Volkswagen Golf
Grey · Petrol · 1999 · 1,600 cc
T989 TCFMOT history
T989 TCF is a grey petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 1 Jul 1999. Its MOT is valid until 9 Feb 2027 and it has passed 22 of 31 MOT tests, with 65,560 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Feb 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 9 Feb 2027
- Mileage
- 65,560 mi
- At MOT on 9 Feb 2026
- MOT tests
- 31
- 22 passed · 9 failed
- Per year
- 2,225 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- T989 TCF
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Golf
- Colour
- Grey
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,600 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1999
- First used
- 1 Jul 1999
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 9 Feb 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 9 Feb 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
T989 TCF was last recorded at 65,560 miles on 9 Feb 2026, 4 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Feb 2026.
Mileage went down between tests
- 20 May 2016: 33,656 miles, lower than 35,041 miles on 10 Jun 2015.
A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.
- Previous MOT
- 65,556 miles · 3 Feb 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 4 miles
- Average per year
- 2,225 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 65,560 miles
- 2025 – 65,556 miles
- 2024 – 62,552 miles
- 2023 – 62,498 miles
- 2022 – 59,344 miles
- 2021 – 57,220 miles
- 2020 – 54,698 miles
- 2019 – 50,422 miles
- 2018 – 46,012 miles
- 2017 – 39,084 miles
- 2016 – 33,656 miles
- 2015 – 35,041 miles
- 2014 – 32,464 miles
- 2013 – 31,660 miles
- 2012 – 31,078 miles
- 2011 – 30,224 miles
- 2010 – 29,092 miles
- 2009 – 26,297 miles
- 2008 – 25,055 miles
- 2007 – 23,859 miles
- 2006 – 21,772 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass65,560 miles
- AdvisoryOffside Front Sub-frame damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
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.
Central Exhaust mounting defective
Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2022
Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively
Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits
Major2 MOTs, 2023–2026
Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Full MOT history
31 tests since 6 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass65,560 miles (+4)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 9 Feb 2027
- Odometer
- 65,560 miles
- Test number
- 846384533884
- AdvisoryOffside Front Sub-frame damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Fail65,556 miles2 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 65,556 miles
- Test number
- 335528046941
- MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Sub-frame damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass65,556 miles (+3,004)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 9 Feb 2026
- Odometer
- 65,556 miles
- Test number
- 655364487053
- AdvisoryRear axle bushes deteriorated
Pass62,552 miles (+54)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jan 2025
- Odometer
- 62,552 miles
- Test number
- 922100427223
- AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
Fail62,498 miles (+3,154)3 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 62,498 miles
- Test number
- 523963188946
- MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
- MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
- MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
- AdvisoryFront both top suspension mounts have slight play
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear beam axle bushes deteriorating
- AdvisoryRear beam axle corroding
Pass59,344 miles5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Oct 2023
- Odometer
- 59,344 miles
- Test number
- 661869290562
- AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower 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 Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear beam axle bushes deteriorated both sides
Fail59,342 miles (+2,122)1 dangerous3 major6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 59,342 miles
- Test number
- 913524490621
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
- MajorNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- MajorOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower 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 Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear beam axle bushes deteriorated both sides
Pass57,220 miles5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Oct 2022
- Odometer
- 57,220 miles
- Test number
- 556973620623
- AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))
Fail57,220 miles (+2,522)4 major5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 57,220 miles
- Test number
- 783827056136
- MajorNearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))
- MajorNearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
- MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))
Pass54,698 miles8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Oct 2021
- Odometer
- 54,698 miles
- Test number
- 938693082866
- AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
- AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Fail54,698 miles (+4,276)2 major8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 54,698 miles
- Test number
- 780525758403
- MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
- AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
- AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Pass50,422 miles (+4,410)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Nov 2020
- Odometer
- 50,422 miles
- Test number
- 816208752926
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass46,012 miles (+655)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Nov 2019
- Odometer
- 46,012 miles
- Test number
- 713027706298
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass45,357 miles (+6,273)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Sept 2019
- Odometer
- 45,357 miles
- Test number
- 790607540705
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass39,084 miles (+4,589)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 Dec 2018
- Odometer
- 39,084 miles
- Test number
- 795037125148
- AdvisoryOffside Front tyre cracking
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryRear both sides tyres cracking
Pass34,495 miles (+839)
- MOT expiry
- 16 Feb 2018
- Odometer
- 34,495 miles
- Test number
- 598733507971
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass33,656 miles (-1,385)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 May 2017
- Odometer
- 33,656 miles
- Test number
- 810350975626
- AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Pass35,041 miles (+2,577)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jun 2016
- Odometer
- 35,041 miles
- Test number
- 788531065180
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass32,464 miles
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jun 2015
- Odometer
- 32,464 miles
- Test number
- 518106374173
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail32,464 miles (+804)3 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 32,464 miles
- Test number
- 589586174173
- Repaired at testBattery insecure (1.9.1)
- Repaired at testOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Pass31,660 miles
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jun 2014
- Odometer
- 31,660 miles
- Test number
- 106156973105
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail31,660 miles (+582)2 failures2 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 31,660 miles
- Test number
- 499876073179
- FailureNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- FailureRear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Pass31,078 miles (+2)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jun 2013
- Odometer
- 31,078 miles
- Test number
- 205712782419
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail31,076 miles (+852)8 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 31,076 miles
- Test number
- 559280582134
- FailureNearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- FailureNearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
- FailureNearside Inner Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)
- FailureNearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
- FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureOffside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
- FailureOffside Inner Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)
- FailureOffside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)
Pass30,224 miles (+39)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jun 2012
- Odometer
- 30,224 miles
- Test number
- 715211981155
- NoteAdvise off side front inner drive shaft giator leaking grease
Fail30,185 miles (+1,093)5 failures1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 30,185 miles
- Test number
- 389520781151
- FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- FailureOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- NoteAdvise off side front inner drive shaft giator leaking grease
Pass29,092 miles (+2,795)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jun 2011
- Odometer
- 29,092 miles
- Test number
- 172646170134
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass26,297 miles (+1,242)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jun 2010
- Odometer
- 26,297 miles
- Test number
- 512998069157
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass25,055 miles (+1,196)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jun 2009
- Odometer
- 25,055 miles
- Test number
- 844321878115
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass23,859 miles (+2,087)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jun 2008
- Odometer
- 23,859 miles
- Test number
- 694723277126
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass21,772 miles
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jun 2007
- Odometer
- 21,772 miles
- Test number
- 931917956165
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about T989 TCF
- Does T989 TCF currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T989 TCF is valid until 9 Feb 2027.
- When is the MOT due on T989 TCF?
- The MOT on T989 TCF is valid until 9 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has T989 TCF done?
- T989 TCF was recorded at 65,560 miles at its MOT on 9 Feb 2026, an average of 2,225 miles a year.
- Has T989 TCF ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. T989 TCF has failed 9 of its 31 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Feb 2026.
- Has the mileage on T989 TCF ever gone down?
- Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 20 May 2016. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
- What did the latest MOT on T989 TCF find?
- T989 TCF passed its latest MOT on 9 Feb 2026 with 1 advisory: offside front sub-frame damaged but not seriously weakened.
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