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Volkswagen Golf

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 1,800 cc

T296 KEFMOT history

T296 KEF is a blue petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 28 Jun 1999. Its MOT is valid until 7 Jun 2027 and it has passed 13 of 18 MOT tests, with 140,840 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Jun 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 7 Jun 2027
Mileage
140,840 mi
At MOT on 8 Jun 2026
MOT tests
18
13 passed · 5 failed
Per year
3,262 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T296 KEF
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,800 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
28 Jun 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 7 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
8 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T296 KEF was last recorded at 140,840 miles on 8 Jun 2026, 3,557 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
137,283 miles · 30 May 2025
Between the last two tests
3,557 miles
Average per year
3,262 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 140,840 miles
  • 2025 – 137,283 miles
  • 2018 – 135,403 miles
  • 2017 – 120,281 miles
  • 2015 – 118,888 miles
  • 2012 – 115,685 miles
  • 2011 – 107,098 miles
  • 2010 – 102,982 miles
  • 2009 – 100,102 miles
  • 2008 – 96,929 miles
  • 2007 – 90,338 miles
  • 2006 – 80,466 miles
  • 2005 – 72,419 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass140,840 miles
  • MinorOffside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

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.

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2012–2015

  • Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2012–2015

  • Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2012–2015

  • Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2007–2015

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2015

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2015

Full MOT history

18 tests since 17 Jun 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass140,840 miles (+3,557)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    140,840 miles
    Test number
    146106669315
    • MinorOffside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

  2. Pass137,283 miles (+1,880)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2026
    Odometer
    137,283 miles
    Test number
    817331126453
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass135,403 miles (+22)
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2019
    Odometer
    135,403 miles
    Test number
    638555861618

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail135,381 miles (+15,100)9 failures7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,381 miles
    Test number
    348945441307
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)
    • FailureOffside Front Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid from hose bolt (3.6.A.1)
    • FailureOffside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear joint (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside front sill holed outside prescribed areas
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.8mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside rear brake sticking on slightly
    • AdvisoryOffside wing mirror damaged

  5. Pass120,281 miles (+1,393)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    120,281 miles
    Test number
    929696100127

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass118,888 miles (+3)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    118,888 miles
    Test number
    307876105113
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  7. Fail118,885 miles (+3,200)4 failures12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,885 miles
    Test number
    759834805113
    • FailureFront Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)
    • FailureNearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Steering system fouling (2.2.D.2a)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  8. Pass115,685 miles (+82)5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    115,685 miles
    Test number
    268721472418
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteNearside rear tyre cut on inner sidewall

  9. Fail115,603 miles (+8,505)2 dangerous2 failures5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,603 miles
    Test number
    678350262140
    • DangerousOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • DangerousParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteNearside rear tyre cut on inner sidewall

  10. Pass107,098 miles (+4,116)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    107,098 miles
    Test number
    845234161116
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  11. Pass102,982 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    102,982 miles
    Test number
    552386660100

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail102,982 miles (+2,880)1 failure2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,982 miles
    Test number
    602351060164
    • FailureBrake servo vacuum pipe split (3.6.C.1b)
    • 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)
    • NoteOsf wiper has a small tear in the rubber however it is nof affecting its function.

  13. Pass100,102 miles (+3,173)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    100,102 miles
    Test number
    910530569138

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass96,929 miles (+6,591)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    96,929 miles
    Test number
    932324248119

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass90,338 miles (+9,872)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    90,338 miles
    Test number
    160778357158
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteFront wiper blades smearing

  16. Pass80,466 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    80,466 miles
    Test number
    190080356110

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail80,466 miles (+8,047)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,466 miles
    Test number
    594120256198
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

  18. Pass72,419 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2006
    Odometer
    72,419 miles
    Test number
    740128465126

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T296 KEF

Does T296 KEF currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T296 KEF is valid until 7 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on T296 KEF?
The MOT on T296 KEF is valid until 7 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T296 KEF done?
T296 KEF was recorded at 140,840 miles at its MOT on 8 Jun 2026, an average of 3,262 miles a year.
Has T296 KEF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T296 KEF has failed 5 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Mar 2018.
Has the mileage on T296 KEF 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 T296 KEF find?
T296 KEF passed its latest MOT on 8 Jun 2026 with 1 minor defect and 3 advisories: offside drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear; offside front brake hose slightly deteriorated, and 1 more.

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