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Volkswagen Golf

Red · Petrol · 1999 · 1,600 cc

RBF 38MOT history

RBF 38 is a red petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 12 Oct 1999. Its MOT is valid until 19 Nov 2026 and it has passed 20 of 32 MOT tests, with 64,653 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Nov 2025.

RBF 38 red Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Golf, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 19 Nov 2026
Mileage
64,653 mi
At MOT on 20 Nov 2025
MOT tests
32
20 passed · 12 failed
Per year
2,655 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
RBF 38
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,600 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
12 Oct 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 19 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
20 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

RBF 38 was last recorded at 64,653 miles on 20 Nov 2025, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Nov 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
64,653 miles · 18 Nov 2025
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
2,655 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 64,653 miles
  • 2024 – 61,344 miles
  • 2023 – 57,352 miles
  • 2022 – 53,046 miles
  • 2021 – 48,854 miles
  • 2020 – 47,122 miles
  • 2019 – 45,507 miles
  • 2018 – 44,092 miles
  • 2017 – 42,706 miles
  • 2016 – 41,188 miles
  • 2015 – 39,510 miles
  • 2014 – 36,399 miles
  • 2013 – 31,633 miles
  • 2012 – 24,462 miles
  • 2011 – 21,244 miles
  • 2010 – 19,246 miles
  • 2009 – 18,536 miles
  • 2008 – 17,635 miles
  • 2007 – 15,596 miles
  • 2006 – 13,761 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass64,653 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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 Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Parking brake efficiency below requirements

    Major2 MOTs, 2021–2025

  • Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass64,653 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    64,653 miles
    Test number
    173150990887
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Fail64,653 miles (+3,309)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,653 miles
    Test number
    815265796926
    • MajorOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass61,344 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    61,344 miles
    Test number
    814881836902
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases jointing sleeve blowing slightly (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated very slightly perishing (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top mount bush has slight vertical movement (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated very slightly perishing (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  4. Fail61,344 miles (+3,992)2 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,344 miles
    Test number
    444543716860
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases jointing sleeve blowing slightly (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated very slightly perishing (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top mount bush has slight vertical movement (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated very slightly perishing (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  5. Pass57,352 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    57,352 miles
    Test number
    761938595193
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Fail57,352 miles (+4,306)1 dangerous1 major2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,352 miles
    Test number
    571373985781
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorBrake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass53,046 miles (+4,192)
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    53,046 miles
    Test number
    510459762485

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass48,854 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    48,854 miles
    Test number
    902477838338
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

  9. Fail48,854 miles (+1,732)1 dangerous2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,854 miles
    Test number
    826997983164
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

  10. Pass47,122 miles (+1,615)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    47,122 miles
    Test number
    679223406223
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Pass45,507 miles (+1,415)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    45,507 miles
    Test number
    934274187366
    • AdvisoryNearside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  12. Pass44,092 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    44,092 miles
    Test number
    126454855394

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail44,092 miles (+1,386)1 dangerous1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,092 miles
    Test number
    372959465666
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

  14. Pass42,706 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    42,706 miles
    Test number
    987591214442
    • AdvisoryNearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

  15. Fail42,706 miles (+1,518)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,706 miles
    Test number
    714676089743
    • Repaired at testDriver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

  16. Pass41,188 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    41,188 miles
    Test number
    205759855578
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

  17. Fail41,188 miles (+1,678)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,188 miles
    Test number
    425301540772
    • FailureDriver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

  18. Pass39,510 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    39,510 miles
    Test number
    768414171045

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail39,510 miles (+3,111)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,510 miles
    Test number
    751056840309
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

  20. Pass36,399 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    36,399 miles
    Test number
    325469964439

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail36,399 miles (+4,766)4 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,399 miles
    Test number
    715609164243
    • Repaired at testCentre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  22. Pass31,633 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    31,633 miles
    Test number
    557276273239

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail31,633 miles (+7,171)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    31,633 miles
    Test number
    507246973247
    • FailureNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  24. Pass24,462 miles (+3,218)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    24,462 miles
    Test number
    748641272292
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  25. Pass21,244 miles (+1,998)
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    21,244 miles
    Test number
    496443061265

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass19,246 miles (+710)
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    19,246 miles
    Test number
    153750960204

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass18,536 miles (+901)
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    18,536 miles
    Test number
    240728259256

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Fail17,635 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    17,635 miles
    Test number
    321487868229
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  29. Pass17,635 miles (+2,039)
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    17,635 miles
    Test number
    581387868266

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Pass15,596 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    15,596 miles
    Test number
    231426157278

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  31. Fail15,596 miles (+1,835)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    15,596 miles
    Test number
    651526457241
    • Repaired at testRear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

  32. Pass13,761 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    13,761 miles
    Test number
    733234466288

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about RBF 38

What vehicle is registration RBF 38 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show RBF 38 on a red petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 12 Oct 1999. Dateless registrations can be transferred between vehicles, so earlier MOT tests may have been under a different registration. Registered keeper details are not public and are not shown.
Does RBF 38 currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on RBF 38 is valid until 19 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on RBF 38?
The MOT on RBF 38 is valid until 19 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has RBF 38 done?
RBF 38 was recorded at 64,653 miles at its MOT on 20 Nov 2025, an average of 2,655 miles a year.
Has RBF 38 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. RBF 38 has failed 12 of its 32 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Nov 2025.
Has the mileage on RBF 38 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 RBF 38 find?
RBF 38 passed its latest MOT on 20 Nov 2025 with 1 advisory: nearside front upper macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement.

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