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Volkswagen Golf

Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 1,600 cc

T865 APOMOT history

T865 APO is a silver petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 15 Mar 1999. Its MOT is valid until 6 Sept 2027 and it has passed 22 of 31 MOT tests, with 75,005 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Sept 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 6 Sept 2027
Mileage
75,005 mi
At MOT on 5 Sept 2026
MOT tests
31
22 passed · 9 failed
Per year
2,252 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T865 APO
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,600 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
15 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 6 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
5 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T865 APO was last recorded at 75,005 miles on 5 Sept 2026, 2,919 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
72,086 miles · 26 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
2,919 miles
Average per year
2,252 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 75,005 miles
  • 2025 – 72,086 miles
  • 2024 – 67,363 miles
  • 2023 – 60,287 miles
  • 2022 – 59,515 miles
  • 2021 – 51,080 miles
  • 2020 – 47,839 miles
  • 2019 – 47,558 miles
  • 2018 – 47,211 miles
  • 2017 – 46,806 miles
  • 2016 – 46,282 miles
  • 2015 – 45,486 miles
  • 2014 – 44,536 miles
  • 2013 – 43,606 miles
  • 2012 – 42,631 miles
  • 2011 – 41,548 miles
  • 2010 – 40,540 miles
  • 2009 – 38,449 miles
  • 2008 – 36,011 miles
  • 2007 – 33,738 miles
  • 2006 – 30,916 miles
  • 2005 – 27,632 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass75,005 miles
  • 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))

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 Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2005–2007

  • Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2005–2007

  • Nearside Oil leak, but not excessive drive shaft output seal from gear box

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

31 tests since 23 Aug 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass75,005 miles (+2,919)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    75,005 miles
    Test number
    265563586701
    • 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))

  2. Pass72,086 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    72,086 miles
    Test number
    947332127736

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail72,086 miles (+4,723)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,086 miles
    Test number
    510237022686
    • MajorOffside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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))

  4. Pass67,363 miles (+7,076)2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    67,363 miles
    Test number
    117946474458
    • MinorNearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisorySub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened rear axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  5. Pass60,287 miles (+772)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    60,287 miles
    Test number
    602728262885
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  6. Pass59,515 miles (+8,435)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    59,515 miles
    Test number
    923515226380
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded NSR and OSR (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play lower arm outer ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass51,080 miles (+33)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    51,080 miles
    Test number
    703646208095
    • AdvisoryNearside Oil leak, but not excessive drive shaft output seal from gear box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Fail51,047 miles (+3,208)8 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,047 miles
    Test number
    876729407527
    • MajorCentral Exhaust system insecure silencer metal hangers broken off (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Power steering component leaking steering rack leaking past inner seal track rod out past split gaiter (2.1.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • MajorNearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play inner track rod end play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Oil leak, but not excessive drive shaft output seal from gear box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Pass47,839 miles (+281)11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    47,839 miles
    Test number
    443868092118
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm 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))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component seeping from ns rack gaiter (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRegistration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (0.1 (b))

  10. Pass47,558 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    47,558 miles
    Test number
    287731070517
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  11. Fail47,558 miles (+347)1 dangerous4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,558 miles
    Test number
    739411357750
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  12. Pass47,211 miles (+405)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    47,211 miles
    Test number
    765731329920
    • AdvisoryFront and rear number plates faded

  13. Pass46,806 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    46,806 miles
    Test number
    667333955078

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail46,806 miles (+524)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,806 miles
    Test number
    521784388527
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  15. Pass46,282 miles (+796)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    46,282 miles
    Test number
    365458393479
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryO/s front and rear tyres badly perished

  16. Pass45,486 miles (+950)
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    45,486 miles
    Test number
    418727349609

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass44,536 miles (+930)1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    44,536 miles
    Test number
    739643934204
    • NoteSlight play in offside inner tie rod end

  18. Pass43,606 miles (+975)
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    43,606 miles
    Test number
    975223033253

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass42,631 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    42,631 miles
    Test number
    155813132269
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  20. Fail42,631 miles (+1,083)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,631 miles
    Test number
    848263932267
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  21. Pass41,548 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    41,548 miles
    Test number
    328030431484

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail41,548 miles (+1,008)6 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,548 miles
    Test number
    367370131445
    • FailureFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside Inner Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  23. Pass40,540 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    40,540 miles
    Test number
    321709320265

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail40,540 miles (+2,091)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,540 miles
    Test number
    722559220242
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

  25. Pass38,449 miles (+44)1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    38,449 miles
    Test number
    672367239207
    • Note0/s/r tyre wall cracks

  26. Fail38,405 miles (+2,394)1 dangerous2 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,405 miles
    Test number
    983126239289
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • Note0/s/r tyre wall cracks

  27. Pass36,011 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    36,011 miles
    Test number
    304804838231

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Fail36,011 miles (+2,273)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,011 miles
    Test number
    792734538251
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  29. Pass33,738 miles (+2,822)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    33,738 miles
    Test number
    984504237275
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  30. Pass30,916 miles (+3,284)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    30,916 miles
    Test number
    801376036291
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  31. Pass27,632 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2006
    Odometer
    27,632 miles
    Test number
    994685335262
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Questions about T865 APO

Does T865 APO currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T865 APO is valid until 6 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on T865 APO?
The MOT on T865 APO is valid until 6 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T865 APO done?
T865 APO was recorded at 75,005 miles at its MOT on 5 Sept 2026, an average of 2,252 miles a year.
Has T865 APO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T865 APO has failed 9 of its 31 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Aug 2025.
Has the mileage on T865 APO 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 T865 APO find?
T865 APO passed its latest MOT on 5 Sept 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

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