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Volkswagen Golf

Red · Petrol · 1999 · 2,324 cc

T517 KDXMOT history

T517 KDX is a red petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 25 May 1999. Its MOT is valid until 1 Jul 2027 and it has passed 19 of 24 MOT tests, with 123,655 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Jul 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 1 Jul 2027
Mileage
123,655 mi
At MOT on 2 Jul 2026
MOT tests
24
19 passed · 5 failed
Per year
3,781 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T517 KDX
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,324 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
25 May 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 1 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
2 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T517 KDX was last recorded at 123,655 miles on 2 Jul 2026, 44 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Jun 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
123,611 miles · 26 Jun 2026
Between the last two tests
44 miles
Average per year
3,781 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 123,655 miles
  • 2025 – 121,414 miles
  • 2023 – 118,065 miles
  • 2021 – 116,031 miles
  • 2020 – 113,925 miles
  • 2019 – 111,699 miles
  • 2018 – 109,767 miles
  • 2017 – 106,818 miles
  • 2016 – 102,640 miles
  • 2015 – 98,607 miles
  • 2014 – 97,183 miles
  • 2013 – 95,550 miles
  • 2012 – 90,078 miles
  • 2011 – 84,375 miles
  • 2010 – 73,978 miles
  • 2009 – 67,284 miles
  • 2008 – 61,169 miles
  • 2007 – 50,687 miles
  • 2006 – 47,179 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass123,655 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear all (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside and offside front wings temporarily repaired
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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.

  • Parking brake efficiency below requirements

    Major2 MOTs, 2025–2026

  • Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Rear silencer blowing slightly

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2023

Full MOT history

24 tests since 10 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass123,655 miles (+44)10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    123,655 miles
    Test number
    117807623322
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear all (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside and offside front wings temporarily repaired
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Fail123,611 miles (+2,197)7 major9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,611 miles
    Test number
    516248153874
    • MajorNearside Front Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury wing (6.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury wing (6.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear all (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper 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))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass121,414 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    121,414 miles
    Test number
    454800257126
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear silencer blowing slightly

  4. Fail121,414 miles (+3,349)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,414 miles
    Test number
    965581236504
    • MajorOffside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear silencer blowing slightly

  5. Pass118,065 miles (+2,034)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    118,065 miles
    Test number
    586999645340
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) grabbing slightly (1.3.1 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass116,031 miles (+9)1 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    116,031 miles
    Test number
    863187158533
    • MinorOffside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside both parking brake lever return springs missing
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  7. Fail116,022 miles (+2,097)5 dangerous1 major1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,022 miles
    Test number
    781795773316
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure badly misshaped (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure badly misshaped (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryO/s/f outer sill badly corroded

  8. Pass113,925 miles (+2,226)
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    113,925 miles
    Test number
    313433186147

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass111,699 miles (+1,932)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    111,699 miles
    Test number
    760116214804
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Nail in tyre

  10. Pass109,767 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2019
    Odometer
    109,767 miles
    Test number
    882198618276
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre tread worn slightly out of shape
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  11. Fail109,767 miles (+2,949)1 repaired7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,767 miles
    Test number
    924121014192
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre tread worn slightly out of shape
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  12. Pass106,818 miles (+4,178)
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2018
    Odometer
    106,818 miles
    Test number
    982052620040

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass102,640 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2017
    Odometer
    102,640 miles
    Test number
    268668595229

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail102,640 miles (+4,033)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,640 miles
    Test number
    716883697535
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  15. Pass98,607 miles (+1,424)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    98,607 miles
    Test number
    487968395085
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  16. Pass97,183 miles (+1,633)
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    97,183 miles
    Test number
    189301304175

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass95,550 miles (+5,472)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    95,550 miles
    Test number
    469147913107
    • NoteO/s/f tyre worn on inner edge
    • NoteRear axle bushes worn

  18. Pass90,078 miles (+5,703)
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    90,078 miles
    Test number
    195908612159

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass84,375 miles (+10,397)
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    84,375 miles
    Test number
    385281501128

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass73,978 miles (+6,694)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    73,978 miles
    Test number
    274313710147
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  21. Pass67,284 miles (+6,115)
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    67,284 miles
    Test number
    693074319178

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass61,169 miles (+10,482)
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    61,169 miles
    Test number
    174068098045

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass50,687 miles (+3,508)
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    50,687 miles
    Test number
    701214297096

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass47,179 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    47,179 miles
    Test number
    790780806153
    • NoteAir bag warning lamp staying on

Questions about T517 KDX

Does T517 KDX currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T517 KDX is valid until 1 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on T517 KDX?
The MOT on T517 KDX is valid until 1 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T517 KDX done?
T517 KDX was recorded at 123,655 miles at its MOT on 2 Jul 2026, an average of 3,781 miles a year.
Has T517 KDX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T517 KDX has failed 5 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Jun 2026.
Has the mileage on T517 KDX 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 T517 KDX find?
T517 KDX passed its latest MOT on 2 Jul 2026 with 10 advisories: front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear all; front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread; front sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened, and 7 more.

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