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Volkswagen Golf

Green · Diesel · 1999 · 1,896 cc

T838 KAUMOT history

T838 KAU is a green diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 1 Mar 1999. Its MOT expired on 17 Oct 2023 and it has passed 17 of 22 MOT tests, with 107,070 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Oct 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 17 Oct 2023
Mileage
107,070 mi
At MOT on 14 Oct 2022
MOT tests
22
17 passed · 5 failed
Per year
1,918 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T838 KAU
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
1 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 17 Oct 2023
Latest MOT test
14 Oct 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

T838 KAU was last recorded at 107,070 miles on 14 Oct 2022, 5,771 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Oct 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
101,299 miles · 18 Oct 2021
Between the last two tests
5,771 miles
Average per year
1,918 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 107,070 miles
  • 2021 – 101,299 miles
  • 2020 – 96,715 miles
  • 2019 – 90,797 miles
  • 2018 – 90,347 miles
  • 2017 – 89,767 miles
  • 2016 – 88,974 miles
  • 2015 – 88,691 miles
  • 2014 – 86,758 miles
  • 2013 – 85,467 miles
  • 2012 – 83,599 miles
  • 2011 – 82,214 miles
  • 2010 – 81,377 miles
  • 2009 – 80,543 miles
  • 2008 – 79,057 miles
  • 2007 – 77,723 miles
  • 2006 – 75,192 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass107,070 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

22 tests since 28 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass107,070 miles (+5,771)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    107,070 miles
    Test number
    342228512298
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. Pass101,299 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    101,299 miles
    Test number
    571753125475
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  3. Fail101,299 miles (+4,584)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,299 miles
    Test number
    736421851762
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  4. Pass96,715 miles (+5,918)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    96,715 miles
    Test number
    223239230617
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  5. Pass90,797 miles (+450)
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    90,797 miles
    Test number
    327945026149

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass90,347 miles (+580)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    90,347 miles
    Test number
    658021478757
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre slightly perished
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre slightly perished

  7. Pass89,767 miles (+793)
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    89,767 miles
    Test number
    430205386577

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass88,974 miles (+47)
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    88,974 miles
    Test number
    274301652130

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail88,927 miles (+236)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,927 miles
    Test number
    966577553751
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam faulty switch (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam faulty switch (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  10. Pass88,691 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    88,691 miles
    Test number
    178212665055

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail88,691 miles (+1,933)6 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,691 miles
    Test number
    499448755069
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

  12. Pass86,758 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    86,758 miles
    Test number
    219990254025

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail86,758 miles (+1,291)2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,758 miles
    Test number
    105870354067
    • FailureFront passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
    • FailureFront passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
    • NoteVehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

  14. Pass85,467 miles (+1,868)1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    85,467 miles
    Test number
    796011843007
    • NoteOffside rear tyre deteriorated

  15. Pass83,599 miles (+1,385)
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    83,599 miles
    Test number
    696748042079

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass82,214 miles (+837)
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    82,214 miles
    Test number
    308219751026

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass81,377 miles (+834)
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    81,377 miles
    Test number
    162275150054

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass80,543 miles (+1,486)
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    80,543 miles
    Test number
    451027759039

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass79,057 miles (+1,334)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    79,057 miles
    Test number
    112261458048
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • NoteNearside rear lens loose

  20. Pass77,723 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    77,723 miles
    Test number
    612177557054

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail77,723 miles (+2,531)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,723 miles
    Test number
    783267957039
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

  22. Pass75,192 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    75,192 miles
    Test number
    162349356001

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T838 KAU

Does T838 KAU currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T838 KAU expired on 17 Oct 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T838 KAU?
The MOT on T838 KAU expired on 17 Oct 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T838 KAU done?
T838 KAU was recorded at 107,070 miles at its MOT on 14 Oct 2022, an average of 1,918 miles a year.
Has T838 KAU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T838 KAU has failed 5 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Oct 2021.
Has the mileage on T838 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 T838 KAU find?
T838 KAU passed its latest MOT on 14 Oct 2022 with 4 advisories: nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; nearside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; offside rear coil spring corroded, and 1 more.

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