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Volkswagen Golf

Green · Diesel · 1999 · 1,900 cc

T252 RFFMOT history

T252 RFF is a green diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 1 May 1999. Its MOT expired on 7 Feb 2024 and it has passed 17 of 25 MOT tests, with 226,416 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Feb 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 7 Feb 2024
Mileage
226,416 mi
At MOT on 8 Feb 2023
MOT tests
25
17 passed · 8 failed
Per year
7,563 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T252 RFF
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,900 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
1 May 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 7 Feb 2024
Latest MOT test
8 Feb 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

T252 RFF was last recorded at 226,416 miles on 8 Feb 2023, 3 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Feb 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
226,413 miles · 7 Feb 2023
Between the last two tests
3 miles
Average per year
7,563 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 226,416 miles
  • 2022 – 214,323 miles
  • 2021 – 206,664 miles
  • 2020 – 197,817 miles
  • 2019 – 190,951 miles
  • 2018 – 183,871 miles
  • 2017 – 176,230 miles
  • 2016 – 172,320 miles
  • 2015 – 165,643 miles
  • 2014 – 155,621 miles
  • 2013 – 146,223 miles
  • 2011 – 135,764 miles
  • 2010 – 124,952 miles
  • 2009 – 117,920 miles
  • 2008 – 111,727 miles
  • 2007 – 105,218 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass226,416 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023

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 Position lamp not working

    Major2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass226,416 miles (+3)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    226,416 miles
    Test number
    297850424182
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Fail226,413 miles (+12,090)5 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    226,413 miles
    Test number
    339806274143
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass214,323 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    214,323 miles
    Test number
    460929431242
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

  4. Fail214,323 miles (+318)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    214,323 miles
    Test number
    880643430341
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

  5. Fail214,005 miles (+7,341)3 major2 minor12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    214,005 miles
    Test number
    444019098908
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and Tyre underinflated (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated also Has slight corrosion to ferrules (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryShock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both rear and has Slight external damage to casing (5.3.2 (d))

  6. Pass206,664 miles (+8,847)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    206,664 miles
    Test number
    585780566505
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass197,817 miles (+6,866)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    197,817 miles
    Test number
    657773237218
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  8. Pass190,951 miles (+7,080)
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    190,951 miles
    Test number
    740035358553

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass183,871 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    183,871 miles
    Test number
    183030216796
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre worn on outer edge.

  10. Fail183,871 miles (+7,641)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    183,871 miles
    Test number
    272038244927
    • FailureOffside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre worn on outer edge close to cords.
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre worn on outer edge.

  11. Pass176,230 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    176,230 miles
    Test number
    421080071131

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail176,230 miles (+3,910)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    176,230 miles
    Test number
    875553345191
    • Repaired at testOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

  13. Pass172,320 miles (+6,677)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    172,320 miles
    Test number
    914711176742
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  14. Pass165,643 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    165,643 miles
    Test number
    609320235006

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail165,643 miles (+10,022)3 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    165,643 miles
    Test number
    657660635042
    • FailureNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteFront tyres have worn very un eaven

  16. Pass155,621 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    155,621 miles
    Test number
    388684634024

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail155,621 miles (+9,398)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    155,621 miles
    Test number
    507644634063
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

  18. Pass146,223 miles (+10,459)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    146,223 miles
    Test number
    735579023036
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  19. Pass135,764 miles (+4,147)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    135,764 miles
    Test number
    125589861205
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteRear brake disc(s) worn

  20. Pass131,617 miles (+6,665)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    131,617 miles
    Test number
    886899121099

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail124,952 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,952 miles
    Test number
    182543320424
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  22. Pass124,952 miles (+7,032)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    124,952 miles
    Test number
    612273820052

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass117,920 miles (+6,193)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    117,920 miles
    Test number
    274454029001
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  24. Pass111,727 miles (+6,509)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    111,727 miles
    Test number
    131602318443

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass105,218 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    105,218 miles
    Test number
    833090637061

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T252 RFF

Does T252 RFF currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T252 RFF expired on 7 Feb 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T252 RFF?
The MOT on T252 RFF expired on 7 Feb 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T252 RFF done?
T252 RFF was recorded at 226,416 miles at its MOT on 8 Feb 2023, an average of 7,563 miles a year.
Has T252 RFF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T252 RFF has failed 8 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Feb 2023.
Has the mileage on T252 RFF 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 T252 RFF find?
T252 RFF passed its latest MOT on 8 Feb 2023 with 3 advisories: front sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened; offside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; rear sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened.

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