Volkswagen Golf
Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 1,595 cc
T498 BRMMOT history
T498 BRM is a silver petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 29 Mar 1999. Its MOT is valid until 21 Oct 2026 and it has passed 19 of 27 MOT tests, with 60,146 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Oct 2025.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 21 Oct 2026
- Mileage
- 60,146 mi
- At MOT on 15 Oct 2025
- MOT tests
- 27
- 19 passed · 8 failed
- Per year
- 1,274 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- T498 BRM
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Golf
- Colour
- Silver
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,595 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1999
- First used
- 29 Mar 1999
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 21 Oct 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 15 Oct 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
T498 BRM was last recorded at 60,146 miles on 15 Oct 2025, 4,041 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Oct 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 56,105 miles · 22 Oct 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 4,041 miles
- Average per year
- 1,274 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 60,146 miles
- 2024 – 56,105 miles
- 2023 – 51,826 miles
- 2021 – 51,159 miles
- 2020 – 50,567 miles
- 2019 – 49,941 miles
- 2018 – 48,979 miles
- 2017 – 48,045 miles
- 2016 – 47,225 miles
- 2015 – 46,112 miles
- 2014 – 44,354 miles
- 2013 – 43,192 miles
- 2012 – 42,104 miles
- 2011 – 40,691 miles
- 2010 – 39,749 miles
- 2009 – 38,713 miles
- 2008 – 37,619 miles
- 2007 – 36,449 miles
- 2006 – 35,193 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass60,146 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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 Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Advisory6 MOTs, 2012–2017
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Advisory4 MOTs, 2012–2015
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault
Major2 MOTs, 2024–2025
Centre exhaust clamp corroded
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Full MOT history
27 tests since 16 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass60,146 miles
- MOT expiry
- 21 Oct 2026
- Odometer
- 60,146 miles
- Test number
- 840641299227
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail60,146 miles (+4,041)5 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 60,146 miles
- Test number
- 549014771529
- MajorCentral Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Exhaust sleeve (6.1.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorRear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
- MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
- MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Pass56,105 miles
- MOT expiry
- 21 Oct 2025
- Odometer
- 56,105 miles
- Test number
- 719963521881
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail56,105 miles (+4,279)9 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 56,105 miles
- Test number
- 527087680180
- MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
- MajorNearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (1.1.15 (e))
- MajorNearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (1.1.15 (e))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
Pass51,826 miles (+6)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Oct 2024
- Odometer
- 51,826 miles
- Test number
- 650990588642
- AdvisoryCentre exhaust clamp corroded
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryAll steering, suspension and brake components corroded
Fail51,820 miles (+661)3 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 51,820 miles
- Test number
- 956811621531
- MajorNearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
- MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryCentre exhaust clamp corroded
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryAll steering, suspension and brake components corroded
Pass51,159 miles (+592)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 Mar 2022
- Odometer
- 51,159 miles
- Test number
- 259800253178
- AdvisoryCoolant leak
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Pass50,567 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 Mar 2021
- Odometer
- 50,567 miles
- Test number
- 435058385177
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Fail50,567 miles (+626)1 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 50,567 miles
- Test number
- 619979102932
- MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass49,941 miles
- MOT expiry
- 17 Mar 2020
- Odometer
- 49,941 miles
- Test number
- 760116663288
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail49,941 miles (+962)1 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 49,941 miles
- Test number
- 248890714748
- MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Pass48,979 miles (+1)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 17 Mar 2019
- Odometer
- 48,979 miles
- Test number
- 635570025337
- AdvisoryExhaust middle silencer corroded but not blowing.
Fail48,978 miles (+933)6 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 48,978 miles
- Test number
- 372701192279
- FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush nearside rear rubber bush broken away (2.4.G.2)
- FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
- FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryExhaust middle silencer corroded but not blowing.
Pass48,045 miles (+820)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 Mar 2018
- Odometer
- 48,045 miles
- Test number
- 990615116152
- AdvisoryExhaust system middle silencer corroded but not blowing.
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Pass47,225 miles (+1,113)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 Mar 2017
- Odometer
- 47,225 miles
- Test number
- 354455175319
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Pass46,112 miles (+1,758)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 Mar 2016
- Odometer
- 46,112 miles
- Test number
- 546455075023
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Pass44,354 miles3 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 17 Mar 2015
- Odometer
- 44,354 miles
- Test number
- 168016174017
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- NoteN/s/f tyre starting to perish and crack on side wall
Fail44,354 miles (+1,162)3 failures3 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 44,354 miles
- Test number
- 525776874087
- FailureFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- NoteN/s/f tyre starting to perish and crack on side wall
Pass43,192 miles (+1,088)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 Mar 2014
- Odometer
- 43,192 miles
- Test number
- 718776163017
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Pass42,104 miles (+1,413)2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 17 Mar 2013
- Odometer
- 42,104 miles
- Test number
- 587802972000
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- NoteSpare tyre flat
Pass40,691 miles (+942)2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 17 Mar 2012
- Odometer
- 40,691 miles
- Test number
- 215252551088
- NoteDiscs pitted due to lack of use
- NoteO/s/r door latch greesed to get it to work
Pass39,749 miles (+1,036)
- MOT expiry
- 17 Mar 2011
- Odometer
- 39,749 miles
- Test number
- 344981570014
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass38,713 miles (+10)
- MOT expiry
- 17 Mar 2010
- Odometer
- 38,713 miles
- Test number
- 651052879043
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail38,703 miles (+1,084)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 38,703 miles
- Test number
- 331681579045
- FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Pass37,619 miles (+1,170)
- MOT expiry
- 17 Mar 2009
- Odometer
- 37,619 miles
- Test number
- 631467878042
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass36,449 miles (+1,256)
- MOT expiry
- 17 Mar 2008
- Odometer
- 36,449 miles
- Test number
- 774696877074
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass35,193 miles
- MOT expiry
- 17 Mar 2007
- Odometer
- 35,193 miles
- Test number
- 322195876098
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about T498 BRM
- Does T498 BRM currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T498 BRM is valid until 21 Oct 2026.
- When is the MOT due on T498 BRM?
- The MOT on T498 BRM is valid until 21 Oct 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has T498 BRM done?
- T498 BRM was recorded at 60,146 miles at its MOT on 15 Oct 2025, an average of 1,274 miles a year.
- Has T498 BRM ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. T498 BRM has failed 8 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Oct 2025.
- Has the mileage on T498 BRM 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 BRM find?
- T498 BRM passed its latest MOT on 15 Oct 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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