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Volkswagen Golf

Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 1,800 cc

T787 KGNMOT history

T787 KGN is a silver petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 9 Jun 1999. Its MOT expired on 27 Sept 2025 and it has passed 16 of 22 MOT tests, with 173,866 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Sept 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 27 Sept 2025
Mileage
173,866 mi
At MOT on 28 Sept 2024
MOT tests
22
16 passed · 6 failed
Per year
7,483 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T787 KGN
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,800 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
9 Jun 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 27 Sept 2025
Latest MOT test
28 Sept 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

T787 KGN was last recorded at 173,866 miles on 28 Sept 2024, 1,889 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 May 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
171,977 miles · 21 May 2022
Between the last two tests
1,889 miles
Average per year
7,483 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 173,866 miles
  • 2022 – 171,977 miles
  • 2021 – 171,830 miles
  • 2018 – 163,502 miles
  • 2017 – 158,869 miles
  • 2016 – 151,167 miles
  • 2015 – 132,472 miles
  • 2014 – 113,224 miles
  • 2013 – 97,285 miles
  • 2012 – 79,846 miles
  • 2011 – 73,168 miles
  • 2010 – 66,775 miles
  • 2009 – 62,911 miles
  • 2008 – 54,918 miles
  • 2007 – 46,147 miles
  • 2006 – 38,689 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass173,866 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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

Full MOT history

22 tests since 5 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass173,866 miles (+1,889)
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    173,866 miles
    Test number
    284294342307

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass171,977 miles (+147)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2023
    Odometer
    171,977 miles
    Test number
    992701981716
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded Both Rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass171,830 miles (+8,328)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    171,830 miles
    Test number
    390644194228
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

  4. Pass163,502 miles (+4,633)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    163,502 miles
    Test number
    899182466250

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass158,869 miles (+7,702)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    158,869 miles
    Test number
    937424713019
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  6. Pass151,167 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    151,167 miles
    Test number
    796020614726
    • AdvisoryExhaust flexi pipe poor condition
    • AdvisoryFront number plate cracked
    • AdvisorySlight oil leak

  7. Fail151,167 miles (+18,695)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    151,167 miles
    Test number
    630099553091
    • Repaired at testSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryExhaust flexi pipe poor condition
    • AdvisoryFront number plate cracked
    • AdvisorySlight oil leak

  8. Pass132,472 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    132,472 miles
    Test number
    114137220467
    • AdvisoryN/S/R brake hose cable tied at anchorage point
    • AdvisoryFront number plate slightly damaged

  9. Fail132,472 miles (+19,248)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,472 miles
    Test number
    974523323556
    • Repaired at testSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault Air bag warning light on (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryN/S/R brake hose cable tied at anchorage point
    • AdvisoryFront number plate slightly damaged

  10. Pass113,224 miles (+15,939)
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    113,224 miles
    Test number
    926942604244

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass97,285 miles (+1,409)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    97,285 miles
    Test number
    307049413281
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteBoth rear tyres worn on inner edge
    • NoteNearside outer constant velocity boot has a pin hole leak in it

  12. Fail95,876 miles (+16,030)1 failure2 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,876 miles
    Test number
    596490893122
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • NoteAll four tyres wearing on inner edges

  13. Pass79,846 miles (+6,678)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    79,846 miles
    Test number
    938616592144
    • AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • NoteBoth rear trasiling arm bushes deterioated
    • NoteFront tyres worn on very inner edge

  14. Pass73,168 miles (+6,393)1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    73,168 miles
    Test number
    795237161227
    • NoteRear axle bushes worn

  15. Pass66,775 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    66,775 miles
    Test number
    303456960402

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail66,774 miles (+3,863)4 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,774 miles
    Test number
    781285460278
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • NoteRear brake discs corroded and dished.

  17. Pass62,911 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    62,911 miles
    Test number
    383287269486

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail62,908 miles (+7,990)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,908 miles
    Test number
    314476169489
    • FailureNearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  19. Pass54,918 miles (+8,771)
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    54,918 miles
    Test number
    350780578472

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass46,147 miles (+7,458)
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    46,147 miles
    Test number
    130442667238

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass38,689 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    38,689 miles
    Test number
    361060856416

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail38,689 miles4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,689 miles
    Test number
    522728546274
    • FailureCentre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureWindscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Questions about T787 KGN

Does T787 KGN currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T787 KGN expired on 27 Sept 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T787 KGN?
The MOT on T787 KGN expired on 27 Sept 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T787 KGN done?
T787 KGN was recorded at 173,866 miles at its MOT on 28 Sept 2024, an average of 7,483 miles a year.
Has T787 KGN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T787 KGN has failed 6 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Aug 2016.
Has the mileage on T787 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 T787 KGN find?
T787 KGN passed its latest MOT on 28 Sept 2024 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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