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Volkswagen Golf

Red · Diesel · 1999 · 1,896 cc

T983 KDGMOT history

T983 KDG is a red diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 27 May 1999. Its MOT expired on 24 Apr 2025 and it has passed 18 of 19 MOT tests, with 182,007 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Apr 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 24 Apr 2025
Mileage
182,007 mi
At MOT on 5 Apr 2024
MOT tests
19
18 passed · 1 failed
Per year
6,295 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T983 KDG
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
27 May 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 24 Apr 2025
Latest MOT test
5 Apr 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

T983 KDG was last recorded at 182,007 miles on 5 Apr 2024, 3,752 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Apr 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
178,255 miles · 13 Apr 2023
Between the last two tests
3,752 miles
Average per year
6,295 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 182,007 miles
  • 2023 – 178,255 miles
  • 2022 – 174,845 miles
  • 2021 – 171,009 miles
  • 2020 – 168,231 miles
  • 2019 – 164,971 miles
  • 2018 – 161,664 miles
  • 2017 – 158,229 miles
  • 2016 – 152,878 miles
  • 2015 – 145,703 miles
  • 2014 – 138,117 miles
  • 2013 – 128,425 miles
  • 2012 – 121,093 miles
  • 2011 – 113,208 miles
  • 2010 – 106,339 miles
  • 2008 – 96,339 miles
  • 2007 – 77,773 miles
  • 2006 – 68,699 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass182,007 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated outer ball joint boot (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated outer ball joint boot (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner rear bush starting to de-bond. no excess play at time of test (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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 Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2016

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2016

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2008–2012

Full MOT history

19 tests since 6 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass182,007 miles (+3,752)2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    182,007 miles
    Test number
    605059522846
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated outer ball joint boot (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated outer ball joint boot (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner rear bush starting to de-bond. no excess play at time of test (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  2. Pass178,255 miles (+3,410)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    178,255 miles
    Test number
    775048870132
    • AdvisorySmall sections of n/s/f n/s/r & o/s/r floor starting to show signs of corrosion.

  3. Pass174,845 miles (+3,836)
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    174,845 miles
    Test number
    235524811515

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass171,009 miles (+2,778)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    171,009 miles
    Test number
    439749181248
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

  5. Pass168,231 miles (+3,260)
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    168,231 miles
    Test number
    294916992582

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass164,971 miles (+3,307)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2020
    Odometer
    164,971 miles
    Test number
    425006414651
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Pass161,664 miles (+3,435)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    161,664 miles
    Test number
    252158747210
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an lower wishbone inner bearing rear (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOil leak oil leak from engine area
    • AdvisoryBoth front springs corroding

  8. Pass158,229 miles (+5,351)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    158,229 miles
    Test number
    703833239365
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryBoth front spings starting to corrode
    • AdvisoryBoth rear springs starting to corrode

  9. Pass152,878 miles (+7,175)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    152,878 miles
    Test number
    945316778099
    • 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)

  10. Pass145,703 miles (+7,586)
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    145,703 miles
    Test number
    255512165033

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass138,117 miles (+9,692)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    138,117 miles
    Test number
    448445464045
    • 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)

  12. Pass128,425 miles (+7,332)
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    128,425 miles
    Test number
    699526553008

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass121,093 miles (+7,885)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    121,093 miles
    Test number
    749108042012
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • NoteO/s/f suspension arm rear bush deteriorating

  14. Pass113,208 miles (+6,869)
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    113,208 miles
    Test number
    447123731044

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail106,339 miles3 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,339 miles
    Test number
    700355850085
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • NoteFront number plate slightly damaged

  16. Pass106,339 miles (+10,000)1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    106,339 miles
    Test number
    780195950013
    • NoteFront number plate slightly damaged

  17. Pass96,339 miles (+18,566)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    96,339 miles
    Test number
    902088408333
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass77,773 miles (+9,074)
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2008
    Odometer
    77,773 miles
    Test number
    962781237120

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass68,699 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2007
    Odometer
    68,699 miles
    Test number
    661646696077

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T983 KDG

Does T983 KDG currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T983 KDG expired on 24 Apr 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T983 KDG?
The MOT on T983 KDG expired on 24 Apr 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T983 KDG done?
T983 KDG was recorded at 182,007 miles at its MOT on 5 Apr 2024, an average of 6,295 miles a year.
Has T983 KDG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T983 KDG has failed 1 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Feb 2010.
Has the mileage on T983 KDG 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 T983 KDG find?
T983 KDG passed its latest MOT on 5 Apr 2024 with 2 minor defects and 2 advisories: nearside front lower suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated outer ball joint boot; offside front lower suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated outer ball joint boot; nearside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner rear bush starting to de-bond. no excess play at time of test, and 1 more.

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