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Volkswagen Golf

Red · Diesel · 1998 · 1,900 cc

R211 TEPMOT history

R211 TEP is a red diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 1 Jul 1998. Its MOT expired on 23 Oct 2023 and it has passed 17 of 20 MOT tests, with 184,353 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Oct 2022.

R211 TEP red Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Golf, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 23 Oct 2023
Mileage
184,353 mi
At MOT on 19 Oct 2022
MOT tests
20
17 passed · 3 failed
Per year
3,506 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
R211 TEP
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,900 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
1 Jul 1998
MOT status
MOT expired on 23 Oct 2023
Latest MOT test
19 Oct 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

R211 TEP was last recorded at 184,353 miles on 19 Oct 2022, 27 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Oct 2022.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 24 Oct 2013: 160,130 miles, lower than 160,150 miles on 23 Oct 2013.
  • 14 Oct 2021: 18,740 miles, lower than 181,885 miles on 10 Oct 2020.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
184,326 miles · 6 Oct 2022
Between the last two tests
27 miles
Average per year
3,506 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 184,353 miles
  • 2021 – 18,740 miles
  • 2020 – 181,885 miles
  • 2019 – 181,061 miles
  • 2018 – 178,692 miles
  • 2017 – 175,732 miles
  • 2016 – 172,424 miles
  • 2015 – 168,416 miles
  • 2014 – 162,432 miles
  • 2013 – 160,130 miles
  • 2012 – 155,581 miles
  • 2011 – 149,568 miles
  • 2010 – 145,257 miles
  • 2009 – 140,032 miles
  • 2008 – 135,321 miles
  • 2007 – 131,482 miles
  • 2006 – 127,316 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass184,353 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2018
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2018
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021

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 Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2008–2013

Full MOT history

20 tests since 13 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass184,353 miles (+27)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    184,353 miles
    Test number
    750498854051
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Fail184,326 miles (+165,586)7 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    184,326 miles
    Test number
    484877620303
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn bottom ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced floor to sill corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass18,740 miles (-163,145)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    18,740 miles
    Test number
    367360306925
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  4. Pass181,885 miles (+824)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    181,885 miles
    Test number
    532531958852
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  5. Pass181,061 miles (+2,369)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    181,061 miles
    Test number
    505547175328
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass178,692 miles (+2,960)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    178,692 miles
    Test number
    126432897523
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  7. Pass175,732 miles (+3,308)
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    175,732 miles
    Test number
    696180995555

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass172,424 miles (+4,008)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    172,424 miles
    Test number
    803821148744
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  9. Pass168,416 miles (+5,984)
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    168,416 miles
    Test number
    681268503436

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass162,432 miles (+2,302)
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    162,432 miles
    Test number
    339804494435

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass160,130 miles (-20)
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    160,130 miles
    Test number
    519237693232

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail160,150 miles (+4,569)7 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    160,150 miles
    Test number
    665916393273
    • FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • FailureOffside Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  13. Pass155,581 miles (+6,013)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    155,581 miles
    Test number
    667271982125
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

  14. Pass149,568 miles (+4,311)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    149,568 miles
    Test number
    118132581145
    • AdvisoryNearside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  15. Pass145,257 miles (+5,225)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    145,257 miles
    Test number
    323355680191
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  16. Pass140,032 miles (+4,711)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    140,032 miles
    Test number
    374172989183

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass135,321 miles (+18)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    135,321 miles
    Test number
    983911798124

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail135,303 miles (+3,821)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,303 miles
    Test number
    323700098130
    • FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

  19. Pass131,482 miles (+4,166)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    131,482 miles
    Test number
    320321897186
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  20. Pass127,316 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    127,316 miles
    Test number
    812434296151

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about R211 TEP

Does R211 TEP currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on R211 TEP expired on 23 Oct 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on R211 TEP?
The MOT on R211 TEP expired on 23 Oct 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has R211 TEP done?
R211 TEP was recorded at 184,353 miles at its MOT on 19 Oct 2022, an average of 3,506 miles a year.
Has R211 TEP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. R211 TEP has failed 3 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Oct 2022.
Has the mileage on R211 TEP ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test 2 times, first on 24 Oct 2013. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on R211 TEP find?
R211 TEP passed its latest MOT on 19 Oct 2022 with 7 advisories: nearside rear brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule; nearside rear coil spring corroded; nearside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing, and 4 more.

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