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Pink · Petrol · 1999 · 1,595 cc

T184 RCEMOT history

T184 RCE is a pink petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 31 Mar 1999. Its MOT is valid until 31 Aug 2027 and it has passed 13 of 20 MOT tests, with 78,490 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Sept 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 31 Aug 2027
Mileage
78,490 mi
At MOT on 1 Sept 2026
MOT tests
20
13 passed · 7 failed
Per year
1,800 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T184 RCE
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Pink
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,595 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
31 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 31 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
1 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T184 RCE was last recorded at 78,490 miles on 1 Sept 2026, 55 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Apr 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
78,435 miles · 6 Apr 2021
Between the last two tests
55 miles
Average per year
1,800 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 78,490 miles
  • 2021 – 78,435 miles
  • 2020 – 78,256 miles
  • 2019 – 74,061 miles
  • 2015 – 73,999 miles
  • 2014 – 70,067 miles
  • 2013 – 66,191 miles
  • 2012 – 62,788 miles
  • 2011 – 58,292 miles
  • 2010 – 55,859 miles
  • 2009 – 53,602 miles
  • 2008 – 49,901 miles
  • 2007 – 46,521 miles
  • 2006 – 41,451 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass78,490 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged inner sidewall but no cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))
  • AdvisorySlight surface corrosion to inner sills and components

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 Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2013

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits

    Major2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2015–2017

Full MOT history

20 tests since 2 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass78,490 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    78,490 miles
    Test number
    845064848568
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged inner sidewall but no cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))
    • AdvisorySlight surface corrosion to inner sills and components

  2. Fail78,490 miles (+55)2 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,490 miles
    Test number
    103750887348
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged inner sidewall but no cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))
    • AdvisorySlight surface corrosion to inner sills and components

  3. Pass78,435 miles (+7)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    78,435 miles
    Test number
    470081621405
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper top mount bearing slight lift
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper top mount bearing slight lift
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  4. Fail78,428 miles (+172)1 major2 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,428 miles
    Test number
    995802566051
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MinorNearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut: attachment bracket / mounting or bearing has moderate lift
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material hose to hose becoming corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut: attachment bracket / mounting or bearing has moderate lift
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material becoming corroded in clip on rear axle (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryBrake servo hose slightly squashed in retaining clamp on bulkhead

  5. Fail78,256 miles (+4,195)1 dangerous8 major9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,256 miles
    Test number
    943165702359
    • DangerousNearside Front Macpherson strut attachment bracket/mounting likely to become detached (5.3.3 (a) (ii))
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorPower steering malfunctioning (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn axel bush (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn axel bush (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  6. Pass74,061 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    74,061 miles
    Test number
    399158223253

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. FailMileage not read6 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    244191838390
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureWindscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryBrake discs wearing,suspension components+ferrules corroding

  8. Pass73,999 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    73,999 miles
    Test number
    909443385021
    • NoteOil leak

  9. Fail73,999 miles (+3,932)2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,999 miles
    Test number
    637073785084
    • FailureOffside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureRear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
    • NoteOil leak

  10. Pass70,067 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    70,067 miles
    Test number
    249101094088
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteExhaust system deteriorated in places

  11. Fail70,067 miles (+3,876)1 failure1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,067 miles
    Test number
    109280894409
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteExhaust system deteriorated in places

  12. Pass66,191 miles (+3,403)4 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    66,191 miles
    Test number
    196837683470
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteN/s/r and o/s/r tyres perishing
    • NoteO/s/f tyre perishing 185/60/14h
    • NoteO/s/f tyre wearing on the inner and outer edge

  13. Pass62,788 miles1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    62,788 miles
    Test number
    376921582041
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteBoth front tyres perishing
    • NoteBoth rear tyres perishing

  14. Fail62,788 miles (+4,496)1 failure1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,788 miles
    Test number
    525131882063
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteBoth front tyres perishing
    • NoteBoth rear tyres perishing

  15. Pass58,292 miles (+2,433)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    58,292 miles
    Test number
    327523071084
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

  16. Pass55,859 miles (+2,257)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    55,859 miles
    Test number
    763414450053
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  17. Pass53,602 miles (+3,701)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    53,602 miles
    Test number
    352030659090
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  18. Pass49,901 miles (+3,380)
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    49,901 miles
    Test number
    643033248074

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass46,521 miles (+5,070)
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    46,521 miles
    Test number
    173500457093

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass41,451 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    41,451 miles
    Test number
    102683136408

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T184 RCE

Does T184 RCE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T184 RCE is valid until 31 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on T184 RCE?
The MOT on T184 RCE is valid until 31 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T184 RCE done?
T184 RCE was recorded at 78,490 miles at its MOT on 1 Sept 2026, an average of 1,800 miles a year.
Has T184 RCE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T184 RCE has failed 7 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Sept 2026.
Has the mileage on T184 RCE 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 T184 RCE find?
T184 RCE passed its latest MOT on 1 Sept 2026 with 4 advisories: exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases; offside front tyre slightly damaged inner sidewall but no cords exposed; rear service brake requirements only just met. it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair, and 1 more.

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