Volkswagen Golf
Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 2,300 cc
T493 OGPMOT history
T493 OGP is a blue petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 8 Apr 1999. Its MOT expired on 6 Mar 2025 and it has passed 16 of 18 MOT tests, with 63,073 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Mar 2024.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 6 Mar 2025
- Mileage
- 63,073 mi
- At MOT on 7 Mar 2024
- MOT tests
- 18
- 16 passed · 2 failed
- Per year
- 1,111 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- T493 OGP
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Golf
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 2,300 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1999
- First used
- 8 Apr 1999
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 6 Mar 2025
- Latest MOT test
- 7 Mar 2024 (Pass)
Mileage history
T493 OGP was last recorded at 63,073 miles on 7 Mar 2024, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Mar 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 63,073 miles · 6 Mar 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 0 miles
- Average per year
- 1,111 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2024 – 63,073 miles
- 2022 – 57,436 miles
- 2021 – 56,382 miles
- 2020 – 55,052 miles
- 2019 – 53,596 miles
- 2018 – 51,873 miles
- 2017 – 51,125 miles
- 2016 – 49,894 miles
- 2015 – 48,311 miles
- 2014 – 47,171 miles
- 2011 – 46,877 miles
- 2010 – 46,476 miles
- 2009 – 45,221 miles
- 2008 – 44,356 miles
- 2007 – 43,694 miles
- 2006 – 43,375 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass63,073 miles
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top mount (5.3.2 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryFuel breather pipe damagedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
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 Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022
Nearside Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2017
Offside Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2017
Full MOT history
18 tests since 17 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass63,073 miles5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Mar 2025
- Odometer
- 63,073 miles
- Test number
- 142695458880
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top mount (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFuel breather pipe damaged
Fail63,073 miles (+5,637)1 major2 repaired5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 63,073 miles
- Test number
- 350729639473
- MajorOffside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top mount (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFuel breather pipe damaged
Pass57,436 miles (+1,054)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 9 Oct 2023
- Odometer
- 57,436 miles
- Test number
- 127393009910
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Pass56,382 miles (+1,330)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 9 Oct 2022
- Odometer
- 56,382 miles
- Test number
- 716456816187
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Pass55,052 miles (+1,456)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Oct 2021
- Odometer
- 55,052 miles
- Test number
- 364957989561
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass53,596 miles (+1,723)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Oct 2020
- Odometer
- 53,596 miles
- Test number
- 821220499302
- AdvisoryBoth front tyre's perishing,cracking,offside front tyre starting to lightly wear on inner edge.
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre x2 in tread
- AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass51,873 miles (+748)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 9 Oct 2019
- Odometer
- 51,873 miles
- Test number
- 704040304554
- AdvisorySub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass51,125 miles (+142)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Oct 2018
- Odometer
- 51,125 miles
- Test number
- 255277221933
- AdvisoryNearside Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Fail50,983 miles (+1,089)4 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 50,983 miles
- Test number
- 427952950744
- 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 Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Pass49,894 miles (+1,583)
- MOT expiry
- 6 Oct 2017
- Odometer
- 49,894 miles
- Test number
- 433343686918
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass48,311 miles (+1,140)
- MOT expiry
- 6 Oct 2016
- Odometer
- 48,311 miles
- Test number
- 582771646420
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass47,171 miles (+294)
- MOT expiry
- 6 Oct 2015
- Odometer
- 47,171 miles
- Test number
- 955380084213
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass46,877 miles (+401)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Nov 2012
- Odometer
- 46,877 miles
- Test number
- 775803531371
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass46,476 miles (+1,255)
- MOT expiry
- 23 Nov 2011
- Odometer
- 46,476 miles
- Test number
- 452258320478
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass45,221 miles (+865)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Aug 2010
- Odometer
- 45,221 miles
- Test number
- 174718119218
- AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Pass44,356 miles (+662)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Aug 2009
- Odometer
- 44,356 miles
- Test number
- 210482628285
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass43,694 miles (+319)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 Jun 2008
- Odometer
- 43,694 miles
- Test number
- 590839467106
- AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Pass43,375 miles
- MOT expiry
- 16 Jun 2007
- Odometer
- 43,375 miles
- Test number
- 891738466167
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about T493 OGP
- Does T493 OGP currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on T493 OGP expired on 6 Mar 2025, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on T493 OGP?
- The MOT on T493 OGP expired on 6 Mar 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has T493 OGP done?
- T493 OGP was recorded at 63,073 miles at its MOT on 7 Mar 2024, an average of 1,111 miles a year.
- Has T493 OGP ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. T493 OGP has failed 2 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Mar 2024.
- Has the mileage on T493 OGP 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 T493 OGP find?
- T493 OGP passed its latest MOT on 7 Mar 2024 with 5 advisories: nearside front shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush; nearside play in steering rack inner joint(s); offside front shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top mount, and 2 more.
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