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Volkswagen Golf

Blue and Black · Petrol · 1999 · 1,984 cc

T179 KAPMOT history

T179 KAP is a blue and black petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 31 Dec 1999. Its MOT is valid until 1 Oct 2027 and it has passed 22 of 27 MOT tests, with 116,083 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Oct 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 1 Oct 2027
Mileage
116,083 mi
At MOT on 2 Oct 2026
MOT tests
27
22 passed · 5 failed
Per year
3,918 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T179 KAP
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Blue and Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,984 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
31 Dec 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 1 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
2 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T179 KAP was last recorded at 116,083 miles on 2 Oct 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Oct 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
116,083 miles · 1 Oct 2026
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
3,918 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 116,083 miles
  • 2025 – 115,568 miles
  • 2024 – 107,965 miles
  • 2023 – 102,787 miles
  • 2022 – 102,122 miles
  • 2021 – 101,282 miles
  • 2020 – 98,964 miles
  • 2019 – 98,610 miles
  • 2018 – 95,303 miles
  • 2017 – 92,218 miles
  • 2016 – 91,387 miles
  • 2015 – 90,814 miles
  • 2014 – 87,521 miles
  • 2013 – 83,310 miles
  • 2012 – 77,360 miles
  • 2011 – 69,501 miles
  • 2010 – 58,401 miles
  • 2009 – 53,842 miles
  • 2008 – 48,599 miles
  • 2007 – 44,206 miles
  • 2006 – 37,782 miles
  • 2005 – 33,387 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass116,083 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake can be felt dragging when rotated by hand, further investigation recommended.Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre has a screw in the tread.Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryExhaust silencer deteriorating.Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryInner sills corroded at front end, rectification recommended.Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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.

  • Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

    Advisory8 MOTs, 2007–2014

  • Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory7 MOTs, 2013–2017

  • Nearside Front Inner driveshaft joint bearing poss defect, further investigation recommended.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases At rear box, which is in poor condition

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

27 tests since 23 Aug 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass116,083 miles8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    116,083 miles
    Test number
    659617720159
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake can be felt dragging when rotated by hand, further investigation recommended.
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre has a screw in the tread.
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryExhaust silencer deteriorating.
    • AdvisoryInner sills corroded at front end, rectification recommended.

  2. Fail116,083 miles (+515)1 major9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,083 miles
    Test number
    881682062537
    • MajorBody component insecure (6.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake can be felt dragging when rotated by hand, further investigation recommended.
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre has a screw in the tread.
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryExhaust heat shield
    • AdvisoryExhaust silencer deteriorating.
    • AdvisoryInner sills corroded at front end, rectification recommended.

  3. Pass115,568 miles (+7,603)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    115,568 miles
    Test number
    626549633273
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryGeneral age related corrosion to underside of vehicle

  4. Pass107,965 miles (+67)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    107,965 miles
    Test number
    392186117613
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner driveshaft joint bearing poss defect, further investigation recommended.

  5. Fail107,898 miles (+5,111)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,898 miles
    Test number
    286219319324
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner driveshaft joint bearing poss defect, further investigation recommended.

  6. Pass102,787 miles (+665)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    102,787 miles
    Test number
    115394369041

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass102,122 miles (+840)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    102,122 miles
    Test number
    910815557153
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Pass101,282 miles (+2,318)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    101,282 miles
    Test number
    695786495641
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Slight up and down movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Axle bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Slight up and down movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Axle bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  9. Pass98,964 miles (+354)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    98,964 miles
    Test number
    881737759773
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  10. Pass98,610 miles (+3,307)
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    98,610 miles
    Test number
    979774456738

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass95,303 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    95,303 miles
    Test number
    294635338197

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail95,303 miles (+3,085)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,303 miles
    Test number
    491286664972
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers damaged to the extent that it does not function (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers damaged to the extent that it does not function (5.3.2 (b))

  13. Pass92,218 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    92,218 miles
    Test number
    617385936622
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases At rear box, which is in poor condition (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  14. Fail92,218 miles (+831)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,218 miles
    Test number
    173323164114
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases At rear box, which is in poor condition (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  15. Pass91,387 miles (+573)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    91,387 miles
    Test number
    636083972185
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass90,814 miles (+3,293)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    90,814 miles
    Test number
    255495069995
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  17. Pass87,521 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    87,521 miles
    Test number
    598628844299
    • AdvisoryFront Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  18. Fail87,521 miles (+4,211)1 dangerous2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,521 miles
    Test number
    519266644223
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)
    • AdvisoryFront Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  19. Pass83,310 miles (+5,950)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    83,310 miles
    Test number
    735757543211
    • AdvisoryFront Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  20. Pass77,360 miles (+7,859)
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    77,360 miles
    Test number
    227244962204

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass69,501 miles (+11,100)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    69,501 miles
    Test number
    717662061246
    • AdvisoryFront Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

  22. Pass58,401 miles (+4,559)5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    58,401 miles
    Test number
    172909820211
    • AdvisoryFront Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteN/s/f tyre sidewall damaged

  23. Pass53,842 miles (+5,243)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    53,842 miles
    Test number
    613940669206
    • AdvisoryFront Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • NoteRear no plate in poor condition

  24. Pass48,599 miles (+4,393)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    48,599 miles
    Test number
    271111548206
    • AdvisoryFront Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

  25. Pass44,206 miles (+6,424)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    44,206 miles
    Test number
    604316447278
    • AdvisoryFront Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

  26. Pass37,782 miles (+4,395)
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    37,782 miles
    Test number
    892930336223

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass33,387 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2006
    Odometer
    33,387 miles
    Test number
    953695335288

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T179 KAP

Does T179 KAP currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T179 KAP is valid until 1 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on T179 KAP?
The MOT on T179 KAP is valid until 1 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T179 KAP done?
T179 KAP was recorded at 116,083 miles at its MOT on 2 Oct 2026, an average of 3,918 miles a year.
Has T179 KAP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T179 KAP has failed 5 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Oct 2026.
Has the mileage on T179 KAP 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 T179 KAP find?
T179 KAP passed its latest MOT on 2 Oct 2026 with 8 advisories: nearside front drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 5 more.

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