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Volkswagen Golf

Red · Petrol · 1999 · 1,600 cc

T163 KLKMOT history

T163 KLK is a red petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 11 May 1999. Its MOT expired on 7 Jan 2026 and it has passed 19 of 29 MOT tests, with 122,911 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Dec 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 7 Jan 2026
Mileage
122,911 mi
At MOT on 23 Dec 2024
MOT tests
29
19 passed · 10 failed
Per year
2,781 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T163 KLK
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,600 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
11 May 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 7 Jan 2026
Latest MOT test
23 Dec 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

T163 KLK was last recorded at 122,911 miles on 23 Dec 2024, 570 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Jan 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
122,341 miles · 8 Jan 2024
Between the last two tests
570 miles
Average per year
2,781 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 122,911 miles
  • 2022 – 121,082 miles
  • 2021 – 119,930 miles
  • 2020 – 118,266 miles
  • 2018 – 114,604 miles
  • 2017 – 112,699 miles
  • 2016 – 106,559 miles
  • 2014 – 104,067 miles
  • 2013 – 98,452 miles
  • 2012 – 95,609 miles
  • 2010 – 92,054 miles
  • 2008 – 82,214 miles
  • 2006 – 72,477 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass122,911 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryBoth front brake calipers badly corroded
  • AdvisoryBoth front hubs corroded
  • AdvisoryBoth inner steering rack joints badly corroded
  • AdvisoryCondition of front number plate BORDERLINE
  • AdvisoryFront brake discs corroded
  • AdvisoryHazard switch sticking BORDERLINE
  • AdvisoryN/s front to rear brake pipe near flexi above tank corroded
  • AdvisoryN/s/f tyre starting to split on inner shoulder BORDERLINE
  • AdvisoryO/s/f bottomk arm corroded
  • AdvisoryO/s/r coil spring corrodedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryRear number plate starting to deteriate
  • AdvisorySlight blow rear exhaust joint

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.

  • Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2008–2014

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass122,911 miles12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    122,911 miles
    Test number
    405614414030
    • AdvisoryBoth front brake calipers badly corroded
    • AdvisoryBoth front hubs corroded
    • AdvisoryBoth inner steering rack joints badly corroded
    • AdvisoryCondition of front number plate BORDERLINE
    • AdvisoryFront brake discs corroded
    • AdvisoryHazard switch sticking BORDERLINE
    • AdvisoryN/s front to rear brake pipe near flexi above tank corroded
    • AdvisoryN/s/f tyre starting to split on inner shoulder BORDERLINE
    • AdvisoryO/s/f bottomk arm corroded
    • AdvisoryO/s/r coil spring corroded
    • AdvisoryRear number plate starting to deteriate
    • AdvisorySlight blow rear exhaust joint
  2. Fail122,911 miles (+570)1 repaired12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,911 miles
    Test number
    260942471003
    • Repaired at testAccess panel cannot be secured in the closed position bonnet (6.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryBoth front brake calipers badly corroded
    • AdvisoryBoth front hubs corroded
    • AdvisoryBoth inner steering rack joints badly corroded
    • AdvisoryCondition of front number plate BORDERLINE
    • AdvisoryFront brake discs corroded
    • AdvisoryHazard switch sticking BORDERLINE
    • AdvisoryN/s front to rear brake pipe near flexi above tank corroded
    • AdvisoryN/s/f tyre starting to split on inner shoulder BORDERLINE
    • AdvisoryO/s/f bottomk arm corroded
    • AdvisoryO/s/r coil spring corroded
    • AdvisoryRear number plate starting to deteriate
    • AdvisorySlight blow rear exhaust joint
  3. Pass122,341 miles (+1,259)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    122,341 miles
    Test number
    874254175894
    • AdvisoryCorrosion throughout under side of vehicle
    • AdvisoryFront bumper bottom valance missing
    • AdvisoryFront number plate damaged
    • AdvisoryO/s/f bottom arm corroded and rear bush worn
    • AdvisoryO/s/r coil spring corroded
    • AdvisoryO/s/r light cluster damaged
    • AdvisoryO/s/r outer sill corroded
    • AdvisoryRear number plate deteriated
    • AdvisorySlight blow exhaust rear joint
  4. Pass121,082 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    121,082 miles
    Test number
    952553850778

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail121,082 miles (+1,152)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,082 miles
    Test number
    606313892965
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both (3.4 (b) (ii))
  6. Pass119,930 miles (+1,664)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    119,930 miles
    Test number
    950281960565
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  7. Pass118,266 miles (+1,334)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    118,266 miles
    Test number
    307302734926

