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Volkswagen Golf

Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 1,800 cc

T431 KMSMOT history

T431 KMS is a silver petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 15 Jul 1999. Its MOT expired on 6 Dec 2022 and it has passed 16 of 22 MOT tests, with 179,263 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Dec 2021.

MOT
Expired
On 6 Dec 2022
Mileage
179,263 mi
At MOT on 7 Dec 2021
MOT tests
22
16 passed · 6 failed
Per year
7,262 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T431 KMS
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,800 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
15 Jul 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 6 Dec 2022
Latest MOT test
7 Dec 2021 (Pass)

Mileage history

T431 KMS was last recorded at 179,263 miles on 7 Dec 2021, 3,468 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Dec 2020.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
175,795 miles · 7 Dec 2020
Between the last two tests
3,468 miles
Average per year
7,262 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2021 – 179,263 miles
  • 2020 – 175,795 miles
  • 2018 – 172,320 miles
  • 2017 – 166,680 miles
  • 2016 – 161,831 miles
  • 2015 – 147,948 miles
  • 2014 – 139,314 miles
  • 2013 – 129,737 miles
  • 2012 – 118,980 miles
  • 2011 – 107,708 miles
  • 2010 – 103,564 miles
  • 2009 – 96,529 miles
  • 2008 – 88,878 miles
  • 2007 – 79,692 miles
  • 2006 – 70,745 miles
  • 2005 – 61,637 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass179,263 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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.

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2016

  • Offside Front Outer outer sill excessively corroded but not in a prescribed area

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Oil leak

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive axle mounts/chassis rails (2.4.A.3)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Centre exhaust hanger missing but system still adequately supported

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

22 tests since 26 Sept 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass179,263 miles (+3,468)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    179,263 miles
    Test number
    187727778125
    • AdvisoryNearside Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  2. Pass175,795 miles (+3,475)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    175,795 miles
    Test number
    319008674468
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass172,320 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    172,320 miles
    Test number
    924363162598

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail172,320 miles (+5,640)3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    172,320 miles
    Test number
    572611729125
    • Repaired at testRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testStop lamp(s) not working both (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

  5. Pass166,680 miles (+4,849)
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    166,680 miles
    Test number
    470008143142

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass161,831 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    161,831 miles
    Test number
    797736579653
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer outer sill excessively corroded but not in a prescribed area
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive axle mounts/chassis rails (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryCentre exhaust hanger missing but system still adequately supported

  7. Fail161,831 miles (+13,883)1 failure7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    161,831 miles
    Test number
    841212679606
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear parking brake has little/no effort
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer outer sill excessively corroded but not in a prescribed area
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive axle mounts/chassis rails (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryCentre exhaust hanger missing but system still adequately supported

  8. Pass147,948 miles (+208)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    147,948 miles
    Test number
    683460327676
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryDamage to windscreen. not affecting drivers view
    • AdvisoryParking brake effort lower on nearside rear

  9. Fail147,740 miles (+8,426)8 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    147,740 miles
    Test number
    333079304701
    • FailureBrake servo vacuum pipe split (3.6.C.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded underside.floor pan (5.2.6)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryDamage to windscreen. not affecting drivers view

  10. Fail139,314 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    139,314 miles
    Test number
    636127774234
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  11. Pass139,314 miles (+9,577)
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    139,314 miles
    Test number
    708967074204

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass129,737 miles (+10,757)
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    129,737 miles
    Test number
    375177473240

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass118,980 miles (+11,272)
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    118,980 miles
    Test number
    157408042287

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass107,708 miles (+4,144)4 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    107,708 miles
    Test number
    866938831213
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteExhaust centre bracket broken. not insecure
    • NoteNail in offside front tyre
    • NoteNearside inner cv gaitor split

  15. Pass103,564 miles (+7,035)1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    103,564 miles
    Test number
    762303290266
    • NoteN/s/f driveshaft inner gaiter split

  16. Pass96,529 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    96,529 miles
    Test number
    343486199298

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail96,524 miles (+7,646)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,524 miles
    Test number
    262965289230
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

  18. Pass88,878 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    88,878 miles
    Test number
    133639988211

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail88,878 miles (+9,186)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,878 miles
    Test number
    290880588260
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

  20. Pass79,692 miles (+8,947)
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    79,692 miles
    Test number
    341381387426

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass70,745 miles (+9,108)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    70,745 miles
    Test number
    994735876246
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  22. Pass61,637 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2006
    Odometer
    61,637 miles
    Test number
    141039965211

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T431 KMS

Does T431 KMS currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T431 KMS expired on 6 Dec 2022, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T431 KMS?
The MOT on T431 KMS expired on 6 Dec 2022. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T431 KMS done?
T431 KMS was recorded at 179,263 miles at its MOT on 7 Dec 2021, an average of 7,262 miles a year.
Has T431 KMS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T431 KMS has failed 6 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Nov 2018.
Has the mileage on T431 KMS 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 KMS find?
T431 KMS passed its latest MOT on 7 Dec 2021 with 3 advisories: nearside lower suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive; nearside rear lower brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; rear brake pad(s) wearing thin.

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