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Volkswagen Golf

Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 1,800 cc

T285 ACUMOT history

T285 ACU is a silver petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 8 Mar 1999. Its MOT expired on 26 Sept 2026 and it has passed 21 of 31 MOT tests, with 177,389 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Sept 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 26 Sept 2026
Mileage
177,389 mi
At MOT on 27 Sept 2025
MOT tests
31
21 passed · 10 failed
Per year
5,609 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T285 ACU
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,800 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
8 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 26 Sept 2026
Latest MOT test
27 Sept 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T285 ACU was last recorded at 177,389 miles on 27 Sept 2025, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
177,389 miles · 16 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
5,609 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 177,389 miles
  • 2024 – 172,057 miles
  • 2023 – 169,943 miles
  • 2022 – 167,888 miles
  • 2021 – 164,934 miles
  • 2020 – 161,229 miles
  • 2019 – 156,461 miles
  • 2018 – 153,320 miles
  • 2017 – 148,348 miles
  • 2016 – 143,557 miles
  • 2015 – 139,365 miles
  • 2014 – 133,900 miles
  • 2013 – 128,833 miles
  • 2012 – 122,643 miles
  • 2011 – 115,127 miles
  • 2010 – 107,187 miles
  • 2009 – 97,291 miles
  • 2008 – 88,598 miles
  • 2007 – 76,466 miles
  • 2006 – 67,874 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass177,389 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.

  • Stop lamp(s) all not working

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2021–2022

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2013

Full MOT history

31 tests since 20 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass177,389 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    177,389 miles
    Test number
    919459787577

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail177,389 miles (+5,332)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    177,389 miles
    Test number
    382836396116
    • MajorRear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass172,057 miles1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    172,057 miles
    Test number
    721650450385
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated inner cv boot (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both front rack inner joints slight play
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edge close to limit (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edge close to limit (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Fail172,057 miles (+2,114)1 dangerous2 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    172,057 miles
    Test number
    464252394269
    • DangerousNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated inner cv boot (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both front rack inner joints slight play
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edge close to limit (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edge close to limit (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass169,943 miles (+2,055)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    169,943 miles
    Test number
    450739244211
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryAll 4 coil springs corroded

  6. Pass167,888 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    167,888 miles
    Test number
    130673552477
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  7. Fail167,888 miles (+2,954)1 dangerous1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    167,888 miles
    Test number
    858078987828
    • DangerousStop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  8. Pass164,934 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    164,934 miles
    Test number
    975010164872
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

  9. Fail164,934 miles (+3,705)1 dangerous1 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    164,934 miles
    Test number
    544748876010
    • DangerousStop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

  10. Pass161,229 miles (+829)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    161,229 miles
    Test number
    271995848742
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner cv boot perished
    • AdvisoryStone chips in windscreen

  11. Pass160,400 miles (+3,939)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    160,400 miles
    Test number
    164454446857
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rusty (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  12. Pass156,461 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    156,461 miles
    Test number
    269896360401
    • AdvisoryFront Upper strut tops have play when jacked

  13. Fail156,461 miles (+3,141)1 dangerous1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    156,461 miles
    Test number
    736288857727
    • DangerousFront Tyre has ply or cords exposed both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Upper strut tops have play when jacked

  14. Pass153,320 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    153,320 miles
    Test number
    875290442478
    • AdvisoryOffside Front 2mm

  15. Fail153,320 miles (+4,972)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    153,320 miles
    Test number
    932979443619
    • FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front 2mm

  16. Pass148,348 miles1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    148,348 miles
    Test number
    706854014470
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower chassis plug area damaged. Plug re-fitted and sealed

  17. Fail148,243 miles (+4,686)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    148,243 miles
    Test number
    852680923296
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower chassis plug area damaged. Plug re-fitted and sealed

  18. Pass143,557 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    143,557 miles
    Test number
    957771261964

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail143,557 miles (+4,192)1 dangerous1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    143,557 miles
    Test number
    169601897687
    • DangerousBraking system leaking Bleed nipple at nearside rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Outer Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

  20. Pass139,365 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    139,365 miles
    Test number
    196266775498

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail139,365 miles (+5,465)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    139,365 miles
    Test number
    648182875094
    • FailureFront Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

  22. Pass133,900 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    133,900 miles
    Test number
    906549854039

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail133,900 miles (+5,067)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,900 miles
    Test number
    177249054494
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureParking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivots or their associated mountings are insecure (3.1.4b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  24. Pass128,833 miles (+6,190)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    128,833 miles
    Test number
    498501273094
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  25. Pass122,643 miles (+7,516)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    122,643 miles
    Test number
    757042972085
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  26. Pass115,127 miles (+7,940)
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    115,127 miles
    Test number
    795607561075

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass107,187 miles (+9,896)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    107,187 miles
    Test number
    662216870028
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  28. Pass97,291 miles (+8,693)
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    97,291 miles
    Test number
    514540279087

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass88,598 miles (+12,132)
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    88,598 miles
    Test number
    160228678428

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Pass76,466 miles (+8,592)
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    76,466 miles
    Test number
    340894677039

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  31. Pass67,874 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    67,874 miles
    Test number
    860429576025

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T285 ACU

Does T285 ACU currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T285 ACU expired on 26 Sept 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T285 ACU?
The MOT on T285 ACU expired on 26 Sept 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T285 ACU done?
T285 ACU was recorded at 177,389 miles at its MOT on 27 Sept 2025, an average of 5,609 miles a year.
Has T285 ACU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T285 ACU has failed 10 of its 31 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Sept 2025.
Has the mileage on T285 ACU 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 T285 ACU find?
T285 ACU passed its latest MOT on 27 Sept 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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