The road tax status for T285 FVN is recorded as available on IsItAGoodCar.

When is the MOT due for T285 FVN?

The MOT for T285 FVN is valid and due for renewal on or before 11 December 2026.

What is the recorded mileage of T285 FVN?

The recorded mileage for T285 FVN is 85,344 miles, recorded at its most recent DVSA MOT test.

Is T285 FVN ULEZ compliant?

No, T285 FVN does not meet standard ULEZ emissions requirements and would incur a daily charge when driven within the London Ultra Low Emission Zone.

Official DVLA Record

MOT Valid

1999 Volkswagen Golf 1.4L Petrol · T285 FVN

T285 FVN

1999 Volkswagen Golf (1.4L, petrol). First registered 30/07/1999. Recorded mileage 85,344 miles. MOT valid until 11/12/2026.

Make & Model: VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
Year / Origin: 1999
Safety Recall: Unknown
MOT Status: Valid until 11/12/2026
Road Tax: —
Recorded Mileage: 85,344 mi
ULEZ Compliance: Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
Fuel & Engine: Petrol · 1.4L
Reliability Guide: Common Faults

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Mileage: 85,344 mi
Fuel Type: Petrol
Year: 1999
Engine: 1400cc

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T285 FVN Key Findings

22 MOT tests recorded
Latest MOT passed on 10/12/2025
85,344 miles recorded at latest MOT
5 historical MOT failures
3 defects noted at the latest MOT
Recurring brakes items (26 mentions)

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MOT Roadworthiness: Good

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T285 FVN Mileage History

20/07/200637,654 mi
21/06/200740,495 mi+2,841 mi
21/05/200843,271 mi+2,776 mi
21/05/200946,271 mi+3,000 mi
15/06/201049,350 mi+3,079 mi
15/06/201049,383 mi+33 mi
18/06/201151,526 mi+2,143 mi
25/06/201252,692 mi+1,166 mi
03/07/201252,692 mi
23/01/201453,471 mi+779 mi
23/01/201453,471 mi
02/02/201758,899 mi+5,428 mi
13/03/201861,568 mi+2,669 mi
13/03/201861,568 mi
22/08/201963,854 mi+2,286 mi
26/08/202065,678 mi+1,824 mi
15/10/202166,559 mi+881 mi
15/10/202166,559 mi
13/10/202268,462 mi+1,903 mi
11/10/202372,183 mi+3,721 mi
12/12/202482,060 mi+9,877 mi
10/12/202585,344 mi+3,284 mi

Average of roughly 2,459 miles per year across 22 recorded odometer readings.

T285 FVN MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 4 Oct 2026, 16:13

MOT Analysis

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22 MOT tests are recorded for this 1999 Volkswagen Golf (T285 FVN) between July 2006 and December 2025.

The record contains 17 passes and 5 failures.

The most recent test on 10 December 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 5 failures that buyers may want to investigate.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (26 issues), Suspension (18 issues), Tyres (17 issues), Lighting (7 issues), Windscreen (6 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 59 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.

Recorded failure items include: “Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))”; “Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))”; “Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))”.

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