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Volkswagen Golf

Silver · Petrol · 1998 · 1,400 cc

R85 PHCMOT history

R85 PHC is a silver petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 17 Jun 1998. Its MOT expired on 9 Nov 2021 and it has passed 15 of 23 MOT tests, with 79,296 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Dec 2021.

R85 PHC silver Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 9 Nov 2021
Mileage
79,296 mi
At MOT on 28 Dec 2021
MOT tests
23
15 passed · 8 failed
Per year
3,258 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
R85 PHC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,400 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
17 Jun 1998
MOT status
MOT expired on 9 Nov 2021
Latest MOT test
28 Dec 2021 (Fail)

Mileage history

R85 PHC was last recorded at 79,296 miles on 28 Dec 2021, 2,897 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Nov 2020.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
76,399 miles · 10 Nov 2020
Between the last two tests
2,897 miles
Average per year
3,258 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2021 – 79,296 miles
  • 2020 – 76,399 miles
  • 2019 – 74,973 miles
  • 2018 – 73,570 miles
  • 2017 – 71,623 miles
  • 2016 – 69,143 miles
  • 2015 – 66,416 miles
  • 2014 – 63,251 miles
  • 2013 – 59,096 miles
  • 2012 – 55,498 miles
  • 2011 – 50,095 miles
  • 2010 – 43,709 miles
  • 2009 – 39,355 miles
  • 2008 – 35,651 miles
  • 2007 – 32,119 miles
  • 2006 – 27,656 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail79,296 miles
  • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
  • MajorNearside Headlamp levelling device cannot be operated from the driver's seat (4.1.5 (b))
  • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
  • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

What MOT failures 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 Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2011–2018

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2006–2007

Full MOT history

23 tests since 21 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail79,296 miles (+2,897)3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,296 miles
    Test number
    440779655982
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp levelling device cannot be operated from the driver's seat (4.1.5 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  2. Pass76,399 miles (+1,426)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    76,399 miles
    Test number
    756428175504
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass74,973 miles (+1,403)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    74,973 miles
    Test number
    273605291742
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Fluid leak, but not excessive Radiator Core Leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner Edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner Edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass73,570 miles (+1)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2019
    Odometer
    73,570 miles
    Test number
    282973120305
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  5. Fail73,569 miles (+1,946)1 dangerous2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,569 miles
    Test number
    778479087742
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  6. Pass71,623 miles (+2,480)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2018
    Odometer
    71,623 miles
    Test number
    534926818606
    • AdvisoryCentral Front oil leak from engine
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  7. Pass69,143 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2017
    Odometer
    69,143 miles
    Test number
    762412090087
    • AdvisoryCentre Front has engine oil leak under car
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement half split (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake efficiency dropping off
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' stone chip (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement half split (2.4.G.2)

  8. Fail69,143 miles (+2,727)3 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,143 miles
    Test number
    270198147366
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively smearing cleaned blade ok at this time (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryCentre Front has engine oil leak under car
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement half split (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake efficiency dropping off
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' stone chip (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement half split (2.4.G.2)

  9. Fail66,416 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,416 miles
    Test number
    466948315143
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  10. Pass66,416 miles (+3,165)
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2016
    Odometer
    66,416 miles
    Test number
    496068515181

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass63,251 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2015
    Odometer
    63,251 miles
    Test number
    276578724444
    • AdvisoryCentre Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  12. Fail63,251 miles (+4,155)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,251 miles
    Test number
    696258224132
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryCentre Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  13. Pass59,096 miles (+3,598)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    59,096 miles
    Test number
    158792693068
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  14. Pass55,498 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    55,498 miles
    Test number
    529876912195
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  15. Fail55,498 miles (+5,403)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,498 miles
    Test number
    615320712195
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  16. Pass50,095 miles (+17)4 notes
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    50,095 miles
    Test number
    157676411110
    • NoteN/s/f wiper split
    • NoteO/s/f wiper securly fitted during test
    • NoteSlight movement on both front (rear) lower arm bushes
    • NoteSlight movement on both front strut top mountings

  17. Fail50,078 miles (+6,369)3 failures4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,078 miles
    Test number
    548055111161
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureNearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • NoteN/s/f wiper split
    • NoteO/s/f wiper securly fitted during test
    • NoteSlight movement on both front (rear) lower arm bushes
    • NoteSlight movement on both front strut top mountings

  18. Pass43,709 miles (+4,354)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    43,709 miles
    Test number
    803549500152
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  19. Pass39,355 miles (+3,704)
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    39,355 miles
    Test number
    472496559043

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass35,651 miles (+3,532)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    35,651 miles
    Test number
    403938358021
    • Note1/both front tyres worn on edges
    • Note2/both rear tyres perished

  21. Pass32,119 miles (+4,463)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    32,119 miles
    Test number
    770738137025
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  22. Pass27,656 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    27,656 miles
    Test number
    130804556086

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail27,656 miles1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    27,656 miles
    Test number
    761872456077
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Questions about R85 PHC

Does R85 PHC currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on R85 PHC expired on 9 Nov 2021, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on R85 PHC?
The MOT on R85 PHC expired on 9 Nov 2021. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has R85 PHC done?
R85 PHC was recorded at 79,296 miles at its MOT on 28 Dec 2021, an average of 3,258 miles a year.
Has R85 PHC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. R85 PHC has failed 8 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Dec 2021.
Has the mileage on R85 PHC 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 R85 PHC find?
R85 PHC failed its latest MOT on 28 Dec 2021 with 3 major defects and 3 advisories: exhaust lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits; nearside headlamp levelling device cannot be operated from the driver's seat; offside front track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt, and 3 more.

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