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Volkswagen Golf

Black · Petrol · 1997 · 1,984 cc

482 DMXMOT history

482 DMX is a black petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 1 Aug 1997. Its MOT is valid until 9 Mar 2027 and it has passed 20 of 30 MOT tests, with 120,211 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Feb 2026.

482 DMX black Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 9 Mar 2027
Mileage
120,211 mi
At MOT on 17 Feb 2026
MOT tests
30
20 passed · 10 failed
Per year
3,309 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
482 DMX
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,984 cc
Year of manufacture
1997
First used
1 Aug 1997
MOT status
MOT valid until 9 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
17 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

482 DMX was last recorded at 120,211 miles on 17 Feb 2026, 2,322 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
117,889 miles · 25 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
2,322 miles
Average per year
3,309 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 120,211 miles
  • 2025 – 117,889 miles
  • 2024 – 114,693 miles
  • 2023 – 112,215 miles
  • 2022 – 108,894 miles
  • 2021 – 106,417 miles
  • 2020 – 102,638 miles
  • 2019 – 98,612 miles
  • 2018 – 93,655 miles
  • 2017 – 90,139 miles
  • 2016 – 85,644 miles
  • 2015 – 81,594 miles
  • 2014 – 81,357 miles
  • 2013 – 80,838 miles
  • 2012 – 78,833 miles
  • 2011 – 74,987 miles
  • 2010 – 70,380 miles
  • 2009 – 65,664 miles
  • 2008 – 61,311 miles
  • 2006 – 54,155 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass120,211 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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 Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2025

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012

  • Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012

Full MOT history

30 tests since 2 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass120,211 miles (+2,322)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    120,211 miles
    Test number
    528322942892
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. Pass117,889 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    117,889 miles
    Test number
    433452256402
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  3. Fail117,888 miles (+3,195)3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,888 miles
    Test number
    600029590359
    • MajorCentral Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases holed at mount (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play excess lift (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  4. Pass114,693 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    114,693 miles
    Test number
    364027548186
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  5. Fail114,693 miles (+2,478)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,693 miles
    Test number
    345450346428
    • Repaired at testRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  6. Pass112,215 miles (+3,321)
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    112,215 miles
    Test number
    604432705252

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass108,894 miles (+2,477)
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    108,894 miles
    Test number
    641792248263

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass106,417 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    106,417 miles
    Test number
    183357834893
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205,50,15 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205,50,15 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  9. Fail106,417 miles (+3,779)1 major1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,417 miles
    Test number
    183880343130
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205,50,15 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205,50,15 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  10. Pass102,638 miles (+4,026)2 minor
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    102,638 miles
    Test number
    591033475249
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated cracking (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated cracking (6.1.7 (g) (i))

  11. Pass98,612 miles (+4,957)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    98,612 miles
    Test number
    135523674051
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated outer boot starting to leak (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  12. Pass93,655 miles (+57)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    93,655 miles
    Test number
    824493489025
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  13. Fail93,598 miles (+3,459)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,598 miles
    Test number
    205659110559
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  14. Pass90,139 miles (+4,495)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    90,139 miles
    Test number
    527318718114
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

  15. Pass85,644 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    85,644 miles
    Test number
    991988122021
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisorySteering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

  16. Fail85,644 miles (+4,050)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,644 miles
    Test number
    278489966283
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisorySteering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

  17. Pass81,594 miles (+237)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    81,594 miles
    Test number
    978652765003
    • AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  18. Pass81,357 miles1 advisory4 notes
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    81,357 miles
    Test number
    417539064016
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteOffside rear tyre side walls damage
    • NoteRear brake discs rusty
    • NoteRear exhaust box outer skin corrosion

  19. Fail81,357 miles (+519)3 failures1 advisory4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,357 miles
    Test number
    127779464449
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteOffside rear tyre side walls damage
    • NoteRear brake discs rusty
    • NoteRear exhaust box outer skin corrosion

  20. Pass80,838 miles (+2,005)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    80,838 miles
    Test number
    726848953040
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • NoteRear brake discs worn
    • NoteRear exhaust box corroded

  21. Pass78,833 miles2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    78,833 miles
    Test number
    136938152080
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteFront brake discs worn - lipf.
    • NoteRear exhaust box rusty.

  22. Fail78,833 miles (+3,846)4 failures2 advisories6 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,833 miles
    Test number
    696276052061
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Inner Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
    • NoteNail in offside front tyre
    • NoteFront brake discs worn - lipf.
    • NoteOsf tyre - worn inner shoulder.
    • NoteRear exhaust box rusty.

  23. Fail74,987 miles1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,987 miles
    Test number
    139148831480
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  24. Pass74,987 miles (+4,607)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    74,987 miles
    Test number
    155438831493
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  25. Pass70,380 miles (+4,716)
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    70,380 miles
    Test number
    462803640098

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass65,664 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    65,664 miles
    Test number
    971652759081

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail65,664 miles (+4,353)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,664 miles
    Test number
    293181259059
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

  28. Pass61,311 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    61,311 miles
    Test number
    263862758032

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Fail61,311 miles (+7,156)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,311 miles
    Test number
    523950858001
    • FailureCentre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  30. Pass54,155 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    54,155 miles
    Test number
    401891266043

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about 482 DMX

What vehicle is registration 482 DMX currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show 482 DMX on a black petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 1 Aug 1997. Dateless registrations can be transferred between vehicles, so earlier MOT tests may have been under a different registration. Registered keeper details are not public and are not shown.
Does 482 DMX currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on 482 DMX is valid until 9 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on 482 DMX?
The MOT on 482 DMX is valid until 9 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has 482 DMX done?
482 DMX was recorded at 120,211 miles at its MOT on 17 Feb 2026, an average of 3,309 miles a year.
Has 482 DMX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. 482 DMX has failed 10 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Feb 2025.
Has the mileage on 482 DMX 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 482 DMX find?
482 DMX passed its latest MOT on 17 Feb 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; offside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing.

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