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Volkswagen Golf

Black · Petrol · 2009 · 1,390 cc

T121 RRDMOT history

T121 RRD is a black petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 16 Mar 2009. Its MOT is valid until 23 Jun 2027 and it has passed 15 of 22 MOT tests, with 152,451 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 May 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 23 Jun 2027
Mileage
152,451 mi
At MOT on 26 May 2026
MOT tests
22
15 passed · 7 failed
Per year
9,257 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T121 RRD
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,390 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
16 Mar 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 23 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
26 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T121 RRD was last recorded at 152,451 miles on 26 May 2026, 14,961 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Jun 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
137,490 miles · 24 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
14,961 miles
Average per year
9,257 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 152,451 miles
  • 2025 – 137,490 miles
  • 2024 – 129,001 miles
  • 2023 – 122,653 miles
  • 2022 – 116,225 miles
  • 2021 – 109,530 miles
  • 2020 – 105,191 miles
  • 2019 – 98,551 miles
  • 2018 – 90,424 miles
  • 2017 – 81,507 miles
  • 2015 – 63,324 miles
  • 2014 – 47,081 miles
  • 2013 – 33,089 miles
  • 2012 – 21,705 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass152,451 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2017

  • Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Nearside Front repeater cracked

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Engine covers and undertrays fitted

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

22 tests since 10 Apr 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass152,451 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    152,451 miles
    Test number
    297008845760
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  2. Fail152,451 miles (+14,961)3 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    152,451 miles
    Test number
    249110070107
    • MajorOffside Rear Outer Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  3. Pass137,490 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    137,490 miles
    Test number
    859713760611

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail137,490 miles (+3,943)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    137,490 miles
    Test number
    465015533411
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
  5. Pass133,547 miles (+4,546)
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    133,547 miles
    Test number
    753564738868

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass129,001 miles (+6,348)
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    129,001 miles
    Test number
    697158614591

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass122,653 miles (+6,428)
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    122,653 miles
    Test number
    369843124851

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass116,225 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    116,225 miles
    Test number
    236681947015
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  9. Fail116,225 miles (+6,695)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,225 miles
    Test number
    514568423965
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  10. Pass109,530 miles (+4,339)
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    109,530 miles
    Test number
    726509626948

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass105,191 miles (+6,640)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    105,191 miles
    Test number
    406006099097
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  12. Pass98,551 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    98,551 miles
    Test number
    541228180881
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  13. Fail98,551 miles (+8,127)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,551 miles
    Test number
    796548543137
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  14. Pass90,424 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    90,424 miles
    Test number
    224355781964
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front repeater cracked
  15. Fail90,424 miles (+8,917)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,424 miles
    Test number
    124216836076
    • FailureNearside Front 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)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front repeater cracked
  16. Pass81,507 miles (+248)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    81,507 miles
    Test number
    916967549631
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryEngine covers and undertrays fitted
  17. Fail81,259 miles (+17,935)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,259 miles
    Test number
    258276950916
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front flexi (7.1.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryEngine covers and undertrays fitted
  18. Pass63,324 miles (+16,243)
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    63,324 miles
    Test number
    414771663744

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass47,081 miles (+13,992)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    47,081 miles
    Test number
    246605654152
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  20. Pass33,089 miles (+11,384)
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2014
    Odometer
    33,089 miles
    Test number
    887878443128

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass21,705 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    21,705 miles
    Test number
    716121702184

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail21,705 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    21,705 miles
    Test number
    907751402102
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Questions about T121 RRD

Does T121 RRD currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T121 RRD is valid until 23 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on T121 RRD?
The MOT on T121 RRD is valid until 23 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T121 RRD done?
T121 RRD was recorded at 152,451 miles at its MOT on 26 May 2026, an average of 9,257 miles a year.
Has T121 RRD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T121 RRD has failed 7 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 26 May 2026.
Has the mileage on T121 RRD 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 T121 RRD find?
T121 RRD passed its latest MOT on 26 May 2026 with 5 advisories: nearside rear lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; offside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil; offside rear lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement, and 2 more.

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