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Volkswagen Golf

Green · Petrol · 1999 · 1,600 cc

T486 OBVMOT history

T486 OBV is a green petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 9 Apr 1999. Its MOT expired on 20 Dec 2025 and it has passed 19 of 26 MOT tests, with 115,560 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Nov 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 20 Dec 2025
Mileage
115,560 mi
At MOT on 26 Nov 2024
MOT tests
26
19 passed · 7 failed
Per year
5,150 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T486 OBV
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,600 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
9 Apr 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 20 Dec 2025
Latest MOT test
26 Nov 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

T486 OBV was last recorded at 115,560 miles on 26 Nov 2024, 2,592 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Nov 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
112,968 miles · 24 Nov 2023
Between the last two tests
2,592 miles
Average per year
5,150 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 115,560 miles
  • 2023 – 112,968 miles
  • 2022 – 111,487 miles
  • 2021 – 109,156 miles
  • 2020 – 106,223 miles
  • 2019 – 97,874 miles
  • 2018 – 91,461 miles
  • 2017 – 88,725 miles
  • 2016 – 86,021 miles
  • 2014 – 82,428 miles
  • 2012 – 72,317 miles
  • 2011 – 61,412 miles
  • 2010 – 52,665 miles
  • 2009 – 45,069 miles
  • 2008 – 35,240 miles
  • 2007 – 28,044 miles
  • 2006 – 20,278 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass115,560 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
  • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (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.

  • Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor2 MOTs, 2021

  • Exhaust mounting defective

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

26 tests since 2 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass115,560 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    115,560 miles
    Test number
    104726561178
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  2. Fail115,560 miles (+2,592)2 repaired7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,560 miles
    Test number
    832945732441
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass112,968 miles (+1,481)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    112,968 miles
    Test number
    848825026339
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass111,487 miles (+2,331)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    111,487 miles
    Test number
    807303889819
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass109,156 miles (+107)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    109,156 miles
    Test number
    359152615074
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  6. Fail109,049 miles (+2,826)1 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,049 miles
    Test number
    754843021819
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  7. Pass106,223 miles (+8,349)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    106,223 miles
    Test number
    556795391482
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  8. Pass97,874 miles (+7)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    97,874 miles
    Test number
    318657568904
    • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Fail97,867 miles (+6,406)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,867 miles
    Test number
    424033984128
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play inner tie rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass91,461 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    91,461 miles
    Test number
    413103670085
    • AdvisoryNearside steering rack slight play

  11. Fail91,461 miles (+2,736)1 dangerous1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,461 miles
    Test number
    170898038880
    • DangerousStop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))
    • MajorOffside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside steering rack slight play

  12. Pass88,725 miles (+2,704)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    88,725 miles
    Test number
    225182331744
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside and nearside front tyres perished
    • AdvisorySteering rack slight play

  13. Pass86,021 miles (+3,593)
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    86,021 miles
    Test number
    559166365406

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass82,428 miles (+2,892)
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    82,428 miles
    Test number
    769493344399

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail79,536 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,536 miles
    Test number
    165232724046
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  16. Pass79,536 miles (+7,219)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    79,536 miles
    Test number
    729962724051

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass72,317 miles (+10,905)
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    72,317 miles
    Test number
    266648222222

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass61,412 miles4 notes
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    61,412 miles
    Test number
    538230851243
    • NoteBoth front tyres scrubbed on the inner edges
    • NoteCentre exhaust bracket broken
    • NoteLower wishbone rear bushes starting to split
    • NotePlay in nearside of steering rack

  19. Fail61,412 miles (+8,747)1 repaired4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,412 miles
    Test number
    628460751230
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • NoteBoth front tyres scrubbed on the inner edges
    • NoteCentre exhaust bracket broken
    • NoteLower wishbone rear bushes starting to split
    • NotePlay in nearside of steering rack

  20. Pass52,665 miles (+7,596)4 notes
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    52,665 miles
    Test number
    113623150213
    • NoteCentre exhaust bracket broken
    • NoteNearside rear tyre deformed
    • NotePlay in nearside of steering rack
    • NoteStonechip in nearside headlight

  21. Pass45,069 miles (+9,829)4 notes
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    45,069 miles
    Test number
    583337249211
    • NoteEngine oil sump damaged
    • NoteFront brake pads appear low
    • NoteMovement in front anti roll bar mounting bushes
    • NoteStonechip in nearside headlamp

  22. Pass35,240 miles (+7,196)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    35,240 miles
    Test number
    692973148283
    • NoteNearside rear brake binding.
    • NoteStonechip in nearside headlamp.

  23. Fail28,044 miles2 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    28,044 miles
    Test number
    170894057214
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • NoteBoth rear tyres are deeply cracked & perished. Off-side rear tyre has a nail in the edge of the outer sidewall/tread. † †Front suspension anti-roll bar bushes slightly worn.

  24. Pass28,044 miles (+7,766)1 note
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    28,044 miles
    Test number
    521034557280
    • NoteBoth rear tyres are deeply cracked & perished. Off-side rear tyre has a nail in the edge of the outer sidewall/tread. † †Front suspension anti-roll bar bushes slightly worn.

  25. Pass20,278 miles (+1,224)
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    20,278 miles
    Test number
    490967256215

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass19,054 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    19,054 miles
    Test number
    404101366005
    • NoteBoth front tyexcesive wear inner edge

Questions about T486 OBV

Does T486 OBV currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T486 OBV expired on 20 Dec 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T486 OBV?
The MOT on T486 OBV expired on 20 Dec 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T486 OBV done?
T486 OBV was recorded at 115,560 miles at its MOT on 26 Nov 2024, an average of 5,150 miles a year.
Has T486 OBV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T486 OBV has failed 7 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Nov 2024.
Has the mileage on T486 OBV 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 T486 OBV find?
T486 OBV passed its latest MOT on 26 Nov 2024 with 7 advisories: front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread; front service brake fluctuating, but not excessively; nearside play in steering rack inner joint(s), and 4 more.

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