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Volkswagen Golf

Yellow · Petrol · 1999 · 1,600 cc

T836 KCAMOT history

T836 KCA is a yellow petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 11 Mar 1999. Its MOT is valid until 24 Jan 2027 and it has passed 21 of 25 MOT tests, with 124,149 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Jan 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 24 Jan 2027
Mileage
124,149 mi
At MOT on 17 Jan 2026
MOT tests
25
21 passed · 4 failed
Per year
4,255 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T836 KCA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Yellow
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,600 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
11 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 24 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
17 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T836 KCA was last recorded at 124,149 miles on 17 Jan 2026, 12,980 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
111,169 miles · 22 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
12,980 miles
Average per year
4,255 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 124,149 miles
  • 2025 – 111,169 miles
  • 2024 – 110,657 miles
  • 2023 – 110,117 miles
  • 2022 – 109,364 miles
  • 2021 – 108,574 miles
  • 2020 – 107,208 miles
  • 2019 – 104,625 miles
  • 2018 – 101,628 miles
  • 2017 – 97,748 miles
  • 2016 – 94,312 miles
  • 2015 – 91,062 miles
  • 2014 – 84,831 miles
  • 2013 – 80,310 miles
  • 2012 – 74,043 miles
  • 2011 – 69,483 miles
  • 2010 – 64,441 miles
  • 2009 – 57,493 miles
  • 2008 – 52,296 miles
  • 2007 – 44,586 miles
  • 2006 – 39,453 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass124,149 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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.

  • Oil leak

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Hazard warning switch faulty

    Minor2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Nearside Rear shock absorber cover unattached

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2017

Full MOT history

25 tests since 21 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass124,149 miles (+12,980)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    124,149 miles
    Test number
    507299016885
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

  2. Pass111,169 miles (+512)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    111,169 miles
    Test number
    709562049147
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive on outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive on outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  3. Pass110,657 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    110,657 miles
    Test number
    138332304487

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail110,652 miles (+535)1 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,652 miles
    Test number
    824680670339
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorHazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

  5. Pass110,117 miles (+753)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    110,117 miles
    Test number
    603156251065
    • MinorHazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

  6. Pass109,364 miles (+790)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    109,364 miles
    Test number
    803631180789

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass108,574 miles (+1,366)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    108,574 miles
    Test number
    427939131265

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass107,208 miles (+2,583)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    107,208 miles
    Test number
    175260838183
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear shock absorber cover loose
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Pass104,625 miles (+2,997)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    104,625 miles
    Test number
    501665248588
    • AdvisoryRear shock absorber covers deteriorated
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  10. Pass101,628 miles (+4)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    101,628 miles
    Test number
    361625235131
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear shock absorber cover unattached
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  11. Fail101,624 miles (+3,876)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,624 miles
    Test number
    777063213659
    • FailureFront Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear shock absorber cover unattached
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  12. Pass97,748 miles (+3,436)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    97,748 miles
    Test number
    892379788577
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both in poor condition (advise replacement) (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryRear brake discs slightly pitted and scored

  13. Pass94,312 miles (+3,250)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    94,312 miles
    Test number
    912856759497
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear brake discs scored / pitted

  14. Pass91,062 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    91,062 miles
    Test number
    146482425082

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail91,062 miles (+6,231)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,062 miles
    Test number
    758600625036
    • FailureHeadlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass84,831 miles (+4,521)
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    84,831 miles
    Test number
    667051724031

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass80,310 miles1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    80,310 miles
    Test number
    346048023011
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • NoteFront tyres are worn to 3mm
    • NoteOffside rear tyre is worn to 3mm

  18. Fail80,310 miles (+6,267)1 repaired1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,310 miles
    Test number
    537158623057
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • NoteFront tyres are worn to 3mm
    • NoteOffside rear tyre is worn to 3mm

  19. Pass74,043 miles (+4,560)
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    74,043 miles
    Test number
    749973222096

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass69,483 miles (+5,042)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    69,483 miles
    Test number
    636835941003
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • NoteOffside headlamp has slight damage

  21. Pass64,441 miles (+6,948)
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    64,441 miles
    Test number
    670915220088

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass57,493 miles (+5,197)
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    57,493 miles
    Test number
    134293729464

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass52,296 miles (+7,710)
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    52,296 miles
    Test number
    910145748070

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass44,586 miles (+5,133)
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    44,586 miles
    Test number
    173330057414

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass39,453 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    39,453 miles
    Test number
    881112356005
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about T836 KCA

Does T836 KCA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T836 KCA is valid until 24 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on T836 KCA?
The MOT on T836 KCA is valid until 24 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T836 KCA done?
T836 KCA was recorded at 124,149 miles at its MOT on 17 Jan 2026, an average of 4,255 miles a year.
Has T836 KCA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T836 KCA has failed 4 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Jan 2024.
Has the mileage on T836 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 T836 KCA find?
T836 KCA passed its latest MOT on 17 Jan 2026 with 6 advisories: nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; nearside rear coil spring corroded; nearside rear vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security, and 3 more.

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