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Green · Diesel · 1999 · 1,900 cc

T495 VKJMOT history

T495 VKJ is a green diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 14 Jul 1999. Its MOT is valid until 10 Feb 2027 and it has passed 20 of 29 MOT tests, with 191,940 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Feb 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 10 Feb 2027
Mileage
191,940 mi
At MOT on 11 Feb 2026
MOT tests
29
20 passed · 9 failed
Per year
5,386 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T495 VKJ
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,900 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
14 Jul 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 10 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
11 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T495 VKJ was last recorded at 191,940 miles on 11 Feb 2026, 4,630 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
187,310 miles · 5 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
4,630 miles
Average per year
5,386 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 191,940 miles
  • 2024 – 187,310 miles
  • 2023 – 182,313 miles
  • 2021 – 170,092 miles
  • 2020 – 163,458 miles
  • 2019 – 161,920 miles
  • 2018 – 160,054 miles
  • 2017 – 158,811 miles
  • 2016 – 156,474 miles
  • 2015 – 155,199 miles
  • 2014 – 152,453 miles
  • 2013 – 148,026 miles
  • 2012 – 143,657 miles
  • 2011 – 136,266 miles
  • 2010 – 127,563 miles
  • 2009 – 118,281 miles
  • 2008 – 108,925 miles
  • 2007 – 98,289 miles
  • 2006 – 85,958 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass191,940 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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.

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2016

  • Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2016

  • Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Offside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rearmost bush wearing perishing and slight movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

29 tests since 9 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass191,940 miles (+4,630)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    191,940 miles
    Test number
    824936245339
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Pass187,310 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    187,310 miles
    Test number
    685442415281
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

  3. Fail187,310 miles (+4,997)1 repaired7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    187,310 miles
    Test number
    819494767173
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

  4. Pass182,313 miles (+6,062)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    182,313 miles
    Test number
    420428242707
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  5. Pass176,251 miles (+6,159)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    176,251 miles
    Test number
    326422680070
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear water ingress into rear lamp unit
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower wishbone rear bush partially separated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Pass170,092 miles (+6,634)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    170,092 miles
    Test number
    660098369049
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake back plate corroded but secure
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake back plate corroded but secure

  7. Pass163,458 miles (+1,538)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    163,458 miles
    Test number
    694451395570
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake slightly sticking

  8. Pass161,920 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    161,920 miles
    Test number
    830234895619
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rearmost bush wearing perishing and slight movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering column u/j slight wear apparent

  9. Fail161,920 miles (+1,866)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    161,920 miles
    Test number
    230351292557
    • MajorFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases catalyst pipe cracked leaking (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear most bush perished cracked and pulling away (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides wearing low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rearmost bush wearing perishing and slight movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering column u/j slight wear apparent

  10. Pass160,054 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2019
    Odometer
    160,054 miles
    Test number
    626094652639

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail160,054 miles (+1,243)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    160,054 miles
    Test number
    228420259936
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

  12. Pass158,811 miles (+2,337)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    158,811 miles
    Test number
    140780482822

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass156,474 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    156,474 miles
    Test number
    956876056507
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases cat pipe out (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryFoot brake has slight travel
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • 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)
    • AdvisorySlight play steering rack

  14. Fail156,474 miles (+1,275)5 failures6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    156,474 miles
    Test number
    175263562997
    • FailureBattery insecure (1.9.1)
    • FailureBrake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)
    • FailureHazard warning switch faulty dose not aways work nearside (1.4.B.1d)
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases cat pipe out (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • 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)
    • AdvisorySlight play steering rack

  15. Pass155,199 miles (+2,746)5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    155,199 miles
    Test number
    629209165123
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteSlight play steering rack

  16. Pass152,453 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    152,453 miles
    Test number
    285563884171

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail152,453 miles (+4,427)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    152,453 miles
    Test number
    557803184166
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  18. Pass148,026 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2014
    Odometer
    148,026 miles
    Test number
    419577123151

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail148,021 miles (+4,364)3 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    148,021 miles
    Test number
    519227223188
    • FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
    • FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  20. Pass143,657 miles (+7,391)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2013
    Odometer
    143,657 miles
    Test number
    469629002169
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  21. Pass136,266 miles (+8,703)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2012
    Odometer
    136,266 miles
    Test number
    889498901187
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteRear axle bushes slightly perished.

  22. Pass127,563 miles (+9,282)1 note
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2011
    Odometer
    127,563 miles
    Test number
    384187520134
    • NoteCoolant leak

  23. Pass118,281 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    118,281 miles
    Test number
    211829239409

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail118,281 miles (+9,356)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,281 miles
    Test number
    714479839176
    • Repaired at testRear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  25. Fail108,925 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,925 miles
    Test number
    241648748422
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  26. Pass108,925 miles (+10,636)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    108,925 miles
    Test number
    683488948196

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass98,289 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    98,289 miles
    Test number
    350789067184

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Fail98,289 miles (+12,331)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,289 miles
    Test number
    822079967196
    • FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

  29. Pass85,958 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    85,958 miles
    Test number
    184570666191
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Questions about T495 VKJ

Does T495 VKJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T495 VKJ is valid until 10 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on T495 VKJ?
The MOT on T495 VKJ is valid until 10 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T495 VKJ done?
T495 VKJ was recorded at 191,940 miles at its MOT on 11 Feb 2026, an average of 5,386 miles a year.
Has T495 VKJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T495 VKJ has failed 9 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Dec 2024.
Has the mileage on T495 VKJ 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 T495 VKJ find?
T495 VKJ passed its latest MOT on 11 Feb 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; offside front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement.

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