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Volkswagen Golf

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 1,600 cc

T165 KLCMOT history

T165 KLC is a blue petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 1 Mar 1999. Its MOT expired on 27 Jun 2025 and it has passed 18 of 28 MOT tests, with 123,529 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Jun 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 27 Jun 2025
Mileage
123,529 mi
At MOT on 28 Jun 2024
MOT tests
28
18 passed · 10 failed
Per year
3,341 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T165 KLC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,600 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
1 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 27 Jun 2025
Latest MOT test
28 Jun 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

T165 KLC was last recorded at 123,529 miles on 28 Jun 2024, 2,847 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Mar 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
120,682 miles · 15 Mar 2024
Between the last two tests
2,847 miles
Average per year
3,341 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 123,529 miles
  • 2022 – 120,103 miles
  • 2021 – 119,288 miles
  • 2020 – 118,532 miles
  • 2019 – 118,041 miles
  • 2018 – 117,592 miles
  • 2017 – 116,965 miles
  • 2016 – 114,187 miles
  • 2015 – 111,951 miles
  • 2014 – 110,197 miles
  • 2013 – 100,598 miles
  • 2012 – 94,194 miles
  • 2011 – 83,009 miles
  • 2010 – 79,867 miles
  • 2007 – 69,921 miles
  • 2006 – 64,606 miles
  • 2005 – 60,602 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass123,529 miles
  • AdvisoryUNDERBODY COVERED ALL OVER IN UNDERSEAL

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 legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2019

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Central Exhaust mounting defective

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Coil spring corroded both rear springs

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

28 tests since 27 Aug 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass123,529 miles (+2,847)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    123,529 miles
    Test number
    529113946163
    • AdvisoryUNDERBODY COVERED ALL OVER IN UNDERSEAL

  2. Pass120,682 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    120,682 miles
    Test number
    437476943247
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  3. Fail120,682 miles (+579)5 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,682 miles
    Test number
    366312694477
    • MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  4. Pass120,103 miles (+815)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    120,103 miles
    Test number
    386971107389
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective Centre box mount corroded (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass119,288 miles (+756)2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    119,288 miles
    Test number
    151236594523
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass118,532 miles (+491)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    118,532 miles
    Test number
    729947331140
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  7. Pass118,041 miles9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    118,041 miles
    Test number
    847533184331
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded both rear springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top mount (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryBoth rear axel bushs perished

  8. Fail118,041 miles (+449)4 major12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,041 miles
    Test number
    531256166186
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt clip missing (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded both rear springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top mount (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryAll tyres perished
    • AdvisoryBoth rear axel bushs perished

  9. Pass117,592 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    117,592 miles
    Test number
    235771458664
    • AdvisoryBoth front top shock mounts worn
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryRear Axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam Bushes slightly worn (5.1.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  10. Fail117,592 miles (+627)11 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,592 miles
    Test number
    498028697379
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • 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 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 Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth front top shock mounts worn
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryRear Axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam Bushes slightly worn (5.1.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  11. Pass116,965 miles (+2,778)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    116,965 miles
    Test number
    435047779185
    • AdvisoryCentre exhaust bracket broken
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre wearing on inner shoulder
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit Shoulder (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisorySticker pad on windscreen but not affecting drivers view of road

  12. Pass114,187 miles (+2,236)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    114,187 miles
    Test number
    469630367459
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear brake pipes slightly corroded

  13. Pass111,951 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    111,951 miles
    Test number
    430496105075
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  14. Fail111,951 miles (+1,754)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,951 miles
    Test number
    375109699377
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  15. Pass110,197 miles (+79)
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    110,197 miles
    Test number
    495031804301

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail110,118 miles (+9,520)3 failures4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,118 miles
    Test number
    367710604376
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • NoteCoolant leak
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteGraunch feel in hand brake operation
    • NoteNs and os inner cv joint gaitors insecure but preventing the ingress of dirt

  17. Pass100,598 miles (+6,404)3 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    100,598 miles
    Test number
    899979593246
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteCoolant leak
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteFront tyres wearing on inner edges***Advise GEOALIGN check***
    • NoteNsf/nsr tyres on 3mm approx

  18. Pass94,194 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    94,194 miles
    Test number
    999279592272
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

  19. Fail94,194 miles (+11,185)2 failures2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,194 miles
    Test number
    555618292234
    • FailureNearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

  20. Pass83,009 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    83,009 miles
    Test number
    116528891229

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail83,009 miles (+3,142)2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,009 miles
    Test number
    519516691221
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • NoteWIPERS WORN , STEEL IS COMING OUT .

  22. Pass79,867 miles (+9,946)1 note
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    79,867 miles
    Test number
    733328590202
    • NoteNearside front sidelight slightly dim

  23. Fail69,921 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,921 miles
    Test number
    201322347295
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

  24. Pass69,921 miles (+5,315)
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    69,921 miles
    Test number
    550412947296

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass64,606 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    64,606 miles
    Test number
    540792346279

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail64,606 miles (+4,004)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,606 miles
    Test number
    591932046212
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  27. Pass60,602 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2006
    Odometer
    60,602 miles
    Test number
    861093745250

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Fail60,602 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,602 miles
    Test number
    484349435204
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Questions about T165 KLC

Does T165 KLC currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T165 KLC expired on 27 Jun 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T165 KLC?
The MOT on T165 KLC expired on 27 Jun 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T165 KLC done?
T165 KLC was recorded at 123,529 miles at its MOT on 28 Jun 2024, an average of 3,341 miles a year.
Has T165 KLC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T165 KLC has failed 10 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Mar 2024.
Has the mileage on T165 KLC 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 KLC find?
T165 KLC passed its latest MOT on 28 Jun 2024 with 1 advisory: underbody covered all over in underseal.

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