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Volkswagen Golf

Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 1,800 cc

T385 RFSMOT history

T385 RFS is a silver petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 8 Mar 1999. Its MOT expired on 29 Jun 2023 and it has passed 17 of 25 MOT tests, with 162,008 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Jun 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 29 Jun 2023
Mileage
162,008 mi
At MOT on 30 Jun 2022
MOT tests
25
17 passed · 8 failed
Per year
6,960 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T385 RFS
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,800 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
8 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 29 Jun 2023
Latest MOT test
30 Jun 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

T385 RFS was last recorded at 162,008 miles on 30 Jun 2022, 7,149 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Feb 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
154,859 miles · 26 Feb 2021
Between the last two tests
7,149 miles
Average per year
6,960 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 162,008 miles
  • 2021 – 154,859 miles
  • 2019 – 150,254 miles
  • 2018 – 145,425 miles
  • 2017 – 145,387 miles
  • 2016 – 143,699 miles
  • 2015 – 142,218 miles
  • 2014 – 133,558 miles
  • 2013 – 121,100 miles
  • 2012 – 111,061 miles
  • 2011 – 103,488 miles
  • 2010 – 96,883 miles
  • 2009 – 90,275 miles
  • 2008 – 83,514 miles
  • 2007 – 70,658 miles
  • 2006 – 48,435 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass162,008 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2014

  • Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Footbrake travel

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010–2014

  • Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009–2010

Full MOT history

25 tests since 6 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass162,008 miles (+7,149)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    162,008 miles
    Test number
    338363699594

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass154,859 miles (+4,605)
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    154,859 miles
    Test number
    938168464722

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass150,254 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    150,254 miles
    Test number
    548944796039
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  4. Fail150,252 miles (+4,827)2 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    150,252 miles
    Test number
    391241794806
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  5. Pass145,425 miles (+38)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    145,425 miles
    Test number
    240785597832

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass145,387 miles (+21)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    145,387 miles
    Test number
    275827957778
    • AdvisoryRear hand brake 16%

  7. Fail145,366 miles (+1,667)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    145,366 miles
    Test number
    420574604525
    • FailureNearside Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryParking brake low

  8. Pass143,699 miles (+4)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    143,699 miles
    Test number
    369928632523
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryFootbrake travel

  9. Fail143,695 miles (+1,477)5 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    143,695 miles
    Test number
    822392697745
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryFootbrake travel

  10. Pass142,218 miles (+348)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    142,218 miles
    Test number
    270364455644
    • AdvisoryFront brake discs worn
    • AdvisoryNearside & offside rear axle bushes
    • AdvisoryOffside rear tyre worn
    • AdvisoryRear brake discs worn

  11. Fail141,870 miles (+8,312)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    141,870 miles
    Test number
    551499071328
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryFront brake discs worn / lipped

  12. Pass133,558 miles (+12,458)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    133,558 miles
    Test number
    136950244291
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  13. Pass121,100 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    121,100 miles
    Test number
    505460443258

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail121,100 miles (+10,039)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,100 miles
    Test number
    999530843224
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass111,061 miles (+7,573)
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    111,061 miles
    Test number
    396598832205

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass103,488 miles (+6,605)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    103,488 miles
    Test number
    338633841483
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteO/s/f tyer cut on side wall

  17. Pass96,883 miles (+293)
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    96,883 miles
    Test number
    493250950351

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass96,590 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    96,590 miles
    Test number
    622134840215
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Fail96,590 miles (+6,315)1 failure2 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,590 miles
    Test number
    163084240222
    • FailureCentre Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Fail90,275 miles3 repaired4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,275 miles
    Test number
    310941839415
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre

  21. Pass90,275 miles (+6,761)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    90,275 miles
    Test number
    752961039297
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre

  22. Pass83,514 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    83,514 miles
    Test number
    543711948200
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre

  23. Fail83,514 miles (+12,856)3 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,514 miles
    Test number
    531811348226
    • FailureCentre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre

  24. Pass70,658 miles (+22,223)
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    70,658 miles
    Test number
    243035467048

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass48,435 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    48,435 miles
    Test number
    514955866092

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T385 RFS

Does T385 RFS currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T385 RFS expired on 29 Jun 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T385 RFS?
The MOT on T385 RFS expired on 29 Jun 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T385 RFS done?
T385 RFS was recorded at 162,008 miles at its MOT on 30 Jun 2022, an average of 6,960 miles a year.
Has T385 RFS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T385 RFS has failed 8 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Oct 2019.
Has the mileage on T385 RFS 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 RFS find?
T385 RFS passed its latest MOT on 30 Jun 2022 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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