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Volkswagen Golf

Blue · Diesel · 1999 · 1,900 cc

T886 UHUMOT history

T886 UHU is a blue diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 28 May 1999. Its MOT is valid until 15 Feb 2027 and it has passed 22 of 33 MOT tests, with 160,733 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Feb 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 15 Feb 2027
Mileage
160,733 mi
At MOT on 16 Feb 2026
MOT tests
33
22 passed · 11 failed
Per year
5,480 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T886 UHU
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,900 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
28 May 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 15 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
16 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T886 UHU was last recorded at 160,733 miles on 16 Feb 2026, 3,114 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
157,619 miles · 30 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
3,114 miles
Average per year
5,480 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 160,733 miles
  • 2025 – 157,619 miles
  • 2024 – 154,690 miles
  • 2023 – 151,866 miles
  • 2022 – 149,310 miles
  • 2021 – 146,666 miles
  • 2020 – 144,847 miles
  • 2019 – 143,008 miles
  • 2017 – 136,325 miles
  • 2016 – 128,443 miles
  • 2015 – 121,275 miles
  • 2014 – 115,467 miles
  • 2013 – 110,065 miles
  • 2012 – 103,548 miles
  • 2011 – 95,358 miles
  • 2010 – 88,246 miles
  • 2009 – 76,148 miles
  • 2008 – 69,254 miles
  • 2007 – 61,348 miles
  • 2006 – 53,768 miles
  • 2005 – 47,123 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass160,733 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel arch corroded
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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 Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2017

Full MOT history

33 tests since 25 May 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass160,733 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    160,733 miles
    Test number
    758282733081
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel arch corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  2. Fail160,733 miles (+3,114)2 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    160,733 miles
    Test number
    882682056403
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel arch corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  3. Pass157,619 miles (+47)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    157,619 miles
    Test number
    135845350554
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

  4. Fail157,572 miles (+2,882)4 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    157,572 miles
    Test number
    884325589079
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

  5. Pass154,690 miles (+77)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    154,690 miles
    Test number
    476871814275
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  6. Fail154,613 miles (+2,747)1 dangerous3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    154,613 miles
    Test number
    266821615461
    • DangerousOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  7. Pass151,866 miles (+10)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    151,866 miles
    Test number
    420084368964

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail151,856 miles (+2,546)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    151,856 miles
    Test number
    938518206806
    • MajorFront Brake hose excessively deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  9. Pass149,310 miles (+2,644)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    149,310 miles
    Test number
    449806582763
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

  10. Pass146,666 miles (+1,819)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    146,666 miles
    Test number
    668243133194
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoolant level on min level

  11. Pass144,847 miles (+15)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    144,847 miles
    Test number
    806749400004

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail144,832 miles (+1,824)1 dangerous3 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    144,832 miles
    Test number
    601672863287
    • DangerousOffside Rear Suspension arm likely to become detached (5.3.3 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorRear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

  13. Pass143,008 miles (+6,683)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    143,008 miles
    Test number
    593320955339

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass136,325 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    136,325 miles
    Test number
    195127525038
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit On the outer edge. (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit On the inner edge. (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside rear brake binding slightly.
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear discs. (3.5.1i)

  15. Fail136,325 miles (+7,882)1 repaired7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,325 miles
    Test number
    869216465302
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit On the outer edge. (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit On the inner edge. (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside rear brake binding slightly.
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear discs. (3.5.1i)

  16. Pass128,443 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    128,443 miles
    Test number
    805729157574
    • AdvisoryBoth rear bump stops are broken.
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Ball joint has slight play Steering rack end. (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened On inner surface (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryStone chip in offside headlight.

  17. Fail128,440 miles (+7,165)2 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,440 miles
    Test number
    429822061932
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Rear bush. (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryBoth rear bump stops are broken.
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Ball joint has slight play Steering rack end. (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened On inner surface (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryStone chip in offside headlight.

  18. Pass121,275 miles (+5,808)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    121,275 miles
    Test number
    908067953849
    • AdvisoryNail in outer edge of nearside rear tyre.
    • 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)

  19. Pass115,467 miles (+5,402)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    115,467 miles
    Test number
    139618234335
    • NoteRear bump stops are broken.
    • NoteRear tyres wearing low.
    • NoteSlight damage to front number plate.

  20. Pass110,065 miles (+48)
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    110,065 miles
    Test number
    876526943354

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail110,017 miles (+6,469)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,017 miles
    Test number
    679254243305
    • FailureWindscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  22. Pass103,548 miles (+8,190)
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    103,548 miles
    Test number
    755627522337

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass95,358 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    95,358 miles
    Test number
    638800441349
    • NoteFront no plate cracked

  24. Fail95,358 miles (+7,112)2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,358 miles
    Test number
    876880441389
    • FailureFront Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteFront no plate cracked

  25. Pass88,246 miles (+5,175)1 note
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    88,246 miles
    Test number
    871545340388
    • NoteBattery insecure

  26. Pass83,071 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2011
    Odometer
    83,071 miles
    Test number
    880115240124
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

  27. Fail83,071 miles (+6,923)3 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,071 miles
    Test number
    474635340109
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

  28. Pass76,148 miles (+6,894)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2010
    Odometer
    76,148 miles
    Test number
    954702749139
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryRear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

  29. Pass69,254 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2009
    Odometer
    69,254 miles
    Test number
    283081148498

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Fail69,254 miles (+7,906)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,254 miles
    Test number
    734361248158
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  31. Pass61,348 miles (+7,580)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2008
    Odometer
    61,348 miles
    Test number
    253719827426
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

  32. Pass53,768 miles (+6,645)
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2007
    Odometer
    53,768 miles
    Test number
    224524746129

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  33. Pass47,123 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2006
    Odometer
    47,123 miles
    Test number
    324005645115

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T886 UHU

Does T886 UHU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T886 UHU is valid until 15 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on T886 UHU?
The MOT on T886 UHU is valid until 15 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T886 UHU done?
T886 UHU was recorded at 160,733 miles at its MOT on 16 Feb 2026, an average of 5,480 miles a year.
Has T886 UHU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T886 UHU has failed 11 of its 33 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Feb 2026.
Has the mileage on T886 UHU 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 T886 UHU find?
T886 UHU passed its latest MOT on 16 Feb 2026 with 5 advisories: front anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both d bushes; front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 2 more.

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