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Volkswagen Golf

Blue · Petrol · 2015 · 1,984 cc

257 RKPMOT history

257 RKP is a blue petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 8 Jun 2015. Its MOT is valid until 19 Dec 2026 and it has passed 8 of 8 MOT tests, with 70,717 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Dec 2025.

257 RKP blue Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 19 Dec 2026
Mileage
70,717 mi
At MOT on 15 Dec 2025
MOT tests
8
8 passed · 0 failed
Per year
5,071 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
257 RKP
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,984 cc
Year of manufacture
2015
First used
8 Jun 2015
MOT status
MOT valid until 19 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
15 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

257 RKP was last recorded at 70,717 miles on 15 Dec 2025, 5,083 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
65,634 miles · 18 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
5,083 miles
Average per year
5,071 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 70,717 miles
  • 2024 – 65,634 miles
  • 2023 – 61,264 miles
  • 2022 – 57,239 miles
  • 2021 – 50,351 miles
  • 2020 – 45,475 miles
  • 2019 – 38,831 miles
  • 2018 – 32,730 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass70,717 miles
  • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023

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 Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019

Full MOT history

8 tests since 19 Jun 2018, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass70,717 miles (+5,083)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    70,717 miles
    Test number
    348859750025
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  2. Pass65,634 miles (+4,370)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    65,634 miles
    Test number
    642137701692
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  3. Pass61,264 miles (+4,025)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    61,264 miles
    Test number
    716855514563
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  4. Pass57,239 miles (+6,888)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    57,239 miles
    Test number
    727740320761
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
  5. Pass50,351 miles (+4,876)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    50,351 miles
    Test number
    182896478304
    • MinorCentral Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  6. Pass45,475 miles (+6,644)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    45,475 miles
    Test number
    712643173637
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  7. Pass38,831 miles (+6,101)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    38,831 miles
    Test number
    680836428278
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened scored (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  8. Pass32,730 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    32,730 miles
    Test number
    174294968712
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Questions about 257 RKP

What vehicle is registration 257 RKP currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show 257 RKP on a blue petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 8 Jun 2015. Dateless registrations can be transferred between vehicles, so earlier MOT tests may have been under a different registration. Registered keeper details are not public and are not shown.
Does 257 RKP currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on 257 RKP is valid until 19 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on 257 RKP?
The MOT on 257 RKP is valid until 19 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has 257 RKP done?
257 RKP was recorded at 70,717 miles at its MOT on 15 Dec 2025, an average of 5,071 miles a year.
Has 257 RKP ever failed its MOT?
No. 257 RKP has passed all 8 of its MOT tests on record.
Has the mileage on 257 RKP 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 257 RKP find?
257 RKP passed its latest MOT on 15 Dec 2025 with 1 minor defect and 1 advisory: windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip; nearside rear shock absorbers has light misting of oil.

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