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Volkswagen Golf

Green · Petrol · 1999 · 1,800 cc

T491 DFCMOT history

T491 DFC is a green petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 31 Dec 1999. Its MOT expired on 28 Jun 2026 and it has passed 20 of 28 MOT tests, with 131,568 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Jun 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 28 Jun 2026
Mileage
131,568 mi
At MOT on 21 Jun 2025
MOT tests
28
20 passed · 8 failed
Per year
4,542 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T491 DFC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,800 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
31 Dec 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 28 Jun 2026
Latest MOT test
21 Jun 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T491 DFC was last recorded at 131,568 miles on 21 Jun 2025, 4,422 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Jun 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
127,146 miles · 29 Jun 2024
Between the last two tests
4,422 miles
Average per year
4,542 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 131,568 miles
  • 2024 – 127,146 miles
  • 2023 – 116,175 miles
  • 2022 – 102,386 miles
  • 2021 – 95,325 miles
  • 2020 – 85,716 miles
  • 2019 – 71,125 miles
  • 2018 – 63,288 miles
  • 2017 – 62,415 miles
  • 2016 – 61,650 miles
  • 2015 – 60,819 miles
  • 2014 – 59,965 miles
  • 2013 – 59,253 miles
  • 2012 – 57,495 miles
  • 2011 – 55,882 miles
  • 2010 – 53,941 miles
  • 2009 – 52,106 miles
  • 2008 – 50,238 miles
  • 2007 – 47,669 miles
  • 2006 – 44,893 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass131,568 miles
  • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
  • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisorySuspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s/f and o/s/f jacking points (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryFull exhaust system corroded
  • AdvisoryVehicle has a full body kit fitted not allowing outer sills to be fully inspected

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.

  • Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2007–2016

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2007–2012

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2006–2012

Full MOT history

28 tests since 22 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass131,568 miles (+4,422)2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    131,568 miles
    Test number
    312959810213
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s/f and o/s/f jacking points (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFull exhaust system corroded
    • AdvisoryVehicle has a full body kit fitted not allowing outer sills to be fully inspected

  2. Pass127,146 miles (+10,971)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    127,146 miles
    Test number
    360158387270
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  3. Pass116,175 miles (+13,789)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    116,175 miles
    Test number
    719489737153
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  4. Pass102,386 miles (+13)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    102,386 miles
    Test number
    180181958757

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail102,373 miles (+7,048)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,373 miles
    Test number
    185526119967
    • MajorFront Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorPower steering component leaking (2.1.5 (a))

  6. Pass95,325 miles (+9,609)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    95,325 miles
    Test number
    275421579169
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  7. Pass85,716 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    85,716 miles
    Test number
    459882087627

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail85,716 miles (+14,591)2 dangerous8 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,716 miles
    Test number
    803318359071
    • DangerousNearside Rear Inner Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Inner Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorHazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
    • MajorWindscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

  9. Pass71,125 miles (+7,837)
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    71,125 miles
    Test number
    843497741902

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass63,288 miles (+873)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    63,288 miles
    Test number
    897680014117
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

  11. Pass62,415 miles (+765)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    62,415 miles
    Test number
    135367135426

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass61,650 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    61,650 miles
    Test number
    212674904117

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail61,650 miles (+831)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,650 miles
    Test number
    437810964743
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

  14. Pass60,819 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    60,819 miles
    Test number
    496380885108

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail60,813 miles (+848)6 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,813 miles
    Test number
    585150785185
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

  16. Pass59,965 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    59,965 miles
    Test number
    566681684161

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail59,965 miles (+712)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,965 miles
    Test number
    596081984130
    • FailureStop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  18. Pass59,253 miles (+1,758)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    59,253 miles
    Test number
    519402983175

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass57,495 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    57,495 miles
    Test number
    936450372131

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail57,495 miles (+1,613)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,495 miles
    Test number
    348070372158
    • FailureCentre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  21. Pass55,882 miles (+1,941)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    55,882 miles
    Test number
    635813771164

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail53,941 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,941 miles
    Test number
    251407930450
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  23. Pass53,941 miles (+1,835)
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2011
    Odometer
    53,941 miles
    Test number
    803127830130

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass52,106 miles (+1,868)
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2010
    Odometer
    52,106 miles
    Test number
    114458339198

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass50,238 miles (+2,569)
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2009
    Odometer
    50,238 miles
    Test number
    640540148134

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass47,669 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2008
    Odometer
    47,669 miles
    Test number
    684721047199

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail47,669 miles (+2,776)5 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,669 miles
    Test number
    431991347151
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  28. Pass44,893 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2007
    Odometer
    44,893 miles
    Test number
    453682646130
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about T491 DFC

Does T491 DFC currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T491 DFC expired on 28 Jun 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T491 DFC?
The MOT on T491 DFC expired on 28 Jun 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T491 DFC done?
T491 DFC was recorded at 131,568 miles at its MOT on 21 Jun 2025, an average of 4,542 miles a year.
Has T491 DFC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T491 DFC has failed 8 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Jun 2022.
Has the mileage on T491 DFC 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 T491 DFC find?
T491 DFC passed its latest MOT on 21 Jun 2025 with 2 minor defects and 5 advisories: battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier; nearside front outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; nearside rear brake cable damaged but not to excess, and 4 more.

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