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Volkswagen Golf

Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 1,400 cc

T851 KJFMOT history

T851 KJF is a silver petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 23 Jul 1999. Its MOT is valid until 19 Oct 2027 and it has passed 20 of 30 MOT tests, with 176,784 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Oct 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 19 Oct 2027
Mileage
176,784 mi
At MOT on 13 Oct 2026
MOT tests
30
20 passed · 10 failed
Per year
6,053 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T851 KJF
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,400 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
23 Jul 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 19 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
13 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T851 KJF was last recorded at 176,784 miles on 13 Oct 2026, 5,956 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
170,828 miles · 17 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
5,956 miles
Average per year
6,053 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 176,784 miles
  • 2025 – 170,828 miles
  • 2024 – 164,235 miles
  • 2023 – 154,486 miles
  • 2022 – 143,383 miles
  • 2021 – 134,633 miles
  • 2020 – 132,204 miles
  • 2019 – 124,782 miles
  • 2018 – 120,581 miles
  • 2017 – 117,598 miles
  • 2015 – 87,339 miles
  • 2014 – 85,244 miles
  • 2013 – 82,916 miles
  • 2012 – 79,722 miles
  • 2011 – 75,922 miles
  • 2010 – 72,248 miles
  • 2009 – 69,115 miles
  • 2008 – 66,239 miles
  • 2007 – 63,617 miles
  • 2006 – 54,391 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass176,784 miles
  • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2019

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.

  • Both fuel tanks straps s Corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower arm, rear bush slightly perished/ starting to tear.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Bump stop deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower arm, rear bush slightly perished/ starting to tear.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass176,784 miles (+5,956)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    176,784 miles
    Test number
    117630607946
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  2. Pass170,828 miles (+6,593)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    170,828 miles
    Test number
    528735083346
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  3. Pass164,235 miles (+9,749)
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    164,235 miles
    Test number
    555781942754

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass154,486 miles (+214)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    154,486 miles
    Test number
    414150563955
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Fail154,272 miles (+10,889)2 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    154,272 miles
    Test number
    975632543750
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass143,383 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    143,383 miles
    Test number
    583985380045

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail143,375 miles (+8,742)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    143,375 miles
    Test number
    724344300632
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

  8. Pass134,633 miles (+2,429)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    134,633 miles
    Test number
    861739214476
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Pass132,204 miles (+81)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    132,204 miles
    Test number
    508533955094
    • MinorNearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth fuel tanks straps s Corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower arm, rear bush slightly perished/ starting to tear. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Bump stop deteriorated (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower arm, rear bush slightly perished/ starting to tear. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  10. Fail132,123 miles (+7,341)1 major1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,123 miles
    Test number
    105498012716
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MinorNearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth fuel tanks straps s Corroded
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Center clamp (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective Clamp corroded (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower arm, rear bush slightly perished/ starting to tear. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Bump stop deteriorated (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower arm, rear bush slightly perished/ starting to tear. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  11. Pass124,782 miles (+4,201)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    124,782 miles
    Test number
    940870088862
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  12. Pass120,581 miles (+2,983)
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2019
    Odometer
    120,581 miles
    Test number
    925754049683

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass117,598 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    117,598 miles
    Test number
    875471093080
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated perishing (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated perishing (3.6.B.4d)

  14. Fail117,598 miles (+200)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,598 miles
    Test number
    520199945176
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated perishing (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated perishing (3.6.B.4d)

  15. Fail117,398 miles (+30,059)3 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,398 miles
    Test number
    727800624020
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing badly on inner edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  16. Fail87,339 miles1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,339 miles
    Test number
    295287795112
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Sub-frame synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Sub-frame synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  17. Pass87,339 miles (+2,095)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    87,339 miles
    Test number
    609857595174
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Sub-frame synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Sub-frame synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  18. Pass85,244 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    85,244 miles
    Test number
    708903194179
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

  19. Fail85,244 miles (+2,328)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,244 miles
    Test number
    239612694455
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureOffside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
    • FailureRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • AdvisoryNearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

  20. Pass82,916 miles (+3,194)1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    82,916 miles
    Test number
    396113603497
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  21. Pass79,722 miles (+3,800)
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    79,722 miles
    Test number
    749408102209

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass75,922 miles (+3,674)
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    75,922 miles
    Test number
    208680911296

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass72,248 miles (+3,133)1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    72,248 miles
    Test number
    384250210474
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  24. Pass69,115 miles (+96)
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    69,115 miles
    Test number
    170093609287

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail69,019 miles (+2,780)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,019 miles
    Test number
    982176199129
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  26. Pass66,239 miles3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    66,239 miles
    Test number
    110894118209
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • NoteHandbrake operation very notchy

  27. Fail66,239 miles (+37)2 failures3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,239 miles
    Test number
    753123518258
    • FailureNearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryFront Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • NoteHandbrake operation very notchy

  28. Fail66,202 miles (+2,585)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,202 miles
    Test number
    192686808235
    • FailureOffside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

  29. Pass63,617 miles (+9,226)
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    63,617 miles
    Test number
    224098297146

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Pass54,391 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    54,391 miles
    Test number
    222416406265

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T851 KJF

Does T851 KJF currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T851 KJF is valid until 19 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on T851 KJF?
The MOT on T851 KJF is valid until 19 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T851 KJF done?
T851 KJF was recorded at 176,784 miles at its MOT on 13 Oct 2026, an average of 6,053 miles a year.
Has T851 KJF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T851 KJF has failed 10 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Oct 2023.
Has the mileage on T851 KJF 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 T851 KJF find?
T851 KJF passed its latest MOT on 13 Oct 2026 with 1 minor defect: windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view.

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