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Volkswagen Golf

Green · Diesel · 1999 · 1,900 cc

T474 KBCMOT history

T474 KBC is a green diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 5 Aug 1999. Its MOT expired on 8 Feb 2025 and it has passed 18 of 27 MOT tests, with 143,852 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Feb 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 8 Feb 2025
Mileage
143,852 mi
At MOT on 9 Feb 2024
MOT tests
27
18 passed · 9 failed
Per year
4,488 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T474 KBC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,900 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
5 Aug 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 8 Feb 2025
Latest MOT test
9 Feb 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

T474 KBC was last recorded at 143,852 miles on 9 Feb 2024, 3 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Jan 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
143,849 miles · 30 Jan 2024
Between the last two tests
3 miles
Average per year
4,488 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 143,852 miles
  • 2022 – 131,650 miles
  • 2021 – 125,752 miles
  • 2020 – 124,119 miles
  • 2019 – 123,731 miles
  • 2018 – 123,291 miles
  • 2017 – 121,680 miles
  • 2016 – 117,721 miles
  • 2015 – 114,323 miles
  • 2014 – 110,327 miles
  • 2013 – 107,755 miles
  • 2012 – 102,471 miles
  • 2011 – 96,766 miles
  • 2009 – 90,989 miles
  • 2008 – 84,011 miles
  • 2007 – 76,473 miles
  • 2006 – 70,832 miles
  • 2005 – 61,638 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass143,852 miles
  • MinorWindow damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024

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 Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively

    Major2 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Nearside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which obviously reduces light intensity

    Minor2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which obviously reduces light intensity

    Minor2 MOTs, 2022

  • Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

27 tests since 15 Oct 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass143,852 miles (+3)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    143,852 miles
    Test number
    562183665943
    • MinorWindow damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  2. Fail143,849 miles (+12,199)6 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    143,849 miles
    Test number
    896170946138
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorWindow damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  3. Pass131,650 miles (+129)2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    131,650 miles
    Test number
    721561611440
    • MinorNearside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which obviously reduces light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which obviously reduces light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  4. Fail131,521 miles (+5,769)1 dangerous4 major2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,521 miles
    Test number
    952968401837
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorEmissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))
    • MajorOffside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorRear Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which obviously reduces light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which obviously reduces light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  5. Pass125,752 miles (+18)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    125,752 miles
    Test number
    940145994162
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
  6. Fail125,734 miles (+1,615)4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,734 miles
    Test number
    962701453265
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryBrake pad warning light on but pads not worn
  7. Pass124,119 miles (+38)
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    124,119 miles
    Test number
    461077222768

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail124,081 miles (+350)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,081 miles
    Test number
    382794736270
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear axle bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear axle bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))
  9. Pass123,731 miles (+440)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    123,731 miles
    Test number
    442994175171
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (axle) (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (axle) (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  10. Pass123,291 miles (+27)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    123,291 miles
    Test number
    379050705004
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryAll four brake disc back plates rusty
  11. Fail123,264 miles (+1,584)3 dangerous1 major2 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,264 miles
    Test number
    758002593142
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • Repaired at testBattery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryAll four [4] brake back plates corroded rusty
  12. Pass121,680 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2018
    Odometer
    121,680 miles
    Test number
    986619842315
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre cracked and perished
  13. Fail121,673 miles (+3,952)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,673 miles
    Test number
    884629221213
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre cracked and perished
  14. Pass117,721 miles (+3,398)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2017
    Odometer
    117,721 miles
    Test number
    764557534246
    • AdvisoryFront Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly both (2.5.B.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  15. Pass114,323 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    114,323 miles
    Test number
    566678515142
    • NoteRear axle bush's worn
  16. Fail114,315 miles (+3,988)3 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,315 miles
    Test number
    155138715147
    • FailureNearside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
    • FailureOffside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteOffside drive shaft is loose at the gearbox
    • NoteRear axle bush's worn
  17. Pass110,327 miles (+2,572)5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    110,327 miles
    Test number
    498870304102
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteBrake pad wear indicator light on
  18. Pass107,755 miles (+5,284)
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    107,755 miles
    Test number
    676407763033

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass102,471 miles (+5,705)5 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    102,471 miles
    Test number
    199832662484
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteFront brake disc inner faces corroded
    • NoteRear brake discs corroded
  20. Pass96,766 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    96,766 miles
    Test number
    117836631466
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm synthetic 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 synthetic 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)
  21. Fail96,766 miles (+5,777)2 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,766 miles
    Test number
    858146031004
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureStop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm synthetic 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 synthetic 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)
  22. Pass90,989 miles (+6,978)5 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    90,989 miles
    Test number
    494403969327
    • AdvisoryCentre Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • NoteOSF and rear wipers spilt at ends
    • NotePossible leak from nsf tyre. no puncture found
    • NoteFront Disks inner face corroded
  23. Pass84,011 miles (+7,538)
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    84,011 miles
    Test number
    923108098206

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass76,473 miles (+5,641)3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    76,473 miles
    Test number
    603477297216
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre
    • NoteFront brake pads getting low
  25. Fail70,832 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,832 miles
    Test number
    701650306318
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)
  26. Pass70,832 miles (+9,194)
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    70,832 miles
    Test number
    863130206317

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass61,638 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2006
    Odometer
    61,638 miles
    Test number
    961628985246
    • NoteO/s front tyre near limit

Questions about T474 KBC

Does T474 KBC currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T474 KBC expired on 8 Feb 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T474 KBC?
The MOT on T474 KBC expired on 8 Feb 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T474 KBC done?
T474 KBC was recorded at 143,852 miles at its MOT on 9 Feb 2024, an average of 4,488 miles a year.
Has T474 KBC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T474 KBC has failed 9 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Jan 2024.
Has the mileage on T474 KBC 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 T474 KBC find?
T474 KBC passed its latest MOT on 9 Feb 2024 with 1 minor defect and 1 advisory: window damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; offside front track rod end ball joint has slight play.

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