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Volkswagen Golf

White · Diesel · 1999 · 1,896 cc

T849 APOMOT history

T849 APO is a white diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 13 Apr 1999. Its MOT expired on 6 Feb 2026 and it has passed 20 of 30 MOT tests, with 91,725 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Feb 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 6 Feb 2026
Mileage
91,725 mi
At MOT on 6 Feb 2025
MOT tests
30
20 passed · 10 failed
Per year
3,815 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T849 APO
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
13 Apr 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 6 Feb 2026
Latest MOT test
6 Feb 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T849 APO was last recorded at 91,725 miles on 6 Feb 2025, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Feb 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 19 Mar 2020: 45,822 miles, lower than 48,700 miles on 18 Mar 2019.

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
91,725 miles · 4 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
3,815 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 91,725 miles
  • 2024 – 82,715 miles
  • 2023 – 68,503 miles
  • 2022 – 46,181 miles
  • 2021 – 45,849 miles
  • 2020 – 45,822 miles
  • 2019 – 48,700 miles
  • 2018 – 45,575 miles
  • 2017 – 45,429 miles
  • 2016 – 45,055 miles
  • 2015 – 43,965 miles
  • 2014 – 42,774 miles
  • 2013 – 40,320 miles
  • 2012 – 37,634 miles
  • 2011 – 35,167 miles
  • 2010 – 32,899 miles
  • 2009 – 30,615 miles
  • 2008 – 27,312 miles
  • 2007 – 23,671 miles
  • 2006 – 19,924 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass91,725 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))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 binding slightly

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively

    Failure2 MOTs, 2014–2016

  • Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively

    Failure2 MOTs, 2014–2016

  • Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2012

Full MOT history

30 tests since 12 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass91,725 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    91,725 miles
    Test number
    120687553773
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Fail91,725 miles (+9,010)1 dangerous5 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,725 miles
    Test number
    643506248226
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass82,715 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    82,715 miles
    Test number
    599449599911

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail82,715 miles (+14,212)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,715 miles
    Test number
    555045525031
    • Repaired at testOffside Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass68,503 miles (+22,322)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    68,503 miles
    Test number
    975942549886
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

  6. Pass46,181 miles (+332)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    46,181 miles
    Test number
    424133474745
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  7. Pass45,849 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    45,849 miles
    Test number
    852490754725
    • AdvisoryUndertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

  8. Fail45,849 miles (+27)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,849 miles
    Test number
    693873808576
    • MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryUndertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

  9. Pass45,822 miles (-2,878)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    45,822 miles
    Test number
    195088477302
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

  10. Pass48,700 miles (+3,125)
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2020
    Odometer
    48,700 miles
    Test number
    411768006230

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass45,575 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    45,575 miles
    Test number
    305844557753

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail45,575 miles (+146)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,575 miles
    Test number
    312959425860
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  13. Pass45,429 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    45,429 miles
    Test number
    686726212019
    • AdvisoryNearside rear brake binding slightly

  14. Fail45,428 miles (+373)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,428 miles
    Test number
    714151883255
    • FailureNearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside rear brake binding slightly

  15. Pass45,055 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    45,055 miles
    Test number
    444980688342

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail45,055 miles (+1,090)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,055 miles
    Test number
    421433247468
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront anti roll bar bushes worn
    • AdvisoryHigh level brake light inop

  17. Fail43,965 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,965 miles
    Test number
    615408195092
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  18. Pass43,965 miles (+1,191)
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    43,965 miles
    Test number
    945638795055

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass42,774 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    42,774 miles
    Test number
    438239094011
    • NoteBoth front anti-roll bar bushes worn

  20. Fail42,774 miles (+2,454)2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,774 miles
    Test number
    609629694027
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • NoteBoth front anti-roll bar bushes worn

  21. Pass40,320 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    40,320 miles
    Test number
    847960303194
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteOffside front tyre wearing bold on inner edge

  22. Fail40,320 miles (+2,686)1 failure2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,320 miles
    Test number
    288590203458
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteOffside front tyre wearing bold on inner edge

  23. Pass37,634 miles (+2,467)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    37,634 miles
    Test number
    579246992067
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
    • NoteFront suspension arm bushes perished

  24. Pass35,167 miles (+2,268)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    35,167 miles
    Test number
    548548391041
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

  25. Pass32,899 miles (+2,284)
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    32,899 miles
    Test number
    460092800195

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass30,615 miles (+3,303)
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    30,615 miles
    Test number
    913739499042

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass27,312 miles (+3,641)
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    27,312 miles
    Test number
    322791708171

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass23,671 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    23,671 miles
    Test number
    391082507191

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Fail23,670 miles (+3,746)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    23,670 miles
    Test number
    843901507117
    • FailureOffside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  30. Pass19,924 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    19,924 miles
    Test number
    220712106489

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T849 APO

Does T849 APO currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T849 APO expired on 6 Feb 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T849 APO?
The MOT on T849 APO expired on 6 Feb 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T849 APO done?
T849 APO was recorded at 91,725 miles at its MOT on 6 Feb 2025, an average of 3,815 miles a year.
Has T849 APO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T849 APO has failed 10 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Feb 2025.
Has the mileage on T849 APO ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 19 Mar 2020. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T849 APO find?
T849 APO passed its latest MOT on 6 Feb 2025 with 2 advisories: front coil spring corroded both sides; offside front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush.

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