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Green · Petrol · 1999 · 1,595 cc

T288 RSGMOT history

T288 RSG is a green petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 2 Mar 1999. Its MOT expired on 13 Jun 2025 and it has passed 16 of 25 MOT tests, with 67,783 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Jun 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 13 Jun 2025
Mileage
67,783 mi
At MOT on 14 Jun 2024
MOT tests
25
16 passed · 9 failed
Per year
2,904 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T288 RSG
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,595 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
2 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 13 Jun 2025
Latest MOT test
14 Jun 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

T288 RSG was last recorded at 67,783 miles on 14 Jun 2024, 299 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Mar 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
67,484 miles · 30 Mar 2021
Between the last two tests
299 miles
Average per year
2,904 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 67,783 miles
  • 2021 – 67,484 miles
  • 2019 – 65,857 miles
  • 2018 – 64,377 miles
  • 2017 – 62,912 miles
  • 2016 – 57,442 miles
  • 2015 – 51,268 miles
  • 2014 – 44,382 miles
  • 2013 – 37,572 miles
  • 2012 – 34,601 miles
  • 2011 – 30,337 miles
  • 2010 – 26,519 miles
  • 2009 – 21,662 miles
  • 2008 – 20,063 miles
  • 2007 – 16,881 miles
  • 2006 – 15,244 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass67,783 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryBoth inner and outter silld corroded
  • AdvisoryBoth rear brake flexihouse ferrals corroded
  • AdvisoryMetal brake pipes underneath vehicle corroded
  • AdvisoryMinor exhaust leak
  • AdvisoryUnder side of vehicle has surface corrosion

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 Brake pipe slightly corroded inner wing (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Offside and nearside outer sill corrosion

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2007

Full MOT history

25 tests since 11 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass67,783 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    67,783 miles
    Test number
    736361371179
    • AdvisoryBoth inner and outter silld corroded
    • AdvisoryBoth rear brake flexihouse ferrals corroded
    • AdvisoryMetal brake pipes underneath vehicle corroded
    • AdvisoryMinor exhaust leak
    • AdvisoryUnder side of vehicle has surface corrosion

  2. Fail67,783 miles (+299)2 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,783 miles
    Test number
    462143714880
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBoth inner and outter silld corroded
    • AdvisoryBoth rear brake flexihouse ferrals corroded
    • AdvisoryMetal brake pipes underneath vehicle corroded
    • AdvisoryMinor exhaust leak
    • AdvisoryUnder side of vehicle has surface corrosion

  3. Pass67,484 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    67,484 miles
    Test number
    913313059619

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail67,484 miles (+1,627)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,484 miles
    Test number
    950689699199
    • MajorOffside Front Driver's door catch insecure (6.2.3 (c) (ii))

  5. Pass65,857 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    65,857 miles
    Test number
    159792077153

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail65,857 miles (+1,480)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,857 miles
    Test number
    833009880629
    • MajorFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

  7. Pass64,377 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    64,377 miles
    Test number
    799719811877

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail64,377 miles (+1,465)4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,377 miles
    Test number
    103268778617
    • MajorDriver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust emits visible black smoke at idle (8.2.1.2 (f))
    • MajorFront Shock absorbers insecurely attached both excesive plat top strut bushes (5.3.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorHeadlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

  9. Pass62,912 miles (+15)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    62,912 miles
    Test number
    441975461438
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded inner wing (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside and nearside outer sill corrosion

  10. Fail62,897 miles (+5,455)12 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,897 miles
    Test number
    652633904868
    • FailureBattery insecure (1.9.1)
    • FailureCentral Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureEmissions not tested due to rear exhaust silencer snapped off (7.3.A.1)
    • FailureFuel system component leaking fuel filter (7.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded inner wing (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded axle (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded axle (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded inner wing (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside and nearside outer sill corrosion

  11. Pass57,442 miles (+6,174)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    57,442 miles
    Test number
    180521649039

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass51,268 miles (+6,886)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    51,268 miles
    Test number
    298495985496

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass44,382 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    44,382 miles
    Test number
    128598764167

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail44,382 miles (+6,810)5 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,382 miles
    Test number
    768567464199
    • FailureNearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureSuspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  15. Pass37,572 miles (+2,971)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    37,572 miles
    Test number
    989150393135
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NotePart of exhaust system slightly deteriorated

  16. Pass34,601 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    34,601 miles
    Test number
    235220672443

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail34,601 miles (+4,264)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,601 miles
    Test number
    165390272131
    • FailureNearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

  18. Pass30,337 miles (+1)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    30,337 miles
    Test number
    909005171174
    • NoteOffside front tyre has a cut on sidewall
    • NoteOffside rear tyre is perished

  19. Fail30,336 miles (+3,817)3 failures1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,336 miles
    Test number
    885474771119
    • FailureNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteOffside front tyre has a cut on sidewall
    • NoteOffside rear tyre is perished

  20. Pass26,519 miles (+4,857)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    26,519 miles
    Test number
    834885160106

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass21,662 miles (+1,599)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    21,662 miles
    Test number
    551219369186

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass20,063 miles (+3,182)1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2009
    Odometer
    20,063 miles
    Test number
    194233548151
    • NoteBoth rear wheel bearings have slight play

  23. Pass16,881 miles (+21)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2008
    Odometer
    16,881 miles
    Test number
    390773617139
    • 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)

  24. Fail16,860 miles (+1,616)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    16,860 miles
    Test number
    422360417100
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • 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 Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

  25. Pass15,244 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2007
    Odometer
    15,244 miles
    Test number
    452171536169
    • NoteSlight bulge on outer wall of offside rear tyre

Questions about T288 RSG

Does T288 RSG currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T288 RSG expired on 13 Jun 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T288 RSG?
The MOT on T288 RSG expired on 13 Jun 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T288 RSG done?
T288 RSG was recorded at 67,783 miles at its MOT on 14 Jun 2024, an average of 2,904 miles a year.
Has T288 RSG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T288 RSG has failed 9 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Jun 2024.
Has the mileage on T288 RSG 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 T288 RSG find?
T288 RSG passed its latest MOT on 14 Jun 2024 with 5 advisories: both inner and outter silld corroded; both rear brake flexihouse ferrals corroded; metal brake pipes underneath vehicle corroded, and 2 more.

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