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Volkswagen Golf

Grey · Petrol · 1999 · 2,300 cc

T849 AWVMOT history

T849 AWV is a grey petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 18 Aug 1999. Its MOT is valid until 31 Oct 2026 and it has passed 16 of 25 MOT tests, with 236,269 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Nov 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 31 Oct 2026
Mileage
236,269 mi
At MOT on 1 Nov 2025
MOT tests
25
16 passed · 9 failed
Per year
8,088 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T849 AWV
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,300 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
18 Aug 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 31 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
1 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T849 AWV was last recorded at 236,269 miles on 1 Nov 2025, 4,322 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
231,947 miles · 1 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
4,322 miles
Average per year
8,088 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 236,269 miles
  • 2024 – 231,947 miles
  • 2020 – 228,569 miles
  • 2019 – 214,966 miles
  • 2018 – 206,171 miles
  • 2017 – 197,602 miles
  • 2016 – 185,729 miles
  • 2015 – 172,039 miles
  • 2014 – 160,335 miles
  • 2013 – 148,471 miles
  • 2012 – 138,207 miles
  • 2011 – 134,476 miles
  • 2010 – 123,633 miles
  • 2009 – 112,603 miles
  • 2008 – 102,077 miles
  • 2007 – 91,983 miles
  • 2006 – 82,195 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass236,269 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (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 Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2012–2018

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

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2012–2018

  • Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2017–2019

  • Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2016

  • Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour

    Major2 MOTs, 2019–2020

Full MOT history

25 tests since 14 Oct 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass236,269 miles (+4,322)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    236,269 miles
    Test number
    100943969177
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  2. Pass231,947 miles (+3,378)
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    231,947 miles
    Test number
    607422901472

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass228,569 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    228,569 miles
    Test number
    833768937378
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  4. Fail228,569 miles (+13,603)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    228,569 miles
    Test number
    235090739129
    • MajorNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorNearside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  5. Pass214,966 miles (+119)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    214,966 miles
    Test number
    187861756683
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  6. Fail214,847 miles (+8,676)10 major10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    214,847 miles
    Test number
    971303290389
    • MajorDriver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Road wheel badly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (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))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  7. Pass206,171 miles (+13)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2019
    Odometer
    206,171 miles
    Test number
    640107406080
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  8. Fail206,158 miles (+8,556)3 failures2 repaired7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    206,158 miles
    Test number
    797229912839
    • 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)
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (7.1.2)

  9. Pass197,602 miles (+103)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2018
    Odometer
    197,602 miles
    Test number
    238156497351
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  10. Fail197,499 miles (+11,770)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    197,499 miles
    Test number
    128925114443
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Outer Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement D rubber (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  11. Pass185,729 miles (+3)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    185,729 miles
    Test number
    466488469593
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  12. Fail185,726 miles (+13,687)1 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    185,726 miles
    Test number
    879327600954
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm cords exposed (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  13. Pass172,039 miles (+11,704)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    172,039 miles
    Test number
    609108215121
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  14. Pass160,335 miles (+11,864)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    160,335 miles
    Test number
    849228514133
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass148,471 miles (+10,264)1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    148,471 miles
    Test number
    777246213135
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • NoteChip in windscreen
    • NoteSteering rack noisy

  16. Fail138,207 miles2 repaired2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    138,207 miles
    Test number
    396595602102
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • NoteExhaust heatshield in poor condition

  17. Pass138,207 miles (+3,731)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    138,207 miles
    Test number
    807575602147
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • NoteExhaust heatshield in poor condition

  18. Fail134,476 miles (+10,843)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,476 miles
    Test number
    665452401313
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryCentre Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  19. Pass123,633 miles (+184)
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    123,633 miles
    Test number
    204426400378

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail123,449 miles (+10,846)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,449 miles
    Test number
    220182900381
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  21. Pass112,603 miles (+10,526)
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    112,603 miles
    Test number
    533780899222

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass102,077 miles (+341)
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    102,077 miles
    Test number
    341645898460

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail101,736 miles (+9,753)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,736 miles
    Test number
    140923588286
    • FailureNearside Rear Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureWindscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  24. Pass91,983 miles (+9,788)
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    91,983 miles
    Test number
    324019577284

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass82,195 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    82,195 miles
    Test number
    763367086297

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T849 AWV

Does T849 AWV currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T849 AWV is valid until 31 Oct 2026.
When is the MOT due on T849 AWV?
The MOT on T849 AWV is valid until 31 Oct 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T849 AWV done?
T849 AWV was recorded at 236,269 miles at its MOT on 1 Nov 2025, an average of 8,088 miles a year.
Has T849 AWV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T849 AWV has failed 9 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Nov 2020.
Has the mileage on T849 AWV 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 T849 AWV find?
T849 AWV passed its latest MOT on 1 Nov 2025 with 3 advisories: nearside front brake hose slightly deteriorated; nearside rear inner road wheel slightly distorted; offside front brake hose slightly deteriorated.

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