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Volkswagen Swift

White and Grey · Diesel · 1999 · 2,798 cc

T117 KDAMOT history

T117 KDA is a white and grey diesel Volkswagen Swift first used on 1 Apr 1999. Its MOT is valid until 18 May 2027 and it has passed 19 of 22 MOT tests, with 47,731 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 May 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 18 May 2027
Mileage
47,731 mi
At MOT on 18 May 2026
MOT tests
22
19 passed · 3 failed
Per year
1,330 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T117 KDA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Swift
Colour
White and Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,798 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
1 Apr 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 18 May 2027
Latest MOT test
18 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T117 KDA was last recorded at 47,731 miles on 18 May 2026, 954 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
46,777 miles · 14 May 2025
Between the last two tests
954 miles
Average per year
1,330 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 47,731 miles
  • 2025 – 46,777 miles
  • 2024 – 46,054 miles
  • 2023 – 45,318 miles
  • 2022 – 44,178 miles
  • 2021 – 42,552 miles
  • 2020 – 41,128 miles
  • 2018 – 39,090 miles
  • 2017 – 38,405 miles
  • 2016 – 36,951 miles
  • 2015 – 36,892 miles
  • 2014 – 36,334 miles
  • 2012 – 35,062 miles
  • 2011 – 32,999 miles
  • 2010 – 30,997 miles
  • 2009 – 26,994 miles
  • 2008 – 23,705 miles
  • 2007 – 22,154 miles
  • 2006 – 20,981 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass47,731 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Both Sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Wheel bearing has slight play Both Sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Hub Seal, Brakes Not Visibly Contaminated (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024

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 Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2020–2025

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2025

  • Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2014

Full MOT history

22 tests since 8 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass47,731 miles (+954)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2027
    Odometer
    47,731 miles
    Test number
    816588007016
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Both Sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Wheel bearing has slight play Both Sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Hub Seal, Brakes Not Visibly Contaminated (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass46,777 miles (+723)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2026
    Odometer
    46,777 miles
    Test number
    560843782922
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Hub Seal, Brakes Not Visibly Contaminated (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. Pass46,054 miles (+736)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2025
    Odometer
    46,054 miles
    Test number
    883112289967
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Hub Seal, Brakes Not Visibly Contaminated (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  4. Pass45,318 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2024
    Odometer
    45,318 miles
    Test number
    716702191037
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Hub Seal Leaking - Brakes Not Visibly Contaminated (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Fail45,318 miles (+1,140)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,318 miles
    Test number
    307760272242
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Hub Seal Leaking - Brakes Not Visibly Contaminated (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Pass44,178 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2023
    Odometer
    44,178 miles
    Test number
    627647242875
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Hub/Halfshaft Seal Leak
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Fail44,178 miles (+1,626)1 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,178 miles
    Test number
    713985585830
    • MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Inner Side Wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Hub/Halfshaft Seal Leak
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Pass42,552 miles (+1,424)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2022
    Odometer
    42,552 miles
    Test number
    375206324808
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Half shaft oil leak
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  9. Pass41,128 miles (+2,038)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2021
    Odometer
    41,128 miles
    Test number
    395358764646
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  10. Pass39,090 miles (+685)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    39,090 miles
    Test number
    169771989474
    • AdvisoryAdvise low emission no print out

  11. Pass38,405 miles (+1,454)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    38,405 miles
    Test number
    449442245006
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear hub seal leaking
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres cracked recommend replace
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres cracked

  12. Pass36,951 miles (+59)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    36,951 miles
    Test number
    791870857242
    • AdvisoryOffside Front upper side marker lens missing

  13. Fail36,892 miles6 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,892 miles
    Test number
    117353145165
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • Repaired at testNearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • Repaired at testOffside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • Repaired at testOffside Upper Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Upper Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  14. Pass36,892 miles (+558)
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2016
    Odometer
    36,892 miles
    Test number
    669843745158

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass36,334 miles (+1,272)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2015
    Odometer
    36,334 miles
    Test number
    838463624101
    • 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)

  16. Pass35,062 miles (+2,063)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2013
    Odometer
    35,062 miles
    Test number
    955365532113
    • AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  17. Pass32,999 miles (+2,002)
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2012
    Odometer
    32,999 miles
    Test number
    808586521140

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass30,997 miles (+4,003)
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    30,997 miles
    Test number
    720169700150

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass26,994 miles (+3,289)
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    26,994 miles
    Test number
    841347919127

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass23,705 miles (+1,551)
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    23,705 miles
    Test number
    412524518114

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass22,154 miles (+1,173)
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    22,154 miles
    Test number
    564955417189

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass20,981 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    20,981 miles
    Test number
    352268496067
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Questions about T117 KDA

Does T117 KDA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T117 KDA is valid until 18 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on T117 KDA?
The MOT on T117 KDA is valid until 18 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T117 KDA done?
T117 KDA was recorded at 47,731 miles at its MOT on 18 May 2026, an average of 1,330 miles a year.
Has T117 KDA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T117 KDA has failed 3 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 11 May 2023.
Has the mileage on T117 KDA 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 T117 KDA find?
T117 KDA passed its latest MOT on 18 May 2026 with 3 advisories: front suspension arm ball joint has slight play both sides; front wheel bearing has slight play both sides; nearside rear oil leak, but not excessive hub seal, brakes not visibly contaminated.

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