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Volkswagen Golf

Grey · Petrol · 1999 · 1,600 cc

T285 BCCMOT history

T285 BCC is a grey petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 26 May 1999. Its MOT expired on 29 Nov 2022 and it has passed 16 of 24 MOT tests, with 148,219 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Nov 2021.

MOT
Expired
On 29 Nov 2022
Mileage
148,219 mi
At MOT on 22 Nov 2021
MOT tests
24
16 passed · 8 failed
Per year
6,564 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T285 BCC
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
26 May 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 29 Nov 2022
Latest MOT test
22 Nov 2021 (Pass)

Mileage history

T285 BCC was last recorded at 148,219 miles on 22 Nov 2021, 3,256 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Oct 2020.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
144,963 miles · 30 Oct 2020
Between the last two tests
3,256 miles
Average per year
6,564 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2021 – 148,219 miles
  • 2020 – 144,963 miles
  • 2019 – 138,521 miles
  • 2018 – 131,080 miles
  • 2017 – 124,722 miles
  • 2016 – 117,658 miles
  • 2015 – 110,743 miles
  • 2014 – 105,151 miles
  • 2013 – 98,771 miles
  • 2012 – 92,286 miles
  • 2011 – 84,231 miles
  • 2010 – 77,060 miles
  • 2009 – 70,095 miles
  • 2008 – 63,067 miles
  • 2007 – 54,496 miles
  • 2006 – 46,448 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass148,219 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryFront subframe and arms corroded rear axle beem corroded

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.

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2013–2017

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2008–2018

  • Rear axle corroded around bushes

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2014–2016

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2008–2015

Full MOT history

24 tests since 22 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass148,219 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    148,219 miles
    Test number
    297631619671
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront subframe and arms corroded rear axle beem corroded

  2. Fail148,219 miles (+3,256)1 dangerous4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    148,219 miles
    Test number
    804045919938
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront subframe and arms corroded rear axle beem corroded

  3. Pass144,963 miles (+6,442)
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    144,963 miles
    Test number
    471641716748

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass138,521 miles (+7,441)
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    138,521 miles
    Test number
    737061083403

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass131,080 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2019
    Odometer
    131,080 miles
    Test number
    674875791479
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  6. Fail131,080 miles (+6,358)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,080 miles
    Test number
    751911725734
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  7. Pass124,722 miles (+22)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2018
    Odometer
    124,722 miles
    Test number
    507375635821
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear axle corroded around bushes

  8. Fail124,700 miles (+7,042)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,700 miles
    Test number
    598505640765
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear axle corroded around bushes

  9. Pass117,658 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2017
    Odometer
    117,658 miles
    Test number
    855708997978
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre wear to outer edge
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  10. Fail117,658 miles (+6,915)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,658 miles
    Test number
    623478284774
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre wear to outer edge
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  11. Pass110,743 miles (+5,592)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2016
    Odometer
    110,743 miles
    Test number
    909139035195
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  12. Pass105,151 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2015
    Odometer
    105,151 miles
    Test number
    806429744107
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  13. Fail105,151 miles (+6,380)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,151 miles
    Test number
    247699544439
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  14. Pass98,771 miles (+6,485)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2014
    Odometer
    98,771 miles
    Test number
    215054843455
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  15. Pass92,286 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2013
    Odometer
    92,286 miles
    Test number
    226459342485

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail92,284 miles (+8,053)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,284 miles
    Test number
    348079042115
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  17. Pass84,231 miles (+7,171)
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2012
    Odometer
    84,231 miles
    Test number
    716635641193

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass77,060 miles (+6,965)
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2011
    Odometer
    77,060 miles
    Test number
    992609630198

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass70,095 miles (+53)
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2010
    Odometer
    70,095 miles
    Test number
    674290149103

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail70,042 miles (+6,975)3 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,042 miles
    Test number
    804558339159
    • DangerousNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • DangerousNearside Rear Lower coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • DangerousOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  21. Fail63,067 miles1 repaired6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,067 miles
    Test number
    381629648131
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Upper Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  22. Pass63,067 miles (+8,571)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2009
    Odometer
    63,067 miles
    Test number
    740379648130
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  23. Pass54,496 miles (+8,048)
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2008
    Odometer
    54,496 miles
    Test number
    934480257156

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass46,448 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2007
    Odometer
    46,448 miles
    Test number
    493622746102

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T285 BCC

Does T285 BCC currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T285 BCC expired on 29 Nov 2022, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T285 BCC?
The MOT on T285 BCC expired on 29 Nov 2022. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T285 BCC done?
T285 BCC was recorded at 148,219 miles at its MOT on 22 Nov 2021, an average of 6,564 miles a year.
Has T285 BCC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T285 BCC has failed 8 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Nov 2021.
Has the mileage on T285 BCC 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 BCC find?
T285 BCC passed its latest MOT on 22 Nov 2021 with 4 advisories: nearside front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; nearside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; offside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing, and 1 more.

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