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V21 RCK has failed 4 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Dec 2025.
Has the mileage on V21 RCK 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 RCK find?
V21 RCK passed its latest MOT on 13 Dec 2025 with 8 advisories: nearside rear body damage; nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm; offside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm, and 5 more.

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