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Yellow · Petrol · 1999 · 1,800 cc

T531 KGAMOT history

T531 KGA is a yellow petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 17 Apr 1999. Its MOT expired on 28 Feb 2025 and it has passed 17 of 22 MOT tests, with 130,698 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Feb 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 28 Feb 2025
Mileage
130,698 mi
At MOT on 29 Feb 2024
MOT tests
22
17 passed · 5 failed
Per year
3,820 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T531 KGA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Yellow
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,800 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
17 Apr 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 28 Feb 2025
Latest MOT test
29 Feb 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

T531 KGA was last recorded at 130,698 miles on 29 Feb 2024, 60 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Oct 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
130,638 miles · 5 Oct 2021
Between the last two tests
60 miles
Average per year
3,820 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 130,698 miles
  • 2021 – 130,638 miles
  • 2020 – 126,869 miles
  • 2019 – 124,546 miles
  • 2018 – 122,724 miles
  • 2017 – 119,210 miles
  • 2016 – 112,861 miles
  • 2015 – 109,562 miles
  • 2014 – 105,635 miles
  • 2013 – 102,273 miles
  • 2012 – 94,654 miles
  • 2011 – 89,520 miles
  • 2010 – 85,719 miles
  • 2009 – 79,520 miles
  • 2008 – 75,213 miles
  • 2007 – 69,322 miles
  • 2006 – 64,050 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass130,698 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2016

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

Full MOT history

22 tests since 19 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass130,698 miles (+60)
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    130,698 miles
    Test number
    994849113383

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass130,638 miles (+21)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    130,638 miles
    Test number
    619912400910
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  3. Fail130,617 miles (+3,748)2 dangerous3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,617 miles
    Test number
    673356135087
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Rear Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  4. Pass126,869 miles (+2,323)
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    126,869 miles
    Test number
    164746272421

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass124,546 miles (+1,822)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    124,546 miles
    Test number
    487302029344
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material of front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))
  6. Pass122,724 miles (+3,514)
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    122,724 miles
    Test number
    955100631297

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass119,210 miles (+6,349)
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    119,210 miles
    Test number
    861438341561

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass112,861 miles (+3,299)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    112,861 miles
    Test number
    648483519341
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre starting to perish
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre starting to perish
    • AdvisoryEngine covers and under trays fitted
  9. Pass109,562 miles (+3,927)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    109,562 miles
    Test number
    336752676908
    • AdvisoryOffside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
  10. Pass105,635 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    105,635 miles
    Test number
    646994184229
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
  11. Fail105,635 miles (+3,362)4 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,635 miles
    Test number
    596583284222
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
  12. Pass102,273 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    102,273 miles
    Test number
    467381383272

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail102,273 miles (+7,619)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,273 miles
    Test number
    888061483277
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
  14. Pass94,654 miles (+5,134)
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    94,654 miles
    Test number
    248440082220

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass89,520 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    89,520 miles
    Test number
    298780081214

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail89,520 miles (+3,801)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,520 miles
    Test number
    499109071264
    • FailureNearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
  17. Pass85,719 miles (+6,199)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    85,719 miles
    Test number
    273465380211
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
  18. Pass79,520 miles (+4,307)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    79,520 miles
    Test number
    684482989291
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
  19. Pass75,213 miles (+5,891)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    75,213 miles
    Test number
    992463188233
    • AdvisoryFront wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
  20. Pass69,322 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    69,322 miles
    Test number
    341457477233
    • 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)
  21. Fail69,318 miles (+5,268)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,318 miles
    Test number
    564267277260
    • FailureStop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureRegistration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • 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)
  22. Pass64,050 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    64,050 miles
    Test number
    814632966223

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T531 KGA

Does T531 KGA currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T531 KGA expired on 28 Feb 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T531 KGA?
The MOT on T531 KGA expired on 28 Feb 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T531 KGA done?
T531 KGA was recorded at 130,698 miles at its MOT on 29 Feb 2024, an average of 3,820 miles a year.
Has T531 KGA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T531 KGA has failed 5 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Sept 2021.
Has the mileage on T531 KGA 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 T531 KGA find?
T531 KGA passed its latest MOT on 29 Feb 2024 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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