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Volkswagen Golf

Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 1,600 cc

T550 KLDMOT history

T550 KLD is a silver petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 15 Mar 1999. Its MOT is valid until 3 Sept 2027 and it has passed 20 of 25 MOT tests, with 80,326 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Sept 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 3 Sept 2027
Mileage
80,326 mi
At MOT on 4 Sept 2026
MOT tests
25
20 passed · 5 failed
Per year
2,468 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T550 KLD
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,600 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
15 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 3 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
4 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T550 KLD was last recorded at 80,326 miles on 4 Sept 2026, 2 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Sept 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
80,324 miles · 3 Sept 2026
Between the last two tests
2 miles
Average per year
2,468 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 80,326 miles
  • 2025 – 79,160 miles
  • 2024 – 77,897 miles
  • 2023 – 76,622 miles
  • 2022 – 75,163 miles
  • 2021 – 72,395 miles
  • 2020 – 68,686 miles
  • 2019 – 65,455 miles
  • 2017 – 61,039 miles
  • 2016 – 58,482 miles
  • 2015 – 56,700 miles
  • 2014 – 54,681 miles
  • 2013 – 51,732 miles
  • 2012 – 48,657 miles
  • 2011 – 46,598 miles
  • 2010 – 43,331 miles
  • 2009 – 39,727 miles
  • 2008 – 35,873 miles
  • 2007 – 32,639 miles
  • 2006 – 30,102 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass80,326 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside mirror glass damagedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOil leaksRecorded 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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2021–2025

  • Central Exhaust mounting defective

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2015

  • Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2015

  • Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010–2014

  • Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010–2014

Full MOT history

25 tests since 29 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass80,326 miles (+2)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    80,326 miles
    Test number
    646746442524
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside mirror glass damaged
    • AdvisoryOil leaks

  2. Fail80,324 miles (+1,164)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,324 miles
    Test number
    174164074864
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside mirror glass damaged
    • AdvisoryOil leaks

  3. Pass79,160 miles (+1,263)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    79,160 miles
    Test number
    470047170136
    • MinorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass77,897 miles (+2)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    77,897 miles
    Test number
    960456114710
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Fail77,895 miles (+1,273)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,895 miles
    Test number
    798796844882
    • MajorCentral Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass76,622 miles (+1,459)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    76,622 miles
    Test number
    636156232596
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides play and creaking (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn at edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisorySlight play both sides front top suspension mounts

  7. Pass75,163 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    75,163 miles
    Test number
    181155314904
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Fail75,159 miles (+2,764)1 dangerous1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,159 miles
    Test number
    793866550744
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass72,395 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    72,395 miles
    Test number
    349657652847

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail72,394 miles (+3,708)4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,394 miles
    Test number
    586325016945
    • MajorFuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  11. Pass68,686 miles (+3,231)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    68,686 miles
    Test number
    529524560659

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass65,455 miles (+4,416)
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    65,455 miles
    Test number
    407706914376

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass61,039 miles (+2,557)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    61,039 miles
    Test number
    927914725563

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass58,482 miles (+1,782)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    58,482 miles
    Test number
    253924401930

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass56,700 miles (+2,019)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    56,700 miles
    Test number
    528529345117
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre

  16. Pass54,681 miles (+2,949)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    54,681 miles
    Test number
    799954054103
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  17. Pass51,732 miles (+3,075)
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2014
    Odometer
    51,732 miles
    Test number
    788140353193

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass48,657 miles (+2,059)
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2013
    Odometer
    48,657 miles
    Test number
    146021252126

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass46,598 miles (+3,267)
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2012
    Odometer
    46,598 miles
    Test number
    206221951110

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass43,331 miles (+3,604)3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    43,331 miles
    Test number
    251040320151
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteBoth front wipers slightly deteriorated.
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre

  21. Pass39,727 miles (+3,854)
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    39,727 miles
    Test number
    833848019103

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass35,873 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    35,873 miles
    Test number
    302310928101

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail35,873 miles (+3,234)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,873 miles
    Test number
    462780828140
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  24. Pass32,639 miles (+2,537)
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    32,639 miles
    Test number
    213494217126

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass30,102 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    30,102 miles
    Test number
    540103126116

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T550 KLD

Does T550 KLD currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T550 KLD is valid until 3 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on T550 KLD?
The MOT on T550 KLD is valid until 3 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T550 KLD done?
T550 KLD was recorded at 80,326 miles at its MOT on 4 Sept 2026, an average of 2,468 miles a year.
Has T550 KLD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T550 KLD has failed 5 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Sept 2026.
Has the mileage on T550 KLD 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 T550 KLD find?
T550 KLD passed its latest MOT on 4 Sept 2026 with 3 advisories: nearside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; nearside mirror glass damaged; oil leaks.

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