Volkswagen Golf
Grey · Petrol · 1999 · 1,595 cc
T389 KLDMOT history
T389 KLD is a grey petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 1 Mar 1999. Its MOT expired on 17 Apr 2026 and it has passed 20 of 27 MOT tests, with 96,979 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Apr 2025.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 17 Apr 2026
- Mileage
- 96,979 mi
- At MOT on 9 Apr 2025
- MOT tests
- 27
- 20 passed · 7 failed
- Per year
- 4,497 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- T389 KLD
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Golf
- Colour
- Grey
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,595 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1999
- First used
- 1 Mar 1999
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 17 Apr 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 9 Apr 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
T389 KLD was last recorded at 96,979 miles on 9 Apr 2025, 6,292 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Apr 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 90,687 miles · 18 Apr 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 6,292 miles
- Average per year
- 4,497 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 96,979 miles
- 2024 – 90,687 miles
- 2023 – 86,933 miles
- 2022 – 80,129 miles
- 2021 – 77,552 miles
- 2020 – 64,738 miles
- 2019 – 44,654 miles
- 2018 – 41,597 miles
- 2017 – 39,640 miles
- 2016 – 37,991 miles
- 2015 – 35,343 miles
- 2014 – 31,639 miles
- 2013 – 28,800 miles
- 2012 – 26,124 miles
- 2011 – 23,892 miles
- 2010 – 21,645 miles
- 2009 – 19,170 miles
- 2008 – 14,569 miles
- 2007 – 12,783 miles
- 2006 – 10,978 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass96,979 miles
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2022
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 Direction indicator slightly discoloured
Advisory5 MOTs, 2021–2023
Engine hunts on idle
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on both edges
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Full MOT history
27 tests since 23 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass96,979 miles (+6,292)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 Apr 2026
- Odometer
- 96,979 miles
- Test number
- 790036797545
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass90,687 miles (+3,754)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 Apr 2025
- Odometer
- 90,687 miles
- Test number
- 301409315235
- AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass86,933 miles6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 Apr 2024
- Odometer
- 86,933 miles
- Test number
- 128035646533
- AdvisoryEngine hunts on idle
- AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on both edges (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail86,933 miles (+6,804)2 major6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 86,933 miles
- Test number
- 378694437328
- 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))
- MajorOffside 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))
- AdvisoryEngine hunts on idle
- AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on both edges (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass80,129 miles2 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 Apr 2023
- Odometer
- 80,129 miles
- Test number
- 925232552429
- MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail80,129 miles (+2,577)1 dangerous2 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 80,129 miles
- Test number
- 329971214323
- DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass77,552 miles1 minor8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Mar 2022
- Odometer
- 77,552 miles
- Test number
- 244774613530
- MinorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside handbrake cable not in rest position
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust damaged and distorted
Fail77,552 miles (+12,814)3 major1 minor8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 77,552 miles
- Test number
- 585067867318
- MajorOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
- MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MinorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside handbrake cable not in rest position
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust damaged and distorted
Pass64,738 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 18 Mar 2021
- Odometer
- 64,738 miles
- Test number
- 329837300773
- AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Fail64,738 miles (+20,084)2 dangerous3 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 64,738 miles
- Test number
- 727201624618
- DangerousOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- DangerousUndertray likely to become detached (6.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorExhaust system insecure FOULING FUEL TANK. (6.1.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MajorSteering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) NEARSIDE INNER STEERING RACK JOINT. (2.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Pass44,654 miles (+206)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Mar 2020
- Odometer
- 44,654 miles
- Test number
- 659216296466
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail44,448 miles (+2,851)1 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 44,448 miles
- Test number
- 782946437826
- MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Pass41,597 miles (+1,957)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Mar 2019
- Odometer
- 41,597 miles
- Test number
- 300335095918
- AdvisoryRear tyres are both perished & cracking
- AdvisoryEngine stalls at idle speed when cold & poor when hot.
Pass39,640 miles
- MOT expiry
- 4 Mar 2018
- Odometer
- 39,640 miles
- Test number
- 173389745623
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail39,640 miles (+1,649)3 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 39,640 miles
- Test number
- 941470242586
- FailureNearside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
- FailureNearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
- FailureOffside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
Pass37,991 miles (+2,648)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Mar 2017
- Odometer
- 37,991 miles
- Test number
- 294342529525
- Advisory...Thanx 4visiting us...
- AdvisoryEngine cover hinders view to some testable items
Pass35,343 miles (+3,704)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Mar 2016
- Odometer
- 35,343 miles
- Test number
- 286217255060
- 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)
Pass31,639 miles (+2,839)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Mar 2015
- Odometer
- 31,639 miles
- Test number
- 908347454024
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass28,800 miles (+2,676)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Mar 2014
- Odometer
- 28,800 miles
- Test number
- 289623453062
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass26,124 miles (+2,232)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 1 Mar 2013
- Odometer
- 26,124 miles
- Test number
- 805408352050
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass23,892 miles (+2,247)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Mar 2012
- Odometer
- 23,892 miles
- Test number
- 539841461041
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass21,645 miles (+2,475)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Mar 2011
- Odometer
- 21,645 miles
- Test number
- 240950450007
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass19,170 miles (+42)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Mar 2010
- Odometer
- 19,170 miles
- Test number
- 664237559029
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail19,128 miles (+4,559)4 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 19,128 miles
- Test number
- 432214359076
- FailureNearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
- FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureOffside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
- FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Pass14,569 miles (+1,786)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Mar 2009
- Odometer
- 14,569 miles
- Test number
- 491327958077
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass12,783 miles (+1,805)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Feb 2008
- Odometer
- 12,783 miles
- Test number
- 551584047074
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass10,978 miles
- MOT expiry
- 28 Feb 2007
- Odometer
- 10,978 miles
- Test number
- 832144956062
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about T389 KLD
- Does T389 KLD currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on T389 KLD expired on 17 Apr 2026, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on T389 KLD?
- The MOT on T389 KLD expired on 17 Apr 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has T389 KLD done?
- T389 KLD was recorded at 96,979 miles at its MOT on 9 Apr 2025, an average of 4,497 miles a year.
- Has T389 KLD ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. T389 KLD has failed 7 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Apr 2023.
- Has the mileage on T389 KLD 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 T389 KLD find?
- T389 KLD passed its latest MOT on 9 Apr 2025 with 5 advisories: nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge; nearside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; nearside track rod end ball joint has slight play, and 2 more.
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