Volkswagen Golf
Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 1,800 cc
T491 SMVMOT history
T491 SMV is a silver petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 8 Jul 1999. Its MOT expired on 1 Nov 2022 and it has passed 11 of 16 MOT tests, with 126,138 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Nov 2021.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 1 Nov 2022
- Mileage
- 126,138 mi
- At MOT on 2 Nov 2021
- MOT tests
- 16
- 11 passed · 5 failed
- Per year
- 5,240 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- T491 SMV
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Golf
- Colour
- Silver
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,800 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1999
- First used
- 8 Jul 1999
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 1 Nov 2022
- Latest MOT test
- 2 Nov 2021 (Pass)
Mileage history
T491 SMV was last recorded at 126,138 miles on 2 Nov 2021, 3,311 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Oct 2020.
- Previous MOT
- 122,827 miles · 15 Oct 2020
- Between the last two tests
- 3,311 miles
- Average per year
- 5,240 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2021 – 126,138 miles
- 2020 – 122,827 miles
- 2019 – 115,533 miles
- 2018 – 100,658 miles
- 2013 – 100,638 miles
- 2012 – 83,045 miles
- 2011 – 74,845 miles
- 2010 – 69,045 miles
- 2009 – 62,384 miles
- 2008 – 53,821 miles
- 2007 – 47,380 miles
- 2006 – 45,421 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass126,138 miles
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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.
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view
Minor2 MOTs, 2018
Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2011
Full MOT history
16 tests since 8 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass126,138 miles (+3,311)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Nov 2022
- Odometer
- 126,138 miles
- Test number
- 780443445005
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass122,827 miles (+7,294)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Oct 2021
- Odometer
- 122,827 miles
- Test number
- 563469927959
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass115,533 miles (+14,875)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Aug 2020
- Odometer
- 115,533 miles
- Test number
- 852731613693
- AdvisoryN/s outer cv boot deteriorated
- AdvisoryO/s front top mount worn
- AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))
Pass100,658 miles (+4)1 minor
- MOT expiry
- 10 Jun 2019
- Odometer
- 100,658 miles
- Test number
- 658701089413
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Fail100,654 miles (+16)5 major1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 100,654 miles
- Test number
- 235132461913
- MajorFront Service brake excessively fluctuating Both (1.2.1 (e))
- MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to caliper (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorRoad wheel fixing missing One bolt from each wheel (5.2.1 (a) (i))
- MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both (1.2.1 (e))
Fail100,638 miles (+17,593)9 failures1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 100,638 miles
- Test number
- 557703003345
- FailureFront Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
- FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
- FailureWheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
- FailureWindscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- NoteRear brake discs corroding
Pass83,045 miles (+8,200)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 2 Sept 2013
- Odometer
- 83,045 miles
- Test number
- 616017342226
- NoteAirbag lamp on
Pass74,845 miles (+1)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 24 Jul 2012
- Odometer
- 74,845 miles
- Test number
- 357006001275
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
Fail74,844 miles (+5,799)5 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 74,844 miles
- Test number
- 215794001252
- FailureNearside Front Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
- FailureNearside Front Track rod end damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)
- FailureNearside Front Track rod end seriously misaligned (2.2.C.1b)
- FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureNearside Steering arm damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Pass69,045 miles2 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jun 2011
- Odometer
- 69,045 miles
- Test number
- 772346170122
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- NoteBoth inner cv boots leaking grease
- NoteChips in windscreen outside of swept area
Fail69,042 miles (+6,658)3 failures2 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 69,042 miles
- Test number
- 241276870429
- FailureNearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
- FailureNearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- NoteBoth inner cv boots leaking grease
- NoteChips in windscreen outside of swept area
Pass62,384 miles (+8,563)2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jun 2010
- Odometer
- 62,384 miles
- Test number
- 922308879190
- NoteExhaust corroding
- NoteRear tyres close to wear bars
Pass53,821 miles (+6,441)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jun 2009
- Odometer
- 53,821 miles
- Test number
- 834292188166
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass47,380 miles
- MOT expiry
- 7 Jun 2008
- Odometer
- 47,380 miles
- Test number
- 153202047194
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail47,380 miles (+1,959)1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 47,380 miles
- Test number
- 260442847494
- Repaired at testCentre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Pass45,421 miles
- MOT expiry
- 7 Jun 2007
- Odometer
- 45,421 miles
- Test number
- 924909056103
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about T491 SMV
- Does T491 SMV currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on T491 SMV expired on 1 Nov 2022, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on T491 SMV?
- The MOT on T491 SMV expired on 1 Nov 2022. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has T491 SMV done?
- T491 SMV was recorded at 126,138 miles at its MOT on 2 Nov 2021, an average of 5,240 miles a year.
- Has T491 SMV ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. T491 SMV has failed 5 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 30 May 2018.
- Has the mileage on T491 SMV 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 SMV find?
- T491 SMV passed its latest MOT on 2 Nov 2021 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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