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Volkswagen Golf

Red · Petrol · 1999 · 1,781 cc

T275 RMWMOT history

T275 RMW is a red petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 9 Jul 1999. Its MOT expired on 7 Apr 2024 and it has passed 18 of 26 MOT tests, with 122,229 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Apr 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 7 Apr 2024
Mileage
122,229 mi
At MOT on 4 Apr 2023
MOT tests
26
18 passed · 8 failed
Per year
2,508 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T275 RMW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,781 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
9 Jul 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 7 Apr 2024
Latest MOT test
4 Apr 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

T275 RMW was last recorded at 122,229 miles on 4 Apr 2023.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 4 Apr 2023: 122,229 miles, lower than 166,633 miles on 7 Apr 2021.

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
166,633 miles · 7 Apr 2021
Average per year
2,508 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 122,229 miles
  • 2021 – 166,633 miles
  • 2020 – 159,721 miles
  • 2019 – 154,805 miles
  • 2018 – 153,073 miles
  • 2017 – 146,974 miles
  • 2016 – 141,801 miles
  • 2015 – 135,641 miles
  • 2014 – 129,227 miles
  • 2013 – 124,066 miles
  • 2012 – 120,020 miles
  • 2011 – 116,157 miles
  • 2010 – 113,891 miles
  • 2009 – 109,534 miles
  • 2008 – 100,129 miles
  • 2007 – 88,662 miles
  • 2006 – 79,884 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass122,229 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • MinorNearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  • MinorOffside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryExhaust slightly loud
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (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.

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

Full MOT history

26 tests since 15 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass122,229 miles3 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    122,229 miles
    Test number
    922049779348
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust slightly loud
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail122,229 miles1 repaired3 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,229 miles
    Test number
    532416829765
    • Repaired at testWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust slightly loud
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. PassMileage not read
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    547197803671

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass166,633 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    166,633 miles
    Test number
    656266636125
    • AdvisoryHANDBRAKE HIGH TRAVEL

  5. Fail166,633 miles (+6,912)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    166,633 miles
    Test number
    684296400821
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryHANDBRAKE HIGH TRAVEL

  6. Pass159,721 miles (+4,916)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    159,721 miles
    Test number
    383980525908
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Top mount has slight play
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Top mount has slight play
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  7. Pass154,805 miles (+1,732)
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    154,805 miles
    Test number
    522612269209

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass153,073 miles (+255)
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    153,073 miles
    Test number
    543137056040

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail152,818 miles (+5,844)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    152,818 miles
    Test number
    371205284325
    • FailureOffside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

  10. Pass146,974 miles (+5,173)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    146,974 miles
    Test number
    356786086364
    • 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 Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  11. Pass141,801 miles (+6,160)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    141,801 miles
    Test number
    617753226054
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of seatbelt

  12. Fail135,641 miles1 repaired1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,641 miles
    Test number
    129308325045
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  13. Pass135,641 miles (+6,414)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    135,641 miles
    Test number
    466088925037
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  14. Pass129,227 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    129,227 miles
    Test number
    266366334065
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  15. Fail129,227 miles (+5,161)1 failure1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,227 miles
    Test number
    555876034056
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  16. Pass124,066 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    124,066 miles
    Test number
    977170753006
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • NoteRear exhaust rusty

  17. Fail124,066 miles (+4,046)1 failure1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,066 miles
    Test number
    356630553064
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • NoteRear exhaust rusty

  18. Pass120,020 miles (+3,863)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    120,020 miles
    Test number
    726875392016
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

  19. Fail116,157 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,157 miles
    Test number
    225673681082
    • Repaired at testRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  20. Pass116,157 miles (+2,266)
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    116,157 miles
    Test number
    276103981009

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass113,891 miles (+4,357)
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    113,891 miles
    Test number
    182097090415

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass109,534 miles (+9,405)
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2010
    Odometer
    109,534 miles
    Test number
    320063039158

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass100,129 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2009
    Odometer
    100,129 miles
    Test number
    840038628153
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • NoteBattery insecure

  24. Fail100,129 miles (+11,467)3 repaired2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,129 miles
    Test number
    970158528197
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • NoteBattery insecure

  25. Pass88,662 miles (+8,778)
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2008
    Odometer
    88,662 miles
    Test number
    371338527177

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass79,884 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2007
    Odometer
    79,884 miles
    Test number
    531175236191

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T275 RMW

Does T275 RMW currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T275 RMW expired on 7 Apr 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T275 RMW?
The MOT on T275 RMW expired on 7 Apr 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T275 RMW done?
T275 RMW was recorded at 122,229 miles at its MOT on 4 Apr 2023, an average of 2,508 miles a year.
Has T275 RMW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T275 RMW has failed 8 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Apr 2023.
Has the mileage on T275 RMW ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 4 Apr 2023. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T275 RMW find?
T275 RMW passed its latest MOT on 4 Apr 2023 with 3 minor defects and 3 advisories: nearside front outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; nearside front steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt; offside front steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt, and 3 more.

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