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Volkswagen Golf

Red · Petrol · 1999 · 1,800 cc

T266 RPPMOT history

T266 RPP is a red petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 31 Dec 1999. Its MOT expired on 27 May 2026 and it has passed 14 of 22 MOT tests, with 115,430 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 May 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 27 May 2026
Mileage
115,430 mi
At MOT on 28 May 2025
MOT tests
22
14 passed · 8 failed
Per year
3,275 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T266 RPP
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,800 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
31 Dec 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 27 May 2026
Latest MOT test
28 May 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T266 RPP was last recorded at 115,430 miles on 28 May 2025, 3 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 May 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 24 Mar 2007: 38,185 miles, lower than 52,595 miles on 22 Mar 2006.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
115,427 miles · 27 May 2025
Between the last two tests
3 miles
Average per year
3,275 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 115,430 miles
  • 2024 – 110,069 miles
  • 2023 – 105,666 miles
  • 2022 – 99,976 miles
  • 2016 – 99,958 miles
  • 2015 – 98,663 miles
  • 2014 – 94,735 miles
  • 2013 – 89,145 miles
  • 2012 – 87,437 miles
  • 2011 – 83,642 miles
  • 2010 – 79,955 miles
  • 2009 – 74,824 miles
  • 2008 – 63,718 miles
  • 2007 – 38,185 miles
  • 2006 – 52,595 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass115,430 miles
  • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2006–2013

  • Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible

    Major2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2006–2013

  • Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012

  • Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012

  • Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2006–2012

Full MOT history

22 tests since 21 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass115,430 miles (+3)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2026
    Odometer
    115,430 miles
    Test number
    948406709494
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  2. Fail115,427 miles (+5,358)4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,427 miles
    Test number
    657474228148
    • MajorHeadlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  3. Pass110,069 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2025
    Odometer
    110,069 miles
    Test number
    815811680211

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail110,065 miles (+4,399)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,065 miles
    Test number
    209044343902
    • MajorExhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))
    • MajorHeadlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

  5. Pass105,666 miles (+5,690)
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2024
    Odometer
    105,666 miles
    Test number
    203115427269

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass99,976 miles (+18)3 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2023
    Odometer
    99,976 miles
    Test number
    444858819461
    • MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (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 Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  7. Fail99,958 miles (+1,295)7 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,958 miles
    Test number
    465124477341
    • FailureBrake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureOffside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureOffside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  8. Pass98,663 miles (+3,928)
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    98,663 miles
    Test number
    211101911256

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass94,735 miles (+5,590)
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    94,735 miles
    Test number
    597640094279

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass89,145 miles (+1,708)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    89,145 miles
    Test number
    307198373487
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteOffside rear tyre slightly deteriated<cracks on inner tread>2>brake discs slightly worn/pitted3>both front tyres wearing close to legal limit

  11. Pass87,437 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    87,437 miles
    Test number
    175537282295
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  12. Fail87,436 miles (+3,794)5 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,436 miles
    Test number
    817145472250
    • FailureBrake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)
    • FailureNearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  13. Pass83,642 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    83,642 miles
    Test number
    128142101220

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail83,638 miles (+3,683)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,638 miles
    Test number
    946956691199
    • FailureCentre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  15. Pass79,955 miles (+6)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    79,955 miles
    Test number
    310738500270

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail79,949 miles (+5,125)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,949 miles
    Test number
    353237000216
    • FailureOffside Rear brake disc has restricted free movement (3.5.1j)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

  17. Pass74,824 miles (+3)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    74,824 miles
    Test number
    361700649235
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • NoteBonnet catch difficult to operate
    • NoteRear centre seat belt not tested as seat and belt not in use. Detached by customer to rectify at later date.

  18. Fail74,821 miles (+11,103)8 failures3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,821 miles
    Test number
    582027039248
    • FailureCentre Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
    • FailureExhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)
    • FailureOffside Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteBonnet catch difficult to operate

  19. Pass63,718 miles (+25,533)
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    63,718 miles
    Test number
    194405588040

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass38,185 miles (-14,410)
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    38,185 miles
    Test number
    884493787086

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass52,595 miles (+7)
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    52,595 miles
    Test number
    570731986040

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail52,588 miles4 dangerous4 failures9 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,588 miles
    Test number
    431200686020
    • DangerousBrake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)
    • DangerousNearside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)
    • DangerousParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • DangerousService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureCentre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
    • FailureOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake drum worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteCoolant leaking
    • NoteFront wipers noisey
    • NoteSidewalls worn away on offside front tyre, suspect has been run flat

Questions about T266 RPP

Does T266 RPP currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T266 RPP expired on 27 May 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T266 RPP?
The MOT on T266 RPP expired on 27 May 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T266 RPP done?
T266 RPP was recorded at 115,430 miles at its MOT on 28 May 2025, an average of 3,275 miles a year.
Has T266 RPP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T266 RPP has failed 8 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 27 May 2025.
Has the mileage on T266 RPP ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 24 Mar 2007. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T266 RPP find?
T266 RPP passed its latest MOT on 28 May 2025 with 1 advisory: play in steering rack inner joint(s).

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