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Volkswagen Golf

Black · Petrol · 1999 · 1,600 cc

T359 ACUMOT history

T359 ACU is a black petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 22 Apr 1999. Its MOT is valid until 11 Nov 2026 and it has passed 20 of 27 MOT tests, with 110,204 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Nov 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 11 Nov 2026
Mileage
110,204 mi
At MOT on 12 Nov 2025
MOT tests
27
20 passed · 7 failed
Per year
3,712 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T359 ACU
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,600 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
22 Apr 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 11 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
12 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T359 ACU was last recorded at 110,204 miles on 12 Nov 2025, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Nov 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 16 Nov 2021: 107,159 miles, lower than 170,158 miles on 1 Nov 2021.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
110,204 miles · 6 Nov 2025
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
3,712 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 110,204 miles
  • 2024 – 110,012 miles
  • 2023 – 108,974 miles
  • 2022 – 107,745 miles
  • 2021 – 107,159 miles
  • 2020 – 105,742 miles
  • 2019 – 104,976 miles
  • 2018 – 101,685 miles
  • 2017 – 94,119 miles
  • 2016 – 85,281 miles
  • 2015 – 74,155 miles
  • 2014 – 67,302 miles
  • 2013 – 57,328 miles
  • 2012 – 51,844 miles
  • 2011 – 49,667 miles
  • 2010 – 48,219 miles
  • 2009 – 46,675 miles
  • 2008 – 44,433 miles
  • 2007 – 42,293 miles
  • 2006 – 38,638 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass110,204 miles
  • MinorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryNearside Front wing holed and corrodedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage at pump and at rack (2.1.5 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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 corroded, covered in grease or other material part of hose assembly

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material part of hose assembly

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Offside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bushes deteriorating

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

Full MOT history

27 tests since 3 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass110,204 miles1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    110,204 miles
    Test number
    462130368665
    • MinorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wing holed and corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage at pump and at rack (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  2. Fail110,204 miles (+192)4 major1 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,204 miles
    Test number
    259133366598
    • MajorEmissions unable to be completed due to exhaust leak (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorExhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))
    • MajorNearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at joint (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wing holed and corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage at pump and at rack (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass110,012 miles (+1,038)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    110,012 miles
    Test number
    217790628411
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  4. Pass108,974 miles (+1,229)11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    108,974 miles
    Test number
    451878478673
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower door hinge area corrosion developing
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill areas corrosion developing (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material part of hose assembly (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive part of rear axle (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill areas corrosion developing (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material part of hose assembly (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive part of rear axle (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  5. Pass107,745 miles (+586)12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    107,745 miles
    Test number
    999251737503
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases @ sleeve area (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security @ outer sill area (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner surface pitted & scored (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security @ outer sill area (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner surface pitted & scored (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass107,159 miles (-62,999)11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    107,159 miles
    Test number
    506795974169
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material part of hose assembly (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive spring seat area on axle (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn bush wear (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material part of hose assembly (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive spring seat area on axle (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust clamp area (6.1.2 (a))

  7. Fail170,158 miles (+64,416)2 dangerous4 major14 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    170,158 miles
    Test number
    745412465114
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn dush deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn dush deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear @ rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material part of hose assembly (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive spring seat area on axle (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn bush deteriorating (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material part of hose assembly (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive spring seat area on axle (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  8. Pass105,742 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    105,742 miles
    Test number
    242309643339
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bushes deteriorating (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material part of hose (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bushes deteriorating (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material part of hose (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component pipes damp (2.1.5 (a))

  9. Fail105,742 miles (+766)1 repaired6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,742 miles
    Test number
    781589651046
    • Repaired at testFront Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bushes deteriorating (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material part of hose (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bushes deteriorating (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material part of hose (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component pipes damp (2.1.5 (a))

  10. Pass104,976 miles (+3,291)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    104,976 miles
    Test number
    655511415894
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated lightly perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bushes deteriorating (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material part or hose assembly (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated lightly perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bushes deteriorating (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material part or hose assembly (1.1.11 (c))

  11. Pass101,685 miles (+7,566)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    101,685 miles
    Test number
    308763197994
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement REAR BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement REAR BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  12. Pass94,119 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    94,119 miles
    Test number
    306936082636
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  13. Fail94,119 miles (+8,838)3 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,119 miles
    Test number
    975564163642
    • Repaired at testCentral Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  14. Pass85,281 miles (+11,126)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    85,281 miles
    Test number
    285984388726
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

  15. Pass74,155 miles (+9)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    74,155 miles
    Test number
    486123181550
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake pipe to caliper covered with paint
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake pipe to caliper covered with paint

  16. Fail74,146 miles (+6,844)6 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,146 miles
    Test number
    316616906732
    • FailureNearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to caliper (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to caliper (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  17. Pass67,302 miles (+9,974)
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    67,302 miles
    Test number
    965187124234

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass57,328 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    57,328 miles
    Test number
    608321043252
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  19. Fail57,328 miles (+5,484)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,328 miles
    Test number
    426190143213
    • FailureNearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  20. Pass51,844 miles (+2,177)
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    51,844 miles
    Test number
    839815332288

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass49,667 miles (+1,448)
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    49,667 miles
    Test number
    748736011243

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass48,219 miles (+1,544)
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    48,219 miles
    Test number
    702238430258

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass46,675 miles (+2,242)
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    46,675 miles
    Test number
    671298439232

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass44,433 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    44,433 miles
    Test number
    461827928223
    • NoteGrease seeping out of nearside front inner drive shaft gaitor

  25. Fail44,433 miles (+2,140)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,433 miles
    Test number
    953337728221
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • NoteGrease seeping out of nearside front inner drive shaft gaitor

  26. Pass42,293 miles (+3,655)
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    42,293 miles
    Test number
    763867727249

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass38,638 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    38,638 miles
    Test number
    634055716249

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T359 ACU

Does T359 ACU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T359 ACU is valid until 11 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on T359 ACU?
The MOT on T359 ACU is valid until 11 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T359 ACU done?
T359 ACU was recorded at 110,204 miles at its MOT on 12 Nov 2025, an average of 3,712 miles a year.
Has T359 ACU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T359 ACU has failed 7 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Nov 2025.
Has the mileage on T359 ACU ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 16 Nov 2021. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T359 ACU find?
T359 ACU passed its latest MOT on 12 Nov 2025 with 1 minor defect and 7 advisories: offside front inner drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; front coil spring corroded both; front sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened, and 5 more.

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