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Grey · Petrol · 1999 · 1,600 cc

T485 JTRMOT history

T485 JTR is a grey petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 19 Apr 1999. Its MOT expired on 16 Jul 2024 and it has passed 18 of 26 MOT tests, with 126,792 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Jun 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 16 Jul 2024
Mileage
126,792 mi
At MOT on 26 Jun 2023
MOT tests
26
18 passed · 8 failed
Per year
4,908 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T485 JTR
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,600 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
19 Apr 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 16 Jul 2024
Latest MOT test
26 Jun 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

T485 JTR was last recorded at 126,792 miles on 26 Jun 2023, 550 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Jul 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
126,242 miles · 6 Jul 2022
Between the last two tests
550 miles
Average per year
4,908 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 126,792 miles
  • 2022 – 126,242 miles
  • 2021 – 125,377 miles
  • 2020 – 125,020 miles
  • 2019 – 124,095 miles
  • 2018 – 122,441 miles
  • 2017 – 121,348 miles
  • 2016 – 119,748 miles
  • 2015 – 116,024 miles
  • 2014 – 108,935 miles
  • 2013 – 99,558 miles
  • 2012 – 91,376 miles
  • 2011 – 84,965 miles
  • 2010 – 77,981 miles
  • 2009 – 69,190 miles
  • 2008 – 59,309 miles
  • 2007 – 47,279 miles
  • 2006 – 42,061 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass126,792 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective exhaust corroding (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil +nearside rear (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2021

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.

  • Corrosion on brake pipes

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2016–2020

  • Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault

    Major2 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Exhaust mounting defective centre+exhaust corroding

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • O/s door mirror glass poor condition

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2017

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass126,792 miles1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    126,792 miles
    Test number
    742182374514
    • MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective exhaust corroding (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil +nearside rear (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  2. Fail126,792 miles (+550)2 major1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,792 miles
    Test number
    966180525613
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective exhaust corroding (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil +nearside rear (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass126,242 miles (+865)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    126,242 miles
    Test number
    154563093093
    • AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated both front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective + exhaust corroded (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryEngine management light does not illuminate
    • AdvisoryOffside door mirror glass poor condition
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryShock absorbers has light misting of oil nearside front and nearside rear (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Pass125,377 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    125,377 miles
    Test number
    967277383785
    • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective centre+exhaust corroding (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryO/s door mirror glass poor condition

  5. Fail125,377 miles (+357)1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,377 miles
    Test number
    416142347837
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective centre+exhaust corroding (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryO/s door mirror glass poor condition

  6. Pass125,020 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    125,020 miles
    Test number
    703040219334

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail125,017 miles (+922)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,017 miles
    Test number
    990125051202
    • MajorNearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear brake hoses pipes corroded
    • AdvisoryCorrosion on brake pipes

  8. Pass124,095 miles (+1,654)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2020
    Odometer
    124,095 miles
    Test number
    205317400523
    • AdvisoryCorrosion on brake pipes
    • AdvisoryOffside door mirror deteriorated

  9. Pass122,441 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    122,441 miles
    Test number
    458235810183
    • AdvisoryCorrosion on brake pipes

  10. Fail122,439 miles (+1,091)2 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,439 miles
    Test number
    313074826761
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCorrosion on brake pipes

  11. Pass121,348 miles (+1,600)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    121,348 miles
    Test number
    601037198157
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  12. Pass119,748 miles (+3,724)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    119,748 miles
    Test number
    710937965467
    • AdvisoryCorrosion on brake pipes
    • AdvisoryNearside front door difficult to open
    • AdvisoryNearside front sidelight dim

  13. Pass116,024 miles (+7,089)1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    116,024 miles
    Test number
    758772285146
    • NoteNearside front door difficult to open

  14. Pass108,935 miles (+9,377)1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    108,935 miles
    Test number
    597778194115
    • NoteOffside rear tyre wearing low

  15. Pass99,558 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    99,558 miles
    Test number
    477638573101

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail99,557 miles (+8,181)3 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,557 miles
    Test number
    498808373125
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • NoteNearside front door difficult to open

  17. Pass91,376 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    91,376 miles
    Test number
    948757082149
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Fail91,376 miles (+6,411)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,376 miles
    Test number
    557217382105
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Pass84,965 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    84,965 miles
    Test number
    307658581100

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail84,963 miles (+6,982)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,963 miles
    Test number
    775848381104
    • FailureCentre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  21. Pass77,981 miles (+8,791)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    77,981 miles
    Test number
    932153990164
    • NoteCorrosion on rear coil springs
    • NoteRear pads wearing low

  22. Pass69,190 miles (+9,881)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    69,190 miles
    Test number
    404561999144
    • NoteCorrosion on brake pipes
    • NoteCorrosion on rear coil springs
    • NoteNearside door mirror damaged

  23. Pass59,309 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    59,309 miles
    Test number
    913776998184

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail59,309 miles (+12,030)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,309 miles
    Test number
    590106898116
    • FailureNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

  25. Pass47,279 miles (+5,218)
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    47,279 miles
    Test number
    901715877063

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass42,061 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    42,061 miles
    Test number
    803510986055

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T485 JTR

Does T485 JTR currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T485 JTR expired on 16 Jul 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T485 JTR?
The MOT on T485 JTR expired on 16 Jul 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T485 JTR done?
T485 JTR was recorded at 126,792 miles at its MOT on 26 Jun 2023, an average of 4,908 miles a year.
Has T485 JTR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T485 JTR has failed 8 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Jun 2023.
Has the mileage on T485 JTR 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 T485 JTR find?
T485 JTR passed its latest MOT on 26 Jun 2023 with 1 minor defect and 6 advisories: nearside obligatory mirror slightly damaged; central exhaust mounting defective exhaust corroding; front brake hose slightly deteriorated both, and 4 more.

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