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass116,932 miles (+2,328)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    116,932 miles
    Test number
    387376031033

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass114,604 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    114,604 miles
    Test number
    875671050542

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail114,604 miles (+1,905)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,604 miles
    Test number
    836362171924
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  11. Pass112,699 miles (+2,929)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    112,699 miles
    Test number
    540414721662

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass109,770 miles (+3,211)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    109,770 miles
    Test number
    883031879537

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass106,559 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    106,559 miles
    Test number
    468647139431
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded all (3.6.B.2c)
  14. Fail106,559 miles (+2,492)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,559 miles
    Test number
    219188716515
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded all (3.6.B.2c)
  15. Pass104,067 miles5 notes
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    104,067 miles
    Test number
    428520254420
    • NoteExhaust clamps and sleeves poor condition
    • NoteFront number plate damaged
    • NoteRadiator leaking water
    • NoteSlight bind on o/s/r wheel
    • NoteSlight play in n/s/f steering arm
  16. Fail104,067 miles (+2,735)2 repaired5 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,067 miles
    Test number
    888680654377
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • NoteExhaust clamps and sleeves poor condition
    • NoteFront number plate damaged
    • NoteRadiator leaking water
    • NoteSlight bind on o/s/r wheel
    • NoteSlight play in n/s/f steering arm
  17. Fail101,332 miles1 repaired3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,332 miles
    Test number
    785396304036
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteSlight bind on offside rear brake
  18. Pass101,332 miles (+2,880)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    101,332 miles
    Test number
    809336604007
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteSlight bind on offside rear brake
  19. Pass98,452 miles2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    98,452 miles
    Test number
    455277603063
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisorySuspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteCentre exhaust clamp weak
    • NoteSlight bind on osr brake
  20. Fail98,452 miles (+2,843)5 failures2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,452 miles
    Test number
    485517903079
    • FailureFuel cap/sealing device sealing washer torn (7.2.4c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisorySuspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteCentre exhaust clamp weak
    • NoteSlight bind on osr brake
  21. Pass95,609 miles10 notes
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    95,609 miles
    Test number
    426586902013
    • NoteBoth front shockers getting worn
    • NoteChip in zone b of screen
    • NoteCondition of front brake discs
    • NoteCondition of rear brake discs
    • NoteDamage to o/s/r fog light
    • NoteN/s/f indicator starting to lose its colour
    • NotePas pipe to steering rack damp
    • NoteSecurity of o/s/f inner c.v boot
    • NoteSlight bind on o/s/r wheel
    • NoteSlight movement in n/s/f bottom arm rear bush
  22. Fail95,605 miles (+3,551)5 failures10 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,605 miles
    Test number
    467626902073
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureFuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • NoteBoth front shockers getting worn
    • NoteChip in zone b of screen
    • NoteCondition of front brake discs
    • NoteCondition of rear brake discs
    • NoteDamage to o/s/r fog light
    • NoteN/s/f indicator starting to lose its colour
    • NotePas pipe to steering rack damp
    • NoteSecurity of o/s/f inner c.v boot
    • NoteSlight bind on o/s/r wheel
    • NoteSlight movement in n/s/f bottom arm rear bush
  23. Pass92,054 miles (+4,320)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    92,054 miles
    Test number
    632996150315

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass87,734 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    87,734 miles
    Test number
    362635200072
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear fog lamp slightly discoloured (1.3.2e)
    • AdvisoryOuter Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
  25. Fail87,734 miles (+5,520)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,734 miles
    Test number
    634725000063
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear fog lamp slightly discoloured (1.3.2e)
    • AdvisoryOuter Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
  26. Fail82,214 miles6 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,214 miles
    Test number
    184607638388
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  27. Pass82,214 miles (+4,072)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    82,214 miles
    Test number
    511457538328
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  28. Pass78,142 miles (+5,665)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    78,142 miles
    Test number
    240187108009

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass72,477 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    72,477 miles
    Test number
    432617306325

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T163 KLK

Does T163 KLK currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T163 KLK expired on 7 Jan 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T163 KLK?
The MOT on T163 KLK expired on 7 Jan 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T163 KLK done?
T163 KLK was recorded at 122,911 miles at its MOT on 23 Dec 2024, an average of 2,781 miles a year.
Has T163 KLK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T163 KLK has failed 10 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Dec 2024.
Has the mileage on T163 KLK 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 T163 KLK find?
T163 KLK passed its latest MOT on 23 Dec 2024 with 12 advisories: both front brake calipers badly corroded; both front hubs corroded; both inner steering rack joints badly corroded, and 9 more.

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