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Volkswagen Golf

Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 1,800 cc

T117 RSGMOT history

T117 RSG is a silver petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 5 Mar 1999. Its MOT expired on 18 Apr 2026 and it has passed 15 of 22 MOT tests, with 166,318 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Apr 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 18 Apr 2026
Mileage
166,318 mi
At MOT on 18 Apr 2025
MOT tests
22
15 passed · 7 failed
Per year
5,587 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T117 RSG
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,800 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
5 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 18 Apr 2026
Latest MOT test
18 Apr 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T117 RSG was last recorded at 166,318 miles on 18 Apr 2025, 9,826 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Apr 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
156,492 miles · 19 Apr 2024
Between the last two tests
9,826 miles
Average per year
5,587 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 166,318 miles
  • 2024 – 156,492 miles
  • 2023 – 146,304 miles
  • 2022 – 135,379 miles
  • 2021 – 132,159 miles
  • 2015 – 128,697 miles
  • 2014 – 123,530 miles
  • 2013 – 116,696 miles
  • 2012 – 112,385 miles
  • 2011 – 108,669 miles
  • 2010 – 97,535 miles
  • 2009 – 90,809 miles
  • 2008 – 80,575 miles
  • 2007 – 66,634 miles
  • 2006 – 60,092 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass166,318 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023

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.

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2014

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass166,318 miles (+9,826)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    166,318 miles
    Test number
    791545187593
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass156,492 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    156,492 miles
    Test number
    597966067733

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail156,492 miles (+10,188)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    156,492 miles
    Test number
    275325697060
    • MajorCentral Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorEmissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

  4. Pass146,304 miles (+10,925)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    146,304 miles
    Test number
    968709524352
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass135,379 miles (+3,220)
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    135,379 miles
    Test number
    726418805623

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass132,159 miles (+3,462)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    132,159 miles
    Test number
    233240660048
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security at axle mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear axle slightly corroded

  7. Pass128,697 miles (+5,167)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    128,697 miles
    Test number
    424568169104
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner cv gaitor
    • AdvisorySlight play at nearside of steering rack

  8. Pass123,530 miles (+6,834)7 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    123,530 miles
    Test number
    955908664260
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)
    • NoteHandbrake feels notchy
    • NoteNearside front inner cv boot burst
    • NoteRear plastic fuel tank gaurd innsecure

  9. Pass116,696 miles (+4,311)
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2014
    Odometer
    116,696 miles
    Test number
    438670753115

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass112,385 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2013
    Odometer
    112,385 miles
    Test number
    266565942171

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail112,385 miles (+3,716)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,385 miles
    Test number
    566995342148
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  12. Pass108,669 miles (+11,134)7 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    108,669 miles
    Test number
    528724181233
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteAbs light flickered during test
    • NoteAirbag light on

  13. Pass97,535 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    97,535 miles
    Test number
    464007170283

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail97,535 miles (+6,726)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,535 miles
    Test number
    342427470238
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

  15. Pass90,809 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    90,809 miles
    Test number
    563721989244

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail90,805 miles (+10,230)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,805 miles
    Test number
    120590489284
    • FailureCentre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  17. Pass80,575 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    80,575 miles
    Test number
    664604888260

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail80,571 miles (+13,937)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,571 miles
    Test number
    171088378247
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

  19. Pass66,634 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    66,634 miles
    Test number
    283664017157

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail66,634 miles (+6,542)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,634 miles
    Test number
    951003717195
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • NoteBattery was flat when starting mot

  21. Pass60,092 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    60,092 miles
    Test number
    123213906199

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail60,092 miles2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,092 miles
    Test number
    310183206147
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)
    • FailureNearside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Questions about T117 RSG

Does T117 RSG currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T117 RSG expired on 18 Apr 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T117 RSG?
The MOT on T117 RSG expired on 18 Apr 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T117 RSG done?
T117 RSG was recorded at 166,318 miles at its MOT on 18 Apr 2025, an average of 5,587 miles a year.
Has T117 RSG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T117 RSG has failed 7 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Apr 2024.
Has the mileage on T117 RSG 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 T117 RSG find?
T117 RSG passed its latest MOT on 18 Apr 2025 with 2 advisories: offside rear shock absorbers has light misting of oil; oil leak, but not excessive.

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