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Blue · Petrol · 2009 · 1,390 cc

T181 RLVMOT history

T181 RLV is a blue petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 9 Nov 2009. Its MOT is valid until 9 Nov 2026 and it has passed 14 of 15 MOT tests, with 30,789 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 31 Oct 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 9 Nov 2026
Mileage
30,789 mi
At MOT on 31 Oct 2025
MOT tests
15
14 passed · 1 failed
Per year
1,423 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T181 RLV
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,390 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
9 Nov 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 9 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
31 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T181 RLV was last recorded at 30,789 miles on 31 Oct 2025, 246 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Oct 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
30,543 miles · 25 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
246 miles
Average per year
1,423 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 30,789 miles
  • 2024 – 30,543 miles
  • 2023 – 29,954 miles
  • 2022 – 29,438 miles
  • 2021 – 28,508 miles
  • 2020 – 27,508 miles
  • 2019 – 26,177 miles
  • 2018 – 24,355 miles
  • 2017 – 22,694 miles
  • 2016 – 21,149 miles
  • 2015 – 18,821 miles
  • 2014 – 17,147 miles
  • 2013 – 14,245 miles
  • 2012 – 12,268 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass30,789 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside and Offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside and Offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Nearside and Offside (5.3.2 (b))

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.

  • Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil nearside & offside

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

15 tests since 26 Oct 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass30,789 miles (+246)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    30,789 miles
    Test number
    235543299141
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside and Offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside and Offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Nearside and Offside (5.3.2 (b))
  2. Pass30,543 miles (+589)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    30,543 miles
    Test number
    137713538156
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil nearside & offside (5.3.2 (b))
  3. Pass29,954 miles (+516)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    29,954 miles
    Test number
    238591576592
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Nearside & Offside (5.3.2 (b))
  4. Pass29,438 miles (+930)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    29,438 miles
    Test number
    104292816443
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  5. Pass28,508 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    28,508 miles
    Test number
    539666384099
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  6. Fail28,508 miles (+1,000)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    28,508 miles
    Test number
    231782913303
    • MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  7. Pass27,508 miles (+1,331)
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    27,508 miles
    Test number
    423294232250

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass26,177 miles (+1,822)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    26,177 miles
    Test number
    721462737663
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres starting to wear low on inner edges
    • AdvisoryFront brake discs corroded
  9. Pass24,355 miles (+1,661)
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    24,355 miles
    Test number
    226999428360

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass22,694 miles (+1,545)
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    22,694 miles
    Test number
    652993753333

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass21,149 miles (+2,328)
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    21,149 miles
    Test number
    346802647594

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass18,821 miles (+1,674)
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    18,821 miles
    Test number
    220405376283

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass17,147 miles (+2,902)
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    17,147 miles
    Test number
    577663504393

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass14,245 miles (+1,977)1 note
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    14,245 miles
    Test number
    329758783499
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
  15. Pass12,268 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    12,268 miles
    Test number
    348020602360

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T181 RLV

Does T181 RLV currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T181 RLV is valid until 9 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on T181 RLV?
The MOT on T181 RLV is valid until 9 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T181 RLV done?
T181 RLV was recorded at 30,789 miles at its MOT on 31 Oct 2025, an average of 1,423 miles a year.
Has T181 RLV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T181 RLV has failed 1 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Oct 2021.
Has the mileage on T181 RLV 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 T181 RLV find?
T181 RLV passed its latest MOT on 31 Oct 2025 with 3 advisories: front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside; rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside; rear shock absorbers has light misting of oil nearside and offside.

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