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Volkswagen Golf

Blue · Diesel · 1999 · 1,900 cc

T185 AAFMOT history

T185 AAF is a blue diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 2 Mar 1999. Its MOT expired on 21 Jul 2023 and it has passed 17 of 31 MOT tests, with 141,107 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Sept 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 21 Jul 2023
Mileage
141,107 mi
At MOT on 27 Sept 2023
MOT tests
31
17 passed · 14 failed
Per year
4,517 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T185 AAF
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,900 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
2 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 21 Jul 2023
Latest MOT test
27 Sept 2023 (Fail)

Mileage history

T185 AAF was last recorded at 141,107 miles on 27 Sept 2023, 8,628 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Jul 2022.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 10 Jul 2018: 116,340 miles, lower than 116,397 miles on 9 Jul 2018.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
132,479 miles · 22 Jul 2022
Between the last two tests
8,628 miles
Average per year
4,517 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 141,107 miles
  • 2022 – 132,479 miles
  • 2021 – 129,308 miles
  • 2020 – 126,284 miles
  • 2019 – 122,341 miles
  • 2018 – 116,340 miles
  • 2017 – 109,951 miles
  • 2016 – 101,561 miles
  • 2015 – 93,939 miles
  • 2014 – 89,007 miles
  • 2013 – 85,709 miles
  • 2012 – 83,134 miles
  • 2011 – 79,114 miles
  • 2010 – 74,645 miles
  • 2009 – 71,701 miles
  • 2008 – 67,891 miles
  • 2007 – 64,550 miles
  • 2006 – 61,302 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail141,107 miles
  • MajorFront Registration plate inscription illegible damaged (0.1 (b))
  • MajorNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn top strut mounting (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • MajorNearside Rear Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.6 (a) (i))
  • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
  • MajorOffside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side low reading (1.4.1 (a))
  • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
  • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
  • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisorySub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and various suspension and brake components (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryHandbrake travel high

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.

  • Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

31 tests since 26 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail141,107 miles (+8,628)9 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    141,107 miles
    Test number
    340238175454
    • MajorFront Registration plate inscription illegible damaged (0.1 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn top strut mounting (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side low reading (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisorySub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and various suspension and brake components (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryHandbrake travel high

  2. Pass132,479 miles (+6)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    132,479 miles
    Test number
    944775986360
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  3. Fail132,473 miles (+3,165)7 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,473 miles
    Test number
    429926864738
    • MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass129,308 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    129,308 miles
    Test number
    438593715645
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  5. Fail129,308 miles (+3,024)2 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,308 miles
    Test number
    940373209052
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass126,284 miles (+3,943)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    126,284 miles
    Test number
    693867255043
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  7. Pass122,341 miles (+55)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    122,341 miles
    Test number
    812142692793
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  8. Fail122,286 miles (+5,946)1 dangerous2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,286 miles
    Test number
    125899010557
    • DangerousNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  9. Pass116,340 miles (-57)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    116,340 miles
    Test number
    716885746910

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail116,397 miles (+6,446)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,397 miles
    Test number
    469189443934
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

  11. Pass109,951 miles (+8,390)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    109,951 miles
    Test number
    722690919212
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

  12. Pass101,561 miles (+107)
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    101,561 miles
    Test number
    218519990459

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail101,454 miles (+7,515)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,454 miles
    Test number
    649061401050
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

  14. Pass93,939 miles (+24)
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    93,939 miles
    Test number
    798097363091

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail93,915 miles (+4,908)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,915 miles
    Test number
    891462437479
    • FailureFront Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.E.2b)
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2a)

  16. Pass89,007 miles (+93)1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    89,007 miles
    Test number
    965771534241
    • NoteFront and rear subframes rusty

  17. Fail88,914 miles (+3,205)2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,914 miles
    Test number
    875590024279
    • FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • NoteFront and rear subframes rusty

  18. Pass85,709 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    85,709 miles
    Test number
    418791323200

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail85,708 miles (+2,574)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,708 miles
    Test number
    945270123234
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

  20. Pass83,134 miles (+4,020)1 note
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    83,134 miles
    Test number
    538384012200
    • NoteAirbag light on

  21. Fail79,114 miles2 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,114 miles
    Test number
    368853721269
    • Repaired at testNearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • NoteUnder tray damaged

  22. Pass79,114 miles (+4,469)1 note
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    79,114 miles
    Test number
    426843821282
    • NoteUnder tray damaged

  23. Pass74,645 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    74,645 miles
    Test number
    164753850434

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail74,645 miles (+2,944)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,645 miles
    Test number
    804913650006
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  25. Pass71,701 miles (+57)
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    71,701 miles
    Test number
    942662569043

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail71,644 miles (+3,753)6 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,644 miles
    Test number
    573635159035
    • FailureExhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • FailureNearside Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailurePower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
    • NoteRear axel rubber mounting bushes worn but not resulting in excessive movement

  27. Pass67,891 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    67,891 miles
    Test number
    204723458094

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Fail67,891 miles (+3,341)3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,891 miles
    Test number
    582023458072
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  29. Pass64,550 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    64,550 miles
    Test number
    102109327481

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Fail64,550 miles (+3,248)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,550 miles
    Test number
    770209227055
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  31. Pass61,302 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    61,302 miles
    Test number
    620586626065

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T185 AAF

Does T185 AAF currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T185 AAF expired on 21 Jul 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T185 AAF?
The MOT on T185 AAF expired on 21 Jul 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T185 AAF done?
T185 AAF was recorded at 141,107 miles at its MOT on 27 Sept 2023, an average of 4,517 miles a year.
Has T185 AAF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T185 AAF has failed 14 of its 31 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Sept 2023.
Has the mileage on T185 AAF ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 10 Jul 2018. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T185 AAF find?
T185 AAF failed its latest MOT on 27 Sept 2023 with 9 major defects and 5 advisories: front registration plate inscription illegible damaged; nearside front upper macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn top strut mounting; nearside rear coil spring fractured or broken, and 11 more.

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