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Black · Petrol · 1999 · 1,800 cc

T263 RDLMOT history

T263 RDL is a black petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 1 Mar 1999. Its MOT expired on 21 Nov 2025 and it has passed 18 of 25 MOT tests, with 147,487 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Nov 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 21 Nov 2025
Mileage
147,487 mi
At MOT on 22 Nov 2024
MOT tests
25
18 passed · 7 failed
Per year
4,100 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T263 RDL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,800 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
1 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 21 Nov 2025
Latest MOT test
22 Nov 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

T263 RDL was last recorded at 147,487 miles on 22 Nov 2024, 8 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Aug 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
147,479 miles · 13 Aug 2024
Between the last two tests
8 miles
Average per year
4,100 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 147,487 miles
  • 2023 – 145,667 miles
  • 2021 – 144,396 miles
  • 2020 – 142,799 miles
  • 2019 – 139,352 miles
  • 2018 – 130,800 miles
  • 2017 – 127,544 miles
  • 2016 – 124,409 miles
  • 2015 – 121,337 miles
  • 2014 – 115,967 miles
  • 2013 – 110,822 miles
  • 2012 – 105,664 miles
  • 2011 – 98,970 miles
  • 2010 – 90,704 miles
  • 2009 – 84,366 miles
  • 2008 – 79,636 miles
  • 2006 – 77,041 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass147,487 miles
  • AdvisoryFluid leak, but not excessive Power steering pump area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Roll bar D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking between treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Roll bar D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking between treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Back of engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2024

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Oil leaking excessively from engine

    Major2 MOTs, 2019–2021

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

25 tests since 13 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass147,487 miles (+8)10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    147,487 miles
    Test number
    973657683596
    • AdvisoryFluid leak, but not excessive Power steering pump area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Roll bar D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking between treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Roll bar D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking between treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Back of engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail147,479 miles (+1,812)1 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    147,479 miles
    Test number
    398558572611
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre exhaust sleeve (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust sleeve badly corroded
    • AdvisoryReverse lights not working
    • AdvisoryService brake pedal has limited reserve travel

  3. Pass145,667 miles1 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    145,667 miles
    Test number
    769667416033
    • MinorBrake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))
    • AdvisoryBrake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCentre exhaust mount missing - system still supported
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust clamp badly corroded

  4. Fail145,667 miles (+1,271)1 major1 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    145,667 miles
    Test number
    678498584344
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MinorBrake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))
    • AdvisoryBrake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCentre exhaust mount missing - system still supported
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust clamp badly corroded

  5. Pass144,396 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    144,396 miles
    Test number
    639824036681
    • 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))

  6. Fail144,396 miles (+1,597)1 dangerous3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    144,396 miles
    Test number
    586933021577
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • 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))

  7. Pass142,799 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    142,799 miles
    Test number
    730547101075
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Fail142,799 miles (+3,447)2 dangerous5 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    142,799 miles
    Test number
    496925300806
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Steering wheel rim fractured damgeged (2.2.1 (c) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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 Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Pass139,352 miles (+43)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    139,352 miles
    Test number
    873893059321
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in front strut top mounts

  10. Fail139,309 miles (+8,509)2 dangerous4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    139,309 miles
    Test number
    988948291224
    • DangerousFront Body component likely to become detached spoiler (6.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousFuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire engine area (6.1.3 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in front strut top mounts

  11. Pass130,800 miles (+3,256)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    130,800 miles
    Test number
    902652258500

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass127,544 miles (+3,135)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    127,544 miles
    Test number
    658396998315
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

  13. Pass124,409 miles (+3,072)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    124,409 miles
    Test number
    176222352286
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

  14. Fail121,337 miles2 repaired3 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,337 miles
    Test number
    247269005096
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)
    • Repaired at testWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryMacpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • NoteCrack os mirror
    • NoteMid exhaust mount missing
    • NoteOsr tyre perishing

  15. Pass121,337 miles (+5,370)3 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    121,337 miles
    Test number
    875219805083
    • AdvisoryMacpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • NoteCrack os mirror
    • NoteMid exhaust mount missing
    • NoteOsr tyre perishing

  16. Pass115,967 miles (+5,145)4 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    115,967 miles
    Test number
    468917804007
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • NoteDamage/repair to offside mirror
    • NoteRear subframe offside/nearside bushes worn
    • NoteStarter motor poor

  17. Pass110,822 miles (+5,158)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    110,822 miles
    Test number
    669148903099
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteFront wiper blades are smeary

  18. Pass105,664 miles (+6,694)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    105,664 miles
    Test number
    555501612053

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass98,970 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    98,970 miles
    Test number
    988223111012
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

  20. Fail98,970 miles (+8,266)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,970 miles
    Test number
    689141611001
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)
    • FailureNearside Inner Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

  21. Pass90,704 miles (+6,338)1 note
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    90,704 miles
    Test number
    202134910031
    • NoteFront lower wishbone rear bushs o/s and n/s starting to deteriorate

  22. Pass84,366 miles (+4,730)4 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    84,366 miles
    Test number
    254827249052
    • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryMacpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryBrake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteOsr and nsr rear axle bushes worn
    • NoteXenon style headlight bulbs fitted

  23. Pass79,636 miles (+2,595)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    79,636 miles
    Test number
    652825018052

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass77,041 miles (+6,527)
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2007
    Odometer
    77,041 miles
    Test number
    871016546356

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass70,514 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    70,514 miles
    Test number
    820544746042
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Questions about T263 RDL

Does T263 RDL currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T263 RDL expired on 21 Nov 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T263 RDL?
The MOT on T263 RDL expired on 21 Nov 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T263 RDL done?
T263 RDL was recorded at 147,487 miles at its MOT on 22 Nov 2024, an average of 4,100 miles a year.
Has T263 RDL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T263 RDL has failed 7 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Aug 2024.
Has the mileage on T263 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 T263 RDL find?
T263 RDL passed its latest MOT on 22 Nov 2024 with 10 advisories: fluid leak, but not excessive power steering pump area; nearside front anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement roll bar d bush; nearside front brake hose slightly deteriorated, and 7 more.

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