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Volkswagen Golf

Black · Petrol · 1999 · 1,781 cc

T161 KGNMOT history

T161 KGN is a black petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 1 Aug 1999. Its MOT expired on 28 Jun 2023 and it has passed 17 of 21 MOT tests, with 44,835 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Jun 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 28 Jun 2023
Mileage
44,835 mi
At MOT on 29 Jun 2022
MOT tests
21
17 passed · 4 failed
Per year
1,813 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T161 KGN
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,781 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
1 Aug 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 28 Jun 2023
Latest MOT test
29 Jun 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

T161 KGN was last recorded at 44,835 miles on 29 Jun 2022, 124 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Mar 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
44,711 miles · 1 Mar 2021
Between the last two tests
124 miles
Average per year
1,813 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 44,835 miles
  • 2021 – 44,711 miles
  • 2020 – 44,532 miles
  • 2019 – 43,618 miles
  • 2018 – 42,900 miles
  • 2017 – 42,005 miles
  • 2016 – 41,155 miles
  • 2015 – 38,826 miles
  • 2014 – 36,647 miles
  • 2013 – 33,898 miles
  • 2012 – 31,261 miles
  • 2011 – 29,815 miles
  • 2010 – 27,842 miles
  • 2009 – 23,816 miles
  • 2008 – 21,788 miles
  • 2007 – 18,267 miles
  • 2006 – 15,106 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass44,835 miles
  • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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 Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2012

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2012

  • Brake servo corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Windscreen wiper blade defective

    Minor2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

21 tests since 3 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass44,835 miles (+124)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    44,835 miles
    Test number
    513771646941
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  2. Pass44,711 miles (+179)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    44,711 miles
    Test number
    938242902573
    • MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  3. Pass44,532 miles (+1)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    44,532 miles
    Test number
    773089566067
    • MinorWindscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake servo corroded
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

  4. Fail44,531 miles (+913)1 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,531 miles
    Test number
    429325285808
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake servo corroded
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

  5. Pass43,618 miles (+718)
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    43,618 miles
    Test number
    179783345856

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass42,900 miles (+895)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    42,900 miles
    Test number
    549394793386
    • AdvisoryBrake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)
    • AdvisoryFront Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)

  7. Pass42,005 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    42,005 miles
    Test number
    634530869886
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

  8. Fail42,005 miles (+850)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,005 miles
    Test number
    306640042711
    • FailureFront registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

  9. Pass41,155 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    41,155 miles
    Test number
    771264668148

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail41,155 miles (+2,329)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,155 miles
    Test number
    668105002417
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  11. Pass38,826 miles (+2,179)
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    38,826 miles
    Test number
    646460535089

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass36,647 miles (+2,749)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    36,647 miles
    Test number
    525581634085
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  13. Pass33,898 miles (+2,637)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    33,898 miles
    Test number
    136659323451
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  14. Fail31,261 miles2 repaired3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    31,261 miles
    Test number
    268277922087
    • Repaired at testNearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • Repaired at testOffside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteFront registration plate damaged,but secure and legible

  15. Pass31,261 miles (+1,446)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    31,261 miles
    Test number
    877277822042
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteFront registration plate damaged,but secure and legible

  16. Pass29,815 miles (+1,973)5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    29,815 miles
    Test number
    415297021085
    • AdvisoryFront Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteFront registration plate has slight damage

  17. Pass27,842 miles (+4,026)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    27,842 miles
    Test number
    273628320030
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass23,816 miles (+2,028)
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    23,816 miles
    Test number
    831689429059

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass21,788 miles (+3,521)
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    21,788 miles
    Test number
    403950438062

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass18,267 miles (+3,161)
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    18,267 miles
    Test number
    262871437006

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass15,106 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    15,106 miles
    Test number
    141514736035

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T161 KGN

Does T161 KGN currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T161 KGN expired on 28 Jun 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T161 KGN?
The MOT on T161 KGN expired on 28 Jun 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T161 KGN done?
T161 KGN was recorded at 44,835 miles at its MOT on 29 Jun 2022, an average of 1,813 miles a year.
Has T161 KGN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T161 KGN has failed 4 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Feb 2020.
Has the mileage on T161 KGN 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 T161 KGN find?
T161 KGN passed its latest MOT on 29 Jun 2022 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: front windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; nearside front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; offside front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened.

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