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Red · Petrol · 1993 · 1,781 cc

K97 KCLMOT history

K97 KCL is a red petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 3 Apr 1993. Its MOT is valid until 30 Jun 2027 and it has passed 20 of 31 MOT tests, with 92,826 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Jun 2026.

K97 KCL red Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 30 Jun 2027
Mileage
92,826 mi
At MOT on 25 Jun 2026
MOT tests
31
20 passed · 11 failed
Per year
570 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
K97 KCL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,781 cc
Year of manufacture
1993
First used
3 Apr 1993
MOT status
MOT valid until 30 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
25 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

K97 KCL was last recorded at 92,826 miles on 25 Jun 2026, 1,852 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Jun 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
90,974 miles · 26 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
1,852 miles
Average per year
570 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 92,826 miles
  • 2025 – 90,974 miles
  • 2024 – 90,230 miles
  • 2023 – 90,019 miles
  • 2022 – 89,737 miles
  • 2021 – 89,113 miles
  • 2020 – 89,045 miles
  • 2018 – 88,726 miles
  • 2017 – 88,412 miles
  • 2016 – 87,536 miles
  • 2015 – 87,371 miles
  • 2014 – 87,087 miles
  • 2013 – 86,862 miles
  • 2012 – 86,780 miles
  • 2011 – 86,595 miles
  • 2010 – 86,339 miles
  • 2009 – 85,963 miles
  • 2008 – 85,481 miles
  • 2007 – 84,963 miles
  • 2006 – 81,373 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass92,826 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

    Failure3 MOTs, 2010–2017

  • Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Rear Wheel bearing has slight play both

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

31 tests since 1 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass92,826 miles (+1,852)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    92,826 miles
    Test number
    902753318435

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass90,974 miles (+744)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    90,974 miles
    Test number
    861311998633

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass90,230 miles (+211)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    90,230 miles
    Test number
    789408103824
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

  4. Pass90,019 miles (+282)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    90,019 miles
    Test number
    732910866026

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass89,737 miles (+624)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    89,737 miles
    Test number
    325741032588

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass89,113 miles (+33)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    89,113 miles
    Test number
    492049923732

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail89,080 miles (+35)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,080 miles
    Test number
    695543333603
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

  8. Pass89,045 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    89,045 miles
    Test number
    524074685555
    • AdvisoryFuel cap seal slightly perished

  9. Fail89,045 miles (+319)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,045 miles
    Test number
    654548902490
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFuel cap seal slightly perished

  10. Pass88,726 miles (+9)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    88,726 miles
    Test number
    383743180874
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Wheel bearing has slight play both (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryAftermarket suspension fitted
    • AdvisoryExhaust condition

  11. Fail88,717 miles (+305)3 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,717 miles
    Test number
    614239888126
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers insecurely attached at hub assembly (5.3.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Wheel bearing has slight play both (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryAftermarket suspension fitted
    • AdvisoryExhaust condition

  12. Pass88,412 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    88,412 miles
    Test number
    251998324799

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail88,412 miles (+876)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,412 miles
    Test number
    399216486170
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
    • FailureOffside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

  14. Pass87,536 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    87,536 miles
    Test number
    158512507954

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail87,536 miles (+165)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,536 miles
    Test number
    436481568771
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
    • FailureExhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

  16. Pass87,371 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    87,371 miles
    Test number
    488059939180

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail87,371 miles (+284)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,371 miles
    Test number
    948983004098
    • FailureRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

  18. Pass87,087 miles (+225)
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    87,087 miles
    Test number
    905541894278

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass86,862 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    86,862 miles
    Test number
    588471593235

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail86,862 miles (+82)4 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,862 miles
    Test number
    369010693414
    • FailureNearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureNearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • NoteLower steering coupling is worn,not quite 13mm.

  21. Pass86,780 miles (+185)
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    86,780 miles
    Test number
    227404592236

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass86,595 miles (+256)
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    86,595 miles
    Test number
    808113981212

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass86,339 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    86,339 miles
    Test number
    740459070295
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  24. Fail86,339 miles (+376)3 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,339 miles
    Test number
    112918070298
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  25. Pass85,963 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    85,963 miles
    Test number
    283101569108
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  26. Fail85,963 miles (+482)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,963 miles
    Test number
    292835959123
    • FailureOffside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  27. Pass85,481 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    85,481 miles
    Test number
    211545158149

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Fail85,481 miles (+518)3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,481 miles
    Test number
    560885958143
    • Repaired at testExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

  29. Pass84,963 miles (+3,590)
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    84,963 miles
    Test number
    634093397042

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Pass81,373 miles (+136)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    81,373 miles
    Test number
    904158986000
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  31. Fail81,237 miles5 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,237 miles
    Test number
    714640566009
    • FailureFront brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Questions about K97 KCL

Does K97 KCL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on K97 KCL is valid until 30 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on K97 KCL?
The MOT on K97 KCL is valid until 30 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has K97 KCL done?
K97 KCL was recorded at 92,826 miles at its MOT on 25 Jun 2026, an average of 570 miles a year.
Has K97 KCL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. K97 KCL has failed 11 of its 31 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Jun 2021.
Has the mileage on K97 KCL 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 K97 KCL find?
K97 KCL passed its latest MOT on 25 Jun 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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