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Volkswagen Golf

Black · Diesel · 2003 · 1,896 cc

T18 RHOMOT history

T18 RHO is a black diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 5 Dec 2003. Its MOT expired on 18 Jun 2025 and it has passed 10 of 16 MOT tests, with 138,144 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Jun 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 18 Jun 2025
Mileage
138,144 mi
At MOT on 19 Jun 2024
MOT tests
16
10 passed · 6 failed
Per year
5,381 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T18 RHO
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
5 Dec 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 18 Jun 2025
Latest MOT test
19 Jun 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

T18 RHO was last recorded at 138,144 miles on 19 Jun 2024, 737 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 May 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
137,407 miles · 28 May 2024
Between the last two tests
737 miles
Average per year
5,381 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 138,144 miles
  • 2023 – 126,758 miles
  • 2022 – 116,695 miles
  • 2021 – 108,606 miles
  • 2020 – 95,062 miles
  • 2019 – 80,209 miles
  • 2014 – 76,269 miles
  • 2011 – 71,044 miles
  • 2010 – 62,062 miles
  • 2006 – 43,909 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass138,144 miles
  • AdvisoryBoth front wings corroded
  • AdvisoryUnderside corrosion

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 Outer Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2010–2014

  • Offside Outer Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2010–2014

  • Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated

    Minor3 MOTs, 2022–2023

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2022

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2023

Full MOT history

16 tests since 15 Dec 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass138,144 miles (+737)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    138,144 miles
    Test number
    655733424665
    • AdvisoryBoth front wings corroded
    • AdvisoryUnderside corrosion

  2. Fail137,407 miles (+10,649)1 dangerous16 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    137,407 miles
    Test number
    420217427207
    • DangerousOffside Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
    • MajorNearside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • MajorSuspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass126,758 miles (+10,063)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2024
    Odometer
    126,758 miles
    Test number
    635598734387
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass116,695 miles (+9)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2023
    Odometer
    116,695 miles
    Test number
    615371319398
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  5. Fail116,686 miles (+8,080)2 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,686 miles
    Test number
    109882845610
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  6. Pass108,606 miles (+13,544)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2022
    Odometer
    108,606 miles
    Test number
    266121802936
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

  7. Pass95,062 miles (+14,853)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2021
    Odometer
    95,062 miles
    Test number
    163898657081
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front inner rack joint has slight play
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  8. Pass80,209 miles8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    80,209 miles
    Test number
    295671462002
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryUnderbody corrosion

  9. Fail80,209 miles (+3,940)1 repaired8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,209 miles
    Test number
    291238298792
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryUnderbody corrosion

  10. Pass76,269 miles7 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    76,269 miles
    Test number
    845087624200
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  11. Fail76,269 miles (+5,225)4 failures7 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,269 miles
    Test number
    335597614252
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  12. Pass71,044 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    71,044 miles
    Test number
    818848521283
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  13. Fail71,044 miles (+8,982)1 failure4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,044 miles
    Test number
    925798821234
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  14. Pass62,062 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    62,062 miles
    Test number
    861293980116
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  15. Fail62,061 miles (+18,152)4 failures2 advisories5 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,061 miles
    Test number
    964561280146
    • FailureFront registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteAdvise all brake discs corroded and pitted advise rerplacements.
    • NoteAdvise near side rear tyre perishing advise replacement as splits evident on inner edge of wall.
    • NoteAdvise off side rear light lens damaged ,no white light visible.
    • NoteAdvise rear brake pads below half worn.
    • NoteAdvise rear wiper blade split to excess advise replacement.

  16. Pass43,909 miles3 notes
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2007
    Odometer
    43,909 miles
    Test number
    603109146352
    • NoteBoth rear tyres wearing slightly on outer shoulders
    • NoteSlight discolouration of front number plate
    • NoteUnable to fully inspect vehicle due to undertray

Questions about T18 RHO

Does T18 RHO currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T18 RHO expired on 18 Jun 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T18 RHO?
The MOT on T18 RHO expired on 18 Jun 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T18 RHO done?
T18 RHO was recorded at 138,144 miles at its MOT on 19 Jun 2024, an average of 5,381 miles a year.
Has T18 RHO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T18 RHO has failed 6 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 28 May 2024.
Has the mileage on T18 RHO 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 T18 RHO find?
T18 RHO passed its latest MOT on 19 Jun 2024 with 2 advisories: both front wings corroded; underside corrosion.

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