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Volkswagen Golf

Red · Petrol · 1999 · 1,800 cc

T489 PGFMOT history

T489 PGF is a red petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 8 May 1999. Its MOT is valid until 26 Sept 2027 and it has passed 22 of 26 MOT tests, with 89,588 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Sept 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 26 Sept 2027
Mileage
89,588 mi
At MOT on 24 Sept 2026
MOT tests
26
22 passed · 4 failed
Per year
2,095 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T489 PGF
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,800 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
8 May 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 26 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
24 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T489 PGF was last recorded at 89,588 miles on 24 Sept 2026, 278 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
89,310 miles · 27 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
278 miles
Average per year
2,095 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 89,588 miles
  • 2025 – 89,310 miles
  • 2024 – 89,000 miles
  • 2023 – 88,818 miles
  • 2022 – 88,741 miles
  • 2021 – 88,561 miles
  • 2020 – 88,472 miles
  • 2019 – 87,623 miles
  • 2018 – 85,557 miles
  • 2017 – 84,108 miles
  • 2016 – 81,864 miles
  • 2015 – 79,021 miles
  • 2014 – 76,451 miles
  • 2013 – 72,524 miles
  • 2012 – 69,180 miles
  • 2011 – 65,815 miles
  • 2010 – 62,706 miles
  • 2009 – 59,638 miles
  • 2008 – 56,307 miles
  • 2007 – 52,994 miles
  • 2006 – 49,217 miles
  • 2005 – 44,911 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass89,588 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

    Failure3 MOTs, 2013–2016

  • Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

  • Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009–2010

  • Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009–2010

Full MOT history

26 tests since 28 May 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass89,588 miles (+278)
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    89,588 miles
    Test number
    476734016013

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass89,310 miles (+310)
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    89,310 miles
    Test number
    780888327096

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass89,000 miles (+182)
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    89,000 miles
    Test number
    176091654434

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass88,818 miles (+77)
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    88,818 miles
    Test number
    301017588472

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass88,741 miles (+180)
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    88,741 miles
    Test number
    772408503770

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass88,561 miles (+89)
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2022
    Odometer
    88,561 miles
    Test number
    958623336829

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass88,472 miles (+849)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2021
    Odometer
    88,472 miles
    Test number
    553371730370
    • AdvisoryF/O/S WISHBONE REAR MOUNTING BUSH SPLIT
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  8. Pass87,623 miles (+2,066)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2020
    Odometer
    87,623 miles
    Test number
    627642436972
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  9. Pass85,557 miles (+1,449)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2019
    Odometer
    85,557 miles
    Test number
    690286142765
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

  10. Pass84,108 miles (+2,244)
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2018
    Odometer
    84,108 miles
    Test number
    474236247368

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass81,864 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2017
    Odometer
    81,864 miles
    Test number
    170496048016

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail81,862 miles (+2,841)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,862 miles
    Test number
    670931082873
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

  13. Pass79,021 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2016
    Odometer
    79,021 miles
    Test number
    815652245143

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail79,021 miles (+2,570)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,021 miles
    Test number
    905892445189
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

  15. Pass76,451 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2015
    Odometer
    76,451 miles
    Test number
    137457444133
    • NoteFront suspension lower arm bush starting to split
    • NoteSlight play in both front suspension top moumts

  16. Fail76,451 miles (+3,927)2 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,451 miles
    Test number
    748957844190
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • NoteFront suspension lower arm bush starting to split
    • NoteSlight play in both front suspension top moumts

  17. Pass72,524 miles (+6)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2014
    Odometer
    72,524 miles
    Test number
    909440053194
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Fail72,518 miles (+3,338)2 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,518 miles
    Test number
    296239943117
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteAir bag warning lamp illuminated

  19. Pass69,180 miles (+3,365)
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2013
    Odometer
    69,180 miles
    Test number
    219463332434

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass65,815 miles (+3,109)
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2012
    Odometer
    65,815 miles
    Test number
    937398941153

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass62,706 miles (+3,068)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2011
    Odometer
    62,706 miles
    Test number
    370669640157
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteRear axle carrier bushes deteriorated

  22. Pass59,638 miles (+3,331)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2010
    Odometer
    59,638 miles
    Test number
    680597149113
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • NoteRear axle carrier bushes deteriorated

  23. Pass56,307 miles (+3,313)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2009
    Odometer
    56,307 miles
    Test number
    262075548157
    • NoteO/s/f and n/s/f top shock absorber mounts slightly worn
    • NoteO/s/f and n/s/f tyres wearing on edges(near legal limit)
    • NoteRear subframe bushes slightly deteriorated

  24. Pass52,994 miles (+3,777)
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2008
    Odometer
    52,994 miles
    Test number
    200366747421

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass49,217 miles (+4,306)
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2007
    Odometer
    49,217 miles
    Test number
    144767046144

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass44,911 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2006
    Odometer
    44,911 miles
    Test number
    492148945172

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T489 PGF

Does T489 PGF currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T489 PGF is valid until 26 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on T489 PGF?
The MOT on T489 PGF is valid until 26 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T489 PGF done?
T489 PGF was recorded at 89,588 miles at its MOT on 24 Sept 2026, an average of 2,095 miles a year.
Has T489 PGF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T489 PGF has failed 4 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 9 May 2016.
Has the mileage on T489 PGF 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 T489 PGF find?
T489 PGF passed its latest MOT on 24 Sept 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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