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Volkswagen Golf

Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 1,600 cc

T826 KAUMOT history

T826 KAU is a silver petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 8 Mar 1999. Its MOT is valid until 25 Sept 2027 and it has passed 20 of 24 MOT tests, with 83,262 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Sept 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 25 Sept 2027
Mileage
83,262 mi
At MOT on 24 Sept 2026
MOT tests
24
20 passed · 4 failed
Per year
2,150 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T826 KAU
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
8 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 25 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
24 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T826 KAU was last recorded at 83,262 miles on 24 Sept 2026, 8,416 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
74,846 miles · 26 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
8,416 miles
Average per year
2,150 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 83,262 miles
  • 2025 – 74,846 miles
  • 2024 – 74,096 miles
  • 2023 – 73,441 miles
  • 2022 – 71,787 miles
  • 2021 – 68,533 miles
  • 2020 – 68,496 miles
  • 2018 – 67,850 miles
  • 2017 – 66,057 miles
  • 2016 – 64,297 miles
  • 2015 – 62,568 miles
  • 2014 – 61,140 miles
  • 2013 – 59,040 miles
  • 2012 – 56,149 miles
  • 2011 – 53,541 miles
  • 2010 – 50,850 miles
  • 2009 – 48,404 miles
  • 2008 – 45,094 miles
  • 2006 – 39,786 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass83,262 miles
  • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ALL 4 TYRES (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.

  • Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2018–2022

  • Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s & n/s

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2006–2014

Full MOT history

24 tests since 4 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass83,262 miles (+8,416)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    83,262 miles
    Test number
    342917116901
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ALL 4 TYRES (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass74,846 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    74,846 miles
    Test number
    108877352894
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s & n/s (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Fail74,845 miles (+749)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,845 miles
    Test number
    904012916008
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s & n/s (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass74,096 miles (+655)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    74,096 miles
    Test number
    487565488250
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge O/S & N/S (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass73,441 miles (+1,654)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    73,441 miles
    Test number
    438234114259
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement O/S & N/S - REAR BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Pass71,787 miles (+3,254)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    71,787 miles
    Test number
    492047019691
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  7. Pass68,533 miles (+37)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    68,533 miles
    Test number
    935755386234
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  8. Pass68,496 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    68,496 miles
    Test number
    953407996792
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  9. Fail68,496 miles (+646)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,496 miles
    Test number
    139203301736
    • MajorOffside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  10. Pass67,850 miles (+2)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    67,850 miles
    Test number
    351489873963
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  11. Fail67,848 miles (+1,791)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,848 miles
    Test number
    585444068341
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  12. Pass66,057 miles (+1,760)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    66,057 miles
    Test number
    938374096443
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Back bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisorySlight oil leak

  13. Pass64,297 miles (+1,729)
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    64,297 miles
    Test number
    699325868682

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass62,568 miles (+1,428)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    62,568 miles
    Test number
    483526275190
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit +deteriorated (4.1.E.1)

  15. Fail61,140 miles1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,140 miles
    Test number
    205973374280
    • Repaired at testSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass61,140 miles (+2,100)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    61,140 miles
    Test number
    877363374264
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass59,040 miles (+2,891)
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    59,040 miles
    Test number
    275879763255

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass56,149 miles (+2,608)
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    56,149 miles
    Test number
    815332762241

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass53,541 miles (+2,691)
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    53,541 miles
    Test number
    445228351288

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass50,850 miles (+2,446)
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    50,850 miles
    Test number
    144223660284

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass48,404 miles (+3,310)
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    48,404 miles
    Test number
    801698779294

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass45,094 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    45,094 miles
    Test number
    934995908293
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  23. PassMileage not read1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    250254887148
    • NoteAdvise offside front lower arm rear bush slightly perished

  24. Pass39,786 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    39,786 miles
    Test number
    614035486140
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about T826 KAU

Does T826 KAU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T826 KAU is valid until 25 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on T826 KAU?
The MOT on T826 KAU is valid until 25 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T826 KAU done?
T826 KAU was recorded at 83,262 miles at its MOT on 24 Sept 2026, an average of 2,150 miles a year.
Has T826 KAU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T826 KAU has failed 4 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Sept 2025.
Has the mileage on T826 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 T826 KAU find?
T826 KAU passed its latest MOT on 24 Sept 2026 with 1 advisory: tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all 4 tyres.

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