
Volkswagen Golf
Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 1,400 cc
T478 KGVMOT history
T478 KGV is a silver petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 20 Aug 1999. Its MOT is valid until 29 Aug 2027 and it has passed 21 of 38 MOT tests, with 79,705 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Aug 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 29 Aug 2027
- Mileage
- 79,705 mi
- At MOT on 25 Aug 2026
- MOT tests
- 38
- 21 passed · 17 failed
- Per year
- 2,267 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- T478 KGV
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Golf
- Colour
- Silver
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,400 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1999
- First used
- 20 Aug 1999
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 29 Aug 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 25 Aug 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
T478 KGV was last recorded at 79,705 miles on 25 Aug 2026, 900 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Aug 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 78,805 miles · 21 Aug 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 900 miles
- Average per year
- 2,267 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 79,705 miles
- 2025 – 78,805 miles
- 2024 – 77,418 miles
- 2023 – 75,827 miles
- 2022 – 74,638 miles
- 2021 – 72,968 miles
- 2020 – 72,302 miles
- 2019 – 71,179 miles
- 2018 – 69,332 miles
- 2017 – 67,641 miles
- 2016 – 66,782 miles
- 2015 – 64,621 miles
- 2014 – 62,394 miles
- 2013 – 59,442 miles
- 2012 – 57,246 miles
- 2011 – 54,784 miles
- 2010 – 52,120 miles
- 2009 – 48,140 miles
- 2008 – 43,686 miles
- 2007 – 41,157 miles
- 2006 – 33,916 miles
What the latest MOT found
- MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2023
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perishing. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perishing. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2024
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 Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Advisory5 MOTs, 2018–2022
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread
Advisory4 MOTs, 2023–2025
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2015
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases
Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2013
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2013
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Full MOT history
38 tests since 13 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass79,705 miles1 minor6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Aug 2027
- Odometer
- 79,705 miles
- Test number
- 875054819809
- MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perishing. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perishing. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail79,695 miles (+890)2 major1 minor6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 79,695 miles
- Test number
- 201394956788
- MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
- MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
- MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perishing. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perishing. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass78,805 miles (+1)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Aug 2026
- Odometer
- 78,805 miles
- Test number
- 768570430536
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail78,804 miles (+1,386)1 dangerous1 major5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 78,804 miles
- Test number
- 170566385496
- DangerousStop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))
- MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass77,418 miles12 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Aug 2025
- Odometer
- 77,418 miles
- Test number
- 196576957991
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- 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 Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Fail77,418 miles (+1,591)1 repaired12 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 77,418 miles
- Test number
- 284397702895
- Repaired at testSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- 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 Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Pass75,827 miles (+1)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Aug 2024
- Odometer
- 75,827 miles
- Test number
- 261773919335
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Fail75,826 miles (+1,188)2 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 75,826 miles
- Test number
- 705256445354
- MajorEmissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))
- MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Pass74,638 miles (+1,670)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Aug 2023
- Odometer
- 74,638 miles
- Test number
- 895554193799
- AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Pass72,968 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Aug 2022
- Odometer
- 72,968 miles
- Test number
- 314093652137
- AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Fail72,968 miles (+666)1 dangerous1 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 72,968 miles
- Test number
- 171683327035
- DangerousNearside Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Pass72,302 miles (+1,123)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Aug 2021
- Odometer
- 72,302 miles
- Test number
- 555263838353
- AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOsr abs sensor rubbing on abs ring
Pass71,179 miles (+1,847)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Aug 2020
- Odometer
- 71,179 miles
- Test number
- 342576707133
- AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Pass69,332 miles (+1,691)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Aug 2019
- Odometer
- 69,332 miles
- Test number
- 584099935631
- AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))
Pass67,641 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Aug 2018
- Odometer
- 67,641 miles
- Test number
- 761528112579
- AdvisoryOffside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
Fail67,641 miles (+859)1 repaired2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 67,641 miles
- Test number
- 431439378286
- Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- AdvisoryOffside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
Pass66,782 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Aug 2017
- Odometer
- 66,782 miles
- Test number
- 424531774373
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s) Both sides
Fail66,782 miles (+2,161)4 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 66,782 miles
- Test number
- 134407673128
- FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FailureOffside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s) Both sides
Pass64,621 miles1 note
- MOT expiry
- 23 Aug 2016
- Odometer
- 64,621 miles
- Test number
- 446435425285
- NotePlay in nearside track rod inner joint, keep a check.
