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Volkswagen Golf

Red · Diesel · 1999 · 1,900 cc

T242 RAXMOT history

T242 RAX is a red diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 1 Mar 1999. Its MOT expired on 30 Jan 2025 and it has passed 17 of 32 MOT tests, with 159,313 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 31 Jan 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 30 Jan 2025
Mileage
159,313 mi
At MOT on 31 Jan 2024
MOT tests
32
17 passed · 15 failed
Per year
4,030 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T242 RAX
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,900 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
1 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 30 Jan 2025
Latest MOT test
31 Jan 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

T242 RAX was last recorded at 159,313 miles on 31 Jan 2024, 74 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Jan 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
159,239 miles · 18 Jan 2024
Between the last two tests
74 miles
Average per year
4,030 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 159,313 miles
  • 2023 – 156,380 miles
  • 2022 – 153,411 miles
  • 2021 – 150,408 miles
  • 2019 – 149,352 miles
  • 2018 – 146,073 miles
  • 2017 – 142,399 miles
  • 2016 – 138,265 miles
  • 2015 – 132,283 miles
  • 2013 – 123,535 miles
  • 2012 – 116,824 miles
  • 2011 – 116,346 miles
  • 2010 – 115,778 miles
  • 2009 – 111,733 miles
  • 2008 – 104,512 miles
  • 2007 – 97,065 miles
  • 2006 – 89,733 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass159,313 miles
  • AdvisoryMacpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH front top mounts (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 7 MOTs since 2021

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.

  • Coil spring corroded BOTH rear

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2021–2023

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

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Oil leak

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2017–2019

  • Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2012–2017

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2016–2018

Full MOT history

32 tests since 26 Oct 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass159,313 miles (+74)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    159,313 miles
    Test number
    101194204325
    • AdvisoryMacpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH front top mounts (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. Fail159,239 miles (+2,859)4 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    159,239 miles
    Test number
    274202546594
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryMacpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH front top mounts (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. Pass156,380 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    156,380 miles
    Test number
    660215217592
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded BOTH rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear axle corroded

  4. Fail156,374 miles (+2,963)4 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    156,374 miles
    Test number
    997511170176
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded BOTH rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear axle corroded

  5. Pass153,411 miles (+63)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    153,411 miles
    Test number
    515053795129
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded BOTH rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  6. Fail153,348 miles (+2,940)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    153,348 miles
    Test number
    441842811788
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded BOTH rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  7. Pass150,408 miles8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    150,408 miles
    Test number
    641138073230
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded BOTH rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened BOTH front lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryO/s/f wing corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside front sill holed and corroded but not within prescribed areas
    • AdvisoryRear axle corroded

  8. Fail150,408 miles (+1,056)3 major10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    150,408 miles
    Test number
    678843414001
    • MajorDriver's door does not latch securely closed (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Other passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded BOTH rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very low (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very low (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened BOTH front lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryO/s/f wing corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside front sill holed and corroded but not within prescribed areas
    • AdvisoryRear axle corroded

  9. Pass149,352 miles2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    149,352 miles
    Test number
    143141884013
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  10. Fail149,352 miles (+3,279)1 dangerous9 major2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    149,352 miles
    Test number
    547403134119
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Body component corroded and likely to cause injury wing (6.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  11. Pass146,073 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    146,073 miles
    Test number
    626697384809
    • AdvisoryOffside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

  12. Fail146,073 miles (+3,674)1 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    146,073 miles
    Test number
    159372305555
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

  13. Pass142,399 miles (+16)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    142,399 miles
    Test number
    321800746979
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside mirror cover missing

  14. Fail142,383 miles (+4,118)3 failures6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    142,383 miles
    Test number
    813071121196
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside mirror cover missing

  15. Pass138,265 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    138,265 miles
    Test number
    252053309362
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside door mirror damaged

  16. Fail138,265 miles (+5,982)5 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    138,265 miles
    Test number
    446641066041
    • FailureFuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside door mirror damaged

  17. Pass132,283 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    132,283 miles
    Test number
    578257845058
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteOffside rear shock absorber dust cover insecure

  18. Fail132,283 miles (+8,748)6 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,283 miles
    Test number
    598747645023
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • 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)
    • FailureOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteOffside rear shock absorber dust cover insecure

  19. Pass123,535 miles (+7)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    123,535 miles
    Test number
    986671253339
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteOil leak

  20. Fail123,528 miles (+6,704)2 failures4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,528 miles
    Test number
    965728443374
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteOil leak

  21. Pass116,824 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    116,824 miles
    Test number
    429151422387
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  22. Fail116,824 miles (+478)3 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,824 miles
    Test number
    446281422302
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  23. Pass116,346 miles (+568)
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    116,346 miles
    Test number
    147993491254

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass115,778 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    115,778 miles
    Test number
    121103490261

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail115,776 miles (+4,043)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,776 miles
    Test number
    242632690262
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

  26. Pass111,733 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    111,733 miles
    Test number
    500924779298

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail111,733 miles (+7,221)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,733 miles
    Test number
    372203479481
    • FailureDirection indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

  28. Fail104,512 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,512 miles
    Test number
    360239088414
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  29. Pass104,512 miles (+7,447)
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    104,512 miles
    Test number
    671249788275

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Pass97,065 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    97,065 miles
    Test number
    460746997220

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  31. Fail97,065 miles (+7,332)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,065 miles
    Test number
    513065397229
    • FailureNearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  32. Pass89,733 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    89,733 miles
    Test number
    872479096220
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteStone chip

Questions about T242 RAX

Does T242 RAX currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T242 RAX expired on 30 Jan 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T242 RAX?
The MOT on T242 RAX expired on 30 Jan 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T242 RAX done?
T242 RAX was recorded at 159,313 miles at its MOT on 31 Jan 2024, an average of 4,030 miles a year.
Has T242 RAX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T242 RAX has failed 15 of its 32 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Jan 2024.
Has the mileage on T242 RAX 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 T242 RAX find?
T242 RAX passed its latest MOT on 31 Jan 2024 with 3 advisories: macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front top mounts; offside rear service brake binding but not excessively; tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear.

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