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Volkswagen Golf

Black · Petrol · 1999 · 1,595 cc

T185 VHKMOT history

T185 VHK is a black petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 13 Aug 1999. Its MOT is valid until 25 Jul 2027 and it has passed 21 of 32 MOT tests, with 89,029 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Jun 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 25 Jul 2027
Mileage
89,029 mi
At MOT on 29 Jun 2026
MOT tests
32
21 passed · 11 failed
Per year
2,864 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T185 VHK
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,595 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
13 Aug 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 25 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
29 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T185 VHK was last recorded at 89,029 miles on 29 Jun 2026, 714 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Jun 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
88,315 miles · 30 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
714 miles
Average per year
2,864 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 89,029 miles
  • 2025 – 88,315 miles
  • 2024 – 87,381 miles
  • 2023 – 86,087 miles
  • 2022 – 84,615 miles
  • 2021 – 83,034 miles
  • 2020 – 81,489 miles
  • 2019 – 79,630 miles
  • 2018 – 77,011 miles
  • 2017 – 74,444 miles
  • 2016 – 71,159 miles
  • 2015 – 67,840 miles
  • 2014 – 64,336 miles
  • 2013 – 60,761 miles
  • 2012 – 56,520 miles
  • 2011 – 51,339 miles
  • 2010 – 46,481 miles
  • 2009 – 42,126 miles
  • 2008 – 38,755 miles
  • 2007 – 35,319 miles
  • 2006 – 31,920 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass89,029 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2012–2017

  • Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2013–2016

  • Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2013–2016

  • Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2020

  • Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2020

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

Full MOT history

32 tests since 21 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass89,029 miles (+714)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    89,029 miles
    Test number
    148498192291

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass88,315 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    88,315 miles
    Test number
    168097049112

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail88,315 miles (+934)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,315 miles
    Test number
    792645003790
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

  4. Pass87,381 miles (+1,294)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    87,381 miles
    Test number
    435678466931

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass86,087 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    86,087 miles
    Test number
    539835101102
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Fail86,079 miles (+1,464)1 dangerous3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,079 miles
    Test number
    494302821326
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Pass84,615 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    84,615 miles
    Test number
    261602365212
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • 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))

  8. Fail84,615 miles (+1,581)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,615 miles
    Test number
    657955012349
    • Repaired at testAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • 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))

  9. Pass83,034 miles (+1,545)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    83,034 miles
    Test number
    540764953566
    • AdvisoryFront brake discs worn

  10. Pass81,489 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    81,489 miles
    Test number
    913813227219
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySlight play in front struts top mountings

  11. Fail81,486 miles (+1,856)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,486 miles
    Test number
    896551960827
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySlight play in front struts top mountings

  12. Pass79,630 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2020
    Odometer
    79,630 miles
    Test number
    467822221170
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in both front struts top mountings

  13. Fail79,628 miles (+2,617)1 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,628 miles
    Test number
    312960751077
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in both front struts top mountings

  14. Pass77,011 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    77,011 miles
    Test number
    378238431553
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  15. Fail77,008 miles (+2,564)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,008 miles
    Test number
    766870527358
    • MajorOffside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (1.1.12 (d))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  16. Pass74,444 miles (+3,285)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    74,444 miles
    Test number
    439048912370
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  17. Pass71,159 miles (+3,319)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    71,159 miles
    Test number
    983371996016
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  18. Pass67,840 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    67,840 miles
    Test number
    625540385149
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  19. Fail67,839 miles (+3,503)1 failure4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,839 miles
    Test number
    709010585144
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  20. Pass64,336 miles (+3,575)6 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    64,336 miles
    Test number
    965074184190
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteO/s rear brakes binding slightly

  21. Fail60,761 miles3 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,761 miles
    Test number
    109633683151
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

  22. Pass60,761 miles (+4,241)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    60,761 miles
    Test number
    855673983167
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

  23. Pass56,520 miles (+5,181)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    56,520 miles
    Test number
    186403892113
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  24. Pass51,339 miles (+4,858)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    51,339 miles
    Test number
    896065081162

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass46,481 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    46,481 miles
    Test number
    850697900291

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail46,481 miles (+4,355)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,481 miles
    Test number
    302294900467
    • FailureNearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

  27. Pass42,126 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    42,126 miles
    Test number
    180864609246

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Fail42,126 miles (+3,371)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,126 miles
    Test number
    383954809445
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

  29. Pass38,755 miles (+3,436)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    38,755 miles
    Test number
    901243108228

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Pass35,319 miles (+3,399)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    35,319 miles
    Test number
    293080707208

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  31. Pass31,920 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    31,920 miles
    Test number
    294065506203

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  32. Fail31,920 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    31,920 miles
    Test number
    134592706232
    • FailureOffside Inner Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Questions about T185 VHK

Does T185 VHK currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T185 VHK is valid until 25 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on T185 VHK?
The MOT on T185 VHK is valid until 25 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T185 VHK done?
T185 VHK was recorded at 89,029 miles at its MOT on 29 Jun 2026, an average of 2,864 miles a year.
Has T185 VHK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T185 VHK has failed 11 of its 32 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Jun 2025.
Has the mileage on T185 VHK 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 T185 VHK find?
T185 VHK passed its latest MOT on 29 Jun 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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