Volkswagen logo

Volkswagen Golf

Black · Petrol · 1999 · 1,984 cc

T285 UMAMOT history

T285 UMA is a black petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 7 May 1999. Its MOT expired on 10 Oct 2026 and it has passed 19 of 28 MOT tests, with 117,682 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Oct 2026.

MOT
Expired
On 10 Oct 2026
Mileage
117,682 mi
At MOT on 8 Oct 2026
MOT tests
28
19 passed · 9 failed
Per year
4,105 mi
Average between MOTs
Get reminders for T285 UMA in the free Driver Codes app

Vehicle details

Registration
T285 UMA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,984 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
7 May 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 10 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
8 Oct 2026 (Fail)

Mileage history

T285 UMA was last recorded at 117,682 miles on 8 Oct 2026, 4,938 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
112,744 miles · 11 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
4,938 miles
Average per year
4,105 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 117,682 miles
  • 2025 – 112,744 miles
  • 2024 – 104,672 miles
  • 2023 – 95,999 miles
  • 2022 – 89,010 miles
  • 2021 – 79,667 miles
  • 2020 – 70,033 miles
  • 2019 – 63,659 miles
  • 2018 – 63,207 miles
  • 2016 – 61,625 miles
  • 2015 – 60,104 miles
  • 2014 – 58,435 miles
  • 2013 – 55,633 miles
  • 2012 – 52,869 miles
  • 2011 – 48,846 miles
  • 2010 – 45,685 miles
  • 2009 – 43,417 miles
  • 2008 – 41,136 miles
  • 2007 – 38,538 miles
  • 2006 – 36,000 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail117,682 miles
  • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021

What MOT failures 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.

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

Full MOT history

28 tests since 15 Nov 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail117,682 miles (+4,938)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,682 miles
    Test number
    436299330612
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

  2. Pass112,744 miles (+20)10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    112,744 miles
    Test number
    441344877187
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess hand brake cable (1.1.15 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  3. Fail112,724 miles (+8,052)7 major12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,724 miles
    Test number
    656084874970
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure Chassis to axle hose (1.1.12 (d))
    • MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 195/50R15 82V Pirelli (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Nearside is lazy (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Chassis to axle hose (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess hand brake cable (1.1.15 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  4. Pass104,672 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    104,672 miles
    Test number
    659144245046

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail104,672 miles (+8,673)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,672 miles
    Test number
    636808716016
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass95,999 miles (+6,989)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    95,999 miles
    Test number
    468228782470
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass89,010 miles (+9,343)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    89,010 miles
    Test number
    109662763675
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Pass79,667 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    79,667 miles
    Test number
    555452850982

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail79,667 miles (+9,634)1 major1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,667 miles
    Test number
    425256190824
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

  10. Pass70,033 miles (+6)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    70,033 miles
    Test number
    920401064059
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Axle bushes deteriorating

  11. Fail70,027 miles (+6,368)1 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,027 miles
    Test number
    310944775154
    • MajorNearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MinorFront Brake hose slightly chafed Both (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Axle bushes deteriorating

  12. Pass63,659 miles (+452)
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    63,659 miles
    Test number
    144940663380

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass63,207 miles (+1,582)
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    63,207 miles
    Test number
    841426396502

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass61,625 miles (+1,521)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    61,625 miles
    Test number
    487531039006
    • AdvisoryEngine leak oil

  15. Pass60,104 miles (+1,669)
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    60,104 miles
    Test number
    593864899012

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass58,435 miles (+2,802)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    58,435 miles
    Test number
    276817804308
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • NoteNail in offside front tyre

  17. Fail55,633 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,633 miles
    Test number
    645819803307
    • Repaired at testRear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

  18. Pass55,633 miles (+2,764)
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    55,633 miles
    Test number
    829569803332

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass52,869 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    52,869 miles
    Test number
    469772632453

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail52,869 miles (+4,023)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,869 miles
    Test number
    295181632328
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

  21. Pass48,846 miles (+3,161)
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    48,846 miles
    Test number
    289023331366

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass45,685 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    45,685 miles
    Test number
    551816330336

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail45,684 miles (+2,267)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,684 miles
    Test number
    691025830307
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

  24. Fail43,417 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,417 miles
    Test number
    231879729350
    • Repaired at testFront registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

  25. Pass43,417 miles (+2,281)
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    43,417 miles
    Test number
    750569829340

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass41,136 miles (+2,598)
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    41,136 miles
    Test number
    464356228411

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass38,538 miles (+2,538)
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    38,538 miles
    Test number
    291400637341

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass36,000 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2007
    Odometer
    36,000 miles
    Test number
    842779216361

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T285 UMA

Does T285 UMA currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T285 UMA expired on 10 Oct 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T285 UMA?
The MOT on T285 UMA expired on 10 Oct 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T285 UMA done?
T285 UMA was recorded at 117,682 miles at its MOT on 8 Oct 2026, an average of 4,105 miles a year.
Has T285 UMA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T285 UMA has failed 9 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Oct 2026.
Has the mileage on T285 UMA 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 UMA find?
T285 UMA failed its latest MOT on 8 Oct 2026 with 1 major defect: nearside rear shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak.

Related registrations

Browse all T285 registrations

Contains DVSA MOT history data, public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Driver Codes is not affiliated with DVSA or DVLA.