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Black · Diesel · 2011 · 1,968 cc

T122 KATMOT history

T122 KAT is a black diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 30 Jun 2011. Its MOT is valid until 6 Jan 2027 and it has passed 12 of 21 MOT tests, with 181,779 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Jan 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 6 Jan 2027
Mileage
181,779 mi
At MOT on 6 Jan 2026
MOT tests
21
12 passed · 9 failed
Per year
8,096 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T122 KAT
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,968 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
30 Jun 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 6 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
6 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T122 KAT was last recorded at 181,779 miles on 6 Jan 2026, 3,839 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
177,940 miles · 6 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
3,839 miles
Average per year
8,096 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 181,779 miles
  • 2025 – 177,940 miles
  • 2024 – 172,918 miles
  • 2023 – 166,696 miles
  • 2022 – 159,574 miles
  • 2021 – 154,024 miles
  • 2019 – 150,956 miles
  • 2018 – 138,239 miles
  • 2017 – 120,382 miles
  • 2016 – 113,591 miles
  • 2015 – 107,757 miles
  • 2014 – 88,398 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass181,779 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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 Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2016

  • Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2016

  • Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both N/S & O/S rear bushes

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively

    Major2 MOTs, 2018–2021

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019

Full MOT history

21 tests since 25 Jun 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass181,779 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    181,779 miles
    Test number
    767645230673
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Fail181,779 miles (+3,839)1 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    181,779 miles
    Test number
    247623801128
    • MajorReversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))
    • MinorRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass177,940 miles (+5,022)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    177,940 miles
    Test number
    464679447087
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  4. Pass172,918 miles (+6,222)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    172,918 miles
    Test number
    201253069095

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass166,696 miles (+7,122)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    166,696 miles
    Test number
    599949730489
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  6. Pass159,574 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    159,574 miles
    Test number
    201109461044

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail159,574 miles (+5,550)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    159,574 miles
    Test number
    309204919081
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass154,024 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    154,024 miles
    Test number
    159923449242
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both N/S & O/S rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Fail154,024 miles (+3,068)1 dangerous3 major3 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    154,024 miles
    Test number
    576413595968
    • DangerousOffside Front Outer Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • MajorBonnet primary retaining device ineffective (3.1 (c))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorRear Service brake grabbing severely Both N/S & O/S (1.2.1 (c))
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Both N/S & O/S (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both N/S & O/S rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass150,956 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    150,956 miles
    Test number
    718273454520
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  11. Fail150,956 miles (+12,717)6 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    150,956 miles
    Test number
    597776279317
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers damaged to the extent that it does not function (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  12. Pass138,239 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    138,239 miles
    Test number
    840812697986
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  13. Fail138,239 miles1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    138,239 miles
    Test number
    145242450436
    • MajorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre has a 20mm cut to the cord
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  14. Fail138,239 miles (+17,857)4 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    138,239 miles
    Test number
    252200881660
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre has a 20mm cut to the cord
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  15. Pass120,382 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    120,382 miles
    Test number
    417950991904

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail120,382 miles (+6,791)3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,382 miles
    Test number
    468010556858
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush drop link (2.4.G.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

  17. Pass113,591 miles (+5,834)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    113,591 miles
    Test number
    839922141892
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  18. Pass107,757 miles (+74)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    107,757 miles
    Test number
    435080685146
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  19. Fail107,683 miles (+19,285)4 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,683 miles
    Test number
    657636575138
    • FailureFront registration plate missing (6.3.1a)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)
    • FailureRear registration plate missing (6.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  20. Fail88,398 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,398 miles
    Test number
    846916574161
    • Repaired at testFront registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • Repaired at testRear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

  21. Pass88,398 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    88,398 miles
    Test number
    928706574125

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T122 KAT

Does T122 KAT currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T122 KAT is valid until 6 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on T122 KAT?
The MOT on T122 KAT is valid until 6 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T122 KAT done?
T122 KAT was recorded at 181,779 miles at its MOT on 6 Jan 2026, an average of 8,096 miles a year.
Has T122 KAT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T122 KAT has failed 9 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Jan 2026.
Has the mileage on T122 KAT 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 T122 KAT find?
T122 KAT passed its latest MOT on 6 Jan 2026 with 1 advisory: offside rear suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened.

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