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Volkswagen Golf

Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 1,400 cc

T285 FVNMOT history

T285 FVN is a silver petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 30 Jul 1999. Its MOT is valid until 11 Dec 2026 and it has passed 17 of 22 MOT tests, with 85,344 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Dec 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 11 Dec 2026
Mileage
85,344 mi
At MOT on 10 Dec 2025
MOT tests
22
17 passed · 5 failed
Per year
2,459 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T285 FVN
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,400 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
30 Jul 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 11 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
10 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T285 FVN was last recorded at 85,344 miles on 10 Dec 2025, 3,284 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
82,060 miles · 12 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
3,284 miles
Average per year
2,459 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 85,344 miles
  • 2024 – 82,060 miles
  • 2023 – 72,183 miles
  • 2022 – 68,462 miles
  • 2021 – 66,559 miles
  • 2020 – 65,678 miles
  • 2019 – 63,854 miles
  • 2018 – 61,568 miles
  • 2017 – 58,899 miles
  • 2014 – 53,471 miles
  • 2012 – 52,692 miles
  • 2011 – 51,526 miles
  • 2010 – 49,383 miles
  • 2009 – 46,271 miles
  • 2008 – 43,271 miles
  • 2007 – 40,495 miles
  • 2006 – 37,654 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass85,344 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024

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.

  • Coil spring corroded N/s and o/s rear

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2023

  • Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2024

  • Coil spring corroded N/s and o/s front

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017–2018

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010–2017

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass85,344 miles (+3,284)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    85,344 miles
    Test number
    698973589006
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Pass82,060 miles (+9,877)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    82,060 miles
    Test number
    744926680398
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass72,183 miles (+3,721)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    72,183 miles
    Test number
    348188991144
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded N/s and o/s front (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded N/s and o/s rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All four tyres cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  4. Pass68,462 miles (+1,903)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    68,462 miles
    Test number
    225893605196
    • MinorPosition lamp incorrect colour n/s and o/s front (4.2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule n/s and o/s front (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded n/s and o/s front (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded n/s and o/s rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  5. Pass66,559 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    66,559 miles
    Test number
    323396643869
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

  6. Fail66,559 miles (+881)3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,559 miles
    Test number
    623220253832
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

  7. Pass65,678 miles (+1,824)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    65,678 miles
    Test number
    766966682345
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded n/s and o/s rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked on tread face (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  8. Pass63,854 miles (+2,286)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    63,854 miles
    Test number
    411976089834
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded n/s and o/s rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySpare tyre defective

  9. Pass61,568 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    61,568 miles
    Test number
    828189181051
    • AdvisoryNearside Front cracks in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear cracks in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front cracks in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear cracks in tyre
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  10. Fail61,568 miles (+2,669)1 dangerous2 failures6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,568 miles
    Test number
    368068969081
    • DangerousNearside Rear Braking system leaking caliper (3.6.A.1)
    • FailureBrake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front cracks in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear cracks in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front cracks in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear cracks in tyre
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  11. Pass58,899 miles (+5,428)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    58,899 miles
    Test number
    143313138719
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  12. Fail53,471 miles4 repaired8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,471 miles
    Test number
    428543624033
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  13. Pass53,471 miles (+779)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    53,471 miles
    Test number
    747943924067
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  14. Pass52,692 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    52,692 miles
    Test number
    225535482422

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail52,692 miles (+1,166)5 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,692 miles
    Test number
    359067572150
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureOffside rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)
    • FailureOffside rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  16. Pass51,526 miles (+2,143)1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    51,526 miles
    Test number
    898049261115
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  17. Pass49,383 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    49,383 miles
    Test number
    233416460410

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail49,350 miles (+3,079)3 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,350 miles
    Test number
    352286360179
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteN/S WIPER BLADE SPLIT

  19. Pass46,271 miles (+3,000)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    46,271 miles
    Test number
    480911949139

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass43,271 miles (+2,776)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    43,271 miles
    Test number
    433352848156

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass40,495 miles (+2,841)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    40,495 miles
    Test number
    772392977126

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass37,654 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    37,654 miles
    Test number
    943911806272

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T285 FVN

Does T285 FVN currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T285 FVN is valid until 11 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on T285 FVN?
The MOT on T285 FVN is valid until 11 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T285 FVN done?
T285 FVN was recorded at 85,344 miles at its MOT on 10 Dec 2025, an average of 2,459 miles a year.
Has T285 FVN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T285 FVN has failed 5 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Oct 2021.
Has the mileage on T285 FVN 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 FVN find?
T285 FVN passed its latest MOT on 10 Dec 2025 with 3 advisories: nearside rear service brake binding but not excessively; oil leak, but not excessive; rear suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened axle.

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