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Volkswagen Golf

Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 1,800 cc

T803 KAUMOT history

T803 KAU is a silver petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 1 Mar 1999. Its MOT expired on 19 Nov 2024 and it has passed 18 of 28 MOT tests, with 113,571 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Nov 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 19 Nov 2024
Mileage
113,571 mi
At MOT on 14 Nov 2024
MOT tests
28
18 passed · 10 failed
Per year
2,195 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T803 KAU
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
1 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 19 Nov 2024
Latest MOT test
14 Nov 2024 (Fail)

Mileage history

T803 KAU was last recorded at 113,571 miles on 14 Nov 2024, 597 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Nov 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
112,974 miles · 7 Nov 2023
Between the last two tests
597 miles
Average per year
2,195 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 113,571 miles
  • 2023 – 112,974 miles
  • 2022 – 112,623 miles
  • 2021 – 112,244 miles
  • 2020 – 112,022 miles
  • 2019 – 111,567 miles
  • 2018 – 110,992 miles
  • 2017 – 110,241 miles
  • 2016 – 109,662 miles
  • 2015 – 108,888 miles
  • 2014 – 108,118 miles
  • 2013 – 107,621 miles
  • 2012 – 107,055 miles
  • 2011 – 104,079 miles
  • 2010 – 96,628 miles
  • 2009 – 90,594 miles
  • 2008 – 85,551 miles
  • 2007 – 79,854 miles
  • 2006 – 73,579 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail113,571 miles
  • MajorPower steering inoperative (2.1.5 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 8 MOTs since 2019

What MOT failures 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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2017

  • Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2017

  • Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2016

  • Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits

    Major2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Central Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view out of zone a

    Minor2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

28 tests since 6 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail113,571 miles (+597)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,571 miles
    Test number
    836151650555
    • MajorPower steering inoperative (2.1.5 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  2. Pass112,974 miles (+351)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    112,974 miles
    Test number
    276241568935
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  3. Pass112,623 miles (+379)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    112,623 miles
    Test number
    767455535115
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  4. Pass112,244 miles (+222)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    112,244 miles
    Test number
    488348521683
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass112,022 miles (+2)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    112,022 miles
    Test number
    447519807904
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to cylinder (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Fail112,020 miles (+453)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,020 miles
    Test number
    571388658805
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

  7. Pass111,567 miles (+10)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    111,567 miles
    Test number
    554366017281
    • MinorCentral Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view out of zone a (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Fail111,557 miles (+565)2 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,557 miles
    Test number
    209514172478
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MinorCentral Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view out of zone a (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Pass110,992 miles (+751)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    110,992 miles
    Test number
    232937998527
    • MinorCentral Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  10. Pass110,241 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    110,241 miles
    Test number
    888064138396
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  11. Fail110,240 miles (+578)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,240 miles
    Test number
    388923907397
    • FailureNearside Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  12. Pass109,662 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    109,662 miles
    Test number
    242165391001
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  13. Fail109,661 miles (+773)1 dangerous3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,661 miles
    Test number
    345340893195
    • DangerousOffside Front Front suspension has a suspension lower ball joint securing nut not locked lower ball joint not bolted in to arm securly (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement axle bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement axle bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  14. Pass108,888 miles (+770)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    108,888 miles
    Test number
    815494516386
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  15. Pass108,118 miles (+497)1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    108,118 miles
    Test number
    488426694207
    • NoteOil leak

  16. Pass107,621 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    107,621 miles
    Test number
    389074003358

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail107,620 miles (+565)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,620 miles
    Test number
    307131793415
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  18. Pass107,055 miles (+2,976)
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    107,055 miles
    Test number
    428177992287

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass104,079 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    104,079 miles
    Test number
    136034101362

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail104,079 miles (+7,451)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,079 miles
    Test number
    375854301392
    • FailureNearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
    • FailureOffside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  21. Pass96,628 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    96,628 miles
    Test number
    353633740431

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail96,628 miles (+6,034)4 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,628 miles
    Test number
    530109430201
    • 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 Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryRear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  23. Pass90,594 miles (+5,043)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    90,594 miles
    Test number
    401312259113

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass85,551 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    85,551 miles
    Test number
    401402248142
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

  25. Fail85,551 miles (+5,697)2 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,551 miles
    Test number
    771572948154
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

  26. Pass79,854 miles (+6,275)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    79,854 miles
    Test number
    511840237188

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass73,579 miles (+677)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    73,579 miles
    Test number
    280303756471

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Fail72,902 miles5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,902 miles
    Test number
    502706626129
    • FailureCentre Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
    • FailureFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • 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)
    • FailureSteering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Questions about T803 KAU

Does T803 KAU currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T803 KAU expired on 19 Nov 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T803 KAU?
The MOT on T803 KAU expired on 19 Nov 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T803 KAU done?
T803 KAU was recorded at 113,571 miles at its MOT on 14 Nov 2024, an average of 2,195 miles a year.
Has T803 KAU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T803 KAU has failed 10 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Nov 2024.
Has the mileage on T803 KAU 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 T803 KAU find?
T803 KAU failed its latest MOT on 14 Nov 2024 with 1 major defect and 1 advisory: power steering inoperative; front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread.

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