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Volkswagen Golf

Grey · Petrol · 1999 · 1,600 cc

T252 AFCMOT history

T252 AFC is a grey petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 5 Mar 1999. Its MOT is valid until 23 Mar 2027 and it has passed 21 of 27 MOT tests, with 156,171 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Mar 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 23 Mar 2027
Mileage
156,171 mi
At MOT on 19 Mar 2026
MOT tests
27
21 passed · 6 failed
Per year
4,829 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T252 AFC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,600 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
5 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 23 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
19 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T252 AFC was last recorded at 156,171 miles on 19 Mar 2026, 2,100 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
154,071 miles · 19 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
2,100 miles
Average per year
4,829 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 156,171 miles
  • 2025 – 154,071 miles
  • 2024 – 150,842 miles
  • 2023 – 147,162 miles
  • 2022 – 141,967 miles
  • 2021 – 139,165 miles
  • 2020 – 136,958 miles
  • 2019 – 133,200 miles
  • 2018 – 129,763 miles
  • 2017 – 121,181 miles
  • 2016 – 112,359 miles
  • 2015 – 106,065 miles
  • 2014 – 100,012 miles
  • 2013 – 95,174 miles
  • 2012 – 88,890 miles
  • 2011 – 83,335 miles
  • 2010 – 77,711 miles
  • 2009 – 71,171 miles
  • 2008 – 66,655 miles
  • 2007 – 63,377 miles
  • 2006 – 59,556 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass156,171 miles
  • AdvisoryCentre exhaust bracket broken
  • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre exhaust clamp broken (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside front wheel arch corroded
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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.

  • Rear suspension corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017–2018

  • Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

Full MOT history

27 tests since 17 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass156,171 miles (+2,100)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    156,171 miles
    Test number
    372440531281
    • AdvisoryCentre exhaust bracket broken
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre exhaust clamp broken (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside front wheel arch corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  2. Pass154,071 miles (+3,229)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    154,071 miles
    Test number
    246851583330
    • AdvisoryRear suspension corroded

  3. Pass150,842 miles (+3,680)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    150,842 miles
    Test number
    128150908383
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension components corroded

  4. Pass147,162 miles (+5,195)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    147,162 miles
    Test number
    736698339648
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear suspension corroded

  5. Pass141,967 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    141,967 miles
    Test number
    781445240782

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail141,967 miles (+2,802)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    141,967 miles
    Test number
    781695358064
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

  7. Pass139,165 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    139,165 miles
    Test number
    129941538732

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail139,165 miles (+2,207)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    139,165 miles
    Test number
    880298649572
    • MajorBonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  9. Pass136,958 miles (+3,758)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    136,958 miles
    Test number
    622104447552
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

  10. Pass133,200 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    133,200 miles
    Test number
    675906365267

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail133,200 miles (+3,437)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,200 miles
    Test number
    729339547836
    • MajorOffside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play Inner steering rack (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

  12. Pass129,763 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    129,763 miles
    Test number
    626681838723
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  13. Fail129,760 miles (+8,579)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,760 miles
    Test number
    313096714055
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  14. Pass121,181 miles (+8,822)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    121,181 miles
    Test number
    971012367893
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside rear brake grabbing slightly (handbrake leaver on caliper sticky)
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  15. Pass112,359 miles (+6,294)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    112,359 miles
    Test number
    680930565262
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres starting to perish

  16. Pass106,065 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    106,065 miles
    Test number
    765739175015
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  17. Fail106,065 miles (+6,053)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,065 miles
    Test number
    299618475078
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  18. Pass100,012 miles (+4,838)1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    100,012 miles
    Test number
    756900984088
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  19. Pass95,174 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    95,174 miles
    Test number
    768961373044

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail95,174 miles (+6,284)6 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,174 miles
    Test number
    109991773026
    • FailureNearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  21. Pass88,890 miles (+5,555)
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    88,890 miles
    Test number
    845562172040

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass83,335 miles (+5,624)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    83,335 miles
    Test number
    345613571090
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  23. Pass77,711 miles (+6,540)1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    77,711 miles
    Test number
    103561580401
    • NoteNearside rear tyre worn on outer edge

  24. Pass71,171 miles (+4,516)
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    71,171 miles
    Test number
    830038279048

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass66,655 miles (+3,278)1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    66,655 miles
    Test number
    844480288000
    • NoteO/s/r handbrake lever slightly forward of stop on caliper

  26. Pass63,377 miles (+3,821)
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    63,377 miles
    Test number
    984424977071

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass59,556 miles1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    59,556 miles
    Test number
    610476376040
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteRear wiper blade split
    • NoteSlight front brake imbalance

Questions about T252 AFC

Does T252 AFC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T252 AFC is valid until 23 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on T252 AFC?
The MOT on T252 AFC is valid until 23 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T252 AFC done?
T252 AFC was recorded at 156,171 miles at its MOT on 19 Mar 2026, an average of 4,829 miles a year.
Has T252 AFC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T252 AFC has failed 6 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Mar 2022.
Has the mileage on T252 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 T252 AFC find?
T252 AFC passed its latest MOT on 19 Mar 2026 with 6 advisories: centre exhaust bracket broken; exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre exhaust clamp broken; nearside front road wheel slightly distorted, and 3 more.

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