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Volkswagen Golf

Black · Petrol · 1999 · 1,800 cc

T496 ENHMOT history

T496 ENH is a black petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 15 Apr 1999. Its MOT is valid until 12 Feb 2027 and it has passed 14 of 21 MOT tests, with 164,037 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Feb 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 12 Feb 2027
Mileage
164,037 mi
At MOT on 13 Feb 2026
MOT tests
21
14 passed · 7 failed
Per year
4,290 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T496 ENH
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
15 Apr 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 12 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
13 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T496 ENH was last recorded at 164,037 miles on 13 Feb 2026, 318 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Sept 2019.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
163,719 miles · 4 Sept 2019
Between the last two tests
318 miles
Average per year
4,290 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 164,037 miles
  • 2019 – 163,719 miles
  • 2018 – 159,095 miles
  • 2017 – 159,093 miles
  • 2016 – 155,435 miles
  • 2015 – 151,705 miles
  • 2014 – 147,524 miles
  • 2013 – 135,341 miles
  • 2012 – 126,783 miles
  • 2011 – 118,392 miles
  • 2010 – 113,736 miles
  • 2009 – 108,867 miles
  • 2008 – 103,053 miles
  • 2007 – 91,052 miles
  • 2006 – 79,095 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass164,037 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (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.

  • Brake pipe slightly corroded all steel (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2017–2018

  • Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2017–2018

  • Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2017–2018

  • Oil leak

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2017–2018

  • Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017–2018

  • Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2017–2018

Full MOT history

21 tests since 27 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass164,037 miles (+318)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    164,037 miles
    Test number
    412671907069
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Pass163,719 miles8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    163,719 miles
    Test number
    947242936688
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all steel (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Fail163,719 miles (+4,624)2 dangerous1 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    163,719 miles
    Test number
    708913211752
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all steel (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass159,095 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    159,095 miles
    Test number
    311733500704
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded all steel (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  5. Fail159,095 miles (+2)4 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    159,095 miles
    Test number
    865313825641
    • FailureBrake performance not tested pedal spongy (3.7.A.1)
    • FailureCentral Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureEmissions not tested exhaust blow (7.3.A.1)
    • FailureRear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded all steel (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  6. Fail159,093 miles (+3,658)6 dangerous10 failures8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    159,093 miles
    Test number
    555206052433
    • DangerousBrake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)
    • DangerousNearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • DangerousNearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • DangerousNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • DangerousOffside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • DangerousOffside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureHazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureRear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded all steel (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryFront tyres worn on inner edges
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryRear brake back plates corroded

  7. Pass155,435 miles (+3,730)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    155,435 miles
    Test number
    796899659208
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  8. Pass151,705 miles (+4,181)
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    151,705 miles
    Test number
    207578305454

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass147,524 miles (+12,183)
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    147,524 miles
    Test number
    357946114189

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass135,341 miles3 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    135,341 miles
    Test number
    235390723415
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteBoth rear side lights slightly dim
    • NoteGear box oil leak

  11. Fail135,341 miles (+8,558)1 dangerous2 failures3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,341 miles
    Test number
    677007113149
    • DangerousOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteBoth rear side lights slightly dim
    • NoteGear box oil leak

  12. Pass126,783 miles (+8,391)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    126,783 miles
    Test number
    836139112134
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteO/S/R wheel bearing slightly noisy

  13. Pass118,392 miles (+4,656)
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    118,392 miles
    Test number
    496300511137

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass113,736 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    113,736 miles
    Test number
    984953010160
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Fail113,736 miles (+4,869)5 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,736 miles
    Test number
    452331010122
    • FailureNearside Inner Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • FailureNearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • FailureOffside Inner Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass108,867 miles3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    108,867 miles
    Test number
    613721829160
    • AdvisoryNearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
    • NoteSmall cut o/s/r outer tyre wall

  17. Fail108,867 miles (+5,814)1 failure2 repaired3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,867 miles
    Test number
    462247919190
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
    • NoteSmall cut o/s/r outer tyre wall

  18. Pass103,053 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    103,053 miles
    Test number
    363301108180

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail103,053 miles (+12,001)5 dangerous3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,053 miles
    Test number
    970115998036
    • DangerousNearside Front front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • DangerousNearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • DangerousOffside Front front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • DangerousOffside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • DangerousService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureNearside Front 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 Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

  20. Pass91,052 miles (+11,957)
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    91,052 miles
    Test number
    830283817112

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass79,095 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    79,095 miles
    Test number
    783257516116

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T496 ENH

Does T496 ENH currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T496 ENH is valid until 12 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on T496 ENH?
The MOT on T496 ENH is valid until 12 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T496 ENH done?
T496 ENH was recorded at 164,037 miles at its MOT on 13 Feb 2026, an average of 4,290 miles a year.
Has T496 ENH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T496 ENH has failed 7 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Sept 2019.
Has the mileage on T496 ENH 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 T496 ENH find?
T496 ENH passed its latest MOT on 13 Feb 2026 with 7 advisories: nearside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; nearside rear wheel bearing has slight play; offside front wheel bearing has slight play, and 4 more.

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