Volkswagen Golf
Black · Diesel · 2007 · 1,968 cc
KBE 980MOT history
KBE 980 is a black diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 27 Jul 2007. Its MOT is valid until 1 Nov 2027 and it has passed 17 of 19 MOT tests, with 257,599 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Oct 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 1 Nov 2027
- Mileage
- 257,599 mi
- At MOT on 15 Oct 2026
- MOT tests
- 19
- 17 passed · 2 failed
- Per year
- 11,596 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- KBE 980
- Registration format
- Dateless
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Golf
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,968 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2007
- First used
- 27 Jul 2007
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 1 Nov 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 15 Oct 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
KBE 980 was last recorded at 257,599 miles on 15 Oct 2026, 8,293 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Oct 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 249,306 miles · 13 Oct 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 8,293 miles
- Average per year
- 11,596 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 257,599 miles
- 2025 – 249,306 miles
- 2024 – 241,214 miles
- 2023 – 234,546 miles
- 2022 – 224,830 miles
- 2021 – 216,428 miles
- 2020 – 212,771 miles
- 2019 – 208,717 miles
- 2018 – 197,124 miles
- 2017 – 188,364 miles
- 2016 – 179,555 miles
- 2015 – 166,278 miles
- 2014 – 157,636 miles
- 2013 – 144,134 miles
- 2012 – 121,736 miles
- 2011 – 96,802 miles
- 2010 – 69,043 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass257,599 miles
- AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bushes both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
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 Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources Both
Minor2 MOTs, 2021
Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated
Minor2 MOTs, 2018–2020
Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2015
Offside Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2015
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2010–2015
Full MOT history
19 tests since 12 Jul 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass257,599 miles (+8,293)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Nov 2027
- Odometer
- 257,599 miles
- Test number
- 705090329454
- AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bushes both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass249,306 miles (+8,092)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 1 Nov 2026
- Odometer
- 249,306 miles
- Test number
- 972917647130
- AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm rear bushes both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass241,214 miles (+6,668)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Nov 2025
- Odometer
- 241,214 miles
- Test number
- 939504920896
- AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear bushes both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge both (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass234,546 miles (+9,716)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Nov 2024
- Odometer
- 234,546 miles
- Test number
- 171235428223
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass224,830 miles (+8,402)1 minor
- MOT expiry
- 1 Nov 2023
- Odometer
- 224,830 miles
- Test number
- 157726610753
- MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Pass216,428 miles (+18)1 minor
- MOT expiry
- 1 Nov 2022
- Odometer
- 216,428 miles
- Test number
- 897402984047
- MinorRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources Both (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Fail216,410 miles (+3,639)2 major1 minor
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 216,410 miles
- Test number
- 765848989875
- MajorNearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- MinorRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources Both (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Pass212,771 miles (+4,054)1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 Sept 2021
- Odometer
- 212,771 miles
- Test number
- 603188001355
- MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass208,717 miles (+11,593)1 minor
- MOT expiry
- 20 Sept 2020
- Odometer
- 208,717 miles
- Test number
- 289960931966
- MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Pass197,124 miles (+8,760)1 minor
- MOT expiry
- 18 Sept 2019
- Odometer
- 197,124 miles
- Test number
- 530503156567
- MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Pass188,364 miles (+8,809)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Sept 2018
- Odometer
- 188,364 miles
- Test number
- 500840416499
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- AdvisoryRear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge both (4.1.E.1)
Pass179,555 miles (+13,277)
- MOT expiry
- 2 Jun 2017
- Odometer
- 179,555 miles
- Test number
- 987534785389
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass166,278 miles (+210)3 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 2 Jun 2016
- Odometer
- 166,278 miles
- Test number
- 165904435177
- AdvisoryNearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- AdvisoryOffside Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteCentre upper brake light is not working
Fail166,068 miles (+8,432)3 failures5 advisories5 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 166,068 miles
- Test number
- 766377825177
- FailureOffside Inner Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- FailureOffside Rear reflector excessively damaged so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)
- FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- AdvisoryOffside Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- NoteCentre upper brake light is not working
- NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
- NoteOffside rear child seat not secure
- NoteRecommend steering geometry check
Pass157,636 miles (+13,502)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Jun 2015
- Odometer
- 157,636 miles
- Test number
- 297344154496
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Pass144,134 miles (+22,398)
- MOT expiry
- 4 Aug 2014
- Odometer
- 144,134 miles
- Test number
- 698027513234
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass121,736 miles (+24,934)
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jul 2013
- Odometer
- 121,736 miles
- Test number
- 355045702216
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass96,802 miles (+27,759)
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jul 2012
- Odometer
- 96,802 miles
- Test number
- 357323711459
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass69,043 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jul 2011
- Odometer
- 69,043 miles
- Test number
- 880103690106
- AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Side repeater deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Questions about KBE 980
- What vehicle is registration KBE 980 currently assigned to?
- DVSA MOT records show KBE 980 on a black diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 27 Jul 2007. Dateless registrations can be transferred between vehicles, so earlier MOT tests may have been under a different registration. Registered keeper details are not public and are not shown.
- Does KBE 980 currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on KBE 980 is valid until 1 Nov 2027.
- When is the MOT due on KBE 980?
- The MOT on KBE 980 is valid until 1 Nov 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has KBE 980 done?
- KBE 980 was recorded at 257,599 miles at its MOT on 15 Oct 2026, an average of 11,596 miles a year.
- Has KBE 980 ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. KBE 980 has failed 2 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Oct 2021.
- Has the mileage on KBE 980 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 KBE 980 find?
- KBE 980 passed its latest MOT on 15 Oct 2026 with 2 advisories: front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bushes both; offside front suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened.
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