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Volkswagen Golf

Silver · Petrol · 1996 · 1,781 cc

P283 RHMMOT history

P283 RHM is a silver petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 28 Aug 1996. Its MOT expired on 21 Nov 2023 and it has passed 16 of 22 MOT tests, with 84,652 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Nov 2022.

P283 RHM silver Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 21 Nov 2023
Mileage
84,652 mi
At MOT on 22 Nov 2022
MOT tests
22
16 passed · 6 failed
Per year
3,013 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
P283 RHM
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,781 cc
Year of manufacture
1996
First used
28 Aug 1996
MOT status
MOT expired on 21 Nov 2023
Latest MOT test
22 Nov 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

P283 RHM was last recorded at 84,652 miles on 22 Nov 2022, 1,453 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Nov 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
83,199 miles · 12 Nov 2021
Between the last two tests
1,453 miles
Average per year
3,013 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 84,652 miles
  • 2021 – 83,199 miles
  • 2020 – 80,529 miles
  • 2019 – 78,161 miles
  • 2018 – 74,306 miles
  • 2017 – 70,583 miles
  • 2016 – 65,922 miles
  • 2015 – 62,697 miles
  • 2013 – 56,727 miles
  • 2012 – 54,102 miles
  • 2011 – 51,570 miles
  • 2010 – 49,889 miles
  • 2009 – 46,732 miles
  • 2008 – 43,256 miles
  • 2007 – 39,200 miles
  • 2006 – 35,775 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass84,652 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  • MinorNearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
  • MinorNearside Front Windscreen seriously discoloured but not adversely affecting driver's view and chip (3.2 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryRear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryUpper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side top (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront brake pipe all oily

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.

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2010–2016

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2010–2016

  • Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Front Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement cracking

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip

    Minor2 MOTs, 2021

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

22 tests since 2 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass84,652 miles (+1,453)3 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    84,652 miles
    Test number
    496646781313
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen seriously discoloured but not adversely affecting driver's view and chip (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryUpper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side top (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront brake pipe all oily

  2. Pass83,199 miles (+20)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    83,199 miles
    Test number
    312552238896
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

  3. Fail83,179 miles (+2,650)2 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,179 miles
    Test number
    488882621173
    • MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorIntegral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting both side under floor and jacking points (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

  4. Pass80,529 miles (+2,368)
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    80,529 miles
    Test number
    395188331094

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass78,161 miles (+3,855)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    78,161 miles
    Test number
    130879052142
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass74,306 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    74,306 miles
    Test number
    444188062670

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail74,306 miles (+3,723)1 major1 repaired1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,306 miles
    Test number
    404335417067
    • MajorRegistration plate does not conform to the specified requirements both (0.1 (d))
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • MinorRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  8. Pass70,583 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    70,583 miles
    Test number
    832489022330
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRegistration plate faded but not likely to be misread both (6.3.1d)

  9. Fail70,583 miles (+4,661)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,583 miles
    Test number
    289298544263
    • Repaired at testFront Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRegistration plate faded but not likely to be misread both (6.3.1d)

  10. Pass65,922 miles (+3,225)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    65,922 miles
    Test number
    559015568730
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  11. Pass62,697 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    62,697 miles
    Test number
    328437505436
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  12. Fail62,697 miles (+5,970)1 failure1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,697 miles
    Test number
    909267005226
    • FailureOffside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  13. Pass56,727 miles (+2,625)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    56,727 miles
    Test number
    678268373242
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  14. Pass54,102 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    54,102 miles
    Test number
    106925442261

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail54,102 miles (+2,532)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,102 miles
    Test number
    365135942442
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

  16. Pass51,570 miles (+1,681)
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    51,570 miles
    Test number
    326070961459

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass49,889 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    49,889 miles
    Test number
    633837850272
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  18. Fail49,889 miles (+3,157)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,889 miles
    Test number
    681447350246
    • Repaired at testRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  19. Pass46,732 miles (+3,476)
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    46,732 miles
    Test number
    710053059224

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass43,256 miles (+4,056)
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    43,256 miles
    Test number
    550002558291

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass39,200 miles (+3,425)
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    39,200 miles
    Test number
    703097047254

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass35,775 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    35,775 miles
    Test number
    914165146225

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about P283 RHM

Does P283 RHM currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on P283 RHM expired on 21 Nov 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on P283 RHM?
The MOT on P283 RHM expired on 21 Nov 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has P283 RHM done?
P283 RHM was recorded at 84,652 miles at its MOT on 22 Nov 2022, an average of 3,013 miles a year.
Has P283 RHM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. P283 RHM has failed 6 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Nov 2021.
Has the mileage on P283 RHM 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 P283 RHM find?
P283 RHM passed its latest MOT on 22 Nov 2022 with 3 minor defects and 8 advisories: nearside front headlamp lens slightly defective; nearside front obligatory mirror slightly damaged; nearside front windscreen seriously discoloured but not adversely affecting driver's view and chip, and 8 more.

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