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Blue and Black · Petrol · 1999 · 1,984 cc

T840 AFCMOT history

T840 AFC is a blue and black petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 31 Dec 1999. Its MOT expired on 2 Jun 2026 and it has passed 16 of 24 MOT tests, with 206,730 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Jun 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 2 Jun 2026
Mileage
206,730 mi
At MOT on 3 Jun 2025
MOT tests
24
16 passed · 8 failed
Per year
6,627 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T840 AFC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Blue and Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,984 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
31 Dec 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 2 Jun 2026
Latest MOT test
3 Jun 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T840 AFC was last recorded at 206,730 miles on 3 Jun 2025, 2,864 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 May 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
203,866 miles · 28 May 2024
Between the last two tests
2,864 miles
Average per year
6,627 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 206,730 miles
  • 2024 – 203,866 miles
  • 2023 – 199,785 miles
  • 2021 – 196,828 miles
  • 2019 – 191,165 miles
  • 2018 – 190,424 miles
  • 2017 – 188,396 miles
  • 2016 – 185,672 miles
  • 2015 – 183,009 miles
  • 2014 – 179,113 miles
  • 2012 – 169,961 miles
  • 2011 – 154,214 miles
  • 2010 – 137,762 miles
  • 2009 – 119,397 miles
  • 2007 – 98,764 miles
  • 2006 – 84,019 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass206,730 miles
  • MinorHazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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 wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2007–2014

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2015

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

  • Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass206,730 miles (+2,864)1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    206,730 miles
    Test number
    765125729574
    • MinorHazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  2. Pass203,866 miles (+4,081)2 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2025
    Odometer
    203,866 miles
    Test number
    190007056226
    • MinorHazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill panel (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bushe (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill panel (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill panel (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill panel (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  3. Pass199,785 miles (+2,957)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    199,785 miles
    Test number
    455871859673
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bushe (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Jacking point. (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  4. Pass196,828 miles (+5,663)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    196,828 miles
    Test number
    380271051580
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  5. Pass191,165 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    191,165 miles
    Test number
    260911846450

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail191,165 miles (+741)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    191,165 miles
    Test number
    516908065701
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  7. Pass190,424 miles (+2,028)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    190,424 miles
    Test number
    262462978040
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass188,396 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    188,396 miles
    Test number
    611886382236

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail188,396 miles (+2,724)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    188,396 miles
    Test number
    972187514152
    • Repaired at testAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

  10. Pass185,672 miles (+2,663)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    185,672 miles
    Test number
    468677478607

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail183,009 miles1 repaired2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    183,009 miles
    Test number
    748413535141
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre
    • NoteRear tyres very worn on inner edges

  12. Pass183,009 miles (+3,896)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    183,009 miles
    Test number
    807633735152
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre
    • NoteRear tyres very worn on inner edges

  13. Pass179,113 miles4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    179,113 miles
    Test number
    916370664105
    • AdvisoryNearside Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre
    • NoteHigh level brake light not working

  14. Fail179,113 miles (+9,152)1 failure4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    179,113 miles
    Test number
    528186534114
    • FailureFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre
    • NoteHigh level brake ligh out

  15. Pass169,961 miles (+69)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    169,961 miles
    Test number
    857298412071
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  16. Fail169,892 miles (+15,678)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    169,892 miles
    Test number
    419972712055
    • FailureWindscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  17. Pass154,214 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    154,214 miles
    Test number
    146158321061
    • AdvisoryOffside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  18. Fail154,214 miles (+16,452)2 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    154,214 miles
    Test number
    515188121077
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  19. Pass137,762 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    137,762 miles
    Test number
    332313950065

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail137,762 miles (+18,365)4 failures1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    137,762 miles
    Test number
    743502240065
    • FailureFront front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • NoteBoth rear tyres misshapen
    • NoteOffside inner cv boot splitt

  21. Pass119,397 miles (+20,633)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    119,397 miles
    Test number
    862530859000
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  22. Pass98,764 miles (+14,745)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    98,764 miles
    Test number
    531634137304
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

  23. Pass84,019 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    84,019 miles
    Test number
    460361536378

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail84,019 miles3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,019 miles
    Test number
    813051436360
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Questions about T840 AFC

Does T840 AFC currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T840 AFC expired on 2 Jun 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T840 AFC?
The MOT on T840 AFC expired on 2 Jun 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T840 AFC done?
T840 AFC was recorded at 206,730 miles at its MOT on 3 Jun 2025, an average of 6,627 miles a year.
Has T840 AFC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T840 AFC has failed 8 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Jun 2019.
Has the mileage on T840 AFC 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 T840 AFC find?
T840 AFC passed its latest MOT on 3 Jun 2025 with 1 minor defect and 8 advisories: hazard warning switch faulty; front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; nearside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement, and 6 more.

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