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Volkswagen Golf

Blue · Diesel · 2005 · 1,900 cc

T5 KAOMOT history

T5 KAO is a blue diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 1 Mar 2005. Its MOT expired on 8 Dec 2022 and it has passed 14 of 20 MOT tests, with 122,975 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Dec 2021.

MOT
Expired
On 8 Dec 2022
Mileage
122,975 mi
At MOT on 9 Dec 2021
MOT tests
20
14 passed · 6 failed
Per year
6,690 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T5 KAO
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,900 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
1 Mar 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 8 Dec 2022
Latest MOT test
9 Dec 2021 (Pass)

Mileage history

T5 KAO was last recorded at 122,975 miles on 9 Dec 2021, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Nov 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
122,975 miles · 29 Nov 2021
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
6,690 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2021 – 122,975 miles
  • 2020 – 116,719 miles
  • 2019 – 106,720 miles
  • 2018 – 101,733 miles
  • 2017 – 95,337 miles
  • 2016 – 89,479 miles
  • 2015 – 80,952 miles
  • 2014 – 72,431 miles
  • 2013 – 65,984 miles
  • 2012 – 60,173 miles
  • 2011 – 53,537 miles
  • 2010 – 46,551 miles
  • 2009 – 39,855 miles
  • 2008 – 30,519 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass122,975 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear radius arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear radius arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive From engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted to underside of vehicleRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2021

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 Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt

    Major2 MOTs, 2019

  • Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a failure in the system

    Failure2 MOTs, 2014–2015

  • Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2014–2015

  • Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

Full MOT history

20 tests since 13 Feb 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass122,975 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    122,975 miles
    Test number
    301942386907
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear radius arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear radius arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive From engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted to underside of vehicle

  2. Fail122,975 miles (+6,256)1 dangerous2 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,975 miles
    Test number
    234052364124
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear radius arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear radius arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive From engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted to underside of vehicle

  3. Pass116,719 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    116,719 miles
    Test number
    911855349685

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail116,719 miles (+9,999)5 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,719 miles
    Test number
    806340462793
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

  5. Pass106,720 miles2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    106,720 miles
    Test number
    681196395729
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Fail106,720 miles (+79)1 major2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,720 miles
    Test number
    133560936512
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Fail106,641 miles (+4,908)1 major2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,641 miles
    Test number
    370276021635
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass101,733 miles (+6,396)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    101,733 miles
    Test number
    740473552151
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  9. Pass95,337 miles (+5,858)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    95,337 miles
    Test number
    381441983195
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  10. Pass89,479 miles (+8,527)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    89,479 miles
    Test number
    430395421070
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryBoth headlamps degraded, beam patterns just visible

  11. Pass80,952 miles (+351)
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    80,952 miles
    Test number
    828340485055

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail80,601 miles (+8,170)5 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,601 miles
    Test number
    936236065071
    • FailureElectronic power steering warning lamp indicates a failure in the system (2.3.8)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteOffside front tyre worn inside edge

  13. Pass72,431 miles (+115)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    72,431 miles
    Test number
    936817074067
    • AdvisoryOffside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

  14. Fail72,316 miles (+6,332)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,316 miles
    Test number
    167390174413
    • FailureElectronic power steering warning lamp indicates a failure in the system (2.3.8)
    • FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

  15. Pass65,984 miles (+5,811)3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    65,984 miles
    Test number
    159482773419
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteFront brake discs lipped
    • NotePower steering warning light on dash

  16. Pass60,173 miles (+6,636)1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    60,173 miles
    Test number
    255790582014
    • NotePAS light illuminated

  17. Pass53,537 miles (+6,986)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    53,537 miles
    Test number
    129114771094
    • 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)

  18. Pass46,551 miles (+6,696)1 note
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    46,551 miles
    Test number
    873324770043
    • NotePower steering warning light on

  19. Pass39,855 miles (+9,336)
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    39,855 miles
    Test number
    821162279017

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass30,519 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    30,519 miles
    Test number
    853374148065

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T5 KAO

Does T5 KAO currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T5 KAO expired on 8 Dec 2022, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T5 KAO?
The MOT on T5 KAO expired on 8 Dec 2022. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T5 KAO done?
T5 KAO was recorded at 122,975 miles at its MOT on 9 Dec 2021, an average of 6,690 miles a year.
Has T5 KAO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T5 KAO has failed 6 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Nov 2021.
Has the mileage on T5 KAO 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 T5 KAO find?
T5 KAO passed its latest MOT on 9 Dec 2021 with 4 advisories: nearside rear suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear radius arm bush; offside rear suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear radius arm bush; oil leak, but not excessive from engine, and 1 more.

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