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Volkswagen Golf

Black · Diesel · 1999 · 1,900 cc

T205 VAEMOT history

T205 VAE is a black diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 3 Mar 1999. Its MOT is valid until 7 Oct 2027 and it has passed 21 of 32 MOT tests, with 138,130 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Oct 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 7 Oct 2027
Mileage
138,130 mi
At MOT on 2 Oct 2026
MOT tests
32
21 passed · 11 failed
Per year
3,871 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T205 VAE
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,900 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
3 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 7 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
2 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T205 VAE was last recorded at 138,130 miles on 2 Oct 2026, 25 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Sept 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
138,105 miles · 28 Sept 2026
Between the last two tests
25 miles
Average per year
3,871 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 138,130 miles
  • 2025 – 135,417 miles
  • 2024 – 132,612 miles
  • 2023 – 129,962 miles
  • 2022 – 127,294 miles
  • 2021 – 123,158 miles
  • 2020 – 119,087 miles
  • 2019 – 113,363 miles
  • 2018 – 108,732 miles
  • 2017 – 104,865 miles
  • 2016 – 100,618 miles
  • 2015 – 96,549 miles
  • 2014 – 92,023 miles
  • 2013 – 88,319 miles
  • 2012 – 84,525 miles
  • 2011 – 80,371 miles
  • 2010 – 76,599 miles
  • 2009 – 72,663 miles
  • 2008 – 68,900 miles
  • 2007 – 63,660 miles
  • 2006 – 58,800 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass138,130 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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.

  • Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2010–2017

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011

Full MOT history

32 tests since 5 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass138,130 miles (+25)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    138,130 miles
    Test number
    899539641826
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • 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))

  2. Fail138,105 miles (+2,688)5 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    138,105 miles
    Test number
    622982159295
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint excessively worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • 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))

  3. Pass135,417 miles (+2,805)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    135,417 miles
    Test number
    548267232809
    • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Pass132,612 miles (+2,650)
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    132,612 miles
    Test number
    706743492369

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass129,962 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    129,962 miles
    Test number
    953182426163
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  6. Fail129,955 miles (+2,661)4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,955 miles
    Test number
    748392349102
    • MajorExhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))
    • MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  7. Pass127,294 miles (+4,136)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    127,294 miles
    Test number
    777553482244
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • 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))

  8. Pass123,158 miles (+4,071)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    123,158 miles
    Test number
    423866777341
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  9. Pass119,087 miles (+5,724)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    119,087 miles
    Test number
    458064462937
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edges offside and nearside (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass113,363 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    113,363 miles
    Test number
    548781307467

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail113,361 miles (+4,629)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,361 miles
    Test number
    498629461328
    • 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))

  12. Pass108,732 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    108,732 miles
    Test number
    410954095591

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail108,732 miles (+3,867)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,732 miles
    Test number
    842905620806
    • FailureNearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

  14. Pass104,865 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    104,865 miles
    Test number
    427164732334
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  15. Fail104,865 miles (+4,247)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,865 miles
    Test number
    434339876191
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass100,618 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    100,618 miles
    Test number
    940739060091
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  17. Fail100,618 miles (+4,069)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,618 miles
    Test number
    663242933408
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  18. Pass96,549 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    96,549 miles
    Test number
    196043685022

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail96,549 miles (+4,526)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,549 miles
    Test number
    719323085071
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  20. Pass92,023 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    92,023 miles
    Test number
    285444394009
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  21. Fail92,023 miles (+3,704)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,023 miles
    Test number
    937614694001
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  22. Pass88,319 miles (+3,794)
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    88,319 miles
    Test number
    327292293001

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass84,525 miles (+4,154)
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    84,525 miles
    Test number
    819303192053

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass80,371 miles (+2)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    80,371 miles
    Test number
    587605691090
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  25. Fail80,369 miles (+3,770)4 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,369 miles
    Test number
    397584091022
    • FailureNearside Rear Sub-frame 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)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  26. Pass76,599 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    76,599 miles
    Test number
    123156790042
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  27. Fail76,599 miles (+3,936)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,599 miles
    Test number
    722136190003
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  28. Pass72,663 miles (+3,763)
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    72,663 miles
    Test number
    811186899083

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass68,900 miles (+5,240)
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    68,900 miles
    Test number
    183619498409

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Pass63,660 miles (+4,860)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    63,660 miles
    Test number
    321024797001
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
    • NoteNail in offside front tyre

  31. Pass58,800 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    58,800 miles
    Test number
    190605596407

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  32. Fail58,800 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,800 miles
    Test number
    990775496035
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Questions about T205 VAE

Does T205 VAE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T205 VAE is valid until 7 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on T205 VAE?
The MOT on T205 VAE is valid until 7 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T205 VAE done?
T205 VAE was recorded at 138,130 miles at its MOT on 2 Oct 2026, an average of 3,871 miles a year.
Has T205 VAE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T205 VAE has failed 11 of its 32 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Sept 2026.
Has the mileage on T205 VAE 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 T205 VAE find?
T205 VAE passed its latest MOT on 2 Oct 2026 with 6 advisories: nearside front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; nearside rear suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush worn; offside rear suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush worn, and 3 more.

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