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Volkswagen Golf

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 1,600 cc

T801 KGTMOT history

T801 KGT is a blue petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 16 Jun 1999. Its MOT expired on 5 May 2023 and it has passed 17 of 29 MOT tests, with 130,824 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 May 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 5 May 2023
Mileage
130,824 mi
At MOT on 6 May 2022
MOT tests
29
17 passed · 12 failed
Per year
4,374 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T801 KGT
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,600 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
16 Jun 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 5 May 2023
Latest MOT test
6 May 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

T801 KGT was last recorded at 130,824 miles on 6 May 2022, 2,286 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Apr 2021.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 26 Apr 2011: 9,295 miles, lower than 87,234 miles on 6 May 2010.

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
128,538 miles · 9 Apr 2021
Between the last two tests
2,286 miles
Average per year
4,374 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 130,824 miles
  • 2021 – 128,538 miles
  • 2020 – 126,259 miles
  • 2019 – 123,824 miles
  • 2018 – 120,670 miles
  • 2017 – 117,513 miles
  • 2016 – 113,860 miles
  • 2015 – 110,386 miles
  • 2014 – 107,441 miles
  • 2013 – 104,077 miles
  • 2012 – 98,893 miles
  • 2011 – 92,953 miles
  • 2010 – 87,234 miles
  • 2009 – 80,732 miles
  • 2008 – 75,990 miles
  • 2007 – 67,937 miles
  • 2006 – 60,655 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass130,824 miles
  • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2018
  • AdvisoryRear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test All 3

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.

  • Offside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2018–2021

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Oil leak

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2008–2017

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2016

Full MOT history

29 tests since 20 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass130,824 miles (+2,286)2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2023
    Odometer
    130,824 miles
    Test number
    624564281743
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test All 3

  2. Pass128,538 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    128,538 miles
    Test number
    397814491163
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, but not excessively All four (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Fail128,538 miles (+2,279)1 dangerous1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,538 miles
    Test number
    556491261863
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, but not excessively All four (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass126,259 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2021
    Odometer
    126,259 miles
    Test number
    682250884377
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Fail126,259 miles (+2,435)4 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,259 miles
    Test number
    981221096682
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass123,824 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    123,824 miles
    Test number
    344537709725

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail123,824 miles (+3,154)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,824 miles
    Test number
    539688165111
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

  8. Pass120,670 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2019
    Odometer
    120,670 miles
    Test number
    129323078843
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Fail120,670 miles (+3,157)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,670 miles
    Test number
    720848493757
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Pass117,513 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2018
    Odometer
    117,513 miles
    Test number
    270304578477
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  11. Fail117,513 miles (+3,653)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,513 miles
    Test number
    337509454578
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  12. Pass113,860 miles (+3,474)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2017
    Odometer
    113,860 miles
    Test number
    485653232996
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  13. Pass110,386 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2016
    Odometer
    110,386 miles
    Test number
    148318845141
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteOil leak

  14. Fail110,386 miles (+2,945)1 repaired2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,386 miles
    Test number
    207688445123
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteOil leak

  15. Pass107,441 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2015
    Odometer
    107,441 miles
    Test number
    108216334112
    • AdvisorySupplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)
    • NoteOil leak

  16. Fail107,441 miles (+3,364)3 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,441 miles
    Test number
    529125334141
    • 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)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisorySupplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)
    • NoteOil leak

  17. Pass104,077 miles (+5,184)
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2014
    Odometer
    104,077 miles
    Test number
    618270203144

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass98,893 miles (+5,940)1 note
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2013
    Odometer
    98,893 miles
    Test number
    216215712135
    • NoteOsf tyre -worn on the inner shoulder.

  19. Pass92,953 miles (+83,658)
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2012
    Odometer
    92,953 miles
    Test number
    497657011123

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail9,295 miles (-77,939)2 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    9,295 miles
    Test number
    679266811181
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteOil leak

  21. Pass87,234 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2011
    Odometer
    87,234 miles
    Test number
    173146320126

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail87,234 miles (+6,502)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,234 miles
    Test number
    831224520137
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • NoteOSF tyre-underinflation.

  23. Pass80,732 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2010
    Odometer
    80,732 miles
    Test number
    222896429415

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail80,732 miles (+4,742)1 failure1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,732 miles
    Test number
    671835229139
    • FailureExhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  25. Pass75,990 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    75,990 miles
    Test number
    611162328192

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail75,990 miles (+8,053)1 dangerous2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,990 miles
    Test number
    200940828465
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  27. Pass67,937 miles (+7,282)
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    67,937 miles
    Test number
    342911007180

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Fail60,655 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,655 miles
    Test number
    153810516176
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

  29. Pass60,655 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    60,655 miles
    Test number
    253960516476

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T801 KGT

Does T801 KGT currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T801 KGT expired on 5 May 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T801 KGT?
The MOT on T801 KGT expired on 5 May 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T801 KGT done?
T801 KGT was recorded at 130,824 miles at its MOT on 6 May 2022, an average of 4,374 miles a year.
Has T801 KGT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T801 KGT has failed 12 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Apr 2021.
Has the mileage on T801 KGT ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 26 Apr 2011. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T801 KGT find?
T801 KGT passed its latest MOT on 6 May 2022 with 2 minor defects and 3 advisories: offside registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; offside front inner tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 2 more.

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