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Volkswagen Golf

Red · Petrol · 1999 · 1,600 cc

T861 KPVMOT history

T861 KPV is a red petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 24 Jul 1999. Its MOT expired on 11 Aug 2024 and it has passed 18 of 28 MOT tests, with 144,485 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Aug 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 11 Aug 2024
Mileage
144,485 mi
At MOT on 9 Aug 2023
MOT tests
28
18 passed · 10 failed
Per year
4,733 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T861 KPV
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,600 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
24 Jul 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 11 Aug 2024
Latest MOT test
9 Aug 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

T861 KPV was last recorded at 144,485 miles on 9 Aug 2023, 3,577 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Aug 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
140,908 miles · 12 Aug 2022
Between the last two tests
3,577 miles
Average per year
4,733 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 144,485 miles
  • 2022 – 140,908 miles
  • 2021 – 134,318 miles
  • 2020 – 127,697 miles
  • 2019 – 120,298 miles
  • 2018 – 115,763 miles
  • 2017 – 113,482 miles
  • 2016 – 105,627 miles
  • 2015 – 102,435 miles
  • 2014 – 95,384 miles
  • 2013 – 88,530 miles
  • 2012 – 82,047 miles
  • 2011 – 75,006 miles
  • 2010 – 73,203 miles
  • 2009 – 70,900 miles
  • 2008 – 68,187 miles
  • 2007 – 65,476 miles
  • 2006 – 62,774 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass144,485 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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2018–2022

  • Parking brake efficiency below requirements

    Major2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2016

  • Offside Inner Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010–2011

  • Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2006–2011

  • Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2006–2009

Full MOT history

28 tests since 4 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass144,485 miles (+3,577)
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    144,485 miles
    Test number
    236987973509

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass140,908 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    140,908 miles
    Test number
    315596480964

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail140,907 miles (+20)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    140,907 miles
    Test number
    911714301711
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  4. Fail140,887 miles (+6,569)5 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    140,887 miles
    Test number
    828145295790
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass134,318 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    134,318 miles
    Test number
    182231161939
    • AdvisoryDirection indicator slightly discoloured both front (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Fail134,318 miles (+6,621)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,318 miles
    Test number
    353412991528
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryDirection indicator slightly discoloured both front (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass127,697 miles (+7,399)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    127,697 miles
    Test number
    704116474271
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass120,298 miles (+4,535)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    120,298 miles
    Test number
    385047764130
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Pass115,763 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2019
    Odometer
    115,763 miles
    Test number
    678572208348
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Fail115,763 miles (+2,281)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,763 miles
    Test number
    346373540937
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps Both rear (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  11. Pass113,482 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    113,482 miles
    Test number
    434092184818

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail113,482 miles (+7,855)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,482 miles
    Test number
    895368786231
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  13. Pass105,627 miles (+3,192)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    105,627 miles
    Test number
    612326762621
    • AdvisoryExhaust system corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

  14. Fail102,435 miles1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,435 miles
    Test number
    205348725411
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

  15. Pass102,435 miles (+7,051)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2016
    Odometer
    102,435 miles
    Test number
    478118825167
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

  16. Pass95,384 miles (+6,854)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2015
    Odometer
    95,384 miles
    Test number
    816849524133
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  17. Fail88,530 miles1 repaired1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,530 miles
    Test number
    218124033198
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • NoteO/s/r tyre starting to perish

  18. Pass88,530 miles (+6,483)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2014
    Odometer
    88,530 miles
    Test number
    797094633118
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • NoteO/s/r tyre starting to perish

  19. Pass82,047 miles (+7,041)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2013
    Odometer
    82,047 miles
    Test number
    635465522178
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteFront brake discs corroded. Rear axle front bushes mountings starting to perish & split.

  20. Pass75,006 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2012
    Odometer
    75,006 miles
    Test number
    359618811176
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  21. Fail75,006 miles (+1,803)5 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,006 miles
    Test number
    307108311134
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear An item not tested (Manual)
    • FailureNearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear An item not tested (Manual)
    • FailureOffside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  22. Pass73,203 miles (+2,303)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2011
    Odometer
    73,203 miles
    Test number
    440425920134
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteBoth rear brake,s are binding slightly

  23. Pass70,900 miles (+11)1 note
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2010
    Odometer
    70,900 miles
    Test number
    781887129171
    • NoteBoth rear brake,s are binding slightly

  24. Fail70,889 miles (+2,702)3 dangerous1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,889 miles
    Test number
    714675129129
    • DangerousBrake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteBoth rear brake,s are binding slightly

  25. Pass68,187 miles (+2,711)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2009
    Odometer
    68,187 miles
    Test number
    214678928106
    • NoteBoth front brake disc,s slightly corroded
    • NoteKeep a check on o/s front tyre worn more on inside

  26. Pass65,476 miles (+2,702)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2008
    Odometer
    65,476 miles
    Test number
    310350137100
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  27. Pass62,774 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2007
    Odometer
    62,774 miles
    Test number
    430334426166

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Fail62,774 miles2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,774 miles
    Test number
    122934926161
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about T861 KPV

Does T861 KPV currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T861 KPV expired on 11 Aug 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T861 KPV?
The MOT on T861 KPV expired on 11 Aug 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T861 KPV done?
T861 KPV was recorded at 144,485 miles at its MOT on 9 Aug 2023, an average of 4,733 miles a year.
Has T861 KPV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T861 KPV has failed 10 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Aug 2022.
Has the mileage on T861 KPV 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 T861 KPV find?
T861 KPV passed its latest MOT on 9 Aug 2023 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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