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Volkswagen Golf

Blue · Petrol · 1993 · 1,781 cc

K50 THTMOT history

K50 THT is a blue petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 20 May 1993. Its MOT expired on 4 Aug 2023 and it has passed 15 of 22 MOT tests, with 122,472 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Aug 2022.

K50 THT blue Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 4 Aug 2023
Mileage
122,472 mi
At MOT on 5 Aug 2022
MOT tests
22
15 passed · 7 failed
Per year
1,684 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
K50 THT
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,781 cc
Year of manufacture
1993
First used
20 May 1993
MOT status
MOT expired on 4 Aug 2023
Latest MOT test
5 Aug 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

K50 THT was last recorded at 122,472 miles on 5 Aug 2022, 36 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Jul 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
122,436 miles · 14 Jul 2021
Between the last two tests
36 miles
Average per year
1,684 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 122,472 miles
  • 2021 – 122,436 miles
  • 2020 – 122,268 miles
  • 2019 – 122,115 miles
  • 2018 – 121,920 miles
  • 2016 – 121,901 miles
  • 2015 – 121,555 miles
  • 2014 – 121,473 miles
  • 2012 – 119,071 miles
  • 2011 – 116,808 miles
  • 2010 – 114,756 miles
  • 2009 – 112,091 miles
  • 2008 – 108,976 miles
  • 2007 – 105,251 miles
  • 2006 – 99,834 miles
  • 2005 – 94,359 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass122,472 miles
  • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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 Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2007–2016

  • Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2016

  • Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011

Full MOT history

22 tests since 23 Nov 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass122,472 miles (+36)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    122,472 miles
    Test number
    733179796596
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

  2. Pass122,436 miles (+168)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    122,436 miles
    Test number
    552569487858
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))

  3. Pass122,268 miles (+4)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    122,268 miles
    Test number
    569461340064
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  4. Fail122,264 miles (+149)3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,264 miles
    Test number
    788174993893
    • MajorFuel tank leaking from filler neck (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  5. Pass122,115 miles (+195)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2020
    Odometer
    122,115 miles
    Test number
    581396356903

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass121,920 miles (+19)
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2019
    Odometer
    121,920 miles
    Test number
    354364535666

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail121,901 miles (+346)5 dangerous6 failures6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,901 miles
    Test number
    111031785456
    • DangerousNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis area (2.4.A.3)
    • DangerousNearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)
    • DangerousNearside Rear tyre perished replace soon
    • DangerousOffside Front Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • DangerousOffside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)
    • FailureOffside rear brake binding unable to check hub assembly (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureRear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded all pipes (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened + rear both sides attention soon (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOuter sill covers fitted unable to fully inspect
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  8. Pass121,555 miles (+82)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    121,555 miles
    Test number
    648528985197

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass121,473 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    121,473 miles
    Test number
    548663984096

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail121,473 miles (+2,402)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,473 miles
    Test number
    126303684469
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  11. Pass119,071 miles2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    119,071 miles
    Test number
    378407512348
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • NoteCoolant flange n/s cylinder head seeping
    • NoteFront brake discs corroded inner face
    • NoteTemp locking fuel cap fitted

  12. Fail119,071 miles (+2,263)1 repaired2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,071 miles
    Test number
    828927612317
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • NoteCoolant flange n/s cylinder head seeping
    • NoteFront brake discs corroded inner face
    • NoteTemp locking fuel cap fitted

  13. Pass116,808 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    116,808 miles
    Test number
    805551121307
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

  14. Fail116,808 miles (+2,052)2 dangerous3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,808 miles
    Test number
    786248411348
    • DangerousOffside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)
    • DangerousOffside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

  15. Pass114,756 miles (+2,665)
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    114,756 miles
    Test number
    654719710321

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass112,091 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    112,091 miles
    Test number
    432669229324
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

  17. Fail112,091 miles (+3,115)1 dangerous3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,091 miles
    Test number
    151505629343
    • DangerousOffside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

  18. Pass108,976 miles (+3,725)
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    108,976 miles
    Test number
    564165028373

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass105,251 miles (+5,417)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    105,251 miles
    Test number
    792977117394
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • NoteRear fuel pipes corroded

  20. Pass99,834 miles (+5,475)
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    99,834 miles
    Test number
    320006126316

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass94,359 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2006
    Odometer
    94,359 miles
    Test number
    640738825340

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail94,359 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,359 miles
    Test number
    474757325491
    • FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Questions about K50 THT

Does K50 THT currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on K50 THT expired on 4 Aug 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on K50 THT?
The MOT on K50 THT expired on 4 Aug 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has K50 THT done?
K50 THT was recorded at 122,472 miles at its MOT on 5 Aug 2022, an average of 1,684 miles a year.
Has K50 THT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. K50 THT has failed 7 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Jun 2020.
Has the mileage on K50 THT 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 K50 THT find?
K50 THT passed its latest MOT on 5 Aug 2022 with 1 minor defect and 1 advisory: nearside registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; nearside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear.

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