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Volkswagen Golf

Green · Petrol · 1999 · 1,800 cc

V636 KGKMOT history

V636 KGK is a green petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 17 Dec 1999. Its MOT is valid until 26 Mar 2027 and it has passed 21 of 28 MOT tests, with 197,335 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Mar 2026.

V636 KGK green Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Golf, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 26 Mar 2027
Mileage
197,335 mi
At MOT on 4 Mar 2026
MOT tests
28
21 passed · 7 failed
Per year
7,131 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V636 KGK
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,800 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
17 Dec 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 26 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
4 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V636 KGK was last recorded at 197,335 miles on 4 Mar 2026, 6,054 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
191,281 miles · 18 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
6,054 miles
Average per year
7,131 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 197,335 miles
  • 2025 – 191,281 miles
  • 2024 – 185,198 miles
  • 2023 – 176,047 miles
  • 2022 – 168,580 miles
  • 2021 – 163,347 miles
  • 2020 – 160,047 miles
  • 2018 – 148,345 miles
  • 2017 – 142,250 miles
  • 2016 – 136,696 miles
  • 2015 – 125,625 miles
  • 2014 – 115,981 miles
  • 2013 – 104,862 miles
  • 2012 – 94,733 miles
  • 2011 – 85,972 miles
  • 2010 – 75,677 miles
  • 2009 – 69,215 miles
  • 2008 – 62,735 miles
  • 2007 – 56,790 miles
  • 2006 – 49,812 miles
  • 2005 – 49,796 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass197,335 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both n/s and o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect Both n/s and o/s (5.3.2 (d))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective

    Minor3 MOTs, 2020–2024

  • Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

28 tests since 25 Jun 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass197,335 miles (+6,054)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    197,335 miles
    Test number
    375049071635
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both n/s and o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect Both n/s and o/s (5.3.2 (d))

  2. Pass191,281 miles (+6,083)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    191,281 miles
    Test number
    374995564219
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both n/s and o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect Both n/s and o/s (5.3.2 (d))

  3. Pass185,198 miles (+143)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    185,198 miles
    Test number
    888182871867
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both n/s and o/s (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Both n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Fail185,055 miles (+9,008)7 major2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    185,055 miles
    Test number
    686355003291
    • MajorCentral Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Vehicle structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Vehicle structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front hoses deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  5. Pass176,047 miles (+7,467)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    176,047 miles
    Test number
    616966334802
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass168,580 miles (+38)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    168,580 miles
    Test number
    510055211547
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryReverse lamp/s not working

  7. Fail168,542 miles (+5,195)1 dangerous1 major9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    168,542 miles
    Test number
    808293951467
    • DangerousStop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryReverse lamp/s not working

  8. Pass163,347 miles (+3,300)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    163,347 miles
    Test number
    119094070652
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Pass160,047 miles2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    160,047 miles
    Test number
    767929577494
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Fail160,047 miles (+11,702)1 dangerous3 major2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    160,047 miles
    Test number
    177464961412
    • DangerousPower steering inoperative and steering adversely affected (2.1.5 (c) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Power steering component leaking from rack (2.1.5 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  11. Pass148,345 miles (+6,095)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2019
    Odometer
    148,345 miles
    Test number
    356452375309
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  12. Pass142,250 miles (+5,554)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2018
    Odometer
    142,250 miles
    Test number
    342990047875
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  13. Pass136,696 miles (+190)
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    136,696 miles
    Test number
    700536852297

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail136,506 miles (+10,881)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,506 miles
    Test number
    629307701203
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 2mm worn on inner edge (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 2mm worn on inner edge (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryN/s/r & o/s/r tyres cracking on side walls & tread

  15. Pass125,625 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    125,625 miles
    Test number
    856218895068
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  16. Fail125,625 miles (+9,644)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,625 miles
    Test number
    169678895472
    • FailureOffside Inner Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  17. Pass115,981 miles (+11,119)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2015
    Odometer
    115,981 miles
    Test number
    665058724188
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test

  18. Pass104,862 miles3 notes
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2014
    Odometer
    104,862 miles
    Test number
    798573423136
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • NoteN/s front tyre worn on outer edge
    • NoteO/s front & rear tyres perished & cracking

  19. Fail104,862 miles (+10,129)3 failures3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,862 miles
    Test number
    618643123190
    • FailureNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureRear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • NoteN/s front tyre worn on outer edge
    • NoteO/s front & rear tyres perished & cracking

  20. Pass94,733 miles (+8,761)1 note
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2013
    Odometer
    94,733 miles
    Test number
    815080112110
    • NoteN/s rear light fault

  21. Pass85,972 miles (+10,295)
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2012
    Odometer
    85,972 miles
    Test number
    929486121181

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass75,677 miles (+6,462)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2011
    Odometer
    75,677 miles
    Test number
    300981630136
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  23. Pass69,215 miles (+6,480)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    69,215 miles
    Test number
    303552699020
    • 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)
    • NoteFront tyres worn on inner edges

  24. Pass62,735 miles (+5,945)
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    62,735 miles
    Test number
    162675848441

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass56,790 miles (+6,978)
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    56,790 miles
    Test number
    244180357075

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass49,812 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    49,812 miles
    Test number
    523963636063

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail49,812 miles (+16)1 dangerous1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,812 miles
    Test number
    601593436027
    • DangerousOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • NoteNearside rear sidewall some damage

  28. Pass49,796 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2006
    Odometer
    49,796 miles
    Test number
    132656675151

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V636 KGK

Does V636 KGK currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V636 KGK is valid until 26 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on V636 KGK?
The MOT on V636 KGK is valid until 26 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V636 KGK done?
V636 KGK was recorded at 197,335 miles at its MOT on 4 Mar 2026, an average of 7,131 miles a year.
Has V636 KGK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V636 KGK has failed 7 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Mar 2024.
Has the mileage on V636 KGK 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 V636 KGK find?
V636 KGK passed its latest MOT on 4 Mar 2026 with 1 minor defect and 5 advisories: nearside front inner drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread; offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 3 more.

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