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Red · Petrol · 1999 · 1,800 cc

T825 KAUMOT history

T825 KAU is a red petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 8 Mar 1999. Its MOT is valid until 4 Dec 2026 and it has passed 20 of 29 MOT tests, with 123,679 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Dec 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 4 Dec 2026
Mileage
123,679 mi
At MOT on 5 Dec 2025
MOT tests
29
20 passed · 9 failed
Per year
3,817 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T825 KAU
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,800 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
8 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 4 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
5 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T825 KAU was last recorded at 123,679 miles on 5 Dec 2025, 8 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Dec 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 3 Oct 2008: 58,910 miles, lower than 59,351 miles on 23 Oct 2007.

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
123,671 miles · 1 Dec 2025
Between the last two tests
8 miles
Average per year
3,817 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 123,679 miles
  • 2024 – 117,151 miles
  • 2023 – 112,792 miles
  • 2022 – 108,398 miles
  • 2021 – 103,791 miles
  • 2020 – 99,825 miles
  • 2019 – 97,060 miles
  • 2018 – 93,593 miles
  • 2017 – 90,778 miles
  • 2016 – 87,751 miles
  • 2015 – 85,157 miles
  • 2014 – 82,302 miles
  • 2013 – 79,354 miles
  • 2012 – 76,191 miles
  • 2011 – 72,751 miles
  • 2010 – 69,019 miles
  • 2009 – 64,232 miles
  • 2008 – 58,910 miles
  • 2007 – 59,351 miles
  • 2006 – 50,657 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass123,679 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Corrosion wing to accessRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2022

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 Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2014

  • Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor2 MOTs, 2019–2021

Full MOT history

29 tests since 17 Oct 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass123,679 miles (+8)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    123,679 miles
    Test number
    713792504190
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Corrosion wing to access
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  2. Fail123,671 miles (+6,520)2 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,671 miles
    Test number
    644994173463
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Corrosion wing to access
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Boot catch not working

  3. Pass117,151 miles (+7)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    117,151 miles
    Test number
    845388786805
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  4. Fail117,144 miles (+4,352)1 dangerous1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,144 miles
    Test number
    513308295961
    • DangerousNearside Rear Caliper slight binding handbrake lever
    • MajorFront Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak Centre box leak (8.2.1.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  5. Pass112,792 miles10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    112,792 miles
    Test number
    366821473143
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corroded (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corroded (5.3.2 (b))

  6. Fail112,792 miles (+4,394)4 major10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,792 miles
    Test number
    208890901757
    • MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corroded (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corroded (5.3.2 (b))

  7. Pass108,398 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    108,398 miles
    Test number
    154066814890
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  8. Fail108,398 miles (+4,607)2 repaired7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,398 miles
    Test number
    403284676860
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  9. Pass103,791 miles (+3,966)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    103,791 miles
    Test number
    149302602782
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  10. Pass99,825 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    99,825 miles
    Test number
    564396418169
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Fail99,818 miles (+2,758)2 major2 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,818 miles
    Test number
    653021556298
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  12. Pass97,060 miles (+3,467)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    97,060 miles
    Test number
    120199737830
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  13. Pass93,593 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    93,593 miles
    Test number
    128307349474
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  14. Fail93,586 miles (+2,808)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,586 miles
    Test number
    713228212307
    • DangerousStop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  15. Pass90,778 miles (+3,027)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    90,778 miles
    Test number
    306373313812
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 20% (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  16. Pass87,751 miles (+2,594)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    87,751 miles
    Test number
    358951601411
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryLow effort n/s park brake
    • AdvisoryRear discs pitted
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust clamp corroded

  17. Pass85,157 miles (+2,855)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    85,157 miles
    Test number
    179370462153
    • AdvisoryAnti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement o/s n/s d/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryExhaust centre mount fractured
    • AdvisoryLow effort n/s hand brake

  18. Fail82,302 miles1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,302 miles
    Test number
    607266094257
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Pass82,302 miles (+2,948)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    82,302 miles
    Test number
    818746194235
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Pass79,354 miles (+3,163)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    79,354 miles
    Test number
    796486593254
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  21. Pass76,191 miles (+3,440)
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    76,191 miles
    Test number
    979453092244

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass72,751 miles (+21)
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    72,751 miles
    Test number
    677174691248

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail72,730 miles (+3,711)1 dangerous5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,730 miles
    Test number
    295253491211
    • DangerousNearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureCentre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureFront Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

  24. Pass69,019 miles (+4,787)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    69,019 miles
    Test number
    753840200397
    • AdvisoryNearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  25. Pass64,232 miles (+5,322)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    64,232 miles
    Test number
    121643799297
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  26. Pass58,910 miles (-441)
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    58,910 miles
    Test number
    911237878222

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass59,351 miles (+8,694)
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    59,351 miles
    Test number
    343196897446

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass50,657 miles (+21)
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    50,657 miles
    Test number
    552513506350

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Fail50,636 miles1 dangerous5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,636 miles
    Test number
    610160696296
    • DangerousNearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)
    • FailureCentre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
    • FailureRear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Questions about T825 KAU

Does T825 KAU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T825 KAU is valid until 4 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on T825 KAU?
The MOT on T825 KAU is valid until 4 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T825 KAU done?
T825 KAU was recorded at 123,679 miles at its MOT on 5 Dec 2025, an average of 3,817 miles a year.
Has T825 KAU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T825 KAU has failed 9 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Dec 2025.
Has the mileage on T825 KAU ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 3 Oct 2008. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T825 KAU find?
T825 KAU passed its latest MOT on 5 Dec 2025 with 5 advisories: nearside front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; nearside front corrosion wing to access; nearside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material, and 2 more.

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