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Volkswagen Golf

Black · Petrol · 1999 · 1,781 cc

T838 KLHMOT history

T838 KLH is a black petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 20 Apr 1999. Its MOT expired on 7 Jun 2025 and it has passed 18 of 21 MOT tests, with 140,967 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Jun 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 7 Jun 2025
Mileage
140,967 mi
At MOT on 4 Jun 2024
MOT tests
21
18 passed · 3 failed
Per year
4,821 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T838 KLH
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,781 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
20 Apr 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 7 Jun 2025
Latest MOT test
4 Jun 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

T838 KLH was last recorded at 140,967 miles on 4 Jun 2024, 2,824 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Jun 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
138,143 miles · 8 Jun 2023
Between the last two tests
2,824 miles
Average per year
4,821 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 140,967 miles
  • 2023 – 138,143 miles
  • 2022 – 135,736 miles
  • 2021 – 133,669 miles
  • 2020 – 131,872 miles
  • 2019 – 128,043 miles
  • 2018 – 125,741 miles
  • 2016 – 119,117 miles
  • 2015 – 111,492 miles
  • 2014 – 108,489 miles
  • 2013 – 104,949 miles
  • 2012 – 102,616 miles
  • 2011 – 97,358 miles
  • 2010 – 92,807 miles
  • 2009 – 85,720 miles
  • 2008 – 77,519 miles
  • 2007 – 66,205 miles
  • 2006 – 53,359 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass140,967 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2012

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009–2011

Full MOT history

21 tests since 3 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass140,967 miles (+2,824)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    140,967 miles
    Test number
    342120334129

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass138,143 miles (+2,407)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    138,143 miles
    Test number
    607279237586

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass135,736 miles (+2,067)
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    135,736 miles
    Test number
    494911578046

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass133,669 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    133,669 miles
    Test number
    946091073447

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail133,665 miles (+1,793)1 dangerous5 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,665 miles
    Test number
    230270579463
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  6. Pass131,872 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    131,872 miles
    Test number
    602258532412
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  7. Fail131,872 miles (+3,829)3 dangerous3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,872 miles
    Test number
    374600470234
    • DangerousNearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass128,043 miles (+2,302)
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    128,043 miles
    Test number
    442034938805

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass125,741 miles (+6)
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    125,741 miles
    Test number
    808683580187

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail125,735 miles (+6,618)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,735 miles
    Test number
    970231463221
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush both d bushes (2.4.G.2)

  11. Pass119,117 miles (+7,625)
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    119,117 miles
    Test number
    912833012432

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass111,492 miles (+3,003)
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    111,492 miles
    Test number
    353005591399

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass108,489 miles (+3,540)1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    108,489 miles
    Test number
    626285644209
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  14. Pass104,949 miles (+2,333)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2014
    Odometer
    104,949 miles
    Test number
    276472923473
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  15. Pass102,616 miles (+5,258)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2013
    Odometer
    102,616 miles
    Test number
    259194612155
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  16. Pass97,358 miles (+4,551)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2012
    Odometer
    97,358 miles
    Test number
    386698201139
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

  17. Pass92,807 miles (+7,087)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2011
    Odometer
    92,807 miles
    Test number
    554558010157
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  18. Pass85,720 miles (+8,201)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2010
    Odometer
    85,720 miles
    Test number
    214397629126
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  19. Pass77,519 miles (+11,314)
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    77,519 miles
    Test number
    120311498496

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass66,205 miles (+12,846)
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    66,205 miles
    Test number
    441413797053

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass53,359 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    53,359 miles
    Test number
    182573096487
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Questions about T838 KLH

Does T838 KLH currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T838 KLH expired on 7 Jun 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T838 KLH?
The MOT on T838 KLH expired on 7 Jun 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T838 KLH done?
T838 KLH was recorded at 140,967 miles at its MOT on 4 Jun 2024, an average of 4,821 miles a year.
Has T838 KLH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T838 KLH has failed 3 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Mar 2021.
Has the mileage on T838 KLH 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 KLH find?
T838 KLH passed its latest MOT on 4 Jun 2024 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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