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Volkswagen Golf

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 1,781 cc

T856 AYJMOT history

T856 AYJ is a blue petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 16 Sept 1999. Its MOT expired on 30 Jul 2026 and it has passed 19 of 22 MOT tests, with 145,086 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Jul 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 30 Jul 2026
Mileage
145,086 mi
At MOT on 24 Jul 2025
MOT tests
22
19 passed · 3 failed
Per year
3,396 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T856 AYJ
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,781 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
16 Sept 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 30 Jul 2026
Latest MOT test
24 Jul 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T856 AYJ was last recorded at 145,086 miles on 24 Jul 2025, 1,793 miles more than at the previous MOT on 31 Jul 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
143,293 miles · 31 Jul 2024
Between the last two tests
1,793 miles
Average per year
3,396 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 145,086 miles
  • 2024 – 143,293 miles
  • 2023 – 137,379 miles
  • 2021 – 129,497 miles
  • 2020 – 126,859 miles
  • 2019 – 124,402 miles
  • 2018 – 121,046 miles
  • 2017 – 118,930 miles
  • 2016 – 118,012 miles
  • 2015 – 115,521 miles
  • 2013 – 112,953 miles
  • 2012 – 109,814 miles
  • 2011 – 102,683 miles
  • 2010 – 98,802 miles
  • 2009 – 95,547 miles
  • 2008 – 92,413 miles
  • 2007 – 87,074 miles
  • 2006 – 78,763 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass145,086 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

22 tests since 11 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass145,086 miles (+1,793)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    145,086 miles
    Test number
    531760531001

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass143,293 miles (+5,914)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    143,293 miles
    Test number
    284905829526
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

  3. Pass137,379 miles (+7,882)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    137,379 miles
    Test number
    453963828460
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass129,497 miles (+11)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    129,497 miles
    Test number
    865383737006
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

  5. Fail129,486 miles (+2,627)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,486 miles
    Test number
    359223313960
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction Check engine light inoperative (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH sides inner faces corroded - SURFACE AREA FOR PADS REDUCED (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top shock mount slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top shock mount slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Pass126,859 miles (+2,457)
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    126,859 miles
    Test number
    889366659978

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass124,402 miles (+3,356)
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    124,402 miles
    Test number
    232043786618

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass121,046 miles (+2,116)
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    121,046 miles
    Test number
    524896206338

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass118,930 miles (+918)
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    118,930 miles
    Test number
    120939163284

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass118,012 miles (+2,491)
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    118,012 miles
    Test number
    152466122571

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass115,521 miles (+2,568)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    115,521 miles
    Test number
    160528059387
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  12. Pass112,953 miles (+3,139)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    112,953 miles
    Test number
    165423153358

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass109,814 miles (+3,860)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    109,814 miles
    Test number
    526686262317

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass105,954 miles (+3,271)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    105,954 miles
    Test number
    826747602000

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass102,683 miles (+3,881)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    102,683 miles
    Test number
    766448001060

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass98,802 miles (+3,255)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    98,802 miles
    Test number
    710563910088

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass95,547 miles (+3,134)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    95,547 miles
    Test number
    414596209035

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass92,413 miles (+5,339)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    92,413 miles
    Test number
    432005518013

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass87,074 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    87,074 miles
    Test number
    803237317068

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail87,074 miles (+8,311)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,074 miles
    Test number
    591391817082
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  21. Fail78,763 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,763 miles
    Test number
    344151916028
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

  22. Pass78,763 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    78,763 miles
    Test number
    823081416078

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T856 AYJ

Does T856 AYJ currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T856 AYJ expired on 30 Jul 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T856 AYJ?
The MOT on T856 AYJ expired on 30 Jul 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T856 AYJ done?
T856 AYJ was recorded at 145,086 miles at its MOT on 24 Jul 2025, an average of 3,396 miles a year.
Has T856 AYJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T856 AYJ has failed 3 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Aug 2021.
Has the mileage on T856 AYJ 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 T856 AYJ find?
T856 AYJ passed its latest MOT on 24 Jul 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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