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Volkswagen Golf

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 1,800 cc

T148 RGPMOT history

T148 RGP is a blue petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 9 Mar 1999. Its MOT is valid until 5 Mar 2027 and it has passed 21 of 33 MOT tests, with 172,401 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Mar 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 5 Mar 2027
Mileage
172,401 mi
At MOT on 3 Mar 2026
MOT tests
33
21 passed · 12 failed
Per year
3,102 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T148 RGP
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,800 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
9 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 5 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
3 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T148 RGP was last recorded at 172,401 miles on 3 Mar 2026, 1,142 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Feb 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 4 Mar 2021: 163,822 miles, lower than 163,823 miles on 3 Mar 2021.

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
171,259 miles · 27 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
1,142 miles
Average per year
3,102 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 172,401 miles
  • 2025 – 171,259 miles
  • 2024 – 169,758 miles
  • 2023 – 168,156 miles
  • 2022 – 166,313 miles
  • 2021 – 163,822 miles
  • 2020 – 161,927 miles
  • 2019 – 158,650 miles
  • 2018 – 153,916 miles
  • 2017 – 150,574 miles
  • 2016 – 149,929 miles
  • 2015 – 148,060 miles
  • 2014 – 146,338 miles
  • 2013 – 144,129 miles
  • 2012 – 141,003 miles
  • 2011 – 139,781 miles
  • 2010 – 138,138 miles
  • 2009 – 136,521 miles
  • 2008 – 128,241 miles
  • 2007 – 118,390 miles
  • 2006 – 110,354 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass172,401 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2016

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid

    Failure2 MOTs, 2012–2016

Full MOT history

33 tests since 3 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass172,401 miles (+1,142)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    172,401 miles
    Test number
    530229527319
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Pass171,259 miles (+1,501)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    171,259 miles
    Test number
    118908097133
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass169,758 miles (+1,602)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    169,758 miles
    Test number
    919353013936
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass168,156 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    168,156 miles
    Test number
    277373371127
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Fail168,156 miles (+1,843)1 dangerous1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    168,156 miles
    Test number
    540782160991
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass166,313 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    166,313 miles
    Test number
    251830541052
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Fail166,313 miles (+2,491)2 repaired1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    166,313 miles
    Test number
    359579313441
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass163,822 miles (-1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    163,822 miles
    Test number
    347730141361
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Fail163,823 miles (+1,896)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    163,823 miles
    Test number
    105717809725
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass161,927 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    161,927 miles
    Test number
    124270417693

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail161,927 miles (+3,277)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    161,927 miles
    Test number
    395698316266
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

  12. Pass158,650 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    158,650 miles
    Test number
    891843554922
    • AdvisoryDrivers door mirror slight crack

  13. Fail158,650 miles (+4,734)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    158,650 miles
    Test number
    458603478502
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryDrivers door mirror slight crack

  14. Pass153,916 miles (+3,342)
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    153,916 miles
    Test number
    267546866970

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass150,574 miles (+645)
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    150,574 miles
    Test number
    837944214556

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass149,929 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    149,929 miles
    Test number
    439682792860
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryPas leak (pipe too rack weeping)

  17. Fail149,929 miles (+1,869)1 failure4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    149,929 miles
    Test number
    961467720033
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryPas leak (pipe too rack weeping)

  18. Pass148,060 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    148,060 miles
    Test number
    739115765059
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  19. Fail148,060 miles (+1,722)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    148,060 miles
    Test number
    317543165056
    • FailureNearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  20. Pass146,338 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    146,338 miles
    Test number
    437813064079

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail146,337 miles (+2,208)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    146,337 miles
    Test number
    607363664005
    • FailureNearside Sub-frame rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  22. Pass144,129 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    144,129 miles
    Test number
    537014063054
    • NoteHas slight play in n/s/front rack end

  23. Fail144,129 miles (+3,126)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    144,129 miles
    Test number
    499174363008
    • FailureNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • NoteHas slight play in n/s/front rack end

  24. Pass141,003 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    141,003 miles
    Test number
    145465262465
    • NoteBoth front tyres worn on inner edge

  25. Fail141,999 miles (+2,218)2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    141,999 miles
    Test number
    247645362061
    • FailureOffside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • NoteBoth front tyres worn on inner edge

  26. Pass139,781 miles (+1,643)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    139,781 miles
    Test number
    609372061088
    • NoteBoth front lower arm rear bushes split
    • NoteBoth front tyres worn on inner edges

  27. Pass138,138 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    138,138 miles
    Test number
    801730660047

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Fail138,138 miles (+1,617)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    138,138 miles
    Test number
    573360660037
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

  29. Pass136,521 miles (+8,280)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    136,521 miles
    Test number
    872073769041
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteSlight play in n/s rack end

  30. Pass128,241 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    128,241 miles
    Test number
    501795168084
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  31. Fail128,241 miles (+9,851)5 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,241 miles
    Test number
    331345468087
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  32. Pass118,390 miles (+8,036)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    118,390 miles
    Test number
    132621667046
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteFront brake discs are corroded

  33. Pass110,354 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    110,354 miles
    Test number
    690492566076
    • NoteN/s rear tyre tread starting to lift & seperate
    • NoteO/s front tyre worn on inner edge

Questions about T148 RGP

Does T148 RGP currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T148 RGP is valid until 5 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on T148 RGP?
The MOT on T148 RGP is valid until 5 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T148 RGP done?
T148 RGP was recorded at 172,401 miles at its MOT on 3 Mar 2026, an average of 3,102 miles a year.
Has T148 RGP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T148 RGP has failed 12 of its 33 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Mar 2023.
Has the mileage on T148 RGP ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 4 Mar 2021. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T148 RGP find?
T148 RGP passed its latest MOT on 3 Mar 2026 with 6 advisories: front sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened; nearside front suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened; nearside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing, and 3 more.

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