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Volkswagen Golf

Black · Petrol · 2004 · 1,390 cc

T18 RSTMOT history

T18 RST is a black petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 1 Sept 2004. Its MOT expired on 9 Feb 2023 and it has passed 11 of 17 MOT tests, with 83,942 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Feb 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 9 Feb 2023
Mileage
83,942 mi
At MOT on 1 Feb 2022
MOT tests
17
11 passed · 6 failed
Per year
3,787 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T18 RST
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,390 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
1 Sept 2004
MOT status
MOT expired on 9 Feb 2023
Latest MOT test
1 Feb 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

T18 RST was last recorded at 83,942 miles on 1 Feb 2022, 7,107 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Feb 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
76,835 miles · 8 Feb 2021
Between the last two tests
7,107 miles
Average per year
3,787 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 83,942 miles
  • 2021 – 76,835 miles
  • 2020 – 74,666 miles
  • 2018 – 73,068 miles
  • 2017 – 70,923 miles
  • 2016 – 70,909 miles
  • 2012 – 70,900 miles
  • 2010 – 63,701 miles
  • 2008 – 39,157 miles
  • 2007 – 29,306 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass83,942 miles
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2020

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 Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory7 MOTs, 2007–2017

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 195/65/15

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

17 tests since 30 Aug 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass83,942 miles (+7,107)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    83,942 miles
    Test number
    477942058055
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass76,835 miles (+2,169)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    76,835 miles
    Test number
    712598018708
    • MinorOffside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Wheel bearing has slight play both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass74,666 miles (+2)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    74,666 miles
    Test number
    181623451674
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 195/65/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm 195/65/15 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Fail74,664 miles (+1,596)6 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,664 miles
    Test number
    545878236699
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 195/65/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm 195/65/15 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass73,068 miles (+35)
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    73,068 miles
    Test number
    410633560950

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail73,033 miles (+2,110)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,033 miles
    Test number
    779170983755
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

  7. Pass70,923 miles (+14)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    70,923 miles
    Test number
    416100523866
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  8. Pass70,909 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    70,909 miles
    Test number
    223241416894
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  9. Fail70,909 miles (+9)6 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,909 miles
    Test number
    754019454483
    • FailureNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
    • FailureOffside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
    • FailureOffside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  10. Pass70,900 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    70,900 miles
    Test number
    778489872008
    • AdvisoryNearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteOil leak

  11. Fail70,900 miles (+7,199)5 failures2 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,900 miles
    Test number
    468444772084
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Side repeater excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteElectric steering malfunction light on [failiure from april/may 2012]
    • NoteEngine management light on
    • NoteTraction control(electric stability control) light [failiure from april/may 2012]

  12. Pass63,701 miles (+43)
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    63,701 miles
    Test number
    570601270295

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail63,658 miles (+24,501)3 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,658 miles
    Test number
    351647860439
    • FailureFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNearside sill damaged

  14. Pass39,157 miles (+9,269)
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    39,157 miles
    Test number
    314856838338

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass29,888 miles (+582)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    29,888 miles
    Test number
    714064348041
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  16. Pass29,306 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    29,306 miles
    Test number
    110652547210
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Fail29,306 miles1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    29,306 miles
    Test number
    933722147286
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about T18 RST

Does T18 RST currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T18 RST expired on 9 Feb 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T18 RST?
The MOT on T18 RST expired on 9 Feb 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T18 RST done?
T18 RST was recorded at 83,942 miles at its MOT on 1 Feb 2022, an average of 3,787 miles a year.
Has T18 RST ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T18 RST has failed 6 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Feb 2020.
Has the mileage on T18 RST 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 RST find?
T18 RST passed its latest MOT on 1 Feb 2022 with 1 advisory: oil leak, but not excessive.

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