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Volkswagen Golf

Blue · Petrol · 1997 · 1,984 cc

P976 RBPMOT history

P976 RBP is a blue petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 31 Dec 1997. Its MOT is valid until 21 Dec 2026 and it has passed 12 of 17 MOT tests, with 107,053 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Dec 2025.

P976 RBP blue Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Golf, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 21 Dec 2026
Mileage
107,053 mi
At MOT on 22 Dec 2025
MOT tests
17
12 passed · 5 failed
Per year
1,476 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
P976 RBP
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,984 cc
Year of manufacture
1997
First used
31 Dec 1997
MOT status
MOT valid until 21 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
22 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

P976 RBP was last recorded at 107,053 miles on 22 Dec 2025, 143 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Apr 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
106,910 miles · 14 Apr 2021
Between the last two tests
143 miles
Average per year
1,476 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 107,053 miles
  • 2021 – 106,910 miles
  • 2020 – 106,737 miles
  • 2019 – 106,386 miles
  • 2018 – 105,755 miles
  • 2017 – 104,323 miles
  • 2016 – 100,952 miles
  • 2015 – 97,500 miles
  • 2014 – 94,473 miles
  • 2013 – 89,569 miles
  • 2012 – 86,932 miles
  • 2011 – 85,298 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass107,053 miles
  • MinorNearside Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which obviously reduces light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (i))
  • MinorOffside Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which obviously reduces light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
  • AdvisoryNearside Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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.

  • Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2012–2018

  • Nearside and offside sills damaged but not significantly weakened

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2020

  • Beam patterns poor

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Nearside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

  • Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012

  • Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012

Full MOT history

17 tests since 25 Mar 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass107,053 miles (+143)2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    107,053 miles
    Test number
    756838629198
    • MinorNearside Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which obviously reduces light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which obviously reduces light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  2. Pass106,910 miles (+173)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    106,910 miles
    Test number
    392602151072
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside and offside sills damaged - Structure not weakened
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryLift in nearside and offside front suspension top mountings
    • AdvisoryOffside front wing corroded

  3. Pass106,737 miles (+351)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    106,737 miles
    Test number
    926743283075
    • AdvisoryLift in front suspension top mounting nearside and offside - not considered excessive
    • AdvisoryNearside and offside sills damaged but not significantly weakened

  4. Pass106,386 miles (+631)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2020
    Odometer
    106,386 miles
    Test number
    456170194834
    • AdvisoryExcessive movement in gear linkage
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases cat/silencer connection (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryDamage to both outer door sills, Front of

  5. Pass105,755 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    105,755 miles
    Test number
    842510126933
    • AdvisoryBeam patterns poor
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside and offside sills damaged but not significantly weakened

  6. Fail105,755 miles (+1,432)5 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,755 miles
    Test number
    620128281167
    • FailureBattery insecure (1.9.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryBeam patterns poor
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside and offside sills damaged but not significantly weakened

  7. Pass104,323 miles (+3,371)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    104,323 miles
    Test number
    339383128950
    • AdvisoryBoth headlamp beam images poor
    • AdvisoryBoth outer sills damaged

  8. Pass100,952 miles (+3,452)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    100,952 miles
    Test number
    402457074876
    • AdvisoryBoth rear shock absorbers have light misting of oil
    • AdvisorySlight lift front upper suspension mounts
    • AdvisorySlight play rear wheel bearings

  9. Pass97,500 miles (+3,027)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    97,500 miles
    Test number
    765810155082
    • NoteBoth outer sills damaged
    • NoteSlight play in rear wheel bearings

  10. Pass94,473 miles4 notes
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    94,473 miles
    Test number
    499871654003
    • NoteBoth outer sills damaged
    • NoteEmissions test limits just met
    • NoteExhaust rattle
    • NotePlay in rear wheel bearings

  11. Fail94,473 miles (+4,904)1 repaired4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,473 miles
    Test number
    678021754035
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • NoteBoth outer sills damaged
    • NoteEmissions test limits just met
    • NoteExhaust rattle
    • NotePlay in rear wheel bearings

  12. Pass89,569 miles (+44)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    89,569 miles
    Test number
    497120683004
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  13. Fail89,525 miles (+2,593)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,525 miles
    Test number
    297137073005
    • FailureOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  14. Pass86,932 miles (+19)6 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    86,932 miles
    Test number
    286175072097
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisorySteering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
    • NoteBoth front brake discs worn
    • NoteOffside and nearside front top support bushes slight play

  15. Fail86,913 miles (+1,615)2 dangerous1 failure4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,913 miles
    Test number
    536722072000
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)
    • FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • NoteOffside and nearside front top support bushes slight play

  16. Pass85,298 miles (+5)5 advisories5 notes
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    85,298 miles
    Test number
    855397481075
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteBoth front brake discs worn
    • NoteBoth front top support mounts slightly worn
    • NoteOffside and nearside front outer sills to floor slight rust
    • NoteOffside front drive shaft inner boot split
    • NoteTop steering adjuster slight play

  17. Fail85,293 miles3 dangerous2 failures5 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,293 miles
    Test number
    139344581002
    • DangerousNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • DangerousNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • DangerousOffside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamps matched pair are not the same colour (1.7.6)
    • FailureNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteBoth front top support mounts slightly worn
    • NoteOffside and nearside front outer sills to floor slight rust
    • NoteOffside front drive shaft inner boot split
    • NoteTop steering adjuster slight play

Questions about P976 RBP

Does P976 RBP currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on P976 RBP is valid until 21 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on P976 RBP?
The MOT on P976 RBP is valid until 21 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has P976 RBP done?
P976 RBP was recorded at 107,053 miles at its MOT on 22 Dec 2025, an average of 1,476 miles a year.
Has P976 RBP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. P976 RBP has failed 5 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Feb 2018.
Has the mileage on P976 RBP 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 P976 RBP find?
P976 RBP passed its latest MOT on 22 Dec 2025 with 2 minor defects and 3 advisories: nearside position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which obviously reduces light intensity; offside position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which obviously reduces light intensity; central exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases, and 2 more.

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