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Volkswagen Golf

Green · Petrol · 1990 · 1,781 cc

H487 MSGMOT history

H487 MSG is a green petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 21 Sept 1990. Its MOT expired on 12 Dec 2025 and it has passed 12 of 21 MOT tests, with 94,075 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Dec 2024.

H487 MSG green Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Golf, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 12 Dec 2025
Mileage
94,075 mi
At MOT on 13 Dec 2024
MOT tests
21
12 passed · 9 failed
Per year
2,627 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
H487 MSG
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,781 cc
Year of manufacture
1990
First used
21 Sept 1990
MOT status
MOT expired on 12 Dec 2025
Latest MOT test
13 Dec 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

H487 MSG was last recorded at 94,075 miles on 13 Dec 2024, 35 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Sept 2023.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 29 Jan 2014: 81,608 miles, lower than 160,221 miles on 26 Mar 2012.
  • 2 Sept 2023: 94,040 miles, lower than 94,043 miles on 14 Sept 2022.

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
94,040 miles · 2 Sept 2023
Between the last two tests
35 miles
Average per year
2,627 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 94,075 miles
  • 2023 – 94,040 miles
  • 2022 – 94,043 miles
  • 2021 – 85,163 miles
  • 2019 – 82,563 miles
  • 2014 – 81,608 miles
  • 2012 – 160,221 miles
  • 2011 – 89,491 miles
  • 2009 – 81,797 miles
  • 2008 – 70,738 miles
  • 2007 – 55,981 miles
  • 2006 – 46,299 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass94,075 miles
  • AdvisoryCar underbody is undersealed back to front
  • AdvisoryVarious suspension components corroded

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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Front Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Crossmember

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Fuel Pipe/s corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Chassis leg

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Nearside Outer Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Sill

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Chassis leg

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

21 tests since 6 Oct 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass94,075 miles (+35)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    94,075 miles
    Test number
    659517848218
    • AdvisoryCar underbody is undersealed back to front
    • AdvisoryVarious suspension components corroded

  2. Pass94,040 miles (-3)
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    94,040 miles
    Test number
    618401024459

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass94,043 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    94,043 miles
    Test number
    328495529737
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4 discs pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive steering pipe (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Fail94,040 miles (+8,877)1 dangerous3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,040 miles
    Test number
    909711956906
    • DangerousTyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both rear (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorIntegral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting both front jacking point also theres a hole in the centre of the floor (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis leg (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4 discs pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive steering pipe (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass85,163 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2022
    Odometer
    85,163 miles
    Test number
    483431317176
    • AdvisoryFront Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront radiator support bracket corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front jacking point damaged
    • AdvisoryOffside Front jacking point damaged
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Fail85,163 miles (+2,600)1 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,163 miles
    Test number
    172817731614
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront radiator support bracket corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front jacking point damaged
    • AdvisoryOffside Front jacking point damaged
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass82,563 miles13 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    82,563 miles
    Test number
    685774848377
    • AdvisoryFront Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Crossmember (6.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Chassis leg (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Unable to inspect repair sill cover fitted over repair
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Chassis leg (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Wheel arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Unable to inspect repair correctly body trim panal fitted at time of inspection
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOuter sill covers fitted nearside and offside unable to carry out thougher inspection
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnderside heavily undersealed unable to carry out thougher inspection

  8. Fail82,563 miles (+955)1 dangerous5 major11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,563 miles
    Test number
    375503277373
    • DangerousBrake load sensing valve seized and ABS not fitted or inoperative (1.1.17 (c) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))
    • MajorNearside Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Wheel arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Crossmember (6.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Chassis leg (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Chassis leg (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Wheel arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOuter sill covers fitted nearside and offside unable to carry out thougher inspection
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnderside heavily undersealed unable to carry out thougher inspection

  9. Fail81,608 miles1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,608 miles
    Test number
    317199224011
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  10. Pass81,608 miles (-78,613)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    81,608 miles
    Test number
    487379524005
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  11. Pass160,221 miles (+9)
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    160,221 miles
    Test number
    605236082057

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail160,212 miles (+70,721)7 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    160,212 miles
    Test number
    549497072072
    • FailureEmissions not tested (7.0)
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureSteering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)
    • AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  13. Pass89,491 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    89,491 miles
    Test number
    198749331430

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail89,491 miles (+7,694)10 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,491 miles
    Test number
    495878421097
    • FailureExhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)
    • FailureFront Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)
    • FailureFront position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
    • FailureHeadlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureNearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
    • FailureOffside Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailurePower steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)
    • FailureFront brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • NoteFront subframe corroded

  15. Pass81,797 miles (+11,059)
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    81,797 miles
    Test number
    384194019371

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass70,738 miles (+2,117)
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    70,738 miles
    Test number
    422859488284

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail68,621 miles (+12,640)2 failures1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,621 miles
    Test number
    983573088276
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteFront c.v boots hitting anti roll bar links o/s and n/s
    • NoteSlight play front anti roll bar bushes

  18. Pass55,981 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    55,981 miles
    Test number
    380203887410
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteRear no.plate slightly deteriorated

  19. Fail55,981 miles (+9,682)1 dangerous1 failure1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,981 miles
    Test number
    310093087241
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively chafed (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureHeadlamp incorrect colour (1.7.5b)
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteRear no.plate slightly deteriorated

  20. Pass46,299 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    46,299 miles
    Test number
    253744686203

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail46,298 miles1 dangerous2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,298 miles
    Test number
    341229876213
    • DangerousOffside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)
    • FailureBrake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)
    • FailureOffside Brake cable locking device missing (3.5.1l)
    • NoteNearside rear door not opening from outside

Questions about H487 MSG

Does H487 MSG currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on H487 MSG expired on 12 Dec 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on H487 MSG?
The MOT on H487 MSG expired on 12 Dec 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has H487 MSG done?
H487 MSG was recorded at 94,075 miles at its MOT on 13 Dec 2024, an average of 2,627 miles a year.
Has H487 MSG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. H487 MSG has failed 9 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Sept 2022.
Has the mileage on H487 MSG ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test 2 times, first on 29 Jan 2014. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on H487 MSG find?
H487 MSG passed its latest MOT on 13 Dec 2024 with 2 advisories: car underbody is undersealed back to front; various suspension components corroded.

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