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Volkswagen Golf

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 1,781 cc

T981 KAOMOT history

T981 KAO is a blue petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 27 Mar 1999. Its MOT expired on 18 Mar 2023 and it has passed 18 of 23 MOT tests, with 105,640 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Mar 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 18 Mar 2023
Mileage
105,640 mi
At MOT on 9 Mar 2022
MOT tests
23
18 passed · 5 failed
Per year
3,341 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T981 KAO
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,781 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
27 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 18 Mar 2023
Latest MOT test
9 Mar 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

T981 KAO was last recorded at 105,640 miles on 9 Mar 2022, 4,892 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Mar 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
100,748 miles · 12 Mar 2021
Between the last two tests
4,892 miles
Average per year
3,341 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 105,640 miles
  • 2021 – 100,748 miles
  • 2020 – 98,652 miles
  • 2019 – 94,850 miles
  • 2018 – 91,981 miles
  • 2017 – 89,188 miles
  • 2016 – 87,225 miles
  • 2015 – 84,315 miles
  • 2014 – 81,806 miles
  • 2013 – 79,007 miles
  • 2012 – 75,766 miles
  • 2011 – 71,539 miles
  • 2010 – 67,101 miles
  • 2009 – 64,757 miles
  • 2008 – 61,674 miles
  • 2007 – 57,990 miles
  • 2006 – 51,853 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass105,640 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.

  • Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2008–2018

  • Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2008–2018

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

    Failure2 MOTs, 2013–2017

  • Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Centre Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009–2010

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2008–2010

Full MOT history

23 tests since 1 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass105,640 miles (+4,892)
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    105,640 miles
    Test number
    766883209964

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass100,748 miles (+2,096)
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    100,748 miles
    Test number
    541051344940

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass98,652 miles (+3,802)
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    98,652 miles
    Test number
    236009783273

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass94,850 miles (+86)
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    94,850 miles
    Test number
    704976028836

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass94,764 miles (+2,783)
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    94,764 miles
    Test number
    458651114528

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass91,981 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    91,981 miles
    Test number
    157466948024
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisorySeat belt stitching slightly frayed drivers (5.2.2b)

  7. Fail91,979 miles (+2,791)3 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,979 miles
    Test number
    665691293650
    • FailureNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisorySeat belt stitching slightly frayed drivers (5.2.2b)

  8. Pass89,188 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    89,188 miles
    Test number
    593139015400
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Seat belt attachment fitting slightly deteriorated (5.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

  9. Fail89,188 miles (+1,963)3 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,188 miles
    Test number
    760136609651
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Seat belt attachment fitting slightly deteriorated (5.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

  10. Pass87,225 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    87,225 miles
    Test number
    765998168683
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

  11. Fail87,225 miles (+2,910)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,225 miles
    Test number
    327708886535
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

  12. Pass84,315 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    84,315 miles
    Test number
    559883635037
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  13. Fail84,313 miles (+2,507)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,313 miles
    Test number
    947243335051
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  14. Pass81,806 miles (+2,799)
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    81,806 miles
    Test number
    179345234400

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass79,007 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    79,007 miles
    Test number
    539700833000

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail79,007 miles (+3,241)5 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,007 miles
    Test number
    645445623018
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • NoteCoolant leak

  17. Pass75,766 miles (+4,227)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    75,766 miles
    Test number
    846131412088
    • AdvisoryTrailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  18. Pass71,539 miles (+4,438)4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    71,539 miles
    Test number
    396828021030
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an upper wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an upper wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
    • NoteBattery insecure
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  19. Pass67,101 miles (+2,344)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    67,101 miles
    Test number
    502128620006
    • AdvisoryCentre Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Fluid suspension unit partially deflated (2.4.D.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Fluid suspension unit partially deflated (2.4.D.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

  20. Pass64,757 miles (+3,083)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    64,757 miles
    Test number
    434659729098
    • AdvisoryCentre Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  21. Pass61,674 miles (+3,684)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    61,674 miles
    Test number
    272362628017
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

  22. Pass57,990 miles (+6,137)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    57,990 miles
    Test number
    180909317473
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

  23. Pass51,853 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    51,853 miles
    Test number
    823932536025
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Questions about T981 KAO

Does T981 KAO currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T981 KAO expired on 18 Mar 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T981 KAO?
The MOT on T981 KAO expired on 18 Mar 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T981 KAO done?
T981 KAO was recorded at 105,640 miles at its MOT on 9 Mar 2022, an average of 3,341 miles a year.
Has T981 KAO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T981 KAO has failed 5 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 31 Jan 2018.
Has the mileage on T981 KAO 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 T981 KAO find?
T981 KAO passed its latest MOT on 9 Mar 2022 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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