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Volkswagen Golf

Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 1,781 cc

T431 KGNMOT history

T431 KGN is a silver petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 10 Aug 1999. Its MOT expired on 28 Apr 2023 and it has passed 17 of 27 MOT tests, with 180,074 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Apr 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 28 Apr 2023
Mileage
180,074 mi
At MOT on 29 Apr 2022
MOT tests
27
17 passed · 10 failed
Per year
6,344 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T431 KGN
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,781 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
10 Aug 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 28 Apr 2023
Latest MOT test
29 Apr 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

T431 KGN was last recorded at 180,074 miles on 29 Apr 2022, 7 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Mar 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
180,067 miles · 2 Mar 2022
Between the last two tests
7 miles
Average per year
6,344 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 180,074 miles
  • 2020 – 177,645 miles
  • 2019 – 174,039 miles
  • 2018 – 169,604 miles
  • 2017 – 165,404 miles
  • 2016 – 162,729 miles
  • 2015 – 158,612 miles
  • 2014 – 154,054 miles
  • 2013 – 148,935 miles
  • 2012 – 140,925 miles
  • 2011 – 132,999 miles
  • 2010 – 125,291 miles
  • 2009 – 116,564 miles
  • 2008 – 109,054 miles
  • 2007 – 98,991 miles
  • 2006 – 87,198 miles
  • 2005 – 74,418 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass180,074 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (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))
  • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryExhaust System Corroded
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside and Offside Outer Sill's Corroded
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisorySuspension Corroded
  • AdvisorySuspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Nearside and Offside Rear Trailing Arm Mounting Area's (5.3.6 (a) (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.

  • Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2018–2020

  • Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2018–2020

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2016–2017

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2010–2012

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2010–2012

Full MOT history

27 tests since 2 Sept 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass180,074 miles3 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    180,074 miles
    Test number
    942939486123
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (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))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust System Corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside and Offside Outer Sill's Corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisorySuspension Corroded
    • AdvisorySuspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Nearside and Offside Rear Trailing Arm Mounting Area's (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  2. Fail180,074 miles (+7)2 repaired3 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    180,074 miles
    Test number
    697064020011
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (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))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust System Corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside and Offside Outer Sill's Corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisorySuspension Corroded
    • AdvisorySuspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Nearside and Offside Rear Trailing Arm Mounting Area's (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  3. Fail180,067 miles (+2,422)5 major3 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    180,067 miles
    Test number
    739686230242
    • MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside and offside outer sills corroded

  4. Pass177,645 miles (+66)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    177,645 miles
    Test number
    335566535874
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryREAR BRAKEBACKPLATES SEVERELY CORRODED

  5. Fail177,579 miles (+3,540)3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    177,579 miles
    Test number
    380421498719
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryREAR BRAKEBACKPLATES SEVERELY CORRODED

  6. Pass174,039 miles (+4,435)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    174,039 miles
    Test number
    180101805224
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryN/s and o/s rear brake discs corroded

  7. Pass169,604 miles (+4,200)1 minor10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    169,604 miles
    Test number
    303628051741
    • MinorOffside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBODY DAMAGE TO N/SFRONT
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryO/SREAR BRAKE BACKPLATE CORRODED
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass165,404 miles (+10)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    165,404 miles
    Test number
    979216101862
    • AdvisoryBody damage to n/s front
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryGearbox oil leak
    • AdvisoryO/s rearv brake backplate deteriorated

  9. Fail165,394 miles (+2,665)1 failure2 repaired9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    165,394 miles
    Test number
    772868494926
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryBody damage to n/s front
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryGearbox oil leak
    • AdvisoryO/s rearv brake backplate deteriorated

  10. Pass162,729 miles (+58)11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    162,729 miles
    Test number
    701323822312
    • AdvisoryAlternator belt cracked.
    • AdvisoryBrake pedal rubber worn on edge.
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryGearbox fault unable to use RBT.
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNsf tyre scrubbed on sidewall.
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' Large crack (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOil leak Rear of engine.
    • AdvisoryOsf tyre worn on inside edge.
    • AdvisoryOsr back plate rotten.
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  11. Fail162,671 miles (+4,059)2 failures11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    162,671 miles
    Test number
    567628111658
    • FailureNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryAlternator belt cracked.
    • AdvisoryBrake pedal rubber worn on edge.
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryGearbox fault unable to use RBT.
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNsf tyre scrubbed on sidewall.
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' Large crack (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOil leak Rear of engine.
    • AdvisoryOsf tyre worn on inside edge.
    • AdvisoryOsr back plate rotten.
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  12. Pass158,612 miles (+125)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    158,612 miles
    Test number
    241782410832
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOil leak from rear of engine.

  13. Fail158,487 miles (+4,433)2 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    158,487 miles
    Test number
    865061887986
    • FailureOffside Rear Lower coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOil leak from rear of engine.

  14. Pass154,054 miles (+5,119)
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    154,054 miles
    Test number
    368217344383

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass148,935 miles (+8,010)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    148,935 miles
    Test number
    458448333358
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  16. Pass140,925 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    140,925 miles
    Test number
    289874632357
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  17. Fail140,925 miles (+7,926)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    140,925 miles
    Test number
    459773632354
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  18. Pass132,999 miles (+7,708)
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    132,999 miles
    Test number
    527318821375

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass125,291 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    125,291 miles
    Test number
    452200630495
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  20. Fail125,291 miles (+8,727)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,291 miles
    Test number
    560718520318
    • FailureOffside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  21. Pass116,564 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    116,564 miles
    Test number
    262234519383
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  22. Fail116,564 miles (+7,510)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,564 miles
    Test number
    322914619359
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  23. Pass109,054 miles (+10,063)1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    109,054 miles
    Test number
    421151808413
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  24. Pass98,991 miles (+11,793)1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    98,991 miles
    Test number
    392080467489
    • NoteWindscreen cracked off side lower corner.

  25. Pass87,198 miles (+12,780)
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    87,198 miles
    Test number
    261444346297

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail74,418 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,418 miles
    Test number
    341135845448
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  27. Pass74,418 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2006
    Odometer
    74,418 miles
    Test number
    382045745291

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T431 KGN

Does T431 KGN currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T431 KGN expired on 28 Apr 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T431 KGN?
The MOT on T431 KGN expired on 28 Apr 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T431 KGN done?
T431 KGN was recorded at 180,074 miles at its MOT on 29 Apr 2022, an average of 6,344 miles a year.
Has T431 KGN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T431 KGN has failed 10 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Apr 2022.
Has the mileage on T431 KGN 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 T431 KGN find?
T431 KGN passed its latest MOT on 29 Apr 2022 with 3 minor defects and 7 advisories: nearside front outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; offside front track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt; windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view, and 7 more.

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