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Volkswagen Golf

Black · Petrol · 1999 · 1,595 cc

T255 RGPMOT history

T255 RGP is a black petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 21 May 1999. Its MOT is valid until 25 Aug 2027 and it has passed 21 of 23 MOT tests, with 124,561 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Aug 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 25 Aug 2027
Mileage
124,561 mi
At MOT on 26 Aug 2026
MOT tests
23
21 passed · 2 failed
Per year
4,016 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T255 RGP
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,595 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
21 May 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 25 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
26 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T255 RGP was last recorded at 124,561 miles on 26 Aug 2026, 3,836 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
120,725 miles · 10 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
3,836 miles
Average per year
4,016 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 124,561 miles
  • 2025 – 120,725 miles
  • 2024 – 117,929 miles
  • 2023 – 114,455 miles
  • 2022 – 110,676 miles
  • 2021 – 107,055 miles
  • 2020 – 104,862 miles
  • 2019 – 100,792 miles
  • 2018 – 97,101 miles
  • 2017 – 92,920 miles
  • 2016 – 87,703 miles
  • 2015 – 83,044 miles
  • 2014 – 78,392 miles
  • 2013 – 71,873 miles
  • 2012 – 65,960 miles
  • 2011 – 61,484 miles
  • 2010 – 58,134 miles
  • 2009 – 55,137 miles
  • 2008 – 51,346 miles
  • 2007 – 47,216 miles
  • 2006 – 42,877 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass124,561 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 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.

  • Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory8 MOTs, 2010–2018

  • Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2016–2018

  • Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2015–2018

  • Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2012

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2012

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass124,561 miles (+3,836)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    124,561 miles
    Test number
    516203077317
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass120,725 miles (+2,796)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    120,725 miles
    Test number
    538617292360
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill panel (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass117,929 miles (+3,474)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    117,929 miles
    Test number
    113670561091
    • MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  4. Pass114,455 miles (+3,779)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    114,455 miles
    Test number
    862688849030
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill panel (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill panel (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass110,676 miles (+3,621)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    110,676 miles
    Test number
    154989602453
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Pass107,055 miles (+2,193)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    107,055 miles
    Test number
    769260720670
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Pass104,862 miles (+4,070)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    104,862 miles
    Test number
    481428648771
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

  8. Pass100,792 miles (+3,691)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    100,792 miles
    Test number
    402660839176
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Pass97,101 miles (+25)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2019
    Odometer
    97,101 miles
    Test number
    299059967857
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

  10. Fail97,076 miles (+4,156)1 failure4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,076 miles
    Test number
    525985283553
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside rear flexible brake hose at a very tight angle due to axle support bracket being bent

  11. Pass92,920 miles (+5,217)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2018
    Odometer
    92,920 miles
    Test number
    549985228521
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryBoth rear axle mounting bushes deteriorated

  12. Pass87,703 miles (+4,659)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2017
    Odometer
    87,703 miles
    Test number
    614271715653
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

  13. Pass83,044 miles (+4,652)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2016
    Odometer
    83,044 miles
    Test number
    167791035100
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • NoteCoolant leak

  14. Pass78,392 miles (+6,519)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2015
    Odometer
    78,392 miles
    Test number
    989047924192
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteOil leak

  15. Pass71,873 miles (+5,913)
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2014
    Odometer
    71,873 miles
    Test number
    209603823142

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass65,960 miles (+4,476)5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2013
    Odometer
    65,960 miles
    Test number
    648758632188
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteCentre exhaust mounting welds broken

  17. Pass61,484 miles (+3,350)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2012
    Odometer
    61,484 miles
    Test number
    245679431425
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • 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)

  18. Fail58,134 miles3 repaired2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,134 miles
    Test number
    104723230125
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testRear registration plate faded (6.3.1d)
    • 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)
    • NoteBoth rear trailing arm bushes worn.
    • NoteSmall chip in windscreen.

  19. Pass58,134 miles (+2,997)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2011
    Odometer
    58,134 miles
    Test number
    234173530413
    • 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)
    • NoteBoth rear trailing arm bushes worn.
    • NoteSmall chip in windscreen.

  20. Pass55,137 miles (+3,791)
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2010
    Odometer
    55,137 miles
    Test number
    893989539144

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass51,346 miles (+4,130)
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2009
    Odometer
    51,346 miles
    Test number
    334152018148

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass47,216 miles (+4,339)
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2008
    Odometer
    47,216 miles
    Test number
    744533317168

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass42,877 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2007
    Odometer
    42,877 miles
    Test number
    884064216177

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T255 RGP

Does T255 RGP currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T255 RGP is valid until 25 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on T255 RGP?
The MOT on T255 RGP is valid until 25 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T255 RGP done?
T255 RGP was recorded at 124,561 miles at its MOT on 26 Aug 2026, an average of 4,016 miles a year.
Has T255 RGP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T255 RGP has failed 2 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 1 May 2018.
Has the mileage on T255 RGP 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 T255 RGP find?
T255 RGP passed its latest MOT on 26 Aug 2026 with 2 advisories: front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread; oil leak, but not excessive.

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