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Volkswagen Golf

Black · Petrol · 1999 · 1,800 cc

T601 KGNMOT history

T601 KGN is a black petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 31 Dec 1999. Its MOT expired on 6 Dec 2025 and it has passed 20 of 29 MOT tests, with 195,727 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Nov 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 6 Dec 2025
Mileage
195,727 mi
At MOT on 14 Nov 2024
MOT tests
29
20 passed · 9 failed
Per year
7,071 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T601 KGN
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,800 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
31 Dec 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 6 Dec 2025
Latest MOT test
14 Nov 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

T601 KGN was last recorded at 195,727 miles on 14 Nov 2024, 1,207 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Nov 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
194,520 miles · 29 Nov 2023
Between the last two tests
1,207 miles
Average per year
7,071 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 195,727 miles
  • 2023 – 194,520 miles
  • 2022 – 190,973 miles
  • 2021 – 185,768 miles
  • 2020 – 176,394 miles
  • 2019 – 170,310 miles
  • 2018 – 164,018 miles
  • 2017 – 157,854 miles
  • 2016 – 155,191 miles
  • 2015 – 151,142 miles
  • 2014 – 143,540 miles
  • 2013 – 134,349 miles
  • 2012 – 127,699 miles
  • 2011 – 119,005 miles
  • 2010 – 110,437 miles
  • 2009 – 101,484 miles
  • 2008 – 91,254 miles
  • 2007 – 82,459 miles
  • 2006 – 73,167 miles
  • 2005 – 60,871 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass195,727 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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.

  • Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt

    Minor2 MOTs, 2021

  • Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

29 tests since 19 Oct 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass195,727 miles (+1,207)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    195,727 miles
    Test number
    885079085257
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. Pass194,520 miles (+3,547)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    194,520 miles
    Test number
    979559617639
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Other passenger door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

  3. Pass190,973 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    190,973 miles
    Test number
    862454232688
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

  4. Fail190,973 miles (+5,205)1 dangerous3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    190,973 miles
    Test number
    298097266393
    • DangerousCentral Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass185,768 miles (+3)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    185,768 miles
    Test number
    286507991030
    • MinorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))

  6. Fail185,765 miles (+9,371)2 dangerous3 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    185,765 miles
    Test number
    790197588312
    • 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 Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MinorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))

  7. Pass176,394 miles (+6,084)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    176,394 miles
    Test number
    468449169878
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate damaged
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met

  8. Pass170,310 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    170,310 miles
    Test number
    285163240580
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Fail170,310 miles (+6,292)1 dangerous5 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    170,310 miles
    Test number
    150226200666
    • DangerousNearside Rear Axle fractured (5.1.1 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorRear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn axle bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  10. Pass164,018 miles (+6,164)
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    164,018 miles
    Test number
    294110977178

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass157,854 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    157,854 miles
    Test number
    267931699923
    • 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)

  12. Fail157,854 miles (+2,663)1 failure5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    157,854 miles
    Test number
    545533690620
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  13. Pass155,191 miles (+4,049)
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    155,191 miles
    Test number
    267461701372

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass151,142 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    151,142 miles
    Test number
    642724126189

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail151,136 miles (+7,596)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    151,136 miles
    Test number
    711365225873
    • FailureFront brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureNearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  16. Pass143,540 miles2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    143,540 miles
    Test number
    537571384243
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteNs inner driveshaft boot split

  17. Fail143,540 miles (+9,191)6 failures2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    143,540 miles
    Test number
    797121084296
    • FailureNearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteNs inner driveshaft boot split

  18. Pass134,349 miles (+6,650)2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    134,349 miles
    Test number
    927306573235
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisorySteering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
    • NoteBoth front headlight brackets broken
    • NoteBoth front tyres wearing on edges
    • NotePoss vacuum leak from engine area

  19. Pass127,699 miles (+8,694)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    127,699 miles
    Test number
    318627882261
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  20. Pass119,005 miles (+8,568)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    119,005 miles
    Test number
    447328881207
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
    • NoteFront brake discs slightly worn

  21. Pass110,437 miles (+8,953)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    110,437 miles
    Test number
    454166190251
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre
    • NoteFront brake discs slightly worn

  22. Pass101,484 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    101,484 miles
    Test number
    451437819307
    • NoteHandbrake accetable at time of test new rear disc and pads fitted lower front arms replaced

  23. Fail101,479 miles (+10,225)5 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,479 miles
    Test number
    530797619386
    • FailureHazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureRegistration plate fitted to the front does not have black characters on a white background (6.3.2a)
    • FailureRegistration plate fitted to the rear does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2b)
    • NoteHandbrake accetable at time of test new rear disc and pads fitted lower front arms replaced

  24. Pass91,254 miles (+8,795)1 note
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    91,254 miles
    Test number
    481186708395
    • NoteSlight play in n/s/f inner steering rack joint

  25. Pass82,459 miles (+367)
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    82,459 miles
    Test number
    702640197226

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail82,092 miles (+8,925)3 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,092 miles
    Test number
    413409677218
    • FailureFront position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
    • FailureNearside Inner Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureOffside Inner Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre

  27. Pass73,167 miles (+12,296)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    73,167 miles
    Test number
    364570516362
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  28. Pass60,871 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2006
    Odometer
    60,871 miles
    Test number
    141562095256
    • 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)

  29. Fail60,871 miles1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,871 miles
    Test number
    452572995231
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)
    • 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)

Questions about T601 KGN

Does T601 KGN currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T601 KGN expired on 6 Dec 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T601 KGN?
The MOT on T601 KGN expired on 6 Dec 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T601 KGN done?
T601 KGN was recorded at 195,727 miles at its MOT on 14 Nov 2024, an average of 7,071 miles a year.
Has T601 KGN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T601 KGN has failed 9 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Nov 2022.
Has the mileage on T601 KGN 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 T601 KGN find?
T601 KGN passed its latest MOT on 14 Nov 2024 with 2 advisories: nearside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall; offside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall.

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