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Volkswagen Golf

Red · Petrol · 1999 · 1,600 cc

T165 KKEMOT history

T165 KKE is a red petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 9 Apr 1999. Its MOT expired on 7 Jan 2025 and it has passed 18 of 26 MOT tests, with 182,498 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Mar 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 7 Jan 2025
Mileage
182,498 mi
At MOT on 4 Mar 2025
MOT tests
26
18 passed · 8 failed
Per year
6,427 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T165 KKE
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
9 Apr 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 7 Jan 2025
Latest MOT test
4 Mar 2025 (Fail)

Mileage history

T165 KKE was last recorded at 182,498 miles on 4 Mar 2025, 46 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
182,452 miles · 17 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
46 miles
Average per year
6,427 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 182,498 miles
  • 2024 – 174,617 miles
  • 2023 – 159,475 miles
  • 2022 – 145,666 miles
  • 2021 – 138,869 miles
  • 2020 – 138,840 miles
  • 2019 – 127,942 miles
  • 2018 – 118,971 miles
  • 2017 – 115,529 miles
  • 2016 – 112,285 miles
  • 2015 – 109,328 miles
  • 2014 – 105,713 miles
  • 2013 – 101,842 miles
  • 2012 – 97,525 miles
  • 2011 – 92,008 miles
  • 2010 – 86,361 miles
  • 2009 – 80,555 miles
  • 2008 – 74,800 miles
  • 2007 – 68,446 miles
  • 2006 – 60,497 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail182,498 miles
  • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
  • MajorExhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
  • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • MajorNearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • MajorNearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))
  • MajorRear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

What MOT failures 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 Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2024

  • Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2023

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2023

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault

    Major2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Central Exhaust mounting defective

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

26 tests since 11 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail182,498 miles (+46)8 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    182,498 miles
    Test number
    633786731514
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
    • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))
    • MajorRear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

  2. Fail182,452 miles (+7,835)8 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    182,452 miles
    Test number
    616398439379
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

  3. Pass174,617 miles (+15,142)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    174,617 miles
    Test number
    256454351058
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  4. Pass159,475 miles (+13,809)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    159,475 miles
    Test number
    435349988508
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass145,666 miles (+6,797)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    145,666 miles
    Test number
    322717749578

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass138,869 miles (+29)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    138,869 miles
    Test number
    810461671761
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (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))

  7. Fail138,840 miles (+10,898)5 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    138,840 miles
    Test number
    278652777773
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • 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))

  8. Pass127,942 miles (+39)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    127,942 miles
    Test number
    407280365001
    • MinorRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both in poor condition (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  9. Fail127,903 miles (+8,932)2 dangerous6 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,903 miles
    Test number
    969941542588
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorFront Sub-frame damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both in poor condition (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass118,971 miles (+3,442)
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    118,971 miles
    Test number
    268847705935

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass115,529 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    115,529 miles
    Test number
    455077558794

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail115,529 miles (+3,244)3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,529 miles
    Test number
    500101830523
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

  13. Pass112,285 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    112,285 miles
    Test number
    366882360398

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail112,285 miles (+2,957)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,285 miles
    Test number
    600235850393
    • FailureNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

  15. Pass109,328 miles (+3,615)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    109,328 miles
    Test number
    429358415184
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  16. Pass105,713 miles (+3,871)
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    105,713 miles
    Test number
    845637194096

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass101,842 miles (+4,317)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    101,842 miles
    Test number
    177000103128
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass97,525 miles (+5,517)
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    97,525 miles
    Test number
    248318012496

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail92,008 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,008 miles
    Test number
    148234981400
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  20. Pass92,008 miles (+5,647)
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    92,008 miles
    Test number
    938214181090

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass86,361 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    86,361 miles
    Test number
    520718170041

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail86,361 miles (+5,806)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,361 miles
    Test number
    843418070001
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

  23. Pass80,555 miles (+5,755)
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    80,555 miles
    Test number
    481081399047

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass74,800 miles (+6,354)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    74,800 miles
    Test number
    271282598035
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Sub-frame 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)

  25. Pass68,446 miles (+7,949)
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    68,446 miles
    Test number
    233806677008

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass60,497 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    60,497 miles
    Test number
    511260576061

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T165 KKE

Does T165 KKE currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T165 KKE expired on 7 Jan 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T165 KKE?
The MOT on T165 KKE expired on 7 Jan 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T165 KKE done?
T165 KKE was recorded at 182,498 miles at its MOT on 4 Mar 2025, an average of 6,427 miles a year.
Has T165 KKE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T165 KKE has failed 8 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Mar 2025.
Has the mileage on T165 KKE 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 T165 KKE find?
T165 KKE failed its latest MOT on 4 Mar 2025 with 8 major defects: exhaust lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits; exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits; exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits, and 5 more.

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