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Volkswagen Golf

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 1,600 cc

T285 KOBMOT history

T285 KOB is a blue petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 16 Apr 1999. Its MOT is valid until 30 Nov 2026 and it has passed 21 of 34 MOT tests, with 107,946 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Dec 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 30 Nov 2026
Mileage
107,946 mi
At MOT on 1 Dec 2025
MOT tests
34
21 passed · 13 failed
Per year
2,701 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T285 KOB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,600 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
16 Apr 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 30 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
1 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T285 KOB was last recorded at 107,946 miles on 1 Dec 2025, 1 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Nov 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
107,945 miles · 26 Nov 2025
Between the last two tests
1 miles
Average per year
2,701 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 107,946 miles
  • 2024 – 107,010 miles
  • 2023 – 105,951 miles
  • 2022 – 104,840 miles
  • 2021 – 103,612 miles
  • 2020 – 102,438 miles
  • 2019 – 101,277 miles
  • 2018 – 99,729 miles
  • 2017 – 97,723 miles
  • 2016 – 95,927 miles
  • 2015 – 94,091 miles
  • 2014 – 92,772 miles
  • 2013 – 91,132 miles
  • 2012 – 89,492 miles
  • 2011 – 87,902 miles
  • 2010 – 83,216 miles
  • 2009 – 76,924 miles
  • 2008 – 70,019 miles
  • 2007 – 63,836 miles
  • 2006 – 54,922 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass107,946 miles
  • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryClutch rattling in gearbox

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.

  • Parking brake efficiency below requirements

    Major2 MOTs, 2019–2025

  • Rear Service brake binding but not excessively both

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Rear Position lamp not working

    Major2 MOTs, 2019–2024

Full MOT history

34 tests since 14 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass107,946 miles (+1)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    107,946 miles
    Test number
    638148917731
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryClutch rattling in gearbox

  2. Fail107,945 miles (+935)4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,945 miles
    Test number
    398491511555
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  3. Pass107,010 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    107,010 miles
    Test number
    243320375816
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake binding but not excessively both (1.2.1 (f))

  4. Fail107,010 miles (+1,059)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,010 miles
    Test number
    578216935095
    • MajorOffside Front Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury wing (6.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake binding but not excessively both (1.2.1 (f))

  5. Pass105,951 miles1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    105,951 miles
    Test number
    829980368054
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryO/s/front wing rusted

  6. Fail105,951 miles (+1,111)1 repaired1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,951 miles
    Test number
    685577958473
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryO/s/front wing rusted

  7. Pass104,840 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    104,840 miles
    Test number
    592257723057
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  8. Fail104,840 miles (+1,228)2 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,840 miles
    Test number
    141081189355
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  9. Pass103,612 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    103,612 miles
    Test number
    375932158940
    • AdvisoryFront springs rusted

  10. Fail103,612 miles (+1,174)2 dangerous2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,612 miles
    Test number
    158332586865
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront springs rusted

  11. Pass102,438 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    102,438 miles
    Test number
    583750095895
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  12. Fail102,438 miles (+1,161)1 repaired1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,438 miles
    Test number
    303043207363
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  13. Pass101,277 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    101,277 miles
    Test number
    173557675657

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail101,274 miles (+1,545)4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,274 miles
    Test number
    618793530644
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  15. Pass99,729 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    99,729 miles
    Test number
    936024032854
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  16. Fail99,729 miles (+2,006)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,729 miles
    Test number
    197210112897
    • Repaired at testRear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  17. Pass97,723 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    97,723 miles
    Test number
    892755156420

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail97,723 miles (+1,796)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,723 miles
    Test number
    738158203298
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  19. Pass95,927 miles (+1,836)
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    95,927 miles
    Test number
    641587433034

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass94,091 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    94,091 miles
    Test number
    232695765050

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail94,089 miles (+1,317)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,089 miles
    Test number
    159324876481
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

  22. Pass92,772 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    92,772 miles
    Test number
    786296784294

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail92,772 miles (+1,640)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,772 miles
    Test number
    786346684244
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

  24. Pass91,132 miles (+1,640)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    91,132 miles
    Test number
    549003683228
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  25. Pass89,492 miles (+1,590)
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    89,492 miles
    Test number
    348152882476

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass87,902 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    87,902 miles
    Test number
    889749461226

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail87,900 miles (+4,684)1 failure1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,900 miles
    Test number
    405249261218
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

  28. Fail83,216 miles3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,216 miles
    Test number
    202820370217
    • Repaired at testFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

  29. Pass83,216 miles (+6,292)
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    83,216 miles
    Test number
    961580170203

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Pass76,924 miles (+6,905)
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    76,924 miles
    Test number
    861821179254

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  31. Pass70,019 miles (+6,183)
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    70,019 miles
    Test number
    983236448298

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  32. Pass63,836 miles (+1,801)
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    63,836 miles
    Test number
    990015377214

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  33. Pass62,035 miles (+7,113)
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    62,035 miles
    Test number
    204556507187

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  34. Pass54,922 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    54,922 miles
    Test number
    591464306165

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T285 KOB

Does T285 KOB currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T285 KOB is valid until 30 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on T285 KOB?
The MOT on T285 KOB is valid until 30 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T285 KOB done?
T285 KOB was recorded at 107,946 miles at its MOT on 1 Dec 2025, an average of 2,701 miles a year.
Has T285 KOB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T285 KOB has failed 13 of its 34 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Nov 2025.
Has the mileage on T285 KOB 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 KOB find?
T285 KOB passed its latest MOT on 1 Dec 2025 with 1 minor defect and 4 advisories: windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; front coil spring corroded both; nearside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear, and 2 more.

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