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Volkswagen Golf

Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 1,600 cc

T174 KGAMOT history

T174 KGA is a silver petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 1 Mar 1999. Its MOT expired on 30 Mar 2024 and it has passed 18 of 24 MOT tests, with 83,741 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Mar 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 30 Mar 2024
Mileage
83,741 mi
At MOT on 21 Mar 2023
MOT tests
24
18 passed · 6 failed
Per year
2,827 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T174 KGA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,600 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
1 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 30 Mar 2024
Latest MOT test
21 Mar 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

T174 KGA was last recorded at 83,741 miles on 21 Mar 2023, 635 miles more than at the previous MOT on 31 Mar 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
83,106 miles · 31 Mar 2022
Between the last two tests
635 miles
Average per year
2,827 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 83,741 miles
  • 2022 – 83,106 miles
  • 2021 – 82,181 miles
  • 2020 – 81,660 miles
  • 2019 – 80,206 miles
  • 2018 – 78,711 miles
  • 2017 – 76,964 miles
  • 2016 – 75,529 miles
  • 2015 – 72,664 miles
  • 2014 – 69,650 miles
  • 2013 – 65,992 miles
  • 2012 – 62,247 miles
  • 2011 – 57,746 miles
  • 2010 – 52,820 miles
  • 2009 – 50,033 miles
  • 2008 – 45,965 miles
  • 2007 – 41,926 miles
  • 2006 – 36,516 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass83,741 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (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 Front Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

Full MOT history

24 tests since 7 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass83,741 miles (+635)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    83,741 miles
    Test number
    729705882635
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

  2. Pass83,106 miles (+925)
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    83,106 miles
    Test number
    680984441675

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass82,181 miles (+28)
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    82,181 miles
    Test number
    691808195560

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail82,153 miles (+493)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,153 miles
    Test number
    708613668298
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Floor excessively deteriorated sill (6.2.4 (a) (i))

  5. Pass81,660 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    81,660 miles
    Test number
    997501060432
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Fail81,660 miles (+1,454)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,660 miles
    Test number
    800355832561
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Pass80,206 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    80,206 miles
    Test number
    869389580178
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Fail80,206 miles (+1,495)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,206 miles
    Test number
    661143327195
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Pass78,711 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    78,711 miles
    Test number
    135273487044

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail78,711 miles (+1,747)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,711 miles
    Test number
    833450762703
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

  11. Pass76,964 miles (+1,435)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    76,964 miles
    Test number
    168361167630
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

  12. Pass75,529 miles (+2,865)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    75,529 miles
    Test number
    209672900898
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner tyre has nail in it

  13. Pass72,664 miles (+3,014)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    72,664 miles
    Test number
    429930275092
    • 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)

  14. Pass69,650 miles (+3,658)
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    69,650 miles
    Test number
    699169374011

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass65,992 miles (+3,745)
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    65,992 miles
    Test number
    639542573011

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass62,247 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    62,247 miles
    Test number
    477746472075

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail62,246 miles (+4,500)4 failures2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,246 miles
    Test number
    756385472014
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside 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 testNearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

  18. Pass57,746 miles (+4,926)
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    57,746 miles
    Test number
    865623571094

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass52,820 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    52,820 miles
    Test number
    122640290408

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail52,820 miles (+2,787)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,820 miles
    Test number
    194498680476
    • DangerousOffside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

  21. Pass50,033 miles (+4,068)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    50,033 miles
    Test number
    281862089134

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass45,965 miles (+4,039)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    45,965 miles
    Test number
    962140098159

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass41,926 miles (+5,410)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    41,926 miles
    Test number
    971897987148

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass36,516 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    36,516 miles
    Test number
    384398586110

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T174 KGA

Does T174 KGA currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T174 KGA expired on 30 Mar 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T174 KGA?
The MOT on T174 KGA expired on 30 Mar 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T174 KGA done?
T174 KGA was recorded at 83,741 miles at its MOT on 21 Mar 2023, an average of 2,827 miles a year.
Has T174 KGA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T174 KGA has failed 6 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Mar 2021.
Has the mileage on T174 KGA 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 T174 KGA find?
T174 KGA passed its latest MOT on 21 Mar 2023 with 2 advisories: nearside rear axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn; offside rear axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn.

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