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Volkswagen Golf

Black · Petrol · 1999 · 1,800 cc

T479 FOWMOT history

T479 FOW is a black petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 9 Jul 1999. Its MOT is valid until 26 Dec 2026 and it has passed 20 of 26 MOT tests, with 115,918 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Dec 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 26 Dec 2026
Mileage
115,918 mi
At MOT on 10 Dec 2025
MOT tests
26
20 passed · 6 failed
Per year
3,233 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T479 FOW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,800 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
9 Jul 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 26 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
10 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T479 FOW was last recorded at 115,918 miles on 10 Dec 2025, 1,595 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
114,323 miles · 6 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
1,595 miles
Average per year
3,233 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 115,918 miles
  • 2024 – 114,323 miles
  • 2023 – 112,534 miles
  • 2022 – 110,518 miles
  • 2021 – 108,971 miles
  • 2020 – 107,191 miles
  • 2019 – 106,408 miles
  • 2018 – 105,433 miles
  • 2017 – 104,066 miles
  • 2016 – 102,847 miles
  • 2015 – 101,442 miles
  • 2014 – 99,867 miles
  • 2013 – 98,102 miles
  • 2012 – 94,065 miles
  • 2011 – 89,102 miles
  • 2010 – 82,273 miles
  • 2009 – 75,877 miles
  • 2008 – 66,317 miles
  • 2007 – 58,805 miles
  • 2006 – 52,958 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass115,918 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (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.

  • Front & rear brake discs in poor condition

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Signs of a gear oil leak

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2016

Full MOT history

26 tests since 19 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass115,918 miles (+1,595)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    115,918 miles
    Test number
    193270912703
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  2. Pass114,323 miles (+1,789)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    114,323 miles
    Test number
    937142131247
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Front discs corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Rear discs corroded. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass112,534 miles (+2,016)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    112,534 miles
    Test number
    192970065052
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Rear brake pipes slightly corroded. (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All four tyres perished. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  4. Pass110,518 miles (+1,547)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    110,518 miles
    Test number
    835854755163
    • AdvisoryAll 4 tyres are perished.
    • AdvisoryFront brake discs are corroded on the inner edges.

  5. Pass108,971 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    108,971 miles
    Test number
    589352775351
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All brake discs corroded on inner faces. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyres slightly perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  6. Fail108,971 miles (+1,780)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,971 miles
    Test number
    664528370708
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All brake discs corroded on inner faces. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyres slightly perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  7. Pass107,191 miles (+783)
    MOT expiry
    26 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    107,191 miles
    Test number
    824875556752

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass106,408 miles (+975)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    106,408 miles
    Test number
    512030175268
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Pass105,433 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    105,433 miles
    Test number
    959936924387

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail105,433 miles (+1,367)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,433 miles
    Test number
    686660711986
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

  11. Pass104,066 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    104,066 miles
    Test number
    277810520873
    • AdvisoryFront & rear brake discs in poor condition
    • AdvisorySigns of a gear oil leak

  12. Fail104,066 miles (+1,219)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,066 miles
    Test number
    626002566740
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryFront & rear brake discs in poor condition
    • AdvisorySigns of a gear oil leak

  13. Pass102,847 miles (+1,405)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    102,847 miles
    Test number
    897515132979
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryN/s/r tyre under inflated

  14. Pass101,442 miles (+1,575)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    101,442 miles
    Test number
    826065875171
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteAll brake discs worn, pitted or scored
    • NoteRear axle bushes have slight movement in them but not considered excessive

  15. Pass99,867 miles (+1,765)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    99,867 miles
    Test number
    609944054177
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  16. Pass98,102 miles (+4,037)4 notes
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    98,102 miles
    Test number
    185389263102
    • NoteFront brake discs corroded.
    • NoteNearside front lower suspension arm has play in pin/bush
    • NoteNearside rear brake pipe corroded.
    • NoteOffside front lower suspension arm has play in pin/bush.

  17. Pass94,065 miles (+4,963)1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    94,065 miles
    Test number
    206297072409
    • NoteFront discs corroded on inner edge.

  18. Pass89,102 miles (+22)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    89,102 miles
    Test number
    318995461185

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail89,080 miles (+6,807)4 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,080 miles
    Test number
    858689951139
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • NoteFront tyres worn on inner edges.

  20. Pass82,273 miles (+6,396)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    82,273 miles
    Test number
    440376070151
    • NoteFront tyres wearing on inner edges
    • NoteRear tyres getting low

  21. Pass75,877 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    75,877 miles
    Test number
    484439359188

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail75,877 miles (+9,560)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,877 miles
    Test number
    450509159163
    • FailureCentre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  23. Pass66,317 miles (+7,512)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    66,317 miles
    Test number
    250404858453
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  24. Pass58,805 miles (+5,847)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    58,805 miles
    Test number
    622259667131

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass52,958 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    52,958 miles
    Test number
    734341976174

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail52,958 miles4 failures1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,958 miles
    Test number
    341030176188
    • FailureNearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureOffside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureOffside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)
    • FailureFront brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Questions about T479 FOW

Does T479 FOW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T479 FOW is valid until 26 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on T479 FOW?
The MOT on T479 FOW is valid until 26 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T479 FOW done?
T479 FOW was recorded at 115,918 miles at its MOT on 10 Dec 2025, an average of 3,233 miles a year.
Has T479 FOW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T479 FOW has failed 6 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Dec 2021.
Has the mileage on T479 FOW 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 T479 FOW find?
T479 FOW passed its latest MOT on 10 Dec 2025 with 2 advisories: offside rear nail in tyre; rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both.

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