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Volkswagen Golf

Black · Petrol · 1989 · 1,781 cc

F482 NMYMOT history

F482 NMY is a black petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 14 May 1989. Its MOT expired on 14 Aug 2025 and it has passed 15 of 26 MOT tests, with 50,263 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Aug 2024.

F482 NMY black Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 14 Aug 2025
Mileage
50,263 mi
At MOT on 15 Aug 2024
MOT tests
26
15 passed · 11 failed
Per year
Not enough data
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Vehicle details

Registration
F482 NMY
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,781 cc
Year of manufacture
1989
First used
14 May 1989
MOT status
MOT expired on 14 Aug 2025
Latest MOT test
15 Aug 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

F482 NMY was last recorded at 50,263 miles on 15 Aug 2024, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Jul 2024.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 21 Jun 2016: 3,269 miles, lower than 128,862 miles on 6 Nov 2013.
  • 11 Sept 2020: 837 miles, lower than 106,491 miles on 11 Sept 2019.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
50,263 miles · 29 Jul 2024
Between the last two tests
0 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 50,263 miles
  • 2022 – 2,395 miles
  • 2021 – 1,570 miles
  • 2020 – 837 miles
  • 2019 – 106,491 miles
  • 2018 – 106,302 miles
  • 2017 – 106,196 miles
  • 2016 – 3,269 miles
  • 2013 – 128,862 miles
  • 2012 – 127,151 miles
  • 2011 – 124,842 miles
  • 2010 – 122,723 miles
  • 2009 – 116,344 miles
  • 2006 – 108,984 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass50,263 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule front and rear ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to cords being exposed (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024

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 Headlamp aim too low

    Failure2 MOTs, 2006–2009

Full MOT history

26 tests since 7 Dec 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass50,263 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    50,263 miles
    Test number
    318236043411
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule front and rear ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to cords being exposed (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Fail50,263 miles (+47,868)5 major1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,263 miles
    Test number
    856673149238
    • MajorDriver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))
    • MajorExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Sub-frame ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFuel hose deteriorated engine compartment (6.1.3 (c) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to cords being exposed (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

  3. Pass2,395 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    2,395 miles
    Test number
    722285919850
    • AdvisoryFront tyres wearing on inner edges

  4. Fail2,395 miles (+825)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    2,395 miles
    Test number
    974190487047
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront tyres wearing on inner edges

  5. Pass1,570 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    1,570 miles
    Test number
    690651459728

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail1,568 miles (+731)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    1,568 miles
    Test number
    800329600121
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

  7. Pass837 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    837 miles
    Test number
    253569209836

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail837 miles (-105,654)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    837 miles
    Test number
    958417127574
    • Repaired at testExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

  9. Pass106,491 miles (+189)
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    106,491 miles
    Test number
    890370129700

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass106,302 miles (+106)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    106,302 miles
    Test number
    253335795044

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass106,196 miles (+102,927)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    106,196 miles
    Test number
    323068362797
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre box (7.1.2)
    • AdvisorySill covers fitted

  12. Pass3,269 miles (-125,593)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    3,269 miles
    Test number
    498887687955

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass128,862 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    128,862 miles
    Test number
    349480913304

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail128,862 miles (+1,711)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,862 miles
    Test number
    439463303465
    • FailureNearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

  15. Pass127,151 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    127,151 miles
    Test number
    209456282413
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • NoteOil leak

  16. Fail127,150 miles (+2,308)5 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,150 miles
    Test number
    395096082196
    • FailureFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Macpherson strut insecure (2.4.G.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteOil leak

  17. Pass124,842 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    124,842 miles
    Test number
    809796091115

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail124,842 miles (+2,119)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,842 miles
    Test number
    476196491108
    • FailureNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureRear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

  19. Pass122,723 miles (+35)1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    122,723 miles
    Test number
    893198960164
    • NoteOil leak

  20. Fail122,688 miles (+6,344)1 dangerous9 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,688 miles
    Test number
    662876460137
    • DangerousBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)
    • FailureOffside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • NoteOil leak

  21. Pass116,344 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    116,344 miles
    Test number
    190047599172
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  22. Fail116,344 miles (+363)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,344 miles
    Test number
    800237599162
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  23. Fail115,981 miles5 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,981 miles
    Test number
    850113739140
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

  24. PassMileage not read1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    391220418105
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NotePlay in o/s steering rack
    • NoteSills are covered

  25. Pass108,984 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2007
    Odometer
    108,984 miles
    Test number
    191895646333

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail108,982 miles8 failures5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,982 miles
    Test number
    552471446341
    • FailureBrake servo vacuum pipe collapsed (3.6.C.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • NoteO/s head light cracked

Questions about F482 NMY

Does F482 NMY currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on F482 NMY expired on 14 Aug 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on F482 NMY?
The MOT on F482 NMY expired on 14 Aug 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has F482 NMY done?
F482 NMY was recorded at 50,263 miles at its MOT on 15 Aug 2024.
Has F482 NMY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. F482 NMY has failed 11 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Jul 2024.
Has the mileage on F482 NMY ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test 2 times, first on 21 Jun 2016. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on F482 NMY find?
F482 NMY passed its latest MOT on 15 Aug 2024 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: nearside front outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule front and rear ferrules; offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to cords being exposed.

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