Volkswagen Golf
Red · Diesel · 1999 · 1,900 cc
T781 KBOMOT history
T781 KBO is a red diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 8 Apr 1999. Its MOT expired on 10 Jan 2025 and it has passed 18 of 24 MOT tests, with 159,198 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Jan 2024.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 10 Jan 2025
- Mileage
- 159,198 mi
- At MOT on 5 Jan 2024
- MOT tests
- 24
- 18 passed · 6 failed
- Per year
- 7,051 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- T781 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
- 8 Apr 1999
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 10 Jan 2025
- Latest MOT test
- 5 Jan 2024 (Pass)
Mileage history
T781 KBO was last recorded at 159,198 miles on 5 Jan 2024, 8,597 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Jan 2023.
- Previous MOT
- 150,601 miles · 11 Jan 2023
- Between the last two tests
- 8,597 miles
- Average per year
- 7,051 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2024 – 159,198 miles
- 2023 – 150,601 miles
- 2022 – 142,609 miles
- 2020 – 134,398 miles
- 2019 – 120,610 miles
- 2018 – 115,659 miles
- 2017 – 106,938 miles
- 2016 – 98,972 miles
- 2015 – 89,943 miles
- 2014 – 84,304 miles
- 2013 – 76,608 miles
- 2012 – 71,489 miles
- 2011 – 66,623 miles
- 2010 – 59,139 miles
- 2009 – 50,542 miles
- 2008 – 43,051 miles
- 2007 – 41,197 miles
- 2006 – 35,806 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass159,198 miles
- MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
- MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
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
Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2023
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated
Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2023
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases
Advisory3 MOTs, 2017–2018
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2017–2018
Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2017–2018
Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2023
Full MOT history
24 tests since 6 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass159,198 miles (+8,597)2 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 10 Jan 2025
- Odometer
- 159,198 miles
- Test number
- 428712931032
- MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Pass150,601 miles (+194)12 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 10 Jan 2024
- Odometer
- 150,601 miles
- Test number
- 603942963178
- AdvisoryAnti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside and Offside Front Inner 'D' Bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both Pipes Middle - Rear Corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryCoil spring corroded All Four (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases @ Front Flexi (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal Outer Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Fail150,407 miles (+7,798)4 major1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 150,407 miles
- Test number
- 269721329638
- MajorBrake insecure hand brake insecure bolt missing at front wont return down (1.1.21 (c))
- MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
- MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFluid leak, but not excessive very wet around fuel filter but visual leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Pass142,609 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 10 Jan 2023
- Odometer
- 142,609 miles
- Test number
- 673857439541
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))
Fail142,609 miles (+8,211)3 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 142,609 miles
- Test number
- 974864645902
- MajorOffside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass134,398 miles (+13,788)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 10 Jan 2022
- Odometer
- 134,398 miles
- Test number
- 887637223808
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass120,610 miles (+192)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 10 Jan 2021
- Odometer
- 120,610 miles
- Test number
- 342529601743
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded bothsides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Fail120,418 miles (+4,759)6 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 120,418 miles
- Test number
- 765676846449
- MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn d-bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Pass115,659 miles (+8,721)9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Apr 2019
- Odometer
- 115,659 miles
- Test number
- 322445594952
- AdvisoryAll coil springs corroded
- AdvisoryAll tyres close to limit
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryFront wiper smearing screen
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Pass106,938 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Apr 2018
- Odometer
- 106,938 miles
- Test number
- 894503407732
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
- AdvisoryWipers smearing screen
Fail106,938 miles (+7,966)4 failures4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 106,938 miles
- Test number
- 260890503489
- FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- FailureNearside passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)
- FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
- FailureRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
- AdvisoryWipers smearing screen
Pass98,972 miles (+9,029)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Apr 2017
- Odometer
- 98,972 miles
- Test number
- 345056293803
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass89,943 miles (+58)3 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 26 Apr 2016
- Odometer
- 89,943 miles
- Test number
- 866167515160
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- AdvisoryShock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- AdvisoryCoil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- NoteOffside front tyre wearing on inner edge 175/80/14
Fail89,885 miles (+5,581)3 failures3 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 89,885 miles
- Test number
- 907280615192
- FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
- FailureOffside Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- AdvisoryShock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- AdvisoryCoil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- NoteOffside front tyre wearing on inner edge 175/80/14
Pass84,304 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 26 Apr 2015
- Odometer
- 84,304 miles
- Test number
- 998066414120
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Fail84,304 miles (+7,696)4 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 84,304 miles
- Test number
- 317786814168
- FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
- FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass76,608 miles (+5,119)2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 26 Apr 2014
- Odometer
- 76,608 miles
- Test number
- 446779903195
- AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteNsr brake binding slightly
Pass71,489 miles (+4,866)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Apr 2013
- Odometer
- 71,489 miles
- Test number
- 647468412189
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass66,623 miles (+7,484)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Apr 2012
- Odometer
- 66,623 miles
- Test number
- 752538652418
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass59,139 miles (+8,597)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Apr 2011
- Odometer
- 59,139 miles
- Test number
- 714987010100
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass50,542 miles (+7,491)1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 23 Apr 2010
- Odometer
- 50,542 miles
- Test number
- 471992619132
- AdvisorySuspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- NoteSlight binding on rear brakes
Pass43,051 miles (+1,854)
- MOT expiry
- 23 Apr 2009
- Odometer
- 43,051 miles
- Test number
- 742855818116
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass41,197 miles (+5,391)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Aug 2008
- Odometer
- 41,197 miles
- Test number
- 221760627294
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass35,806 miles
- MOT expiry
- 5 Jul 2007
- Odometer
- 35,806 miles
- Test number
- 434887586168
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about T781 KBO
- Does T781 KBO currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on T781 KBO expired on 10 Jan 2025, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on T781 KBO?
- The MOT on T781 KBO expired on 10 Jan 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has T781 KBO done?
- T781 KBO was recorded at 159,198 miles at its MOT on 5 Jan 2024, an average of 7,051 miles a year.
- Has T781 KBO ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. T781 KBO has failed 6 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Jan 2023.
- Has the mileage on T781 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 T781 KBO find?
- T781 KBO passed its latest MOT on 5 Jan 2024 with 2 minor defects and 2 advisories: offside headlamp lens slightly defective; offside obligatory mirror slightly damaged; nearside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material, and 1 more.
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