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Volkswagen Golf

Red · Petrol · 1999 · 1,600 cc

T985 XCDMOT history

T985 XCD is a red petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 8 Jul 1999. Its MOT is valid until 1 Feb 2027 and it has passed 20 of 24 MOT tests, with 49,878 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Feb 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 1 Feb 2027
Mileage
49,878 mi
At MOT on 2 Feb 2026
MOT tests
24
20 passed · 4 failed
Per year
1,966 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T985 XCD
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,600 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
8 Jul 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 1 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
2 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T985 XCD was last recorded at 49,878 miles on 2 Feb 2026, 2,519 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
47,359 miles · 23 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
2,519 miles
Average per year
1,966 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 49,878 miles
  • 2025 – 47,359 miles
  • 2024 – 44,957 miles
  • 2023 – 42,368 miles
  • 2022 – 40,666 miles
  • 2021 – 38,946 miles
  • 2019 – 36,205 miles
  • 2018 – 33,533 miles
  • 2017 – 30,339 miles
  • 2016 – 26,292 miles
  • 2015 – 23,064 miles
  • 2014 – 20,718 miles
  • 2013 – 19,015 miles
  • 2012 – 17,041 miles
  • 2011 – 16,146 miles
  • 2010 – 15,384 miles
  • 2009 – 14,531 miles
  • 2008 – 13,470 miles
  • 2007 – 12,648 miles
  • 2006 – 11,412 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass49,878 miles
  • AdvisoryCentral Front Anti-roll bar modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025

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.

  • Offside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2025

  • Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2023

Full MOT history

24 tests since 10 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass49,878 miles (+2,519)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    49,878 miles
    Test number
    776812945276
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Anti-roll bar modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. Pass47,359 miles (+8)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    47,359 miles
    Test number
    190478453263
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. Fail47,351 miles (+2,394)1 dangerous4 major10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,351 miles
    Test number
    405192099258
    • DangerousOffside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush so worn or insecure that directional stability is impaired (5.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • MajorFront Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorFront Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play Steering arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mount deteriorated
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Steering arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass44,957 miles (+2,589)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    44,957 miles
    Test number
    293708379802
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Slight brake bind & signs of overheating
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass42,368 miles (+1,702)1 dangerous3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    42,368 miles
    Test number
    715667296487
    • DangerousOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass40,666 miles (+1,720)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    40,666 miles
    Test number
    325448159665
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  7. Pass38,946 miles (+2,741)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    38,946 miles
    Test number
    959673319084
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s) Both sides
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  8. Pass36,205 miles (+2,672)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    36,205 miles
    Test number
    719546093998

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass33,533 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    33,533 miles
    Test number
    958256708507

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail33,533 miles (+3,194)1 dangerous1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,533 miles
    Test number
    450339704915
    • DangerousNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  11. Pass30,339 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    30,339 miles
    Test number
    774264847795

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail30,339 miles (+4,047)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,339 miles
    Test number
    280268129156
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

  13. Pass26,292 miles (+3,228)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    26,292 miles
    Test number
    347634734292

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass23,064 miles (+2,346)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    23,064 miles
    Test number
    457306159701

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass20,718 miles (+1,703)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    20,718 miles
    Test number
    389908584176
    • 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)

  16. Pass19,015 miles (+1,974)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    19,015 miles
    Test number
    927149183192

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass17,041 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    17,041 miles
    Test number
    528790702242

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail17,041 miles (+895)3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    17,041 miles
    Test number
    908770902242
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  19. Pass16,146 miles (+762)1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    16,146 miles
    Test number
    396383791177
    • NoteFront no.plate damaged

  20. Pass15,384 miles (+853)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    15,384 miles
    Test number
    560004690116
    • NoteFront no.plate damaged
    • NoteSlight play in both front wheel bearings

  21. Pass14,531 miles (+1,061)1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    14,531 miles
    Test number
    532434999158
    • NoteFront no.plate damaged

  22. Pass13,470 miles (+822)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    13,470 miles
    Test number
    930673688138

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass12,648 miles (+1,236)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    12,648 miles
    Test number
    284742697108

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass11,412 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    11,412 miles
    Test number
    231151996472

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T985 XCD

Does T985 XCD currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T985 XCD is valid until 1 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on T985 XCD?
The MOT on T985 XCD is valid until 1 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T985 XCD done?
T985 XCD was recorded at 49,878 miles at its MOT on 2 Feb 2026, an average of 1,966 miles a year.
Has T985 XCD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T985 XCD has failed 4 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Jan 2025.
Has the mileage on T985 XCD 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 T985 XCD find?
T985 XCD passed its latest MOT on 2 Feb 2026 with 5 advisories: central front anti-roll bar modified but not seriously weakened; nearside front steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel; nearside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing, and 2 more.

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