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Volkswagen Golf

Green · Diesel · 1999 · 1,900 cc

V678 KCLMOT history

V678 KCL is a green diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 31 Dec 1999. Its MOT expired on 7 Mar 2023 and it has passed 17 of 20 MOT tests, with 162,967 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Feb 2023.

V678 KCL green Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 7 Mar 2023
Mileage
162,967 mi
At MOT on 25 Feb 2023
MOT tests
20
17 passed · 3 failed
Per year
6,738 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V678 KCL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,900 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
31 Dec 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 7 Mar 2023
Latest MOT test
25 Feb 2023 (Fail)

Mileage history

V678 KCL was last recorded at 162,967 miles on 25 Feb 2023, 5,079 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Mar 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
157,888 miles · 7 Mar 2022
Between the last two tests
5,079 miles
Average per year
6,738 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 162,967 miles
  • 2022 – 157,888 miles
  • 2021 – 154,216 miles
  • 2020 – 151,424 miles
  • 2019 – 145,325 miles
  • 2018 – 138,922 miles
  • 2017 – 132,696 miles
  • 2016 – 126,860 miles
  • 2015 – 120,366 miles
  • 2014 – 114,161 miles
  • 2013 – 108,891 miles
  • 2012 – 103,207 miles
  • 2011 – 95,888 miles
  • 2010 – 87,062 miles
  • 2009 – 78,507 miles
  • 2008 – 69,065 miles
  • 2007 – 59,545 miles
  • 2006 – 48,254 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail162,967 miles
  • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
  • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
  • MajorFront Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
  • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
  • MajorNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened Trailing arm (axle) (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
  • MajorOffside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
  • MajorOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened Trailing arm (axle) (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Offside front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Offside rear (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

What MOT failures 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.

  • Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

20 tests since 16 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail162,967 miles (+5,079)1 dangerous9 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    162,967 miles
    Test number
    831774550033
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorFront Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened Trailing arm (axle) (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened Trailing arm (axle) (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Offside front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Offside rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. Pass157,888 miles (+3,672)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    157,888 miles
    Test number
    209350408180
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRegistration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  3. Pass154,216 miles (+2,792)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    154,216 miles
    Test number
    466749601698
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • 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 Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass151,424 miles (+6,099)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    151,424 miles
    Test number
    637800278603
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • 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 Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass145,325 miles (+44)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    145,325 miles
    Test number
    967354242152
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

  6. Fail145,281 miles (+6,359)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    145,281 miles
    Test number
    484676521373
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

  7. Pass138,922 miles (+6,226)
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    138,922 miles
    Test number
    659361733687

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass132,696 miles (+5,836)
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    132,696 miles
    Test number
    688369207308

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass126,860 miles (+6,494)
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    126,860 miles
    Test number
    604130842912

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass120,366 miles (+6,205)
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    120,366 miles
    Test number
    909243565096

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass114,161 miles (+5,270)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    114,161 miles
    Test number
    628303664059
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  12. Pass108,891 miles (+5,684)
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    108,891 miles
    Test number
    538026853024

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass103,207 miles (+7,319)
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    103,207 miles
    Test number
    698971662017

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass95,888 miles (+8,826)
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    95,888 miles
    Test number
    438515151043

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass87,062 miles (+8,555)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    87,062 miles
    Test number
    841250450085
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  16. Pass78,507 miles (+9,442)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    78,507 miles
    Test number
    373318759042
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  17. Pass69,065 miles (+9,520)
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    69,065 miles
    Test number
    410555748089

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass59,545 miles (+11,291)
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    59,545 miles
    Test number
    691122457089

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass48,254 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    48,254 miles
    Test number
    314387746081

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail48,254 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,254 miles
    Test number
    373597846082
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Questions about V678 KCL

Does V678 KCL currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on V678 KCL expired on 7 Mar 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on V678 KCL?
The MOT on V678 KCL expired on 7 Mar 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has V678 KCL done?
V678 KCL was recorded at 162,967 miles at its MOT on 25 Feb 2023, an average of 6,738 miles a year.
Has V678 KCL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V678 KCL has failed 3 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Feb 2023.
Has the mileage on V678 KCL 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 V678 KCL find?
V678 KCL failed its latest MOT on 25 Feb 2023 with 1 dangerous defect, 9 major defects, 1 minor defect and 4 advisories: parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value; anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an abs fault; front registration plate inscription illegible, and 12 more.

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