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Volkswagen Golf

Black · Petrol · 1999 · 1,800 cc

T498 BHPMOT history

T498 BHP is a black petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 6 Aug 1999. Its MOT expired on 25 May 2023 and it has passed 17 of 25 MOT tests, with 194,695 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 May 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 25 May 2023
Mileage
194,695 mi
At MOT on 3 May 2022
MOT tests
25
17 passed · 8 failed
Per year
7,052 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T498 BHP
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
6 Aug 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 25 May 2023
Latest MOT test
3 May 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

T498 BHP was last recorded at 194,695 miles on 3 May 2022, 67 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Apr 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
194,628 miles · 28 Apr 2022
Between the last two tests
67 miles
Average per year
7,052 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 194,695 miles
  • 2021 – 194,099 miles
  • 2020 – 187,126 miles
  • 2019 – 178,196 miles
  • 2018 – 170,075 miles
  • 2017 – 160,908 miles
  • 2016 – 148,970 miles
  • 2015 – 141,571 miles
  • 2013 – 131,154 miles
  • 2012 – 116,034 miles
  • 2011 – 111,025 miles
  • 2010 – 105,814 miles
  • 2009 – 99,401 miles
  • 2008 – 93,236 miles
  • 2007 – 87,104 miles
  • 2006 – 81,781 miles
  • 2005 – 76,503 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass194,695 miles
  • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear most bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022

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

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2019–2021

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

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2019–2021

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2016–2018

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2017

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Both sills damaged

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

25 tests since 29 Jul 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass194,695 miles (+67)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2023
    Odometer
    194,695 miles
    Test number
    620239485140
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear most bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Fail194,628 miles (+529)5 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    194,628 miles
    Test number
    648585126669
    • MajorBattery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorFront Headlamp aim too low x2 (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear most bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass194,099 miles (+4)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2022
    Odometer
    194,099 miles
    Test number
    438425683984
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  4. Fail194,095 miles (+6,969)2 dangerous1 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    194,095 miles
    Test number
    904097411175
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorCentral Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  5. Pass187,126 miles (+99)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2021
    Odometer
    187,126 miles
    Test number
    927275536929
    • AdvisoryBoth sills damaged
    • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective Centre exhaust mount broken (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both front hoses slightly perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn smooth on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage Pump area (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

  6. Fail187,027 miles (+8,831)5 major9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    187,027 miles
    Test number
    900625829771
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn 'D' bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBoth sills damaged
    • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective Centre exhaust mount broken (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both front hoses slightly perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn smooth on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage Pump area (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

  7. Pass178,196 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2020
    Odometer
    178,196 miles
    Test number
    930041557860
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both Fronts. (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Fail178,195 miles (+8,120)3 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    178,195 miles
    Test number
    545283945272
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both Fronts. (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass170,075 miles (+9,167)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2019
    Odometer
    170,075 miles
    Test number
    466208801322
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryO/s/r tyre wearing inner edge

  10. Pass160,908 miles (+11,938)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2018
    Odometer
    160,908 miles
    Test number
    821631986183
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  11. Pass148,970 miles (+9)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    148,970 miles
    Test number
    604168283619
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • 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)

  12. Fail148,961 miles (+7,390)9 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    148,961 miles
    Test number
    273082162458
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureWindscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • FailureWindscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • 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)

  13. Fail141,571 miles3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    141,571 miles
    Test number
    287710965168
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  14. Pass141,571 miles (+10,417)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    141,571 miles
    Test number
    429560365149

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass131,154 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    131,154 miles
    Test number
    537735723332

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail131,154 miles (+15,120)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,154 miles
    Test number
    875945723327
    • FailureOffside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

  17. Pass116,034 miles (+5,009)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    116,034 miles
    Test number
    499964612213
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

  18. Pass111,025 miles (+5,211)
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    111,025 miles
    Test number
    787754711221

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass105,814 miles (+113)
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    105,814 miles
    Test number
    732565810227

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail105,701 miles (+6,300)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,701 miles
    Test number
    462167000246
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

  21. Pass99,401 miles (+6,165)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    99,401 miles
    Test number
    353410819451

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass93,236 miles (+6,132)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    93,236 miles
    Test number
    513433808296

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass87,104 miles (+5,323)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    87,104 miles
    Test number
    221921607291

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass81,781 miles (+5,278)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    81,781 miles
    Test number
    643629206282

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass76,503 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2006
    Odometer
    76,503 miles
    Test number
    773120515261

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T498 BHP

Does T498 BHP currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T498 BHP expired on 25 May 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T498 BHP?
The MOT on T498 BHP expired on 25 May 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T498 BHP done?
T498 BHP was recorded at 194,695 miles at its MOT on 3 May 2022, an average of 7,052 miles a year.
Has T498 BHP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T498 BHP has failed 8 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Apr 2022.
Has the mileage on T498 BHP 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 T498 BHP find?
T498 BHP passed its latest MOT on 3 May 2022 with 1 minor defect and 1 advisory: nearside rear registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; nearside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear most bush.

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