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Volkswagen Golf

Red · Diesel · 1997 · 1,896 cc

P73 KOLMOT history

P73 KOL is a red diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 7 Feb 1997. Its MOT is valid until 13 Mar 2027 and it has passed 15 of 21 MOT tests, with 107,877 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Mar 2026.

P73 KOL red Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 13 Mar 2027
Mileage
107,877 mi
At MOT on 9 Mar 2026
MOT tests
21
15 passed · 6 failed
Per year
3,608 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
P73 KOL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
1997
First used
7 Feb 1997
MOT status
MOT valid until 13 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
9 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

P73 KOL was last recorded at 107,877 miles on 9 Mar 2026, 855 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
107,022 miles · 14 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
855 miles
Average per year
3,608 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 107,877 miles
  • 2025 – 107,022 miles
  • 2024 – 107,018 miles
  • 2023 – 97,698 miles
  • 2022 – 94,822 miles
  • 2021 – 94,802 miles
  • 2020 – 85,666 miles
  • 2019 – 81,599 miles
  • 2018 – 77,409 miles
  • 2017 – 74,794 miles
  • 2015 – 73,950 miles
  • 2013 – 69,962 miles
  • 2012 – 65,544 miles
  • 2011 – 58,876 miles
  • 2010 – 54,636 miles
  • 2009 – 48,992 miles
  • 2008 – 44,988 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass107,877 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021

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.

  • Offside Brake cable damaged but not to excess

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Steering system slightly rough

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

21 tests since 2 Oct 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass107,877 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    107,877 miles
    Test number
    506478342421
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Fail107,877 miles (+855)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,877 miles
    Test number
    317483203641
    • Repaired at testNearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass107,022 miles (+4)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    107,022 miles
    Test number
    251102786837
    • MinorNearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Fail107,018 miles (+9,320)2 dangerous15 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,018 miles
    Test number
    755589054398
    • DangerousNearside Rear Suspension arm modified so the suspension is likely to foul other components Brake pipe (5.3.3 (c) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Suspension arm modified so the suspension is likely to foul other components Brake pipe (5.3.3 (c) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle Wing (5.2.3 (f))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle Wing (5.2.3 (f))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose insecure
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose insecure
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust silencer slightly loose Clamp missing (8.1.1 (b) (i))

  5. Pass97,698 miles (+2,876)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    97,698 miles
    Test number
    664498539541
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnderneath covered in sealant

  6. Pass94,822 miles9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    94,822 miles
    Test number
    636796666753
    • AdvisoryBrake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering system slightly rough (2.1.1 (a))
    • AdvisorySupplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryWasher switch faulty

  7. Fail94,822 miles (+8)1 dangerous10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,822 miles
    Test number
    798883002980
    • DangerousOffside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j))
    • AdvisoryBrake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering system slightly rough (2.1.1 (a))
    • AdvisorySupplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryWasher switch faulty

  8. Fail94,814 miles (+12)1 dangerous1 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,814 miles
    Test number
    921836816563
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorExhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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))
    • AdvisoryShock absorbers has a reduced damping effect all (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisorySteering system slightly rough (2.1.1 (a))
    • AdvisorySupplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryWasher fluid switch faulty

  9. Fail94,802 miles (+9,136)3 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,802 miles
    Test number
    210483975827
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both jacking points (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

  10. Pass85,666 miles (+4,067)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    85,666 miles
    Test number
    662946291863
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

  11. Pass81,599 miles (+4,190)
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    81,599 miles
    Test number
    158771486841

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass77,409 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    77,409 miles
    Test number
    558870340772

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail77,409 miles (+2,615)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,409 miles
    Test number
    603989000746
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  14. Pass74,794 miles (+844)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    74,794 miles
    Test number
    360462745858
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (7.1.2)

  15. Pass73,950 miles (+3,988)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    73,950 miles
    Test number
    899753184972
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  16. Pass69,962 miles (+4,418)
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    69,962 miles
    Test number
    377830363433

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass65,544 miles (+6,668)
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    65,544 miles
    Test number
    349878662203

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass58,876 miles (+4,240)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    58,876 miles
    Test number
    739370351226
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
    • NoteO/s/f tyre worn on inside edge

  19. Pass54,636 miles (+5,644)
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    54,636 miles
    Test number
    561070750229

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass48,992 miles (+4,004)
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    48,992 miles
    Test number
    363218559271

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass44,988 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    44,988 miles
    Test number
    392286478276

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about P73 KOL

Does P73 KOL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on P73 KOL is valid until 13 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on P73 KOL?
The MOT on P73 KOL is valid until 13 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has P73 KOL done?
P73 KOL was recorded at 107,877 miles at its MOT on 9 Mar 2026, an average of 3,608 miles a year.
Has P73 KOL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. P73 KOL has failed 6 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Mar 2026.
Has the mileage on P73 KOL 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 P73 KOL find?
P73 KOL passed its latest MOT on 9 Mar 2026 with 2 advisories: offside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; offside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

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