Fail64,621 miles (+2,227)2 failures2 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 64,621 miles
- Test number
- 899895325264
- FailureNearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)
- FailureNearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
- 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)
- NoteBoth front tyres worn badly on inner edge of tread, change soon.
- NotePlay in nearside track rod inner joint, keep a check.
Pass62,394 miles5 advisories4 notes
- MOT expiry
- 23 Aug 2015
- Odometer
- 62,394 miles
- Test number
- 115142534253
- AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryFront Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)
- 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)
- AdvisoryRear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)
- NoteBoth front tyres worn on inner edge of tread.
- NoteBoth rear brake discs have a rust ridge.
- NoteOffside front tyre slightly perished on outer sidewall.
- NoteOffside parking brake sticking slightly.
Fail62,394 miles (+2,952)3 repaired5 advisories4 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 62,394 miles
- Test number
- 516342934270
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryFront Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)
- 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)
- AdvisoryRear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)
- NoteBoth front tyres worn on inner edge of tread.
- NoteBoth rear brake discs have a rust ridge.
- NoteOffside front tyre slightly perished on outer sidewall.
- NoteOffside parking brake sticking slightly.
Pass59,442 miles3 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 23 Aug 2014
- Odometer
- 59,442 miles
- Test number
- 819367023265
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteFront tyres wearing on inner edges
Fail59,441 miles (+2,195)1 failure3 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 59,441 miles
- Test number
- 365997823297
- FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteFront tyres wearing on inner edges
Fail57,246 miles1 repaired1 advisory2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 57,246 miles
- Test number
- 299770132286
- Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- NoteN/s/r tyre 2mm in places
- NoteO/s/r tyre 3mm in places
Pass57,246 miles (+2,462)1 advisory2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 23 Aug 2013
- Odometer
- 57,246 miles
- Test number
- 398830332472
- AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- NoteN/s/r tyre 2mm in places
- NoteO/s/r tyre 3mm in places
Fail54,784 miles1 repaired4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 54,784 miles
- Test number
- 647860931231
- Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass54,784 miles (+2,664)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Aug 2012
- Odometer
- 54,784 miles
- Test number
- 946650431213
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Fail52,120 miles2 repaired2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 52,120 miles
- Test number
- 222996230292
- Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass52,120 miles (+3,980)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Aug 2011
- Odometer
- 52,120 miles
- Test number
- 640826330251
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass48,140 miles (+5)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Aug 2010
- Odometer
- 48,140 miles
- Test number
- 813991239270
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail48,135 miles (+4,449)1 failure1 repaired1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 48,135 miles
- Test number
- 564160739216
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Fail43,686 miles2 repaired2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 43,686 miles
- Test number
- 180304728229
- Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
- AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Pass43,686 miles (+2,529)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 10 Aug 2009
- Odometer
- 43,686 miles
- Test number
- 670104128241
- AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
- AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Pass41,157 miles1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 19 Jul 2008
- Odometer
- 41,157 miles
- Test number
- 203871107274
- AdvisoryDirection indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Fail41,157 miles (+7,241)3 failures1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 41,157 miles
- Test number
- 843761607228
- FailureOffside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)
- FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- FailureOffside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
- AdvisoryDirection indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Pass33,916 miles1 note
- MOT expiry
- 11 Jul 2007
- Odometer
- 33,916 miles
- Test number
- 554614666148
- NoteBrake pads low all round change them
Fail33,916 miles1 repaired1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 33,916 miles
- Test number
- 682494366167
- Repaired at testExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
- NoteBrake pads low all round change them
Questions about T478 KGV
- Does T478 KGV currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T478 KGV is valid until 29 Aug 2027.
- When is the MOT due on T478 KGV?
- The MOT on T478 KGV is valid until 29 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has T478 KGV done?
- T478 KGV was recorded at 79,705 miles at its MOT on 25 Aug 2026, an average of 2,267 miles a year.
- Has T478 KGV ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. T478 KGV has failed 17 of its 38 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Aug 2026.
- Has the mileage on T478 KGV 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 T478 KGV find?
- T478 KGV passed its latest MOT on 25 Aug 2026 with 1 minor defect and 6 advisories: nearside registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; nearside front play in steering rack inner joint(s); nearside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing., and 4 more.
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