
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.

- 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
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.
- 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
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 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.
Pass57,551 miles (+130)
- MOT expiry
- 16 Jan 2024
- Odometer
- 57,551 miles
- Test number
- 907303159986
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass57,421 miles (+256)
- MOT expiry
- 12 Nov 2021
- Odometer
- 57,421 miles
- Test number
- 167410978106
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass57,165 miles (+210)
- MOT expiry
- 12 Nov 2020
- Odometer
- 57,165 miles
- Test number
- 834952234725
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass56,955 miles
- MOT expiry
- 20 Apr 2017
- Odometer
- 56,955 miles
- Test number
- 291018546136
No defects or advisories recorded.
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)
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
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
Pass54,856 miles (+10)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Nov 2009
- Odometer
- 54,856 miles
- Test number
- 721922918357
No defects or advisories recorded.
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)
Pass51,620 miles (+5)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Nov 2008
- Odometer
- 51,620 miles
- Test number
- 412684537457
No defects or advisories recorded.
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)
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)
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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