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Volkswagen Golf

Black · Petrol · 1999 · 1,595 cc

T140 RSGMOT history

T140 RSG is a black petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 19 Mar 1999. Its MOT expired on 8 Apr 2023 and it has passed 17 of 25 MOT tests, with 115,817 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Apr 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 8 Apr 2023
Mileage
115,817 mi
At MOT on 9 Apr 2022
MOT tests
25
17 passed · 8 failed
Per year
4,853 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T140 RSG
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,595 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
19 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 8 Apr 2023
Latest MOT test
9 Apr 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

T140 RSG was last recorded at 115,817 miles on 9 Apr 2022, 4,500 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Mar 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
111,317 miles · 20 Mar 2021
Between the last two tests
4,500 miles
Average per year
4,853 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 115,817 miles
  • 2021 – 111,317 miles
  • 2020 – 103,539 miles
  • 2019 – 98,981 miles
  • 2018 – 95,206 miles
  • 2017 – 92,464 miles
  • 2015 – 89,479 miles
  • 2014 – 87,534 miles
  • 2013 – 83,713 miles
  • 2012 – 83,571 miles
  • 2011 – 75,853 miles
  • 2010 – 74,480 miles
  • 2009 – 72,782 miles
  • 2008 – 64,876 miles
  • 2007 – 54,887 miles
  • 2006 – 37,817 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass115,817 miles
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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 Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Central Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded above exhaust system (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass115,817 miles (+4,500)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    115,817 miles
    Test number
    556661889097
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Pass111,317 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    111,317 miles
    Test number
    110181497406
    • AdvisoryAdvise both sills getting scaby
    • AdvisoryAdvise o/s/r brake caliper damp

  3. Fail111,317 miles (+7,778)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,317 miles
    Test number
    976386617308
    • Repaired at testAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • AdvisoryAdvise both sills getting scaby
    • AdvisoryAdvise o/s/r brake caliper damp

  4. Pass103,539 miles (+4,558)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    103,539 miles
    Test number
    990592062260
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe corroded

  5. Pass98,981 miles (+3,775)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    98,981 miles
    Test number
    100124958004
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

  6. Pass95,206 miles (+2,742)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    95,206 miles
    Test number
    212109880148
    • AdvisoryLight corrosion to underside of vehicle
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded Near heat shield (3.6.B.2c)

  7. Pass92,464 miles10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    92,464 miles
    Test number
    302532089750
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded above exhaust system (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryFront subframe corroded

  8. Fail92,464 miles (+2,985)3 failures13 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,464 miles
    Test number
    227179827094
    • FailureNearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded above exhaust system (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryFront subframe corroded
    • AdvisoryOil level low

  9. Pass89,479 miles (+1,945)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    89,479 miles
    Test number
    449045667971
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

  10. Pass87,534 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    87,534 miles
    Test number
    536187924205

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail87,534 miles (+3,821)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,534 miles
    Test number
    476377224286
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake hose stretched (3.6.B.4c)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake hose stretched (3.6.B.4c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
    • FailurePower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) fouling other parts of the vehicle (2.3.2)

  12. Pass83,713 miles (+142)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    83,713 miles
    Test number
    537523703269

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass83,571 miles (+20)
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2013
    Odometer
    83,571 miles
    Test number
    807106222176

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail83,551 miles (+7,698)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,551 miles
    Test number
    105829112144
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureFront front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)
    • FailureOffside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

  15. Pass75,853 miles (+1,373)1 note
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    75,853 miles
    Test number
    139781691481
    • NoteNearside front tyre worn on inner edge but not below the lagal limit

  16. Pass74,480 miles (+1,698)6 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    74,480 miles
    Test number
    702152280100
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteLong traval on brake pedal

  17. Fail72,782 miles1 dangerous3 failures5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,782 miles
    Test number
    190482870199
    • DangerousNearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • NoteOil leak

  18. Pass72,782 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    72,782 miles
    Test number
    922182309208

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail72,780 miles (+7,904)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,780 miles
    Test number
    663761709258
    • FailureNearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  20. Pass64,876 miles (+46)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    64,876 miles
    Test number
    194425228319
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  21. Fail64,830 miles (+9,943)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,830 miles
    Test number
    461154028476
    • DangerousOffside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  22. Pass54,887 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    54,887 miles
    Test number
    230048837364

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail54,887 miles (+4,955)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,887 miles
    Test number
    251067937305
    • FailureNearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • FailureOffside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

  24. Pass49,932 miles (+12,115)
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    49,932 miles
    Test number
    430072877046

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass37,817 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    37,817 miles
    Test number
    870072476018

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T140 RSG

Does T140 RSG currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T140 RSG expired on 8 Apr 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T140 RSG?
The MOT on T140 RSG expired on 8 Apr 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T140 RSG done?
T140 RSG was recorded at 115,817 miles at its MOT on 9 Apr 2022, an average of 4,853 miles a year.
Has T140 RSG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T140 RSG has failed 8 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Mar 2021.
Has the mileage on T140 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 T140 RSG find?
T140 RSG passed its latest MOT on 9 Apr 2022 with 2 advisories: rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; rear sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side.

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