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Volkswagen Golf

Black · Diesel · 1999 · 1,900 cc

T118 RGPMOT history

T118 RGP is a black diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 1 Mar 1999. Its MOT expired on 30 Aug 2023 and it has passed 18 of 22 MOT tests, with 207,146 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Aug 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 30 Aug 2023
Mileage
207,146 mi
At MOT on 15 Aug 2022
MOT tests
22
18 passed · 4 failed
Per year
7,074 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T118 RGP
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,900 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
1 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 30 Aug 2023
Latest MOT test
15 Aug 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

T118 RGP was last recorded at 207,146 miles on 15 Aug 2022, 4,830 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Aug 2021.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 10 Aug 2020: 98,702 miles, lower than 194,617 miles on 20 Aug 2019.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
202,316 miles · 17 Aug 2021
Between the last two tests
4,830 miles
Average per year
7,074 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 207,146 miles
  • 2021 – 202,316 miles
  • 2020 – 98,702 miles
  • 2019 – 194,617 miles
  • 2018 – 187,306 miles
  • 2017 – 180,495 miles
  • 2016 – 173,523 miles
  • 2015 – 164,476 miles
  • 2014 – 157,398 miles
  • 2013 – 149,338 miles
  • 2012 – 139,817 miles
  • 2011 – 131,549 miles
  • 2010 – 121,228 miles
  • 2009 – 112,325 miles
  • 2008 – 104,334 miles
  • 2007 – 95,958 miles
  • 2006 – 88,646 miles
  • 2005 – 86,934 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass207,146 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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 hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2013

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2013

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010–2013

  • Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012

  • Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2007–2010

Full MOT history

22 tests since 17 Aug 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass207,146 miles (+4,830)
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    207,146 miles
    Test number
    677255596200

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass202,316 miles (+101)
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    202,316 miles
    Test number
    823950233210

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail202,215 miles (+103,513)3 dangerous11 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    202,215 miles
    Test number
    827055949340
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1956515 (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1956515 (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))
    • MajorFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front exhaust round catalyst split and blowing (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn d bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
    • MajorRear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective broken from box (6.1.2 (a))

  4. Pass98,702 miles (-95,915)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    98,702 miles
    Test number
    953213479278
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass194,617 miles (+7,311)1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    194,617 miles
    Test number
    594941044963
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test air freshener
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front outer wing slight corrosion no major sharpe edges
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  6. Pass187,306 miles (+6,811)
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    187,306 miles
    Test number
    650051548099

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass180,495 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    180,495 miles
    Test number
    532023990643
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

  8. Fail180,495 miles (+6,972)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    180,495 miles
    Test number
    180140661584
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

  9. Pass173,523 miles (+9,047)
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    173,523 miles
    Test number
    644044575986

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass164,476 miles (+7,078)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    164,476 miles
    Test number
    477842415293
    • AdvisoryRear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  11. Pass157,398 miles (+8,060)
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    157,398 miles
    Test number
    795571034221

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass149,338 miles (+9,521)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    149,338 miles
    Test number
    309367223261
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisorySupplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

  13. Pass139,817 miles (+10)3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    139,817 miles
    Test number
    219521942283
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteAir bag light on
    • NoteO/s/r hand brake leaver not returning to stop

  14. Fail139,807 miles (+8,258)2 failures3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    139,807 miles
    Test number
    646317032235
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureSuspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteAir bag light on
    • NoteO/s/r hand brake leaver not returning to stop

  15. Pass131,549 miles (+10,321)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    131,549 miles
    Test number
    136968121270
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteOil leak

  16. Pass121,228 miles (+8,903)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    121,228 miles
    Test number
    514224020222
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteSlight wear rear axle bushes

  17. Pass112,325 miles (+11)1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    112,325 miles
    Test number
    842808719254
    • NoteOil leak

  18. Fail112,314 miles (+7,980)3 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,314 miles
    Test number
    494685719205
    • FailureNearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • FailureOffside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteOil leak

  19. Pass104,334 miles (+8,376)1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    104,334 miles
    Test number
    780210948236
    • NoteRear wiper poor

  20. Pass95,958 miles (+7,312)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    95,958 miles
    Test number
    943248427265
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  21. Pass88,646 miles (+1,712)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    88,646 miles
    Test number
    703293546258
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  22. Pass86,934 miles1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2006
    Odometer
    86,934 miles
    Test number
    352779025257
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • NoteBoth front tyres have damage to the outer sidewalls but are not exposing the cords at the time of test
    • NoteDrivers door m irror glass cracked but view to the rear is not impared

Questions about T118 RGP

Does T118 RGP currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T118 RGP expired on 30 Aug 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T118 RGP?
The MOT on T118 RGP expired on 30 Aug 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T118 RGP done?
T118 RGP was recorded at 207,146 miles at its MOT on 15 Aug 2022, an average of 7,074 miles a year.
Has T118 RGP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T118 RGP has failed 4 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Aug 2021.
Has the mileage on T118 RGP ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 10 Aug 2020. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T118 RGP find?
T118 RGP passed its latest MOT on 15 Aug 2022 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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