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Volkswagen Golf

Silver · Petrol · 2011 · 1,390 cc

RTX 500MOT history

RTX 500 is a silver petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 18 Feb 2011. Its MOT is valid until 5 Sept 2027 and it has passed 14 of 18 MOT tests, with 80,407 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Aug 2026.

RTX 500 silver Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Golf, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 5 Sept 2027
Mileage
80,407 mi
At MOT on 20 Aug 2026
MOT tests
18
14 passed · 4 failed
Per year
4,338 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
RTX 500
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,390 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
18 Feb 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 5 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
20 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

RTX 500 was last recorded at 80,407 miles on 20 Aug 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Aug 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
80,407 miles · 19 Aug 2026
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
4,338 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 80,407 miles
  • 2025 – 69,265 miles
  • 2024 – 61,111 miles
  • 2023 – 53,279 miles
  • 2022 – 50,037 miles
  • 2021 – 44,583 miles
  • 2020 – 41,365 miles
  • 2019 – 40,564 miles
  • 2018 – 38,772 miles
  • 2017 – 36,316 miles
  • 2016 – 33,813 miles
  • 2015 – 30,907 miles
  • 2014 – 27,716 miles
  • 2013 – 25,611 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass80,407 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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 Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

Full MOT history

18 tests since 31 Dec 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass80,407 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    80,407 miles
    Test number
    268713728112
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Fail80,407 miles (+11,142)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,407 miles
    Test number
    223249265504
    • MajorNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass69,265 miles (+8,154)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    69,265 miles
    Test number
    464372826608
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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 worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass61,111 miles (+7,832)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    61,111 miles
    Test number
    605955150352
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass53,279 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    53,279 miles
    Test number
    338326277382

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail53,276 miles (+3,239)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,276 miles
    Test number
    388190171194
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  7. Pass50,037 miles (+5,454)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    50,037 miles
    Test number
    729259812706
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

  8. Pass44,583 miles (+3,218)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    44,583 miles
    Test number
    649098237756
    • 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))

  9. Pass41,365 miles (+801)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    41,365 miles
    Test number
    836329520552
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  10. Pass40,564 miles (+1,792)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    40,564 miles
    Test number
    102387049064
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  11. Pass38,772 miles (+2,456)
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    38,772 miles
    Test number
    813874086492

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass36,316 miles (+2,503)
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    36,316 miles
    Test number
    551447489786

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass33,813 miles (+2,906)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    33,813 miles
    Test number
    187734036177
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

  14. Pass30,907 miles (+3,191)
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    30,907 miles
    Test number
    625585115277

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass27,716 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    27,716 miles
    Test number
    147864734268

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail27,716 miles (+2,105)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    27,716 miles
    Test number
    626174434298
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

  17. Pass25,611 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    25,611 miles
    Test number
    319945363364
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Fail25,593 miles1 failure2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    25,593 miles
    Test number
    757735863386
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about RTX 500

What vehicle is registration RTX 500 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show RTX 500 on a silver petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 18 Feb 2011. 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 RTX 500 currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on RTX 500 is valid until 5 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on RTX 500?
The MOT on RTX 500 is valid until 5 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has RTX 500 done?
RTX 500 was recorded at 80,407 miles at its MOT on 20 Aug 2026, an average of 4,338 miles a year.
Has RTX 500 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. RTX 500 has failed 4 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Aug 2026.
Has the mileage on RTX 500 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 RTX 500 find?
RTX 500 passed its latest MOT on 20 Aug 2026 with 3 advisories: nearside rear lower suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened; offside rear lower suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened; rear sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened.

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