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Vauxhall Vectra

Silver · Diesel · 1999 · 1,995 cc

T229 KOGMOT history

T229 KOG is a silver diesel Vauxhall Vectra first used on 18 Mar 1999. Its MOT expired on 19 May 2024 and it has passed 15 of 22 MOT tests, with 255,169 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 May 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 19 May 2024
Mileage
255,169 mi
At MOT on 17 May 2023
MOT tests
22
15 passed · 7 failed
Per year
6,621 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T229 KOG
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Vauxhall
Model
Vectra
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
18 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 19 May 2024
Latest MOT test
17 May 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

T229 KOG was last recorded at 255,169 miles on 17 May 2023, 1,801 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 May 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
253,368 miles · 20 May 2022
Between the last two tests
1,801 miles
Average per year
6,621 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 255,169 miles
  • 2022 – 253,368 miles
  • 2018 – 246,316 miles
  • 2017 – 238,300 miles
  • 2016 – 228,678 miles
  • 2015 – 218,827 miles
  • 2014 – 209,479 miles
  • 2013 – 202,624 miles
  • 2012 – 194,905 miles
  • 2011 – 187,891 miles
  • 2010 – 178,785 miles
  • 2009 – 169,836 miles
  • 2008 – 162,862 miles
  • 2007 – 153,084 miles
  • 2006 – 141,785 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass255,169 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryCentral Front Lower Items removed from driver's view prior to test
  • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sil (6.2.2 (d) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sil (6.2.2 (d) (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.

  • Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

    Failure3 MOTs, 2011–2017

  • Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2013

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2011–2017

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2015

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010–2015

Full MOT history

22 tests since 1 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass255,169 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2024
    Odometer
    255,169 miles
    Test number
    983222842271
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Lower Items removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sil (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sil (6.2.2 (d) (i))

  2. Fail255,169 miles (+1,801)1 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    255,169 miles
    Test number
    602021044014
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Lower Items removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sil (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sil (6.2.2 (d) (i))

  3. Pass253,368 miles (+7,052)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2023
    Odometer
    253,368 miles
    Test number
    871638057786
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  4. Pass246,316 miles (+8,016)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    246,316 miles
    Test number
    268845501016
    • AdvisoryBody has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres wearing on inner edges

  5. Pass238,300 miles (+302)
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    238,300 miles
    Test number
    248568049741

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail237,998 miles (+9,320)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    237,998 miles
    Test number
    183042712417
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  7. Pass228,678 miles (+9,851)
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    228,678 miles
    Test number
    706435178696

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass218,827 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    218,827 miles
    Test number
    136015405168
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteOil leak

  9. Fail218,827 miles (+9,348)1 repaired2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    218,827 miles
    Test number
    646345005197
    • Repaired at testFront registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteOil leak

  10. Pass209,479 miles (+6,855)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    209,479 miles
    Test number
    585910204134
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  11. Pass202,624 miles (+7,719)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    202,624 miles
    Test number
    216241503451
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  12. Pass194,905 miles (+7,014)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    194,905 miles
    Test number
    747554002127
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteOil leak

  13. Pass187,891 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    187,891 miles
    Test number
    148505701162
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  14. Fail187,891 miles (+168)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    187,891 miles
    Test number
    346335001173
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureWindscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  15. Fail187,723 miles (+8,938)1 dangerous7 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    187,723 miles
    Test number
    298186791016
    • DangerousOffside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  16. Pass178,785 miles (+8,949)4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    178,785 miles
    Test number
    984365100141
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteBoth front and rear number plates starting to fade
    • NoteOil leak

  17. Pass169,836 miles (+6,974)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    169,836 miles
    Test number
    850884109179
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  18. Pass162,862 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    162,862 miles
    Test number
    230819208469
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  19. Fail162,862 miles (+9,778)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    162,862 miles
    Test number
    772849208124
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  20. Pass153,084 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    153,084 miles
    Test number
    701977807127
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

  21. Fail153,084 miles (+11,299)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    153,084 miles
    Test number
    963967407133
    • Repaired at testRear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

  22. Pass141,785 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    141,785 miles
    Test number
    672101196058
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about T229 KOG

Does T229 KOG currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T229 KOG expired on 19 May 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T229 KOG?
The MOT on T229 KOG expired on 19 May 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T229 KOG done?
T229 KOG was recorded at 255,169 miles at its MOT on 17 May 2023, an average of 6,621 miles a year.
Has T229 KOG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T229 KOG has failed 7 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 17 May 2023.
Has the mileage on T229 KOG 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 T229 KOG find?
T229 KOG passed its latest MOT on 17 May 2023 with 7 advisories: central front lower items removed from driver's view prior to test; front anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened; nearside front headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output, and 4 more.

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