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Silver · Diesel · 2016 · 1,968 cc

T27 RCLMOT history

T27 RCL is a silver diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 21 Apr 2016. Its MOT is valid until 9 Oct 2027 and it has passed 9 of 10 MOT tests, with 185,118 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Oct 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 9 Oct 2027
Mileage
185,118 mi
At MOT on 5 Oct 2026
MOT tests
10
9 passed · 1 failed
Per year
18,044 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T27 RCL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,968 cc
Year of manufacture
2016
First used
21 Apr 2016
MOT status
MOT valid until 9 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
5 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T27 RCL was last recorded at 185,118 miles on 5 Oct 2026, 18,809 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
166,309 miles · 9 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
18,809 miles
Average per year
18,044 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 185,118 miles
  • 2025 – 166,309 miles
  • 2024 – 145,398 miles
  • 2023 – 125,817 miles
  • 2022 – 105,724 miles
  • 2021 – 81,103 miles
  • 2020 – 67,653 miles
  • 2019 – 50,253 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass185,118 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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.

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2023

Full MOT history

10 tests since 15 Apr 2019, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass185,118 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    185,118 miles
    Test number
    437708681086
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail185,118 miles (+18,809)1 dangerous1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    185,118 miles
    Test number
    943918480998
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass166,309 miles (+20,911)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    166,309 miles
    Test number
    958079663184
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass145,398 miles (+19,581)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    145,398 miles
    Test number
    590636163742
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rear brake discs worn and pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass125,817 miles (+20,093)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    125,817 miles
    Test number
    170187325280
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront brake discs worn
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass105,724 miles (+6,208)
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    105,724 miles
    Test number
    127542425992

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass99,516 miles (+18,413)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    99,516 miles
    Test number
    402915632354
    • AdvisorySound deadening material not fully secure under bonnet sound deadening deformed (8.1.1 (b) (i))

  8. Pass81,103 miles (+13,450)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    81,103 miles
    Test number
    108757860392
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass67,653 miles (+17,400)
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    67,653 miles
    Test number
    331636848587

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass50,253 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2020
    Odometer
    50,253 miles
    Test number
    602834435478

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T27 RCL

Does T27 RCL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T27 RCL is valid until 9 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on T27 RCL?
The MOT on T27 RCL is valid until 9 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T27 RCL done?
T27 RCL was recorded at 185,118 miles at its MOT on 5 Oct 2026, an average of 18,044 miles a year.
Has T27 RCL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T27 RCL has failed 1 of its 10 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Oct 2026.
Has the mileage on T27 RCL 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 T27 RCL find?
T27 RCL passed its latest MOT on 5 Oct 2026 with 4 advisories: front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; front sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened; nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 1 more.

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