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Volkswagen Golf

Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 1,800 cc

T863 KGTMOT history

T863 KGT is a silver petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 21 May 1999. Its MOT expired on 20 Mar 2025 and it has passed 17 of 26 MOT tests, with 122,769 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Mar 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 20 Mar 2025
Mileage
122,769 mi
At MOT on 21 Mar 2024
MOT tests
26
17 passed · 9 failed
Per year
4,448 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T863 KGT
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,800 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
21 May 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 20 Mar 2025
Latest MOT test
21 Mar 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

T863 KGT was last recorded at 122,769 miles on 21 Mar 2024, 1 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Mar 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
122,768 miles · 20 Mar 2024
Between the last two tests
1 miles
Average per year
4,448 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 122,769 miles
  • 2023 – 116,480 miles
  • 2022 – 110,144 miles
  • 2021 – 104,426 miles
  • 2019 – 95,685 miles
  • 2018 – 89,641 miles
  • 2017 – 84,722 miles
  • 2016 – 83,919 miles
  • 2015 – 82,715 miles
  • 2014 – 81,468 miles
  • 2013 – 80,469 miles
  • 2012 – 77,975 miles
  • 2011 – 70,701 miles
  • 2010 – 65,857 miles
  • 2009 – 59,522 miles
  • 2008 – 53,467 miles
  • 2007 – 47,555 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass122,769 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Upper mounting (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Upper mounting (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryStruggled to pass emissions test, carbon monoxide levelsRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2024

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 Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor3 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2007–2012

  • Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened rear axle beam

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

26 tests since 23 Apr 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass122,769 miles (+1)1 minor11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    122,769 miles
    Test number
    774450504628
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Upper mounting (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Upper mounting (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryStruggled to pass emissions test, carbon monoxide levels

  2. Fail122,768 miles (+6,288)3 major1 minor13 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,768 miles
    Test number
    371231257117
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All 4 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Upper mounting (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Parking brake efficiency low
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Upper mounting (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryStruggled to pass emissions test, carbon monoxide levels

  3. Pass116,480 miles (+139)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    116,480 miles
    Test number
    251103772941
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension component corroded but not seriously weakened rear axle beam (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  4. Fail116,341 miles (+6,197)4 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,341 miles
    Test number
    633847819085
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension component corroded but not seriously weakened rear axle beam (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  5. Pass110,144 miles (+5,718)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    110,144 miles
    Test number
    797856631857
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass104,426 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    104,426 miles
    Test number
    955221146333
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Fail104,417 miles (+8,732)1 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,417 miles
    Test number
    846722060676
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass95,685 miles (+147)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    95,685 miles
    Test number
    329419120029
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  9. Fail95,538 miles (+5,897)3 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,538 miles
    Test number
    962093601974
    • MajorFront Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  10. Pass89,641 miles (+77)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    89,641 miles
    Test number
    399514337699

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail89,564 miles (+4,842)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,564 miles
    Test number
    858085136114
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

  12. Pass84,722 miles (+40)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    84,722 miles
    Test number
    268890246711

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail84,682 miles (+763)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,682 miles
    Test number
    259087905894
    • FailureNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • 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)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

  14. Pass83,919 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2017
    Odometer
    83,919 miles
    Test number
    492857440300
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Fail83,919 miles (+1,204)6 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,919 miles
    Test number
    537588366007
    • 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 carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass82,715 miles (+1,247)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2016
    Odometer
    82,715 miles
    Test number
    145666445115
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  17. Pass81,468 miles (+999)
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2015
    Odometer
    81,468 miles
    Test number
    295040354105

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass80,469 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2014
    Odometer
    80,469 miles
    Test number
    107127923158
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  19. Fail80,469 miles (+2,494)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,469 miles
    Test number
    555347123195
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  20. Pass77,975 miles (+7,274)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    77,975 miles
    Test number
    708632422116
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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)
    • NoteSteel wheel fitted to o/s/r tyre correct size (advise).

  21. Pass70,701 miles (+4,844)
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    70,701 miles
    Test number
    709228701187

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass65,857 miles (+6,335)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    65,857 miles
    Test number
    673658310173
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  23. Pass59,522 miles (+6,055)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    59,522 miles
    Test number
    763800719120
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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)

  24. Pass53,467 miles (+5,912)
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    53,467 miles
    Test number
    673183718107

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass47,555 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    47,555 miles
    Test number
    270133617488
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

  26. Fail47,553 miles1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,553 miles
    Test number
    220513817162
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Questions about T863 KGT

Does T863 KGT currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T863 KGT expired on 20 Mar 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T863 KGT?
The MOT on T863 KGT expired on 20 Mar 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T863 KGT done?
T863 KGT was recorded at 122,769 miles at its MOT on 21 Mar 2024, an average of 4,448 miles a year.
Has T863 KGT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T863 KGT has failed 9 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Mar 2024.
Has the mileage on T863 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 T863 KGT find?
T863 KGT passed its latest MOT on 21 Mar 2024 with 1 minor defect and 11 advisories: nearside front outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; nearside brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear; nearside front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened, and 9 more.

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