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Volkswagen Golf

Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 1,600 cc

T797 KGTMOT history

T797 KGT is a silver petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 1 Jul 1999. Its MOT expired on 23 Jan 2024 and it has passed 17 of 21 MOT tests, with 110,299 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Jan 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 23 Jan 2024
Mileage
110,299 mi
At MOT on 24 Jan 2023
MOT tests
21
17 passed · 4 failed
Per year
4,707 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T797 KGT
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,600 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
1 Jul 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 23 Jan 2024
Latest MOT test
24 Jan 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

T797 KGT was last recorded at 110,299 miles on 24 Jan 2023, 23,561 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Nov 2021.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 4 Jun 2010: 17,442 miles, lower than 45,948 miles on 15 Jun 2009.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
86,738 miles · 30 Nov 2021
Between the last two tests
23,561 miles
Average per year
4,707 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 110,299 miles
  • 2021 – 86,738 miles
  • 2020 – 80,663 miles
  • 2019 – 73,876 miles
  • 2018 – 70,727 miles
  • 2017 – 66,572 miles
  • 2016 – 64,486 miles
  • 2015 – 63,074 miles
  • 2014 – 60,277 miles
  • 2013 – 57,297 miles
  • 2012 – 54,418 miles
  • 2011 – 51,638 miles
  • 2010 – 17,442 miles
  • 2009 – 45,948 miles
  • 2008 – 41,893 miles
  • 2007 – 37,863 miles
  • 2006 – 32,129 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass110,299 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm bush

    Major2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm bush

    Major2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

21 tests since 16 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass110,299 miles (+23,561)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    110,299 miles
    Test number
    982411916094
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass86,738 miles (+4)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    86,738 miles
    Test number
    275774393766
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Fail86,734 miles (+811)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,734 miles
    Test number
    649802347539
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Fail85,923 miles (+5,260)6 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,923 miles
    Test number
    596282187880
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass80,663 miles (+6,787)
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    80,663 miles
    Test number
    434533788634

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass73,876 miles (+3,149)
    MOT expiry
    27 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    73,876 miles
    Test number
    740137033589

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass70,727 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    70,727 miles
    Test number
    977374840122

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail70,727 miles (+4,155)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,727 miles
    Test number
    740408988417
    • MajorNearside Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass66,572 miles (+2,086)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    66,572 miles
    Test number
    283874909545
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

  10. Pass64,486 miles (+1,412)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    64,486 miles
    Test number
    116714277859

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass63,074 miles (+2,797)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    63,074 miles
    Test number
    668038865143

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass60,277 miles (+2,980)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    60,277 miles
    Test number
    566464874149

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass57,297 miles (+47)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    57,297 miles
    Test number
    117071263127

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail57,250 miles (+2,832)6 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,250 miles
    Test number
    227187353415
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  15. Pass54,418 miles (+2,780)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    54,418 miles
    Test number
    157370962143

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass51,638 miles (+34,196)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    51,638 miles
    Test number
    626964751185

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass17,442 miles (-28,506)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    17,442 miles
    Test number
    951785050109

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass45,948 miles (+4,055)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    45,948 miles
    Test number
    230926769402

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass41,893 miles (+4,030)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    41,893 miles
    Test number
    332641668199

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass37,863 miles (+5,734)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    37,863 miles
    Test number
    320589367111

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass32,129 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    32,129 miles
    Test number
    514767266156

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T797 KGT

Does T797 KGT currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T797 KGT expired on 23 Jan 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T797 KGT?
The MOT on T797 KGT expired on 23 Jan 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T797 KGT done?
T797 KGT was recorded at 110,299 miles at its MOT on 24 Jan 2023, an average of 4,707 miles a year.
Has T797 KGT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T797 KGT has failed 4 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Nov 2021.
Has the mileage on T797 KGT ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 4 Jun 2010. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T797 KGT find?
T797 KGT passed its latest MOT on 24 Jan 2023 with 4 advisories: front oil leak, but not excessive; nearside rear coil spring corroded; nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 1 more.

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