Volkswagen Golf
Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 1,400 cc
T243 AFCMOT history
T243 AFC is a blue petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 11 Mar 1999. Its MOT is valid until 22 Mar 2027 and it has passed 20 of 26 MOT tests, with 173,215 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Mar 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 22 Mar 2027
- Mileage
- 173,215 mi
- At MOT on 23 Mar 2026
- MOT tests
- 26
- 20 passed · 6 failed
- Per year
- 6,146 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- T243 AFC
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Golf
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,400 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1999
- First used
- 11 Mar 1999
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 22 Mar 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 23 Mar 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
T243 AFC was last recorded at 173,215 miles on 23 Mar 2026, 13 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Mar 2026.
- Previous MOT
- 173,202 miles · 10 Mar 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 13 miles
- Average per year
- 6,146 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 173,215 miles
- 2025 – 170,977 miles
- 2024 – 169,021 miles
- 2023 – 167,446 miles
- 2022 – 164,712 miles
- 2021 – 161,912 miles
- 2020 – 158,653 miles
- 2019 – 154,803 miles
- 2018 – 149,183 miles
- 2017 – 142,523 miles
- 2016 – 136,513 miles
- 2015 – 128,266 miles
- 2014 – 120,137 miles
- 2013 – 112,063 miles
- 2012 – 103,415 miles
- 2010 – 84,238 miles
- 2009 – 74,527 miles
- 2008 – 66,861 miles
- 2007 – 58,778 miles
- 2006 – 50,123 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass173,215 miles
- MinorOffside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2024
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.
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits
Major3 MOTs, 2024–2026
Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened
Advisory3 MOTs, 2025–2026
Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened
Advisory3 MOTs, 2025–2026
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps
Major3 MOTs, 2024–2026
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits
Major2 MOTs, 2025–2026
Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt
Major2 MOTs, 2024–2026
Full MOT history
26 tests since 13 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass173,215 miles (+13)1 minor13 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 Mar 2027
- Odometer
- 173,215 miles
- Test number
- 458278896887
- MinorOffside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- 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 Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Fail173,202 miles (+2,225)5 major1 minor15 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 173,202 miles
- Test number
- 583505282572
- MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
- MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
- MajorSteering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) wear/play in inner tie rod joint (2.3 (a) (i))
- MinorOffside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- 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 Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Pass170,977 miles (+11)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Mar 2026
- Odometer
- 170,977 miles
- Test number
- 126345659997
- AdvisoryAnti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Fail170,966 miles (+1,945)8 major5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 170,966 miles
- Test number
- 377619926400
- MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
- MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
- MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
- MajorStop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryAnti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Pass169,021 miles (+6)7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Mar 2025
- Odometer
- 169,021 miles
- Test number
- 784539586740
- AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- 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 Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Fail169,015 miles (+1,569)1 dangerous4 major8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 169,015 miles
- Test number
- 305061373703
- DangerousStop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))
- MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- 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 Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Pass167,446 miles (+2,734)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Mar 2024
- Odometer
- 167,446 miles
- Test number
- 823687886820
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass164,712 miles (+2,800)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Mar 2023
- Odometer
- 164,712 miles
- Test number
- 706338890631
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass161,912 miles (+3,259)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Mar 2022
- Odometer
- 161,912 miles
- Test number
- 482104906079
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass158,653 miles (+21)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Mar 2021
- Odometer
- 158,653 miles
- Test number
- 685331494128
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail158,632 miles (+3,829)1 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 158,632 miles
- Test number
- 114143751364
- MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Pass154,803 miles (+5,620)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Mar 2020
- Odometer
- 154,803 miles
- Test number
- 506388439897
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass149,183 miles
- MOT expiry
- 7 Mar 2019
- Odometer
- 149,183 miles
- Test number
- 588190885181
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail149,183 miles (+6,660)1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 149,183 miles
- Test number
- 196312704702
- Repaired at testNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Pass142,523 miles (+6,010)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Mar 2018
- Odometer
- 142,523 miles
- Test number
- 301348706293
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass136,513 miles (+8,247)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Mar 2017
- Odometer
- 136,513 miles
- Test number
- 455400161556
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass128,266 miles (+8,129)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Mar 2016
- Odometer
- 128,266 miles
- Test number
- 118882965417
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass120,137 miles (+8,074)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Mar 2015
- Odometer
- 120,137 miles
- Test number
- 335262664090
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass112,063 miles (+8,648)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Mar 2014
- Odometer
- 112,063 miles
- Test number
- 657620863009
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass103,415 miles (+19,177)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 5 Mar 2013
- Odometer
- 103,415 miles
- Test number
- 457636562031
- NoteRear silencer cracked.
Pass84,238 miles
- MOT expiry
- 26 Mar 2011
- Odometer
- 84,238 miles
- Test number
- 554078370018
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail84,238 miles (+9,711)1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 84,238 miles
- Test number
- 884708370087
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Pass74,527 miles (+7,666)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Mar 2010
- Odometer
- 74,527 miles
- Test number
- 671606989011
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass66,861 miles (+8,083)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 23 Mar 2009
- Odometer
- 66,861 miles
- Test number
- 400227668029
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass58,778 miles (+8,655)
- MOT expiry
- 23 Mar 2008
- Odometer
- 58,778 miles
- Test number
- 222072577053
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass50,123 miles1 note
- MOT expiry
- 23 Mar 2007
- Odometer
- 50,123 miles
- Test number
- 274262576089
- NoteSlight damage to front number plate
Questions about T243 AFC
- Does T243 AFC currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T243 AFC is valid until 22 Mar 2027.
- When is the MOT due on T243 AFC?
- The MOT on T243 AFC is valid until 22 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has T243 AFC done?
- T243 AFC was recorded at 173,215 miles at its MOT on 23 Mar 2026, an average of 6,146 miles a year.
- Has T243 AFC ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. T243 AFC has failed 6 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Mar 2026.
- Has the mileage on T243 AFC 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 T243 AFC find?
- T243 AFC passed its latest MOT on 23 Mar 2026 with 1 minor defect and 13 advisories: offside windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; front anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened; nearside rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened, and 11 more.
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