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Green · Petrol · 1999 · 1,600 cc

T837 KGTMOT history

T837 KGT is a green petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 25 Jun 1999. Its MOT expired on 26 Oct 2024 and it has passed 18 of 31 MOT tests, with 144,357 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Oct 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 26 Oct 2024
Mileage
144,357 mi
At MOT on 23 Oct 2023
MOT tests
31
18 passed · 13 failed
Per year
5,240 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T837 KGT
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,600 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
25 Jun 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 26 Oct 2024
Latest MOT test
23 Oct 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

T837 KGT was last recorded at 144,357 miles on 23 Oct 2023, 11,138 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Oct 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
133,219 miles · 27 Oct 2022
Between the last two tests
11,138 miles
Average per year
5,240 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 144,357 miles
  • 2022 – 133,219 miles
  • 2021 – 124,224 miles
  • 2019 – 123,539 miles
  • 2018 – 119,579 miles
  • 2017 – 118,064 miles
  • 2016 – 116,370 miles
  • 2015 – 111,530 miles
  • 2014 – 102,153 miles
  • 2013 – 97,074 miles
  • 2012 – 92,696 miles
  • 2011 – 88,444 miles
  • 2010 – 83,980 miles
  • 2009 – 76,417 miles
  • 2008 – 70,297 miles
  • 2007 – 64,241 miles
  • 2006 – 58,019 miles
  • 2005 – 49,192 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass144,357 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021

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 Steering arm deformed but serviceable inner rack arm slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Nearside Rear nail in tyre

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2005–2012

  • Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2005–2011

Full MOT history

31 tests since 24 Aug 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass144,357 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    144,357 miles
    Test number
    245541625200
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail144,357 miles (+11,138)6 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    144,357 miles
    Test number
    467772946039
    • MajorBattery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass133,219 miles (+125)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    133,219 miles
    Test number
    382545296440
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  4. Fail133,094 miles (+8,870)5 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,094 miles
    Test number
    212971111504
    • MajorFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Road wheel fixing missing 1 (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  5. Pass124,224 miles (+685)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    124,224 miles
    Test number
    691613543002
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  6. Pass123,539 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    123,539 miles
    Test number
    959061012076
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Steering arm deformed but serviceable inner rack arm slight play (2.1.3 (c) (i))

  7. Fail123,539 miles (+3,960)1 dangerous3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,539 miles
    Test number
    448873107844
    • DangerousNearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel n/s/f handbrake effort reading too low (1.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps o/s/r + n/s/r number plate lamps not working (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorSteering arm deformed o/s/f inner steering rack arm excessive play (2.1.3 (c) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front wipers not cleaning screen (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Steering arm deformed but serviceable inner rack arm slight play (2.1.3 (c) (i))

  8. Pass119,579 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    119,579 miles
    Test number
    416083062066
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  9. Fail119,579 miles (+1,515)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,579 miles
    Test number
    630490328898
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  10. Pass118,064 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    118,064 miles
    Test number
    843097855652
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  11. Fail118,064 miles (+1,694)4 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,064 miles
    Test number
    606465612660
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  12. Pass116,370 miles (+24)
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    116,370 miles
    Test number
    121714292447

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail116,346 miles (+4,816)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,346 miles
    Test number
    614209702146
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush wishbone, rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate lense incorrect colour (1.1.C.1e)
    • FailureOffside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate lense incorrect colour (1.1.C.1e)

  14. Pass111,530 miles (+9,377)
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    111,530 miles
    Test number
    440296561212

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass102,153 miles (+5,079)
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    102,153 miles
    Test number
    747978514280

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass97,074 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    97,074 miles
    Test number
    645719313201

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. FailMileage not read1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    475089213214
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  18. Pass92,696 miles (+4,252)7 advisories5 notes
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    92,696 miles
    Test number
    739973432281
    • AdvisoryCentre Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)
    • NoteAdvise light perishing n/s/r tyre
    • NoteAdvise o/s/r shock absorber bump stop rubber split
    • NoteAdvise oil dipstick tube broken
    • NoteAdvise overspray on rear registration lamps
    • NoteAdvise rear exhaust mouting corroded

  19. Pass88,444 miles (+4,464)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    88,444 miles
    Test number
    267540531234
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteRear discs discoloured possibly overheated ADVISE further investigation

  20. Pass83,980 miles (+5)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    83,980 miles
    Test number
    922367730254
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteBoth sides front to rear brake pipes slightly corroded at rear join with brake hoses.
    • NoteNearside front inner drive shaft gaiter leaking.

  21. Fail83,975 miles (+7,558)1 failure3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,975 miles
    Test number
    612866330214
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteBoth sides front to rear brake pipes slightly corroded at rear join with brake hoses.
    • NoteNearside front inner drive shaft gaiter leaking.

  22. Pass76,417 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    76,417 miles
    Test number
    953598519202

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail76,415 miles (+6,118)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,415 miles
    Test number
    704608519217
    • 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)

  24. Pass70,297 miles3 advisories7 notes
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    70,297 miles
    Test number
    903193538296
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryFront brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
    • NoteBeam image pattern in nearside headlamp poor quality
    • NoteCentre exhaust section corroded and pipe mount broken away from weldings
    • NoteFront brake discs slightly lipped
    • NoteOffside front tyre wearing thin on inside edge
    • NoteRear suspension main axle bushes detiorated but have no excessive movement
    • NoteSlight smearing from front wiper blades
    • NoteSmall play found at top end of steering column

  25. Fail70,297 miles (+6,056)1 failure2 repaired3 advisories7 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,297 miles
    Test number
    821803438285
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryFront brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
    • NoteBeam image pattern in nearside headlamp poor quality
    • NoteCentre exhaust section corroded and pipe mount broken away from weldings
    • NoteFront brake discs slightly lipped
    • NoteOffside front tyre wearing thin on inside edge
    • NoteRear suspension main axle bushes detiorated but have no excessive movement
    • NoteSlight smearing from front wiper blades
    • NoteSmall play found at top end of steering column

  26. Pass64,241 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    64,241 miles
    Test number
    913322227267

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail64,241 miles (+6,222)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,241 miles
    Test number
    280511727258
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  28. Pass58,019 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    58,019 miles
    Test number
    331737736262

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Fail58,019 miles (+8,827)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,019 miles
    Test number
    412917136231
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  30. Pass49,192 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2006
    Odometer
    49,192 miles
    Test number
    231236535293
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  31. Fail49,192 miles2 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,192 miles
    Test number
    770336435228
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Questions about T837 KGT

Does T837 KGT currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T837 KGT expired on 26 Oct 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T837 KGT?
The MOT on T837 KGT expired on 26 Oct 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T837 KGT done?
T837 KGT was recorded at 144,357 miles at its MOT on 23 Oct 2023, an average of 5,240 miles a year.
Has T837 KGT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T837 KGT has failed 13 of its 31 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Oct 2023.
Has the mileage on T837 KGT 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 T837 KGT find?
T837 KGT passed its latest MOT on 23 Oct 2023 with 2 advisories: offside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; oil leak, but not excessive.

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