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Volkswagen Golf

Red · Petrol · 1999 · 1,400 cc

T240 RSGMOT history

T240 RSG is a red petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 1 Mar 1999. Its MOT expired on 24 Feb 2025 and it has passed 19 of 27 MOT tests, with 68,673 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Feb 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 24 Feb 2025
Mileage
68,673 mi
At MOT on 15 Feb 2024
MOT tests
27
19 passed · 8 failed
Per year
1,897 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T240 RSG
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,400 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
1 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 24 Feb 2025
Latest MOT test
15 Feb 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

T240 RSG was last recorded at 68,673 miles on 15 Feb 2024, 2,232 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Feb 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
66,441 miles · 22 Feb 2023
Between the last two tests
2,232 miles
Average per year
1,897 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 68,673 miles
  • 2023 – 66,441 miles
  • 2022 – 63,686 miles
  • 2021 – 55,512 miles
  • 2020 – 52,715 miles
  • 2019 – 51,356 miles
  • 2018 – 50,635 miles
  • 2017 – 49,504 miles
  • 2016 – 48,358 miles
  • 2015 – 47,300 miles
  • 2014 – 46,514 miles
  • 2013 – 45,719 miles
  • 2012 – 44,306 miles
  • 2011 – 43,452 miles
  • 2010 – 42,625 miles
  • 2009 – 41,375 miles
  • 2008 – 39,284 miles
  • 2007 – 37,695 miles
  • 2006 – 34,576 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass68,673 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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 Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged coves missing

    Minor2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

27 tests since 24 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass68,673 miles (+2,232)
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    68,673 miles
    Test number
    161457850085

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass66,441 miles (+2,755)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    66,441 miles
    Test number
    954977555109
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass63,686 miles1 minor13 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    63,686 miles
    Test number
    870188001438
    • MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged coves missing (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive axle (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • 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 Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive axle (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Fail63,686 miles (+8,174)3 major1 minor13 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,686 miles
    Test number
    561983393724
    • MajorCentral Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged coves missing (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive axle (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • 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 Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive axle (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass55,512 miles (+2,797)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    55,512 miles
    Test number
    369091429265
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  6. Pass52,715 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    52,715 miles
    Test number
    931461668141
    • AdvisoryFront subframe corroding almost to excess
    • AdvisoryN/s and o/s front and rear brake hose ferrules corroding
    • AdvisoryN/s and o/s front lower wishbones corroding almost to excess
    • AdvisoryO/s rear brake pipe corroding
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipes corroding

  7. Fail52,715 miles (+1,359)1 dangerous4 major2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,715 miles
    Test number
    401209497969
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear box (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront subframe corroding almost to excess
    • AdvisoryN/s and o/s front and rear brake hose ferrules corroding
    • AdvisoryN/s and o/s front lower wishbones corroding almost to excess
    • AdvisoryO/s rear brake pipe corroding
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipes corroding

  8. Pass51,356 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    51,356 miles
    Test number
    915469495136
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  9. Fail51,354 miles (+719)1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,354 miles
    Test number
    458863910707
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  10. Pass50,635 miles (+1,131)
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    50,635 miles
    Test number
    475171683941

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass49,504 miles (+1,146)
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    49,504 miles
    Test number
    164517974679

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass48,358 miles (+1,058)
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    48,358 miles
    Test number
    961969037316

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass47,300 miles (+786)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    47,300 miles
    Test number
    526590545014
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

  14. Pass46,514 miles (+795)1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    46,514 miles
    Test number
    455861244074
    • AdvisoryNearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteNearside front tyre worn on outer edge
    • NoteNearside rear brake grabbing slightly
    • NoteOffside front tyre perished

  15. Fail45,719 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,719 miles
    Test number
    296893543003
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

  16. Pass45,719 miles (+1,413)
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    45,719 miles
    Test number
    747723743055

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass44,306 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    44,306 miles
    Test number
    385304242032

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail44,305 miles (+853)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,305 miles
    Test number
    727674742002
    • FailureOffside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  19. Fail43,452 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,452 miles
    Test number
    197494331043
    • Repaired at testFront registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

  20. Pass43,452 miles (+827)
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    43,452 miles
    Test number
    205604731020

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass42,625 miles (+1,250)
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    42,625 miles
    Test number
    434115350002

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass41,375 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    41,375 miles
    Test number
    673197649042

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail41,375 miles (+2,091)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,375 miles
    Test number
    102222849464
    • FailureExhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureOffside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  24. Pass39,284 miles (+1,589)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    39,284 miles
    Test number
    120800458479
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
    • NoteFront number plate cracked
    • NoteOffside door mirror housing cracked

  25. Pass37,695 miles (+3,119)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    37,695 miles
    Test number
    801111557005
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  26. Pass34,576 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    34,576 miles
    Test number
    190116056001

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail34,576 miles4 failures1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,576 miles
    Test number
    192295456409
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteAdvise(rear wiperblade torn)
    • NoteAdvise(slight lip on front and rear discs + brake pads 70% worn)

Questions about T240 RSG

Does T240 RSG currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T240 RSG expired on 24 Feb 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T240 RSG?
The MOT on T240 RSG expired on 24 Feb 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T240 RSG done?
T240 RSG was recorded at 68,673 miles at its MOT on 15 Feb 2024, an average of 1,897 miles a year.
Has T240 RSG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T240 RSG has failed 8 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Feb 2022.
Has the mileage on T240 RSG 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 T240 RSG find?
T240 RSG passed its latest MOT on 15 Feb 2024 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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