Volkswagen Golf
Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 1,800 cc
T897 KLSMOT history
T897 KLS is a blue petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 25 Jun 1999. Its MOT is valid until 17 Feb 2027 and it has passed 20 of 27 MOT tests, with 184,957 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Feb 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 17 Feb 2027
- Mileage
- 184,957 mi
- At MOT on 11 Feb 2026
- MOT tests
- 27
- 20 passed · 7 failed
- Per year
- Not enough data
Vehicle details
- Registration
- T897 KLS
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Golf
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,800 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1999
- First used
- 25 Jun 1999
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 17 Feb 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 11 Feb 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
T897 KLS was last recorded at 184,957 miles on 11 Feb 2026, 2,147 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Feb 2025.
Mileage went down between tests
- 11 Aug 2007: 96,339 miles, lower than 889,762 miles on 3 Aug 2006.
A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.
- Previous MOT
- 182,810 miles · 18 Feb 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 2,147 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 184,957 miles
- 2025 – 182,810 miles
- 2024 – 180,013 miles
- 2023 – 177,005 miles
- 2022 – 172,881 miles
- 2021 – 168,616 miles
- 2020 – 164,591 miles
- 2018 – 161,123 miles
- 2017 – 156,080 miles
- 2016 – 149,157 miles
- 2015 – 141,924 miles
- 2014 – 135,584 miles
- 2013 – 128,152 miles
- 2012 – 123,463 miles
- 2011 – 118,695 miles
- 2010 – 114,220 miles
- 2009 – 107,498 miles
- 2008 – 102,586 miles
- 2007 – 96,339 miles
- 2006 – 889,762 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass184,957 miles
- MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated outer (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
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 Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule
Advisory4 MOTs, 2018–2022
Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule
Advisory4 MOTs, 2018–2022
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2024
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing
Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2022
Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Oil leak, but not excessive engine
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Full MOT history
27 tests since 3 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass184,957 miles (+2,147)1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 17 Feb 2027
- Odometer
- 184,957 miles
- Test number
- 216859863651
- MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated outer (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Pass182,810 miles (+6)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 Feb 2026
- Odometer
- 182,810 miles
- Test number
- 226301636494
- AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail182,804 miles (+2,791)8 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 182,804 miles
- Test number
- 548527058738
- MajorFront Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
- MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- MajorRear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
- MajorRear Service brake excessively binding both sides (1.2.1 (f))
- MajorRear Service brake imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass180,013 miles1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 2 Feb 2025
- Odometer
- 180,013 miles
- Test number
- 570607376858
- MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Fail180,013 miles (+3,008)2 repaired1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 180,013 miles
- Test number
- 263552432424
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass177,005 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 2 Feb 2024
- Odometer
- 177,005 miles
- Test number
- 662762360907
- AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
Fail177,005 miles (+4,124)1 repaired1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 177,005 miles
- Test number
- 846844861212
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
Pass172,881 miles (+6)10 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Feb 2023
- Odometer
- 172,881 miles
- Test number
- 304219960158
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside headlight bracket broken.
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
Fail172,875 miles (+4,259)2 dangerous2 major11 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 172,875 miles
- Test number
- 550621694572
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MajorOffside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorRear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside headlight bracket broken.
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryTravel in handbrake lever.
Pass168,616 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jan 2022
- Odometer
- 168,616 miles
- Test number
- 241018131054
- AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Front & Rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Fail168,616 miles (+4,025)2 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 168,616 miles
- Test number
- 471112060745
- MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Front & Rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass164,591 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jan 2021
- Odometer
- 164,591 miles
- Test number
- 601875242337
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Fail164,591 miles (+3,468)1 dangerous2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 164,591 miles
- Test number
- 767440509044
- DangerousOffside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Pass161,123 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Oct 2019
- Odometer
- 161,123 miles
- Test number
- 309946398328
- AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))
Fail161,123 miles (+5,043)2 dangerous4 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 161,123 miles
- Test number
- 376059185921
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- MajorNearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- MajorRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
- MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass156,080 miles (+6,923)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Oct 2018
- Odometer
- 156,080 miles
- Test number
- 518520923689
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass149,157 miles (+7,233)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Oct 2017
- Odometer
- 149,157 miles
- Test number
- 901345112448
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass141,924 miles (+6,340)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Oct 2016
- Odometer
- 141,924 miles
- Test number
- 497062749556
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass135,584 miles (+7,432)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Oct 2015
- Odometer
- 135,584 miles
- Test number
- 316245674422
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass128,152 miles (+4,689)
- MOT expiry
- 20 Aug 2014
- Odometer
- 128,152 miles
- Test number
- 248469123241
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass123,463 miles (+4,768)
- MOT expiry
- 20 Aug 2013
- Odometer
- 123,463 miles
- Test number
- 489234722241
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass118,695 miles (+4,475)
- MOT expiry
- 20 Aug 2012
- Odometer
- 118,695 miles
- Test number
- 476038911290
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass114,220 miles (+6,722)
- MOT expiry
- 20 Aug 2011
- Odometer
- 114,220 miles
- Test number
- 431183330293
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass107,498 miles (+4,912)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Aug 2010
- Odometer
- 107,498 miles
- Test number
- 373927729209
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass102,586 miles (+6,247)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Aug 2009
- Odometer
- 102,586 miles
- Test number
- 632137928210
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass96,339 miles (-793,423)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 10 Aug 2008
- Odometer
- 96,339 miles
- Test number
- 530273427210
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass889,762 miles
- MOT expiry
- 2 Aug 2007
- Odometer
- 889,762 miles
- Test number
- 324895416488
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about T897 KLS
- Does T897 KLS currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T897 KLS is valid until 17 Feb 2027.
- When is the MOT due on T897 KLS?
- The MOT on T897 KLS is valid until 17 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has T897 KLS done?
- T897 KLS was recorded at 184,957 miles at its MOT on 11 Feb 2026.
- Has T897 KLS ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. T897 KLS has failed 7 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Feb 2025.
- Has the mileage on T897 KLS ever gone down?
- Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 11 Aug 2007. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
- What did the latest MOT on T897 KLS find?
- T897 KLS passed its latest MOT on 11 Feb 2026 with 1 minor defect and 1 advisory: nearside front drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated outer; offside front track rod end ball joint has slight play.
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