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Volkswagen Golf

Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 2,000 cc

V61 KDGMOT history

V61 KDG is a silver petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 17 Dec 1999. Its MOT expired on 27 Aug 2024 and it has passed 18 of 32 MOT tests, with 140,461 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Aug 2023.

V61 KDG silver Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 27 Aug 2024
Mileage
140,461 mi
At MOT on 4 Aug 2023
MOT tests
32
18 passed · 14 failed
Per year
3,187 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V61 KDG
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,000 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
17 Dec 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 27 Aug 2024
Latest MOT test
4 Aug 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

V61 KDG was last recorded at 140,461 miles on 4 Aug 2023, 1,226 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Aug 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
139,235 miles · 16 Aug 2022
Between the last two tests
1,226 miles
Average per year
3,187 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 140,461 miles
  • 2022 – 139,235 miles
  • 2021 – 138,007 miles
  • 2020 – 136,625 miles
  • 2019 – 135,153 miles
  • 2018 – 133,931 miles
  • 2017 – 132,314 miles
  • 2016 – 130,038 miles
  • 2015 – 127,813 miles
  • 2014 – 125,279 miles
  • 2013 – 123,343 miles
  • 2012 – 121,332 miles
  • 2011 – 116,804 miles
  • 2010 – 109,795 miles
  • 2009 – 103,889 miles
  • 2008 – 98,946 miles
  • 2007 – 93,580 miles
  • 2006 – 86,391 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass140,461 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Wing rusted
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Wing rusted
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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.

  • Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault

    Major4 MOTs, 2018–2022

  • Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault

    Failure3 MOTs, 2014–2017

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2008–2009

  • Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2008–2009

  • Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

    Failure3 MOTs, 2006–2008

  • Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

32 tests since 4 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass140,461 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    140,461 miles
    Test number
    836260353307
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wing rusted
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wing rusted
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  2. Fail140,461 miles (+1,226)1 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    140,461 miles
    Test number
    915526498393
    • Repaired at testSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wing rusted
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wing rusted
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  3. Pass139,235 miles (+30)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    139,235 miles
    Test number
    852427501376
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  4. Fail139,205 miles (+1,198)6 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    139,205 miles
    Test number
    232184018212
    • MajorNearside Rear Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury Wheel arch (6.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area fractured significantly reducing structural strength Outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  5. Pass138,007 miles (+78)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    138,007 miles
    Test number
    932353123854
    • AdvisoryFuel tank straps corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside and Offside outer sill corroded

  6. Fail137,929 miles (+1,304)4 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    137,929 miles
    Test number
    296131329978
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryFuel tank straps corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOuter sills corroded
    • AdvisoryParking brake just meets performance

  7. Pass136,625 miles (+24)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    136,625 miles
    Test number
    374914156192
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn in steps (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  8. Fail136,601 miles (+1,448)3 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,601 miles
    Test number
    251799212341
    • MajorNearside Rear Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn in steps (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  9. Pass135,153 miles2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    135,153 miles
    Test number
    826410904262
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust shield slightly insecure
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear ABS wires wrapped around coil springs nearside and Offside
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Nearside and Offside (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  10. Fail135,153 miles (+1,222)1 repaired2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,153 miles
    Test number
    168014597032
    • Repaired at testSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust shield slightly insecure
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear ABS wires wrapped around coil springs nearside and Offside
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Nearside and Offside (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  11. Pass133,931 miles (+7)
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    133,931 miles
    Test number
    220549787356

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail133,924 miles (+1,610)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,924 miles
    Test number
    201461657152
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

  13. Pass132,314 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    132,314 miles
    Test number
    628596647067

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail132,312 miles (+2,274)7 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,312 miles
    Test number
    545695718165
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

  15. Pass130,038 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    130,038 miles
    Test number
    679106715077

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail130,038 miles (+2,225)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,038 miles
    Test number
    253600529396
    • FailureNearside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

  17. Pass127,813 miles (+2,534)
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    127,813 miles
    Test number
    968861105271

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass125,279 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    125,279 miles
    Test number
    307762514410

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail125,279 miles (+1,936)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,279 miles
    Test number
    276741914249
    • FailureCentre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

  20. Pass123,343 miles (+2,011)1 note
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    123,343 miles
    Test number
    376369513405
    • NoteN/S/F steeering rack worn

  21. Pass121,332 miles (+4,528)
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    121,332 miles
    Test number
    126029202220

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass116,804 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    116,804 miles
    Test number
    279376411266

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail116,804 miles (+7,009)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,804 miles
    Test number
    246116311236
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

  24. Pass109,795 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    109,795 miles
    Test number
    971404500277
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteRear discs rusted

  25. Fail109,795 miles (+5,906)2 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,795 miles
    Test number
    943143200208
    • FailureNearside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteRear discs rusted

  26. Pass103,889 miles (+4,943)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    103,889 miles
    Test number
    694664699199
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar 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)

  27. Pass98,946 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    98,946 miles
    Test number
    900143318230
    • 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)
    • NoteOil leak

  28. Fail98,946 miles (+5,366)4 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,946 miles
    Test number
    233952818294
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Inner Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • 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)
    • NoteOil leak

  29. Pass93,580 miles (+20)
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    93,580 miles
    Test number
    934193217201

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Fail93,560 miles (+7,169)5 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,560 miles
    Test number
    114541317281
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
    • FailureExhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  31. Pass86,391 miles (+104)
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    86,391 miles
    Test number
    790170026297

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  32. Fail86,287 miles2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,287 miles
    Test number
    263046516298
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4b)
    • 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)

Questions about V61 KDG

Does V61 KDG currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on V61 KDG expired on 27 Aug 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on V61 KDG?
The MOT on V61 KDG expired on 27 Aug 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has V61 KDG done?
V61 KDG was recorded at 140,461 miles at its MOT on 4 Aug 2023, an average of 3,187 miles a year.
Has V61 KDG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V61 KDG has failed 14 of its 32 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Aug 2023.
Has the mileage on V61 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 V61 KDG find?
V61 KDG passed its latest MOT on 4 Aug 2023 with 5 advisories: front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; nearside front wing rusted; nearside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material, and 2 more.

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