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Volkswagen Golf

Black · Petrol · 1999 · 1,800 cc

T494 PGFMOT history

T494 PGF is a black petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 30 Apr 1999. Its MOT expired on 21 Dec 2023 and it has passed 18 of 25 MOT tests, with 86,912 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Dec 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 21 Dec 2023
Mileage
86,912 mi
At MOT on 22 Dec 2022
MOT tests
25
18 passed · 7 failed
Per year
2,732 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T494 PGF
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,800 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
30 Apr 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 21 Dec 2023
Latest MOT test
22 Dec 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

T494 PGF was last recorded at 86,912 miles on 22 Dec 2022, 686 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Dec 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
86,226 miles · 22 Dec 2021
Between the last two tests
686 miles
Average per year
2,732 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 86,912 miles
  • 2021 – 86,226 miles
  • 2020 – 85,812 miles
  • 2019 – 85,502 miles
  • 2018 – 84,498 miles
  • 2017 – 83,203 miles
  • 2016 – 80,429 miles
  • 2015 – 78,455 miles
  • 2014 – 75,271 miles
  • 2013 – 71,341 miles
  • 2012 – 66,498 miles
  • 2011 – 62,292 miles
  • 2010 – 58,168 miles
  • 2009 – 54,309 miles
  • 2008 – 49,810 miles
  • 2007 – 46,048 miles
  • 2006 – 41,182 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass86,912 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.

  • Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Offside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass86,912 miles (+686)
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    86,912 miles
    Test number
    946697195903

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass86,226 miles (+7)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    86,226 miles
    Test number
    534670781449
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Fail86,219 miles (+407)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,219 miles
    Test number
    921552063641
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass85,812 miles (+310)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    85,812 miles
    Test number
    230746409276
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass85,502 miles (+1,004)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    85,502 miles
    Test number
    334428113508
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective center exhaust bracket (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass84,498 miles (+8)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    84,498 miles
    Test number
    173114658279
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  7. Fail84,490 miles (+1,287)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,490 miles
    Test number
    926625089034
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  8. Pass83,203 miles (+33)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    83,203 miles
    Test number
    434003655107
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryPassenger side wiper blade split

  9. Fail83,170 miles (+2,741)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,170 miles
    Test number
    164739999436
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryPassenger side wiper blade split

  10. Pass80,429 miles (+17)
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    80,429 miles
    Test number
    174628792903

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail80,412 miles (+1,957)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,412 miles
    Test number
    897731804223
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

  12. Pass78,455 miles (+1,179)
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    78,455 miles
    Test number
    315575735214

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass77,276 miles (+2,005)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    77,276 miles
    Test number
    197078765112
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteBoth rear tyres out of shape

  14. Pass75,271 miles (+3,930)5 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    75,271 miles
    Test number
    369624704498
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  15. Pass71,341 miles (+4,843)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    71,341 miles
    Test number
    806334683021
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteFront & rear tyres slightly perrished

  16. Pass66,498 miles (+5)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    66,498 miles
    Test number
    598312082086
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  17. Fail66,493 miles (+4,201)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,493 miles
    Test number
    387221982044
    • FailureOffside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  18. Pass62,292 miles (+4,124)
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    62,292 miles
    Test number
    246554681029

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass58,168 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    58,168 miles
    Test number
    173915680082

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail58,168 miles (+3,859)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,168 miles
    Test number
    930225680029
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

  21. Pass54,309 miles (+4,499)
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    54,309 miles
    Test number
    542611079018

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass49,810 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    49,810 miles
    Test number
    864743598028

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail49,810 miles (+3,762)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,810 miles
    Test number
    974063798029
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

  24. Pass46,048 miles (+4,866)
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2008
    Odometer
    46,048 miles
    Test number
    423405237165

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass41,182 miles3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    41,182 miles
    Test number
    561837586043
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Questions about T494 PGF

Does T494 PGF currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T494 PGF expired on 21 Dec 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T494 PGF?
The MOT on T494 PGF expired on 21 Dec 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T494 PGF done?
T494 PGF was recorded at 86,912 miles at its MOT on 22 Dec 2022, an average of 2,732 miles a year.
Has T494 PGF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T494 PGF has failed 7 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Dec 2021.
Has the mileage on T494 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 T494 PGF find?
T494 PGF passed its latest MOT on 22 Dec 2022 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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