Volkswagen Golf
Black · Petrol · 1991 · 1,781 cc
J497 GPXMOT history
J497 GPX is a black petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 1 Nov 1991. Its MOT is valid until 5 Jun 2027 and it has passed 10 of 15 MOT tests, with 204,848 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Jun 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 5 Jun 2027
- Mileage
- 204,848 mi
- At MOT on 6 Jun 2026
- MOT tests
- 15
- 10 passed · 5 failed
- Per year
- 2,730 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- J497 GPX
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Golf
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,781 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1991
- First used
- 1 Nov 1991
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 5 Jun 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 6 Jun 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
J497 GPX was last recorded at 204,848 miles on 6 Jun 2026, 9 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 May 2026.
- Previous MOT
- 204,839 miles · 30 May 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 9 miles
- Average per year
- 2,730 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 204,848 miles
- 2023 – 203,729 miles
- 2022 – 203,697 miles
- 2021 – 200,742 miles
- 2020 – 197,656 miles
- 2019 – 195,375 miles
- 2018 – 188,220 miles
- 2017 – 174,643 miles
- 2016 – 164,012 miles
- 2015 – 154,172 miles
- 2005 – 148,903 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass204,848 miles
- MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryService brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair Rear service brakes (1.2.1 (c))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.
Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted
Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2022
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed
Minor3 MOTs, 2018–2020
Oil leaking excessively from engine
Major2 MOTs, 2020–2022
Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner bead rim
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Oil leak, but not excessive engine block area
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources
Minor2 MOTs, 2021
Full MOT history
15 tests since 8 Dec 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass204,848 miles (+9)1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 5 Jun 2027
- Odometer
- 204,848 miles
- Test number
- 788743727483
- MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryService brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair Rear service brakes (1.2.1 (c))
Fail204,839 miles (+1,110)4 major1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 204,839 miles
- Test number
- 842811275716
- MajorCentral Rear Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))
- MajorHeadlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
- MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorSeat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))
- MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryService brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair Rear service brakes (1.2.1 (c))
Pass203,729 miles (+32)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Sept 2024
- Odometer
- 203,729 miles
- Test number
- 149324929755
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail203,697 miles (+2,955)1 dangerous8 major1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 203,697 miles
- Test number
- 333870651552
- DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Brake pipe excessively corroded main pipe (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorNearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floorpan / jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill / chassis section (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis rail (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floorpan / jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- MajorOffside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis section (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorOil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- MinorRegistration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Pass200,742 miles (+1)1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Nov 2022
- Odometer
- 200,742 miles
- Test number
- 305364548037
- MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine block area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail200,741 miles (+3,085)7 major1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 200,741 miles
- Test number
- 965646394507
- MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
- MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine block area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass197,656 miles (+7)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Oct 2021
- Odometer
- 197,656 miles
- Test number
- 443744373816
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail197,649 miles (+2,274)6 major4 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 197,649 miles
- Test number
- 921839734958
- MajorNearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Fuel system component leaking fuel-pump (6.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- MajorOil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- MinorNearside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))
- MinorNearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))
- MinorOffside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))
- MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNote : engine sump-pan heavily corroded
Pass195,375 miles (+7,155)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Oct 2020
- Odometer
- 195,375 miles
- Test number
- 792186141384
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass188,220 miles (+82)2 minor6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Aug 2019
- Odometer
- 188,220 miles
- Test number
- 370812156584
- MinorNearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))
- MinorNearside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened outer face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail188,138 miles (+13,495)2 major2 minor6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 188,138 miles
- Test number
- 141897156620
- MajorExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))
- MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- MinorNearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))
- MinorNearside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened outer face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass174,643 miles (+10,631)
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jul 2018
- Odometer
- 174,643 miles
- Test number
- 251976143514
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass164,012 miles (+9,840)
- MOT expiry
- 22 Jun 2017
- Odometer
- 164,012 miles
- Test number
- 805154326871
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass154,172 miles (+5,269)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 Jun 2016
- Odometer
- 154,172 miles
- Test number
- 659814275119
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Pass148,903 miles2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 7 Dec 2006
- Odometer
- 148,903 miles
- Test number
- 530092645329
- NoteCut in o/s/f tyre
- NoteO/s/r tyre starting to loose shape
Questions about J497 GPX
- Does J497 GPX currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on J497 GPX is valid until 5 Jun 2027.
- When is the MOT due on J497 GPX?
- The MOT on J497 GPX is valid until 5 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has J497 GPX done?
- J497 GPX was recorded at 204,848 miles at its MOT on 6 Jun 2026, an average of 2,730 miles a year.
- Has J497 GPX ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. J497 GPX has failed 5 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 30 May 2026.
- Has the mileage on J497 GPX 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 J497 GPX find?
- J497 GPX passed its latest MOT on 6 Jun 2026 with 1 minor defect and 1 advisory: nearside registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; service brake requirements only just met. it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair rear service brakes.
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