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Volkswagen Golf

Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 1,595 cc

T717 KTWMOT history

T717 KTW is a silver petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 27 May 1999. Its MOT expired on 4 Mar 2026 and it has passed 19 of 24 MOT tests, with 113,097 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Mar 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 4 Mar 2026
Mileage
113,097 mi
At MOT on 5 Mar 2025
MOT tests
24
19 passed · 5 failed
Per year
3,823 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T717 KTW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,595 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
27 May 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 4 Mar 2026
Latest MOT test
5 Mar 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T717 KTW was last recorded at 113,097 miles on 5 Mar 2025, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
113,097 miles · 27 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
3,823 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 113,097 miles
  • 2023 – 108,514 miles
  • 2022 – 102,547 miles
  • 2021 – 97,430 miles
  • 2020 – 91,714 miles
  • 2019 – 85,912 miles
  • 2018 – 79,826 miles
  • 2017 – 73,192 miles
  • 2016 – 69,108 miles
  • 2015 – 63,123 miles
  • 2014 – 63,103 miles
  • 2013 – 62,555 miles
  • 2012 – 60,954 miles
  • 2011 – 58,527 miles
  • 2010 – 55,771 miles
  • 2009 – 52,329 miles
  • 2008 – 48,081 miles
  • 2007 – 45,003 miles
  • 2006 – 40,723 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass113,097 miles
  • AdvisoryExhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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.

  • Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2023

  • Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2023

Full MOT history

24 tests since 30 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass113,097 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    113,097 miles
    Test number
    145641370270
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
  2. Fail113,097 miles (+4,583)6 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,097 miles
    Test number
    973806195073
    • MajorHazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
  3. Pass108,514 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    108,514 miles
    Test number
    843434083485
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
  4. Fail108,514 miles (+5,967)2 dangerous4 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,514 miles
    Test number
    221816020802
    • DangerousNearside Front tyre extremely worn on outer edge.
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorPower steering pump leaking (2.1.5 (a))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
  5. Pass102,547 miles (+5,117)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    102,547 miles
    Test number
    344025738257
    • AdvisoryRear axle slightly corroded
  6. Pass97,430 miles9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    97,430 miles
    Test number
    368151268606
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule front hose (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear to front (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule front hose (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear to front (1.1.11 (c))
  7. Fail97,430 miles (+5,716)1 major3 repaired9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,430 miles
    Test number
    753534039599
    • MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule front hose (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear to front (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule front hose (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear to front (1.1.11 (c))
  8. Pass91,714 miles (+5,802)14 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    91,714 miles
    Test number
    220806999034
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear to front (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear to front (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear park brake Requirements very low effort. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair
  9. Pass85,912 miles (+6,086)1 minor12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    85,912 miles
    Test number
    834843887496
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  10. Pass79,826 miles2 minor10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    79,826 miles
    Test number
    389321779115
    • MinorNearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged slightly perished (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Brake hose slightly damaged slightly perished (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front head light aim slightly blurred
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear of rear to front (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake hose ferrules slightly corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer sill has dents and damage
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear of rear to front (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake hose ferrules slightly corroded
  11. Fail79,826 miles (+6,634)2 dangerous2 minor10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,826 miles
    Test number
    742742007942
    • 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))
    • MinorNearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged slightly perished (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Brake hose slightly damaged slightly perished (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front head light aim slightly blurred
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear of rear to front (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake hose ferrules slightly corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer sill has dents and damage
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear of rear to front (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake hose ferrules slightly corroded
  12. Pass73,192 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    73,192 miles
    Test number
    332477114161

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail73,192 miles (+4,084)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,192 miles
    Test number
    850300016898
    • FailureFuel cap/sealing device missing missing (7.2.4a)
    • FailureOffside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
  14. Pass69,108 miles (+5,985)
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    69,108 miles
    Test number
    656069461807

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass63,123 miles (+20)
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    63,123 miles
    Test number
    367155605479

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass63,103 miles (+548)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    63,103 miles
    Test number
    858064834220
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  17. Pass62,555 miles (+1,601)
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    62,555 miles
    Test number
    456230873044

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass60,954 miles (+2,427)1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    60,954 miles
    Test number
    517384972042
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  19. Pass58,527 miles (+2,756)
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    58,527 miles
    Test number
    417519961007

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass55,771 miles (+3,442)
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    55,771 miles
    Test number
    180258870490

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass52,329 miles (+4,248)
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    52,329 miles
    Test number
    370304189007

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass48,081 miles (+3,078)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    48,081 miles
    Test number
    521352578091
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
  23. Pass45,003 miles (+4,280)1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    45,003 miles
    Test number
    943428067005
    • NoteOil leak
  24. Pass40,723 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    40,723 miles
    Test number
    263559486099

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T717 KTW

Does T717 KTW currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T717 KTW expired on 4 Mar 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T717 KTW?
The MOT on T717 KTW expired on 4 Mar 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T717 KTW done?
T717 KTW was recorded at 113,097 miles at its MOT on 5 Mar 2025, an average of 3,823 miles a year.
Has T717 KTW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T717 KTW has failed 5 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Feb 2025.
Has the mileage on T717 KTW 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 T717 KTW find?
T717 KTW passed its latest MOT on 5 Mar 2025 with 3 advisories: exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside front inner play in steering rack inner joint(s).

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