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Volkswagen Golf

Black · Petrol · 1985 · 1,781 cc

B515 RNXMOT history

B515 RNX is a black petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 19 Mar 1985. Its MOT expired on 16 Jan 2024 and it has passed 9 of 13 MOT tests, with 57,551 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Jan 2023.

B515 RNX black Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 16 Jan 2024
Mileage
57,551 mi
At MOT on 17 Jan 2023
MOT tests
13
9 passed · 4 failed
Per year
689 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
B515 RNX
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,781 cc
Year of manufacture
1985
First used
19 Mar 1985
MOT status
MOT expired on 16 Jan 2024
Latest MOT test
17 Jan 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

B515 RNX was last recorded at 57,551 miles on 17 Jan 2023, 130 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Oct 2020.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
57,421 miles · 19 Oct 2020
Between the last two tests
130 miles
Average per year
689 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 57,551 miles
  • 2020 – 57,421 miles
  • 2019 – 57,165 miles
  • 2016 – 56,955 miles
  • 2012 – 55,688 miles
  • 2008 – 54,856 miles
  • 2007 – 51,620 miles
  • 2006 – 46,482 miles
  • 2005 – 45,627 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass57,551 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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 Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded

    Failure2 MOTs, 2007–2012

Full MOT history

13 tests since 23 Sept 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass57,551 miles (+130)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    57,551 miles
    Test number
    907303159986

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass57,421 miles (+256)
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    57,421 miles
    Test number
    167410978106

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass57,165 miles (+210)
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    57,165 miles
    Test number
    834952234725

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass56,955 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    56,955 miles
    Test number
    291018546136

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail56,955 miles (+1,267)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,955 miles
    Test number
    743535177264
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)
    • FailureWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
  6. Pass55,688 miles3 notes
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    55,688 miles
    Test number
    989234522077
    • NoteFuel pipe/s corroded
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteTiming belt cover is missing
  7. Fail55,688 miles (+832)3 failures3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,688 miles
    Test number
    718964322004
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • NoteFuel pipe/s corroded
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteTiming belt cover is missing
  8. Pass54,856 miles (+10)
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    54,856 miles
    Test number
    721922918357

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail54,846 miles (+3,226)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,846 miles
    Test number
    903629608346
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
  10. Pass51,620 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    51,620 miles
    Test number
    412684537457

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail51,615 miles (+5,133)7 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,615 miles
    Test number
    783036907373
    • FailureNearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)
    • FailureOffside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)
    • FailureOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
  12. Pass46,482 miles (+855)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    46,482 miles
    Test number
    563592376273
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  13. Pass45,627 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2006
    Odometer
    45,627 miles
    Test number
    924476765233
    • AdvisoryRear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Questions about B515 RNX

Does B515 RNX currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on B515 RNX expired on 16 Jan 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on B515 RNX?
The MOT on B515 RNX expired on 16 Jan 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has B515 RNX done?
B515 RNX was recorded at 57,551 miles at its MOT on 17 Jan 2023, an average of 689 miles a year.
Has B515 RNX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. B515 RNX has failed 4 of its 13 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Apr 2016.
Has the mileage on B515 RNX 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 B515 RNX find?
B515 RNX passed its latest MOT on 17 Jan 2023 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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