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Volkswagen Golf

Silver · Diesel · 2012 · 1,598 cc

V27 KSMMOT history

V27 KSM is a silver diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 10 Apr 2012. Its MOT is valid until 29 Apr 2027 and it has passed 12 of 18 MOT tests, with 235,816 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Apr 2026.

V27 KSM silver Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 29 Apr 2027
Mileage
235,816 mi
At MOT on 10 Apr 2026
MOT tests
18
12 passed · 6 failed
Per year
17,615 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V27 KSM
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
10 Apr 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 29 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
10 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V27 KSM was last recorded at 235,816 miles on 10 Apr 2026, 10,899 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
224,917 miles · 28 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
10,899 miles
Average per year
17,615 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 235,816 miles
  • 2025 – 224,917 miles
  • 2024 – 188,454 miles
  • 2023 – 153,202 miles
  • 2022 – 139,605 miles
  • 2021 – 127,149 miles
  • 2020 – 119,709 miles
  • 2019 – 102,739 miles
  • 2018 – 86,259 miles
  • 2017 – 70,613 miles
  • 2016 – 55,664 miles
  • 2015 – 41,893 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass235,816 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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.

  • Engine cover and undertray fitted obscuring some components

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2017–2019

  • Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords

    Major2 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Engine cover and undertray fitted obscuring some components.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement FRONT ARM REAR BUSH

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

18 tests since 7 Apr 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass235,816 miles (+10,899)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    235,816 miles
    Test number
    167655856704
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. Pass224,917 miles (+36,463)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    224,917 miles
    Test number
    938866209405
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass188,454 miles (+35,252)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    188,454 miles
    Test number
    574986638721
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear link worn
    • AdvisoryOffside Front link worn
    • AdvisoryRear tyres ON legal limit
    • AdvisorySmall oil leak from rear of engine

  4. Pass153,202 miles3 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    153,202 miles
    Test number
    379230488493
    • MinorLower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
    • MinorWindscreen wiper blade defective Near and Offside smearing (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test air freshener
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect Near and Offside (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  5. Fail153,202 miles (+13,597)3 major3 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    153,202 miles
    Test number
    614693882159
    • MajorCentral Exhaust system insecure clamp corroded/deteriorated and loose (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction light on (8.2.2.2 (g))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorLower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
    • MinorWindscreen wiper blade defective Near and Offside smearing (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test air freshener
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect Near and Offside (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  6. Pass139,605 miles (+12,456)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    139,605 miles
    Test number
    336774900997
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryEngine cover and undertray fitted obscuring some components

  7. Pass127,149 miles (+10)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    127,149 miles
    Test number
    775484066931
    • AdvisoryEngine cover and undertray fitted obscuring some components

  8. Fail127,139 miles (+7,430)4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,139 miles
    Test number
    776329275815
    • MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryEngine cover and undertray fitted obscuring some components

  9. Pass119,709 miles (+169)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    119,709 miles
    Test number
    860639822976
    • AdvisoryEngine cover and undertray fitted obscuring some components.

  10. Fail119,540 miles (+16,801)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,540 miles
    Test number
    781312807939
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryEngine cover and undertray fitted obscuring some components.

  11. Pass102,739 miles (+41)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    102,739 miles
    Test number
    980189303636
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement FRONT ARM REAR BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement FRONT ARM REAR BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • 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))

  12. Fail102,698 miles (+16,439)2 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,698 miles
    Test number
    781823855452
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement FRONT ARM REAR BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement FRONT ARM REAR BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • 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))

  13. Pass86,259 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    86,259 miles
    Test number
    540351854443
    • AdvisoryAdvise windscreen chipped and cracked

  14. Fail86,259 miles (+15,646)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,259 miles
    Test number
    861812999423
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryAdvise windscreen chipped and cracked

  15. Pass70,613 miles (+14,949)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    70,613 miles
    Test number
    636228586635
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre worn on inner edge.tread just showing in places
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre worn on inner edge.tread just showing in places
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  16. Pass55,664 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    55,664 miles
    Test number
    673645572829
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  17. Fail55,664 miles (+13,771)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,664 miles
    Test number
    527792933911
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  18. Pass41,893 miles1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    41,893 miles
    Test number
    377187195048
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteCuts in both rear tyres not to cords
    • NoteOffside front seatbelt slow to retract

Questions about V27 KSM

Does V27 KSM currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V27 KSM is valid until 29 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on V27 KSM?
The MOT on V27 KSM is valid until 29 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V27 KSM done?
V27 KSM was recorded at 235,816 miles at its MOT on 10 Apr 2026, an average of 17,615 miles a year.
Has V27 KSM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V27 KSM has failed 6 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Apr 2023.
Has the mileage on V27 KSM 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 V27 KSM find?
V27 KSM passed its latest MOT on 10 Apr 2026 with 1 advisory: nearside front outer tyre slightly damaged.

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