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Volkswagen Golf

Green · Petrol · 1999 · 1,600 cc

T47 KLAMOT history

T47 KLA is a green petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 20 Mar 1999. Its MOT is valid until 13 Mar 2027 and it has passed 21 of 26 MOT tests, with 70,947 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Feb 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 13 Mar 2027
Mileage
70,947 mi
At MOT on 20 Feb 2026
MOT tests
26
21 passed · 5 failed
Per year
1,769 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T47 KLA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,600 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
20 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 13 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
20 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T47 KLA was last recorded at 70,947 miles on 20 Feb 2026, 2,881 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
68,066 miles · 17 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
2,881 miles
Average per year
1,769 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 70,947 miles
  • 2025 – 68,066 miles
  • 2024 – 65,881 miles
  • 2023 – 65,512 miles
  • 2022 – 65,370 miles
  • 2021 – 65,201 miles
  • 2020 – 65,056 miles
  • 2019 – 64,508 miles
  • 2018 – 63,810 miles
  • 2017 – 62,853 miles
  • 2016 – 61,868 miles
  • 2015 – 60,513 miles
  • 2014 – 58,555 miles
  • 2013 – 57,179 miles
  • 2012 – 55,139 miles
  • 2011 – 53,115 miles
  • 2010 – 50,276 miles
  • 2009 – 47,554 miles
  • 2008 – 44,227 miles
  • 2007 – 39,711 miles
  • 2006 – 35,641 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass70,947 miles
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

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.

  • Central Exhaust mounting defective

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Centre exhaust bracket broken

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

26 tests since 8 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass70,947 miles (+2,881)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    70,947 miles
    Test number
    498049914192
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  2. Pass68,066 miles (+2,185)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    68,066 miles
    Test number
    533240777897
    • AdvisoryFront Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing side wall and in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisorySpare tyre defective

  3. Pass65,881 miles (+369)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    65,881 miles
    Test number
    659512806620
    • AdvisoryGeneral under vehicle corrosion

  4. Pass65,512 miles (+142)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    65,512 miles
    Test number
    436609768391
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass65,370 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    65,370 miles
    Test number
    932054277740
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  6. Fail65,377 miles (+176)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,377 miles
    Test number
    321613632553
    • MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass65,201 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    65,201 miles
    Test number
    671588806214
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

  8. Fail65,201 miles (+145)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,201 miles
    Test number
    579105865673
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  9. Pass65,056 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    65,056 miles
    Test number
    926067031486

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail65,056 miles (+548)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,056 miles
    Test number
    180611522415
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  11. Pass64,508 miles (+698)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    64,508 miles
    Test number
    347959426153
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

  12. Pass63,810 miles (+2)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    63,810 miles
    Test number
    805401783806
    • AdvisoryCentre exhaust bracket broken

  13. Fail63,808 miles (+955)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,808 miles
    Test number
    107259474779
    • FailureOffside Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryCentre exhaust bracket broken

  14. Pass62,853 miles (+985)
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    62,853 miles
    Test number
    165718335601

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass61,868 miles (+1,355)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    61,868 miles
    Test number
    618229024637
    • AdvisoryCentre exhaust centre mounting bracket broken.
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Ball joint has slight play track rod (2.2.B.1f)

  16. Pass60,513 miles (+1,958)1 note
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    60,513 miles
    Test number
    258604465091
    • NoteCentre exhaust mounting bracket broken.

  17. Pass58,555 miles (+1,376)
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    58,555 miles
    Test number
    208805264041

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass57,179 miles (+2,040)
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    57,179 miles
    Test number
    308983263046

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass55,139 miles (+2,024)1 note
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    55,139 miles
    Test number
    378907562047
    • NoteAdvise, centre exhaust mounting bracket broken.

  20. Pass53,115 miles (+2,839)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    53,115 miles
    Test number
    109929361059
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  21. Pass50,276 miles (+2,722)
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    50,276 miles
    Test number
    212869360072

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass47,554 miles (+3,327)
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    47,554 miles
    Test number
    332568069071

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass44,227 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    44,227 miles
    Test number
    134991678455

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail44,227 miles (+4,516)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,227 miles
    Test number
    401270978035
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  25. Pass39,711 miles (+4,070)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    39,711 miles
    Test number
    744327367089
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

  26. Pass35,641 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    35,641 miles
    Test number
    140967166464

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T47 KLA

Does T47 KLA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T47 KLA is valid until 13 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on T47 KLA?
The MOT on T47 KLA is valid until 13 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T47 KLA done?
T47 KLA was recorded at 70,947 miles at its MOT on 20 Feb 2026, an average of 1,769 miles a year.
Has T47 KLA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T47 KLA has failed 5 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Mar 2022.
Has the mileage on T47 KLA 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 T47 KLA find?
T47 KLA passed its latest MOT on 20 Feb 2026 with 2 advisories: oil leak, but not excessive; play in steering rack inner joint(s).

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