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Volkswagen Golf

Red · Diesel · 1999 · 1,900 cc

T701 KBOMOT history

T701 KBO is a red diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 19 Mar 1999. Its MOT expired on 31 Jan 2024 and it has passed 18 of 31 MOT tests, with 150,319 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Jan 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 31 Jan 2024
Mileage
150,319 mi
At MOT on 26 Jan 2023
MOT tests
31
18 passed · 13 failed
Per year
5,176 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T701 KBO
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,900 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
19 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 31 Jan 2024
Latest MOT test
26 Jan 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

T701 KBO was last recorded at 150,319 miles on 26 Jan 2023, 1,923 miles more than at the previous MOT on 31 Jan 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
148,396 miles · 31 Jan 2022
Between the last two tests
1,923 miles
Average per year
5,176 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 150,319 miles
  • 2022 – 148,396 miles
  • 2021 – 145,809 miles
  • 2020 – 143,804 miles
  • 2019 – 141,409 miles
  • 2018 – 137,496 miles
  • 2017 – 133,634 miles
  • 2016 – 131,504 miles
  • 2015 – 124,487 miles
  • 2014 – 113,615 miles
  • 2013 – 106,867 miles
  • 2012 – 100,374 miles
  • 2011 – 93,623 miles
  • 2010 – 86,691 miles
  • 2009 – 80,838 miles
  • 2008 – 76,472 miles
  • 2007 – 72,394 miles
  • 2006 – 64,912 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass150,319 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.

  • Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2013

  • Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working

    Major2 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2014

  • Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2007–2014

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2014

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012

Full MOT history

31 tests since 27 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass150,319 miles (+1,923)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    150,319 miles
    Test number
    965945580180

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass148,396 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    148,396 miles
    Test number
    246916952503

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail148,395 miles (+2,586)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    148,395 miles
    Test number
    729314680921
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  4. Pass145,809 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    145,809 miles
    Test number
    902475425727

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail145,809 miles (+2,005)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    145,809 miles
    Test number
    460551224571
    • DangerousDriver's door likely to open inadvertently or not remain closed (6.2.3 (b) (ii))
  6. Pass143,804 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    143,804 miles
    Test number
    390627979864

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail143,801 miles (+2,392)1 dangerous1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    143,801 miles
    Test number
    327815399973
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  8. Pass141,409 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    141,409 miles
    Test number
    928938596481

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail141,408 miles (+3,912)1 dangerous6 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    141,408 miles
    Test number
    429464345607
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  10. Pass137,496 miles (+3,862)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    137,496 miles
    Test number
    543304441204
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre perished
  11. Pass133,634 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    133,634 miles
    Test number
    780420170627

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail133,633 miles (+2,129)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,633 miles
    Test number
    263762308395
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
  13. Pass131,504 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    131,504 miles
    Test number
    827211044133
    • AdvisoryO/s wiper split
  14. Fail131,504 miles (+7,017)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,504 miles
    Test number
    774435797155
    • FailureOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryO/s wiper split
  15. Pass124,487 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    124,487 miles
    Test number
    386798025035

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail124,487 miles (+10,872)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,487 miles
    Test number
    208368725009
    • FailureNearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • FailureOffside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
  17. Pass113,615 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    113,615 miles
    Test number
    708312424030
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
  18. Fail113,615 miles (+6,748)4 failures6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,615 miles
    Test number
    376302924091
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
  19. Pass106,867 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    106,867 miles
    Test number
    736551123027

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail106,867 miles (+6,493)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,867 miles
    Test number
    356537013067
    • FailureOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
  21. Pass100,374 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    100,374 miles
    Test number
    927100822036
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
  22. Fail100,374 miles (+6,751)3 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,374 miles
    Test number
    277709112073
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  23. Pass93,623 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    93,623 miles
    Test number
    728675521074

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail93,623 miles (+6,932)1 dangerous3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,623 miles
    Test number
    107774521495
    • DangerousOffside Rear passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
  25. Pass86,691 miles (+2)7 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    86,691 miles
    Test number
    543608720050
    • AdvisoryNearside Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • NoteOil leak
  26. Fail86,689 miles (+5,851)1 failure7 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,689 miles
    Test number
    282257120009
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • NoteOil leak
  27. Pass80,838 miles (+4,366)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    80,838 miles
    Test number
    134162629444

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Fail76,472 miles3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,472 miles
    Test number
    141642638461
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • Repaired at testOffside brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)
  29. Pass76,472 miles (+4,078)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    76,472 miles
    Test number
    983032938027

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Pass72,394 miles (+7,482)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    72,394 miles
    Test number
    930577507214
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
  31. Pass64,912 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    64,912 miles
    Test number
    541068806239

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T701 KBO

Does T701 KBO currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T701 KBO expired on 31 Jan 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T701 KBO?
The MOT on T701 KBO expired on 31 Jan 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T701 KBO done?
T701 KBO was recorded at 150,319 miles at its MOT on 26 Jan 2023, an average of 5,176 miles a year.
Has T701 KBO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T701 KBO has failed 13 of its 31 MOT tests, most recently on 31 Jan 2022.
Has the mileage on T701 KBO 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 T701 KBO find?
T701 KBO passed its latest MOT on 26 Jan 2023 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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