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Volkswagen Golf

Red · Petrol · 1997 · 1,984 cc

R244 LBVMOT history

R244 LBV is a red petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 27 Aug 1997. Its MOT expired on 29 Sept 2023 and it has passed 8 of 14 MOT tests, with 126,734 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Sept 2022.

R244 LBV red Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 29 Sept 2023
Mileage
126,734 mi
At MOT on 30 Sept 2022
MOT tests
14
8 passed · 6 failed
Per year
1,775 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
R244 LBV
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,984 cc
Year of manufacture
1997
First used
27 Aug 1997
MOT status
MOT expired on 29 Sept 2023
Latest MOT test
30 Sept 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

R244 LBV was last recorded at 126,734 miles on 30 Sept 2022, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Sept 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
126,734 miles · 28 Sept 2022
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
1,775 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 126,734 miles
  • 2021 – 122,208 miles
  • 2020 – 111,019 miles
  • 2014 – 108,423 miles
  • 2012 – 108,326 miles
  • 2008 – 107,974 miles
  • 2007 – 103,550 miles
  • 2006 – 97,375 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass126,734 miles
  • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022

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 Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2008–2012

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2008–2012

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2007–2008

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2007–2008

Full MOT history

14 tests since 15 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass126,734 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    126,734 miles
    Test number
    321091794615
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  2. Fail126,734 miles (+4,526)1 major2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,734 miles
    Test number
    520105871144
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  3. Pass122,208 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    122,208 miles
    Test number
    957591326270
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryInner sills corroded

  4. Fail122,208 miles (+11,189)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,208 miles
    Test number
    121248929262
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryInner sills corroded

  5. Pass111,019 miles (+2,596)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    111,019 miles
    Test number
    641258568599
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  6. Pass108,423 miles (+97)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    108,423 miles
    Test number
    368554204342
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteAll brake pipes coated in grease

  7. Pass108,326 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    108,326 miles
    Test number
    895892952074
    • NoteAll metalic brake pipes coated in grease

  8. Fail108,326 miles (+6)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,326 miles
    Test number
    265137942010
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • NoteAll metalic brake pipes coated in grease

  9. Fail108,320 miles (+346)6 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,320 miles
    Test number
    105816042483
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  10. Pass107,974 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    107,974 miles
    Test number
    572521298025

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail107,974 miles (+10)1 failure4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,974 miles
    Test number
    112297788454
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteNearside front sill damaged

  12. Fail107,964 miles (+4,414)8 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,964 miles
    Test number
    943608868055
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  13. Pass103,550 miles (+6,175)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    103,550 miles
    Test number
    374379777062
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  14. Pass97,375 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    97,375 miles
    Test number
    111094976426

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about R244 LBV

Does R244 LBV currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on R244 LBV expired on 29 Sept 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on R244 LBV?
The MOT on R244 LBV expired on 29 Sept 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has R244 LBV done?
R244 LBV was recorded at 126,734 miles at its MOT on 30 Sept 2022, an average of 1,775 miles a year.
Has R244 LBV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. R244 LBV has failed 6 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Sept 2022.
Has the mileage on R244 LBV 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 R244 LBV find?
R244 LBV passed its latest MOT on 30 Sept 2022 with 1 minor defect: offside rear registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources.

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