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Volkswagen Golf

Red · Diesel · 1999 · 1,900 cc

T835 KCAMOT history

T835 KCA is a red diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 18 Mar 1999. Its MOT is valid until 29 Mar 2027 and it has passed 21 of 30 MOT tests, with 141,879 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Mar 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 29 Mar 2027
Mileage
141,879 mi
At MOT on 30 Mar 2026
MOT tests
30
21 passed · 9 failed
Per year
5,514 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T835 KCA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,900 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
18 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 29 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
30 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T835 KCA was last recorded at 141,879 miles on 30 Mar 2026, 77 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Mar 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
141,802 miles · 23 Mar 2026
Between the last two tests
77 miles
Average per year
5,514 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 141,879 miles
  • 2025 – 136,934 miles
  • 2024 – 124,647 miles
  • 2023 – 113,441 miles
  • 2022 – 101,752 miles
  • 2021 – 93,711 miles
  • 2020 – 88,001 miles
  • 2019 – 84,083 miles
  • 2018 – 80,226 miles
  • 2017 – 74,787 miles
  • 2016 – 68,549 miles
  • 2015 – 62,682 miles
  • 2014 – 57,563 miles
  • 2013 – 53,846 miles
  • 2012 – 50,924 miles
  • 2011 – 47,175 miles
  • 2010 – 43,232 miles
  • 2009 – 40,363 miles
  • 2008 – 36,810 miles
  • 2007 – 33,736 miles
  • 2006 – 31,092 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass141,879 miles
  • MinorOffside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced central sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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.

  • Manufactures engine and body covers fitted restricting full inspection

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2015

Full MOT history

30 tests since 25 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass141,879 miles (+77)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    141,879 miles
    Test number
    700947276051
    • MinorOffside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced central sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Fail141,802 miles (+4,868)12 major2 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    141,802 miles
    Test number
    274833019896
    • MajorFront Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))
    • MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
    • MinorOffside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced central sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass136,934 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    136,934 miles
    Test number
    141716621069
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  4. Fail136,934 miles (+12,287)1 repaired1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,934 miles
    Test number
    819744651623
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp aim too high Both (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  5. Pass124,647 miles (+11,206)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    124,647 miles
    Test number
    226189136183
    • AdvisoryManufactures engine and body covers fitted restricting full inspection
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear axle corroded

  6. Pass113,441 miles (+11,689)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    113,441 miles
    Test number
    380799478373
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Pass101,752 miles (+8,041)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    101,752 miles
    Test number
    776715689743
    • AdvisoryManufactures engine and body covers fitted restricting full inspection

  8. Pass93,711 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    93,711 miles
    Test number
    265041715386
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  9. Fail93,711 miles (+5,710)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,711 miles
    Test number
    875495537214
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass88,001 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    88,001 miles
    Test number
    534991213883
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryStop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working high level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  11. Fail88,001 miles (+3,918)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,001 miles
    Test number
    988968374813
    • MajorOffside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryStop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working high level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  12. Pass84,083 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2020
    Odometer
    84,083 miles
    Test number
    225951331834
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake back plate slightly deteriorated

  13. Fail84,083 miles (+3,857)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,083 miles
    Test number
    824309725026
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake back plate slightly deteriorated

  14. Pass80,226 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    80,226 miles
    Test number
    590995668588

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail80,226 miles (+5,439)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,226 miles
    Test number
    771782091406
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  16. Pass74,787 miles (+6,238)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    74,787 miles
    Test number
    707155447774
    • AdvisoryRear high level stop lamp inop

  17. Pass68,549 miles (+5,867)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    68,549 miles
    Test number
    999108957566
    • AdvisoryRear axle bushes starting to split

  18. Pass62,682 miles (+5,119)5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    62,682 miles
    Test number
    726802155077
    • AdvisoryNearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  19. Pass57,563 miles (+3,717)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    57,563 miles
    Test number
    517750964020
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • NoteOsf wiper starting to sm ear but not effecting drivers view

  20. Pass53,846 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    53,846 miles
    Test number
    556008763020
    • AdvisoryOffside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  21. Fail53,846 miles (+2,922)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,846 miles
    Test number
    766218063009
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  22. Pass50,924 miles (+82)1 note
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    50,924 miles
    Test number
    166554072053
    • NoteOffside steering rack end play in ball joint

  23. Fail50,842 miles (+3,667)2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,842 miles
    Test number
    539983272013
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • NoteOffside steering rack end play in ball joint

  24. Pass47,175 miles (+3,943)
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    47,175 miles
    Test number
    365940471054

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass43,232 miles (+2,869)
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    43,232 miles
    Test number
    643391570057

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass40,363 miles (+3,553)
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    40,363 miles
    Test number
    562832759076

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass36,810 miles (+3,074)
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    36,810 miles
    Test number
    184731968498

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass33,736 miles (+2,644)
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    33,736 miles
    Test number
    624833657017

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass31,092 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    31,092 miles
    Test number
    141476056417

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Fail31,092 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    31,092 miles
    Test number
    803606056008
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Questions about T835 KCA

Does T835 KCA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T835 KCA is valid until 29 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on T835 KCA?
The MOT on T835 KCA is valid until 29 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T835 KCA done?
T835 KCA was recorded at 141,879 miles at its MOT on 30 Mar 2026, an average of 5,514 miles a year.
Has T835 KCA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T835 KCA has failed 9 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Mar 2026.
Has the mileage on T835 KCA 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 T835 KCA find?
T835 KCA passed its latest MOT on 30 Mar 2026 with 1 minor defect and 6 advisories: offside front brake hose slightly damaged; nearside front integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill; nearside integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced central sill, and 4 more.

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