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Black · Petrol · 1999 · 1,595 cc

T395 KGAMOT history

T395 KGA is a black petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 4 Mar 1999. Its MOT expired on 7 Mar 2025 and it has passed 17 of 28 MOT tests, with 166,490 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Feb 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 7 Mar 2025
Mileage
166,490 mi
At MOT on 24 Feb 2025
MOT tests
28
17 passed · 11 failed
Per year
2,886 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T395 KGA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,595 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
4 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 7 Mar 2025
Latest MOT test
24 Feb 2025 (Fail)

Mileage history

T395 KGA was last recorded at 166,490 miles on 24 Feb 2025, 15,382 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Feb 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
151,108 miles · 28 Feb 2024
Between the last two tests
15,382 miles
Average per year
2,886 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 166,490 miles
  • 2024 – 151,108 miles
  • 2023 – 150,696 miles
  • 2022 – 150,453 miles
  • 2021 – 150,019 miles
  • 2020 – 149,544 miles
  • 2019 – 148,384 miles
  • 2018 – 147,150 miles
  • 2017 – 145,253 miles
  • 2016 – 142,417 miles
  • 2015 – 140,601 miles
  • 2014 – 136,165 miles
  • 2013 – 134,671 miles
  • 2012 – 132,610 miles
  • 2011 – 129,687 miles
  • 2010 – 126,222 miles
  • 2009 – 121,593 miles
  • 2008 – 117,466 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail166,490 miles
  • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
  • MajorDriver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))
  • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
  • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
  • MajorNearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
  • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
  • MajorOffside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
  • MajorOffside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
  • AdvisoryBoth lower sills bent at front
  • AdvisoryBoth rear coil springs becoming corroded
  • AdvisoryN/s door mirror becoming insecure
  • AdvisoryO/s mirror glass damaged but still has adequate view to rear
  • AdvisoryO/s/r tyre worn to 3mm and perishing
  • AdvisorySlight play felt at n/s/f wheel
  • AdvisoryVarious slight oil leaks

What MOT failures 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.

  • Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

    Failure3 MOTs, 2008–2018

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside front and both rear tyres slightly perished

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Slight play in both rear axel bushes

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2008–2016

  • Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2008–2015

Full MOT history

28 tests since 29 Feb 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail166,490 miles (+15,382)1 dangerous8 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    166,490 miles
    Test number
    970731359510
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorDriver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBoth lower sills bent at front
    • AdvisoryBoth rear coil springs becoming corroded
    • AdvisoryN/s door mirror becoming insecure
    • AdvisoryO/s mirror glass damaged but still has adequate view to rear
    • AdvisoryO/s/r tyre worn to 3mm and perishing
    • AdvisorySlight play felt at n/s/f wheel
    • AdvisoryVarious slight oil leaks

  2. Pass151,108 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    151,108 miles
    Test number
    222170388078
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. Fail151,108 miles (+412)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    151,108 miles
    Test number
    474207966843
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  4. Pass150,696 miles (+243)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    150,696 miles
    Test number
    759730177974
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass150,453 miles (+434)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    150,453 miles
    Test number
    122278116367
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Pass150,019 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    150,019 miles
    Test number
    652594323326

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail150,018 miles (+474)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    150,018 miles
    Test number
    480298251393
    • MajorExhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

  8. Pass149,544 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    149,544 miles
    Test number
    728658011831

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail149,544 miles (+1,160)2 major1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    149,544 miles
    Test number
    970477655190
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass148,384 miles (+1,234)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    148,384 miles
    Test number
    847227993313
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Pass147,150 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    147,150 miles
    Test number
    666065894505

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail147,148 miles (+1,895)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    147,148 miles
    Test number
    863212860350
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  13. Pass145,253 miles (+4)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    145,253 miles
    Test number
    180819467530
    • AdvisoryNearside front and both rear tyres slightly perished
    • AdvisorySlight play in both rear axel bushes

  14. Fail145,249 miles (+2,832)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    145,249 miles
    Test number
    909534262927
    • FailureExhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside front and both rear tyres slightly perished
    • AdvisorySlight play in both rear axel bushes

  15. Pass142,417 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    142,417 miles
    Test number
    466194468558

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail142,417 miles (+1,816)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    142,417 miles
    Test number
    375669391355
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

  17. Pass140,601 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    140,601 miles
    Test number
    337477155039

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail140,601 miles (+4,436)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    140,601 miles
    Test number
    246287355082
    • FailureExhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

  19. Pass136,165 miles (+1,494)
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    136,165 miles
    Test number
    165653164478

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass134,671 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    134,671 miles
    Test number
    229600463039
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

  21. Fail134,671 miles (+2,061)3 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,671 miles
    Test number
    377140063038
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

  22. Pass132,610 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    132,610 miles
    Test number
    278755362045
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  23. Fail132,610 miles (+2,923)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,610 miles
    Test number
    538205262034
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  24. Pass129,687 miles (+3,465)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    129,687 miles
    Test number
    138217161088
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  25. Pass126,222 miles (+4,629)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    126,222 miles
    Test number
    532164160084
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  26. Pass121,593 miles (+4,127)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    121,593 miles
    Test number
    753144469021
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  27. Pass117,466 miles (+2)1 note
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    117,466 miles
    Test number
    614007868079
    • NoteAll brake disks slightly corroded

  28. Fail117,464 miles7 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,464 miles
    Test number
    844800868042
    • 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)
    • FailureExhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureOffside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • NoteAll brake disks slightly corroded

Questions about T395 KGA

Does T395 KGA currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T395 KGA expired on 7 Mar 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T395 KGA?
The MOT on T395 KGA expired on 7 Mar 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T395 KGA done?
T395 KGA was recorded at 166,490 miles at its MOT on 24 Feb 2025, an average of 2,886 miles a year.
Has T395 KGA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T395 KGA has failed 11 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Feb 2025.
Has the mileage on T395 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 T395 KGA find?
T395 KGA failed its latest MOT on 24 Feb 2025 with 1 dangerous defect, 8 major defects and 7 advisories: nearside rear tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm; driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended.; exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits, and 13 more.

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