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White · Diesel · 1999 · 1,900 cc

T385 AAFMOT history

T385 AAF is a white diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 1 Mar 1999. Its MOT is valid until 23 Oct 2026 and it has passed 20 of 34 MOT tests, with 252,182 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Oct 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 23 Oct 2026
Mileage
252,182 mi
At MOT on 24 Oct 2025
MOT tests
34
20 passed · 14 failed
Per year
8,141 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T385 AAF
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,900 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
1 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 23 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
24 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T385 AAF was last recorded at 252,182 miles on 24 Oct 2025, 26 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
252,156 miles · 10 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
26 miles
Average per year
8,141 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 252,182 miles
  • 2024 – 242,490 miles
  • 2023 – 234,949 miles
  • 2022 – 228,859 miles
  • 2021 – 222,305 miles
  • 2020 – 215,624 miles
  • 2019 – 206,884 miles
  • 2018 – 200,025 miles
  • 2017 – 193,705 miles
  • 2016 – 186,250 miles
  • 2015 – 179,645 miles
  • 2014 – 172,030 miles
  • 2013 – 165,301 miles
  • 2012 – 158,177 miles
  • 2011 – 151,069 miles
  • 2010 – 144,364 miles
  • 2009 – 136,770 miles
  • 2008 – 127,363 miles
  • 2007 – 111,514 miles
  • 2006 – 93,115 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass252,182 miles
  • AdvisoryVehicle undersealedRecorded at 4 MOTs since 2023

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.

  • Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2014

  • Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Slight corrosion to all suspension components

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

34 tests since 10 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass252,182 miles (+26)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    252,182 miles
    Test number
    125437642316
    • AdvisoryVehicle undersealed

  2. Fail252,156 miles (+9,666)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    252,156 miles
    Test number
    870209240725
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear axle beam corrosion
    • AdvisoryVehicle undersealed

  3. Pass242,490 miles (+7,541)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    242,490 miles
    Test number
    701660753470
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryVehicle undersealed

  4. Pass234,949 miles (+6,090)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    234,949 miles
    Test number
    592240629991
    • AdvisorySlight corrosion to suspension components
    • AdvisoryVehicle undersealed

  5. Pass228,859 miles (+13)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    228,859 miles
    Test number
    207473580860
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

  6. Fail228,846 miles (+6,541)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    228,846 miles
    Test number
    308640983845
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

  7. Pass222,305 miles (+21)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    222,305 miles
    Test number
    544725941535
    • AdvisorySlight corrosion to all suspension components

  8. Fail222,284 miles (+6,660)5 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    222,284 miles
    Test number
    876971629287
    • MajorFront Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisorySlight corrosion to all suspension components

  9. Pass215,624 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    215,624 miles
    Test number
    908616369761
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  10. Fail215,623 miles (+8,739)1 dangerous1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    215,623 miles
    Test number
    248329344917
    • DangerousNearside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  11. Pass206,884 miles (+110)
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    206,884 miles
    Test number
    597506273057

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail206,774 miles (+6,749)4 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    206,774 miles
    Test number
    843142304810
    • MajorFront Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  13. Pass200,025 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2019
    Odometer
    200,025 miles
    Test number
    865807438140
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  14. Fail200,024 miles (+6,319)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    200,024 miles
    Test number
    880773394436
    • FailureNearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  15. Pass193,705 miles (+5)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2018
    Odometer
    193,705 miles
    Test number
    233955909843
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  16. Fail193,700 miles (+7,450)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    193,700 miles
    Test number
    739122085212
    • FailureBrake servo vacuum pipe deteriorated split (3.6.C.1b)
    • FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  17. Pass186,250 miles (+6,605)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2017
    Odometer
    186,250 miles
    Test number
    643247347130
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit all four tyres (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass179,645 miles1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2016
    Odometer
    179,645 miles
    Test number
    245385335158
    • AdvisoryMacpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • NoteFront anti roll bar d bushes slight play
    • NotePower steering pipes corroded

  19. Fail179,645 miles (+7,615)2 failures2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    179,645 miles
    Test number
    878925135123
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryMacpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteFront anti roll bar d bushes slight play
    • NotePower steering pipes corroded

  20. Pass172,030 miles (+5)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2015
    Odometer
    172,030 miles
    Test number
    279912544430
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryFront Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

  21. Fail172,025 miles (+6,724)1 failure5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    172,025 miles
    Test number
    988364734178
    • FailureNearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryFront Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

  22. Pass165,301 miles (+33)4 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2014
    Odometer
    165,301 miles
    Test number
    239312343460
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteExhaust corroded and slight blowing
    • NoteOff side rear tyre perished
    • NotePower steering pipes stared to rust

  23. Fail165,268 miles (+7,091)5 failures4 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    165,268 miles
    Test number
    568670433143
    • FailureNearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteExhaust corroded and slight blowing
    • NoteOff side rear tyre perished
    • NotePower steering pipes stared to rust
    • NoteWasher near side front not working off side covering screen

  24. Pass158,177 miles (+7,108)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2013
    Odometer
    158,177 miles
    Test number
    208957532168
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • NoteAirbag lamp on

  25. Pass151,069 miles (+7)4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    151,069 miles
    Test number
    335958701108
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryRear position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • NoteAirbag lamp on
    • NoteOil leak

  26. Fail151,062 miles (+6,698)3 failures5 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    151,062 miles
    Test number
    416105701180
    • FailureFront Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryRear position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • NoteAirbag lamp on
    • NoteOil leak

  27. Pass144,364 miles (+7,594)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    144,364 miles
    Test number
    222950910161
    • NoteNearside mirror cracked
    • NoteOil leak

  28. Pass136,770 miles (+61)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    136,770 miles
    Test number
    912276209183
    • 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)
    • NoteHandbrake cables feel notchy in operation
    • NoteOffside rear brake back plate corroded

  29. Fail136,709 miles (+9,346)6 failures2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,709 miles
    Test number
    831159099003
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
    • FailureNearside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)
    • FailureOffside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)
    • 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)
    • NoteHandbrake cables feel notchy in operation
    • NoteOffside rear brake back plate corroded

  30. Pass127,363 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    127,363 miles
    Test number
    122437508141

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  31. Fail127,363 miles (+15,849)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,363 miles
    Test number
    382535608161
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  32. Pass111,514 miles (+18,399)
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    111,514 miles
    Test number
    524908607199

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  33. Pass93,115 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    93,115 miles
    Test number
    434562106180

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  34. Fail93,115 miles2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,115 miles
    Test number
    550960806171
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Questions about T385 AAF

Does T385 AAF currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T385 AAF is valid until 23 Oct 2026.
When is the MOT due on T385 AAF?
The MOT on T385 AAF is valid until 23 Oct 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T385 AAF done?
T385 AAF was recorded at 252,182 miles at its MOT on 24 Oct 2025, an average of 8,141 miles a year.
Has T385 AAF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T385 AAF has failed 14 of its 34 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Oct 2025.
Has the mileage on T385 AAF 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 T385 AAF find?
T385 AAF passed its latest MOT on 24 Oct 2025 with 1 advisory: vehicle undersealed.

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