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Volkswagen Golf

White · Diesel · 1999 · 1,896 cc

T850 TSFMOT history

T850 TSF is a white diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 30 Jul 1999. Its MOT expired on 22 Aug 2024 and it has passed 19 of 28 MOT tests, with 161,862 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Aug 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 22 Aug 2024
Mileage
161,862 mi
At MOT on 23 Aug 2023
MOT tests
28
19 passed · 9 failed
Per year
6,321 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T850 TSF
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
30 Jul 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 22 Aug 2024
Latest MOT test
23 Aug 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

T850 TSF was last recorded at 161,862 miles on 23 Aug 2023, 8 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Aug 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
161,854 miles · 22 Aug 2023
Between the last two tests
8 miles
Average per year
6,321 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 161,862 miles
  • 2022 – 143,321 miles
  • 2021 – 131,025 miles
  • 2020 – 127,765 miles
  • 2019 – 124,850 miles
  • 2018 – 120,376 miles
  • 2017 – 111,928 miles
  • 2016 – 104,059 miles
  • 2015 – 96,615 miles
  • 2014 – 92,170 miles
  • 2013 – 82,462 miles
  • 2012 – 70,925 miles
  • 2011 – 57,090 miles
  • 2009 – 56,960 miles
  • 2008 – 55,607 miles
  • 2007 – 52,143 miles
  • 2006 – 49,313 miles
  • 2005 – 47,517 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass161,862 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2022

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.

  • Exhaust noisy

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch All 4 wheels/tyres

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • All rear brake pipes corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Aux belts cracking/perished

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Exhaust central upper section corroded and has very slight signs of an exhaust leak

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

28 tests since 21 Jul 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass161,862 miles (+8)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    161,862 miles
    Test number
    706760710927
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

  2. Pass161,854 miles (+8)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    161,854 miles
    Test number
    554958023980
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryWheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch All 4 wheels/tyres

  3. Fail161,846 miles (+18,525)2 major4 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    161,846 miles
    Test number
    444251192949
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too far to the right Beam converter fitted (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too far to the right Beam convertor fitted (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryWheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch All 4 wheels/tyres

  4. Pass143,321 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    143,321 miles
    Test number
    239645046304
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Axle corroded

  5. Fail143,321 miles (+12,296)4 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    143,321 miles
    Test number
    675851040501
    • Repaired at testHorn not working (7.7 (a))
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Axle corroded

  6. Pass131,025 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    131,025 miles
    Test number
    830014585796
    • AdvisoryCentral exhaust silencer corroded and blowing
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront sills corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear heat shield loose

  7. Fail131,025 miles (+3,260)1 repaired7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,025 miles
    Test number
    873533454781
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryCentral exhaust silencer corroded and blowing
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront sills corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear heat shield loose

  8. Pass127,765 miles (+2,915)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    127,765 miles
    Test number
    276664118696
    • AdvisoryAUX belts perished
    • AdvisoryExhaust center corroded blowing
    • AdvisoryNSF Sill (outer) corroded

  9. Pass124,850 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    124,850 miles
    Test number
    377658233981
    • AdvisoryAll rear brake pipes corroded
    • AdvisoryAux belts cracking/perished
    • AdvisoryExhaust central upper section corroded and has very slight signs of an exhaust leak
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

  10. Fail124,850 miles (+4,474)3 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,850 miles
    Test number
    324549514401
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Sill soft and floor holed (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryAll rear brake pipes corroded
    • AdvisoryAux belts cracking/perished
    • AdvisoryExhaust central upper section corroded and has very slight signs of an exhaust leak
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

  11. Pass120,376 miles (+8,448)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    120,376 miles
    Test number
    538019310552
    • AdvisoryCentre exhaust corroded/blowing
    • AdvisoryFront to rear brake pipes corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded
    • AdvisoryRear coil springs corroded

  12. Pass111,928 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    111,928 miles
    Test number
    188073323492

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail111,928 miles (+7,869)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,928 miles
    Test number
    116393120732
    • FailureNearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

  14. Pass104,059 miles (+7,444)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    104,059 miles
    Test number
    564295550780
    • AdvisoryAll rear brake pipes greased !
    • 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)

  15. Pass96,615 miles (+4,445)
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    96,615 miles
    Test number
    462617102621

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass92,170 miles (+9,708)
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    92,170 miles
    Test number
    796191144220

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass82,462 miles5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    82,462 miles
    Test number
    506906043225
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteRear coil springs corroded

  18. Fail82,462 miles (+11,537)2 failures5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,462 miles
    Test number
    386905343461
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteRear coil springs corroded

  19. Pass70,925 miles (+762)
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    70,925 miles
    Test number
    306488172285

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail70,163 miles (+13,073)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,163 miles
    Test number
    425951872243
    • FailureFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  21. Pass57,090 miles (+130)3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    57,090 miles
    Test number
    315976451430
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • 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)
    • NoteSpare tyre defective
    • NoteFront wipers smearing screen

  22. Pass56,960 miles (+1,353)1 note
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    56,960 miles
    Test number
    650369229363
    • NoteBattery insecure

  23. Pass55,607 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    55,607 miles
    Test number
    884511718281
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  24. Fail55,607 miles (+3,464)1 failure1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,607 miles
    Test number
    183710218221
    • FailureOffside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • NoteP.a.s pipes/hoses not secured in clamps

  25. Pass52,143 miles (+2,830)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    52,143 miles
    Test number
    103882817299

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass49,313 miles (+1,796)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    49,313 miles
    Test number
    271478486166

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass47,517 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2006
    Odometer
    47,517 miles
    Test number
    632342305295
    • NoteAs previous vt32

  28. Fail47,517 miles2 failures1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,517 miles
    Test number
    331102405469
    • FailureOffside Front Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced (2.4.F.2)
    • FailureSteering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)
    • AdvisoryBonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)
    • NoteO/s/f brake disc scored on inner surface
    • NoteSlight unbalance front brakes
    • NoteSmoke test result just below max limit

Questions about T850 TSF

Does T850 TSF currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T850 TSF expired on 22 Aug 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T850 TSF?
The MOT on T850 TSF expired on 22 Aug 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T850 TSF done?
T850 TSF was recorded at 161,862 miles at its MOT on 23 Aug 2023, an average of 6,321 miles a year.
Has T850 TSF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T850 TSF has failed 9 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Aug 2023.
Has the mileage on T850 TSF 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 T850 TSF find?
T850 TSF passed its latest MOT on 23 Aug 2023 with 2 advisories: nearside rear brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule; offside rear brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule.

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