K77AMG - VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
MOT: Not validGB
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MOT History
Vehicle testing history with 16 MOT tests
The vehicle is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, registration K77AMG, first registered in August 1998. It has a silver exterior and is powered by a 1896cc diesel engine. The current mileage is approximately 117,350 miles. The car's MOT is not valid; the last test was conducted on 31 August 2018. Notable advisories include corrosion on the offside front suspension, a rear axle beam, and a rear wheel bearing, along with a damaged rear tyre. The front brake pads are less than 1.5 mm thick, and the parking brake efficiency is below requirements. Several lighting issues are present, including a non-functioning rear position lamp and inoperative registration plate lamp. The vehicle is currently SORN and has no CO2 emissions data available.
Understanding MOT Defect Categories
Total Tests
16
Passed Tests
10
Failed Tests
6
Latest Test
Failed
Failed - 31 August 2018 Dangerous Defects
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 117,350 mi
Dangerous Defects:
- Dangerous Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Major Defects:
- Major Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Major Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
- Major Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
- Major Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Minor Defects:
- Minor Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))
- Minor Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- Advisory Rear axle beam corroded
- Advisory Offside front brake flexi slightly deteriorated
Passed - 22 June 2017
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 117,120 mi
Expires: 21 June 2018
Passed - 23 February 2016
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 113,914 mi
Expires: 11 March 2017
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory front beam corroded
- Advisory Offside outer sill corroded
Passed - 12 March 2015
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 107,984 mi
Expires: 11 March 2016
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Failed - 05 March 2015
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 107,860 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- Major Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)
- Major Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- Major Emissions not tested (7.4.B.1)
- Major Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Failed - 17 July 2014
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 104,491 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- Major Nearside Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Major Offside Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Major Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- Major rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)
- Major Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
- Major Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- Major Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- Major Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)
Passed - 25 July 2013
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 101,530 mi
Expires: 24 July 2014
Failed - 24 July 2013
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 101,446 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Major Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- Major Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Passed - 21 March 2012
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 96,120 mi
Expires: 20 March 2013
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Advisory Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Advisory Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Advisory Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)
- Advisory Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)
- Advisory Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Passed - 21 February 2011
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 89,494 mi
Expires: 20 February 2012
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)
- Advisory Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Advisory Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Advisory Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Passed - 06 May 2010
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 84,023 mi
Expires: 08 May 2011
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)
Passed - 30 April 2009
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 76,094 mi
Expires: 08 May 2010
Passed - 09 May 2008
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 69,019 mi
Expires: 08 May 2009
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Failed - 06 May 2008
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 69,007 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Major Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Major Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Major Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
- Major Nearside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)
- Major Offside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)
- Major Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- Major Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- Major Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
- Major Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Failed - 16 May 2007
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 68,984 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- Major Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
- Major Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
- Major Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Major Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Major Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- Major Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- Major Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Passed - 27 January 2006
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 61,249 mi
Expires: 26 January 2007
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the MOT due for K77AMG?
The vehicle's MOT status is Not valid.
What is the tax status of K77AMG?
The tax status is SORN.
What are the specifications of K77AMG?
This is a 1998 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF in Silver. It runs on Diesel with a 1896cc engine.
What is the environmental impact of K77AMG?
Environmental data not available for this vehicle.