Volkswagen Golf
Silver · Diesel · 1999 · 1,896 cc
V38 KLGMOT history
V38 KLG is a silver diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 1 Oct 1999. Its MOT expired on 13 Sept 2025 and it has passed 20 of 27 MOT tests, with 171,972 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Sept 2024.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 13 Sept 2025
- Mileage
- 171,972 mi
- At MOT on 13 Sept 2024
- MOT tests
- 27
- 20 passed · 7 failed
- Per year
- 7,399 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- V38 KLG
- 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 Oct 1999
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 13 Sept 2025
- Latest MOT test
- 13 Sept 2024 (Pass)
Mileage history
V38 KLG was last recorded at 171,972 miles on 13 Sept 2024, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Sept 2024.
Mileage went down between tests
- 14 Sept 2018: 100,797 miles, lower than 116,134 miles on 15 Nov 2017.
A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.
- Previous MOT
- 171,972 miles · 12 Sept 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 0 miles
- Average per year
- 7,399 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2024 – 171,972 miles
- 2023 – 156,174 miles
- 2022 – 142,341 miles
- 2021 – 130,043 miles
- 2020 – 121,778 miles
- 2019 – 111,596 miles
- 2018 – 100,797 miles
- 2017 – 116,134 miles
- 2016 – 92,758 miles
- 2015 – 88,437 miles
- 2014 – 86,866 miles
- 2013 – 85,193 miles
- 2012 – 80,901 miles
- 2011 – 73,634 miles
- 2010 – 55,621 miles
- 2009 – 51,067 miles
- 2007 – 45,615 miles
- 2006 – 39,861 miles
- 2005 – 33,408 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass171,972 miles
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 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.
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2006–2017
Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect
Major2 MOTs, 2020–2024
Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2023
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2023
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2017
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2009
Full MOT history
27 tests since 22 Dec 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass171,972 miles1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Sept 2025
- Odometer
- 171,972 miles
- Test number
- 212570708585
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Fail171,972 miles (+15,798)8 major1 minor6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 171,972 miles
- Test number
- 894156737729
- MajorExhaust fumes entering cabin (6.1.2 (b) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Pass156,174 miles7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Sept 2024
- Odometer
- 156,174 miles
- Test number
- 213593491283
- AdvisoryCentral Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- 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 Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- 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))
Fail156,168 miles (+13,827)1 major7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 156,168 miles
- Test number
- 757869107167
- MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryCentral Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- 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 Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- 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))
Pass142,341 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Sept 2023
- Odometer
- 142,341 miles
- Test number
- 555037647831
- AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Fail142,335 miles (+12,292)2 major5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 142,335 miles
- Test number
- 512628305420
- MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Pass130,043 miles (+8,265)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Sept 2022
- Odometer
- 130,043 miles
- Test number
- 817546725841
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass121,778 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 13 Sept 2021
- Odometer
- 121,778 miles
- Test number
- 390966650954
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Fail121,778 miles (+10,182)3 major1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 121,778 miles
- Test number
- 546299124567
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorOffside Front Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury wing (6.2.1 (a) (i))
- MajorRear Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))
- MinorNearside Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass111,596 miles (+10,799)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Sept 2020
- Odometer
- 111,596 miles
- Test number
- 776099915829
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass100,797 miles (-15,337)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Sept 2019
- Odometer
- 100,797 miles
- Test number
- 515924350831
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass116,134 miles (+23,376)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Nov 2018
- Odometer
- 116,134 miles
- Test number
- 934350095024
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases catalyst (7.1.2)
- 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)
Pass92,758 miles (+4,321)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 28 Nov 2017
- Odometer
- 92,758 miles
- Test number
- 655806137784
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases catalyst (7.1.2)
Pass88,437 miles (+1,571)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Nov 2016
- Odometer
- 88,437 miles
- Test number
- 894744814436
- AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases weld after cat (7.1.2)
- 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)
Pass86,866 miles (+1,673)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Nov 2015
- Odometer
- 86,866 miles
- Test number
- 426990434467
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass85,193 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 28 Nov 2014
- Odometer
- 85,193 miles
- Test number
- 155213423389
- AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Fail85,193 miles (+4,292)2 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 85,193 miles
- Test number
- 838713623300
- FailureNearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
- FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Pass80,901 miles (+7,267)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Nov 2013
- Odometer
- 80,901 miles
- Test number
- 435688222396
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass73,634 miles (+8,204)2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 28 Nov 2012
- Odometer
- 73,634 miles
- Test number
- 239913831366
- AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- NoteFront power steerimg pipe corroded
Pass65,430 miles (+9,809)
- MOT expiry
- 4 Feb 2012
- Odometer
- 65,430 miles
- Test number
- 745114021023
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass55,621 miles (+4,554)
- MOT expiry
- 4 Feb 2011
- Odometer
- 55,621 miles
- Test number
- 442556330053
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass51,067 miles2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 21 Jan 2010
- Odometer
- 51,067 miles
- Test number
- 702972429071
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteNearside rear foot brake low effort
Fail51,067 miles (+5,452)3 failures2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 51,067 miles
- Test number
- 401520529042
- FailureFront registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)
- FailureNearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
- FailureOffside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteNearside rear foot brake low effort
Pass45,615 miles (+5,754)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Dec 2008
- Odometer
- 45,615 miles
- Test number
- 370756657365
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass39,861 miles
- MOT expiry
- 21 Dec 2007
- Odometer
- 39,861 miles
- Test number
- 850973156352
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail39,861 miles (+6,453)4 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 39,861 miles
- Test number
- 633073456366
- FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- FailureNearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)
Pass33,408 miles
- MOT expiry
- 21 Dec 2006
- Odometer
- 33,408 miles
- Test number
- 354906855377
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about V38 KLG
- Does V38 KLG currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on V38 KLG expired on 13 Sept 2025, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on V38 KLG?
- The MOT on V38 KLG expired on 13 Sept 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has V38 KLG done?
- V38 KLG was recorded at 171,972 miles at its MOT on 13 Sept 2024, an average of 7,399 miles a year.
- Has V38 KLG ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. V38 KLG has failed 7 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Sept 2024.
- Has the mileage on V38 KLG ever gone down?
- Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 14 Sept 2018. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
- What did the latest MOT on V38 KLG find?
- V38 KLG passed its latest MOT on 13 Sept 2024 with 1 minor defect and 3 advisories: windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; nearside front brake hose slightly deteriorated; offside front brake hose slightly deteriorated, and 1 more.
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