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Volkswagen Golf

Grey · Petrol · 1999 · 1,800 cc

T261 RDLMOT history

T261 RDL is a grey petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 6 Mar 1999. Its MOT is valid until 1 Jul 2027 and it has passed 19 of 24 MOT tests, with 139,540 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Jul 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 1 Jul 2027
Mileage
139,540 mi
At MOT on 2 Jul 2026
MOT tests
24
19 passed · 5 failed
Per year
5,017 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T261 RDL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,800 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
6 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 1 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
2 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T261 RDL was last recorded at 139,540 miles on 2 Jul 2026, 2,392 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Jun 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
137,148 miles · 23 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
2,392 miles
Average per year
5,017 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 139,540 miles
  • 2025 – 137,148 miles
  • 2022 – 132,616 miles
  • 2021 – 129,399 miles
  • 2020 – 125,263 miles
  • 2018 – 109,806 miles
  • 2017 – 102,678 miles
  • 2016 – 93,958 miles
  • 2015 – 86,205 miles
  • 2014 – 79,779 miles
  • 2013 – 75,658 miles
  • 2012 – 70,503 miles
  • 2011 – 64,182 miles
  • 2010 – 58,023 miles
  • 2009 – 52,523 miles
  • 2008 – 46,773 miles
  • 2007 – 42,431 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass139,540 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2013

Full MOT history

24 tests since 22 Feb 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass139,540 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    139,540 miles
    Test number
    484562957945
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  2. Fail139,540 miles (+2,392)1 repaired1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    139,540 miles
    Test number
    566724702090
    • Repaired at testHorn not working (7.7 (a))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  3. Pass137,148 miles (+4,532)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    137,148 miles
    Test number
    981601818316

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass132,616 miles (+3,217)2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    132,616 miles
    Test number
    272567525010
    • MinorNearside Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass129,399 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    1 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    129,399 miles
    Test number
    691688951146
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

  6. Fail129,399 miles (+4,136)1 repaired1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,399 miles
    Test number
    617688493710
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

  7. Pass125,263 miles (+6,942)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    125,263 miles
    Test number
    824455587635
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  8. Pass118,321 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    118,321 miles
    Test number
    555144037752
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  9. Fail118,321 miles (+8,515)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,321 miles
    Test number
    673367445674
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass109,806 miles (+7,128)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    109,806 miles
    Test number
    556450965342
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  11. Pass102,678 miles (+8,720)
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    102,678 miles
    Test number
    176874515251

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass93,958 miles (+7,753)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    93,958 miles
    Test number
    441424304095
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  13. Pass86,205 miles (+2,538)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    86,205 miles
    Test number
    151583253438
    • AdvisoryNearside wiper has small split
    • AdvisoryOffside wiper has small split

  14. Pass83,667 miles3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    83,667 miles
    Test number
    447212085089
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteOffside rear brake slightly binding

  15. Fail83,667 miles (+3,888)1 failure4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,667 miles
    Test number
    956722485040
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteOffside rear brake slightly binding

  16. Pass79,779 miles (+4,121)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    79,779 miles
    Test number
    578306784008
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass75,658 miles (+5,155)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    75,658 miles
    Test number
    309657783097
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass70,503 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    70,503 miles
    Test number
    617998182090
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Fail70,503 miles (+6,321)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,503 miles
    Test number
    558448782001
    • FailureNearside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Pass64,182 miles (+6,159)
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    64,182 miles
    Test number
    828846171029

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass58,023 miles (+5,500)
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    58,023 miles
    Test number
    812217170045

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass52,523 miles (+5,750)
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    52,523 miles
    Test number
    921988579084

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass46,773 miles (+4,342)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    46,773 miles
    Test number
    133529158423

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass42,431 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    42,431 miles
    Test number
    151853757095

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T261 RDL

Does T261 RDL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T261 RDL is valid until 1 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on T261 RDL?
The MOT on T261 RDL is valid until 1 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T261 RDL done?
T261 RDL was recorded at 139,540 miles at its MOT on 2 Jul 2026, an average of 5,017 miles a year.
Has T261 RDL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T261 RDL has failed 5 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Jul 2026.
Has the mileage on T261 RDL 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 T261 RDL find?
T261 RDL passed its latest MOT on 2 Jul 2026 with 1 minor defect and 3 advisories: offside front outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; front anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; rear brake pad(s) wearing thin, and 1 more.

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