Volkswagen Golf
Silver · Diesel · 1999 · 1,896 cc
T878 KCAMOT history
T878 KCA is a silver diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 1 Mar 1999. Its MOT is valid until 1 Apr 2027 and it has passed 21 of 25 MOT tests, with 115,458 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Mar 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 1 Apr 2027
- Mileage
- 115,458 mi
- At MOT on 3 Mar 2026
- MOT tests
- 25
- 21 passed · 4 failed
- Per year
- 3,650 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- T878 KCA
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Golf
- Colour
- Silver
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,896 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1999
- First used
- 1 Mar 1999
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 1 Apr 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 3 Mar 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
T878 KCA was last recorded at 115,458 miles on 3 Mar 2026, 34 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Feb 2026.
- Previous MOT
- 115,424 miles · 26 Feb 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 34 miles
- Average per year
- 3,650 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 115,458 miles
- 2025 – 113,357 miles
- 2024 – 111,208 miles
- 2023 – 109,110 miles
- 2022 – 106,859 miles
- 2021 – 104,832 miles
- 2020 – 103,497 miles
- 2019 – 99,843 miles
- 2018 – 96,452 miles
- 2017 – 92,775 miles
- 2016 – 88,334 miles
- 2015 – 83,773 miles
- 2014 – 78,723 miles
- 2013 – 73,741 miles
- 2012 – 69,038 miles
- 2011 – 65,573 miles
- 2010 – 62,355 miles
- 2009 – 59,406 miles
- 2008 – 54,664 miles
- 2007 – 48,220 miles
- 2006 – 42,537 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass115,458 miles
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 7 MOTs since 2022
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2024
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.
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill
Major2 MOTs, 2025–2026
Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged
Minor2 MOTs, 2022–2024
Full MOT history
25 tests since 10 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass115,458 miles (+34)1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Apr 2027
- Odometer
- 115,458 miles
- Test number
- 267505388446
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Fail115,424 miles (+2,067)1 major1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 115,424 miles
- Test number
- 252070114291
- MajorOffside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass113,357 miles (+44)2 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Apr 2026
- Odometer
- 113,357 miles
- Test number
- 517286545102
- MinorNearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front outer sill has been welded and heavily undersealed
Fail113,313 miles (+2,105)3 major1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 113,313 miles
- Test number
- 411907640644
- MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass111,208 miles (+2,098)2 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 Mar 2025
- Odometer
- 111,208 miles
- Test number
- 757857080120
- MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Pass109,110 miles (+2,251)2 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 20 Mar 2024
- Odometer
- 109,110 miles
- Test number
- 764640073171
- MinorOffside Rear Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass106,859 miles (+2,027)2 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 Mar 2023
- Odometer
- 106,859 miles
- Test number
- 699728189678
- MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Pass104,832 miles (+1,335)
- MOT expiry
- 16 Mar 2022
- Odometer
- 104,832 miles
- Test number
- 827026781436
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass103,497 miles (+3,654)
- MOT expiry
- 15 Mar 2021
- Odometer
- 103,497 miles
- Test number
- 843235511950
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass99,843 miles (+3,391)1 minor
- MOT expiry
- 15 Mar 2020
- Odometer
- 99,843 miles
- Test number
- 842735848294
- MinorNearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view lower corner (3.2 (a) (i))
Pass96,452 miles (+3,677)
- MOT expiry
- 15 Mar 2019
- Odometer
- 96,452 miles
- Test number
- 174809900525
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass92,775 miles (+4,441)
- MOT expiry
- 15 Mar 2018
- Odometer
- 92,775 miles
- Test number
- 973503831597
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass88,334 miles (+4,561)
- MOT expiry
- 15 Mar 2017
- Odometer
- 88,334 miles
- Test number
- 728694531610
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass83,773 miles (+5,050)
- MOT expiry
- 15 Mar 2016
- Odometer
- 83,773 miles
- Test number
- 789382765027
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass78,723 miles (+18)
- MOT expiry
- 15 Mar 2015
- Odometer
- 78,723 miles
- Test number
- 306334664063
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail78,705 miles (+4,964)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 78,705 miles
- Test number
- 688393764064
- FailureNearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)
Pass73,741 miles (+4,703)
- MOT expiry
- 15 Mar 2014
- Odometer
- 73,741 miles
- Test number
- 645474363075
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass69,038 miles (+86)
- MOT expiry
- 15 Mar 2013
- Odometer
- 69,038 miles
- Test number
- 146413372485
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail68,952 miles (+3,379)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 68,952 miles
- Test number
- 716036162000
- FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Pass65,573 miles (+3,218)
- MOT expiry
- 15 Mar 2012
- Odometer
- 65,573 miles
- Test number
- 178204471499
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass62,355 miles (+2,949)
- MOT expiry
- 15 Mar 2011
- Odometer
- 62,355 miles
- Test number
- 872985870008
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass59,406 miles (+4,742)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Mar 2010
- Odometer
- 59,406 miles
- Test number
- 954851079004
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Pass54,664 miles (+6,444)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Mar 2009
- Odometer
- 54,664 miles
- Test number
- 281934578067
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass48,220 miles (+5,683)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Mar 2008
- Odometer
- 48,220 miles
- Test number
- 331562377005
- 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)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass42,537 miles
- MOT expiry
- 9 Mar 2007
- Odometer
- 42,537 miles
- Test number
- 182799166465
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about T878 KCA
- Does T878 KCA currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T878 KCA is valid until 1 Apr 2027.
- When is the MOT due on T878 KCA?
- The MOT on T878 KCA is valid until 1 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has T878 KCA done?
- T878 KCA was recorded at 115,458 miles at its MOT on 3 Mar 2026, an average of 3,650 miles a year.
- Has T878 KCA ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. T878 KCA has failed 4 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Feb 2026.
- Has the mileage on T878 KCA 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 T878 KCA find?
- T878 KCA passed its latest MOT on 3 Mar 2026 with 1 minor defect and 3 advisories: windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; nearside front suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened; nearside rear suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill, and 1 more.
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