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Volkswagen Golf

Blue · Diesel · 1999 · 1,900 cc

T291 RAAMOT history

T291 RAA is a blue diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 22 Mar 1999. Its MOT expired on 4 Apr 2025 and it has passed 18 of 26 MOT tests, with 109,949 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Apr 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 4 Apr 2025
Mileage
109,949 mi
At MOT on 5 Apr 2024
MOT tests
26
18 passed · 8 failed
Per year
4,395 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T291 RAA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,900 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
22 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 4 Apr 2025
Latest MOT test
5 Apr 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

T291 RAA was last recorded at 109,949 miles on 5 Apr 2024, 9,553 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Feb 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
100,396 miles · 3 Feb 2023
Between the last two tests
9,553 miles
Average per year
4,395 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 109,949 miles
  • 2023 – 100,396 miles
  • 2022 – 88,991 miles
  • 2021 – 80,556 miles
  • 2020 – 74,143 miles
  • 2018 – 69,816 miles
  • 2017 – 63,826 miles
  • 2016 – 61,428 miles
  • 2015 – 58,564 miles
  • 2014 – 55,478 miles
  • 2013 – 52,077 miles
  • 2012 – 48,854 miles
  • 2011 – 45,283 miles
  • 2010 – 42,086 miles
  • 2009 – 39,237 miles
  • 2008 – 36,034 miles
  • 2007 – 33,735 miles
  • 2006 – 30,588 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass109,949 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryGeneral corrosion to underside

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 registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2017

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017–2018

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

Full MOT history

26 tests since 16 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass109,949 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    109,949 miles
    Test number
    790149876124
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryGeneral corrosion to underside

  2. Fail109,949 miles (+9,553)1 repaired6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,949 miles
    Test number
    805445411280
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryGeneral corrosion to underside

  3. Pass100,396 miles (+11,405)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    100,396 miles
    Test number
    169920142008
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear sill/ rear arch has surface corrosion
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear sill/ rear arch has surface corrosion

  4. Pass88,991 miles (+8,435)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    88,991 miles
    Test number
    124727702224
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear slight corrosion to body

  5. Pass80,556 miles (+6,413)1 minor11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    80,556 miles
    Test number
    712936481737
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake slack adjuster advise adjustment handbrake. (1.1.18 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear sill corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear bush perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear sill corroded

  6. Pass74,143 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    74,143 miles
    Test number
    540958473025
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wing slightly corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel arch slightly corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  7. Fail74,143 miles (+4,327)3 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,143 miles
    Test number
    406997085143
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wing slightly corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel arch slightly corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass69,816 miles (+5,990)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    69,816 miles
    Test number
    146438695286
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front slight corrosion on wing
    • AdvisoryOffside Front slight corrosion on wing
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  9. Pass63,826 miles (+7)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    63,826 miles
    Test number
    698232943033
    • 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 registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryPower steering has slight leak

  10. Fail63,819 miles (+2,391)5 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,819 miles
    Test number
    342962395827
    • FailureCentral Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion Wing (6.1.C.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
    • FailureOffside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Body has slight corrosion Top mount fixing (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  11. Pass61,428 miles (+2,864)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    61,428 miles
    Test number
    548071312719
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear of catalist (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre wall has perish cracks in it
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  12. Pass58,564 miles (+3,086)2 advisories6 notes
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    58,564 miles
    Test number
    497770235071
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryRear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)
    • NoteBoth front headlights have a bracket broken, however headlamps are still secure..
    • NoteBoth front wipers are beginning to smear.
    • NoteBoth rear tire have age cracking and are wearing on te inner edge slightly.
    • NoteCentre exhaust box has corrosion of outer skin, but is not blowing.
    • NoteRear metal brake pipes have slight oxidisation.
    • NoteVery Slight exhaust blow from pipe behind catalyst.

  13. Pass55,478 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    55,478 miles
    Test number
    807795634070

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail55,478 miles (+3,401)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,478 miles
    Test number
    928305434033
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

  15. Pass52,077 miles6 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    52,077 miles
    Test number
    188186633097
    • AdvisoryBrake servo repaired, but not inappropriately (3.6.A.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • NoteCentre exhaust braket detached from middle silencer, but still supporting exhaust.
    • NoteFront brake pads have an estimated 2000 miles of friction material left.

  16. Fail52,077 miles (+3,223)4 repaired6 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,077 miles
    Test number
    326316233067
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryBrake servo repaired, but not inappropriately (3.6.A.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • NoteCentre exhaust braket detached from middle silencer, but still supporting exhaust.
    • NoteFront brake pads have an estimated 2000 miles of friction material left.

  17. Pass48,854 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    48,854 miles
    Test number
    248324842034

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail48,854 miles (+3,571)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,854 miles
    Test number
    295484042035
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

  19. Pass45,283 miles (+3,197)
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    45,283 miles
    Test number
    885142551094

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass42,086 miles (+2,849)4 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    42,086 miles
    Test number
    961408140052
    • AdvisoryFront front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • NoteDrivers wiper split but still cleans the screen
    • NoteOffside rear brake binding slightly
    • NoteSlight inbalance to front brakes

  21. Pass39,237 miles (+3,203)
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    39,237 miles
    Test number
    860978549015

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass36,034 miles (+2,299)
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    36,034 miles
    Test number
    734499648053

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass33,735 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    33,735 miles
    Test number
    264197667062

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail33,735 miles (+3,147)3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,735 miles
    Test number
    553197167022
    • Repaired at testFuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  25. Pass30,588 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    30,588 miles
    Test number
    882616076000

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail30,588 miles2 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,588 miles
    Test number
    210615176001
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
    • NoteFront brake pads getting low
    • NoteFront number plate in poor condition

Questions about T291 RAA

Does T291 RAA currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T291 RAA expired on 4 Apr 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T291 RAA?
The MOT on T291 RAA expired on 4 Apr 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T291 RAA done?
T291 RAA was recorded at 109,949 miles at its MOT on 5 Apr 2024, an average of 4,395 miles a year.
Has T291 RAA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T291 RAA has failed 8 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Apr 2024.
Has the mileage on T291 RAA 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 T291 RAA find?
T291 RAA passed its latest MOT on 5 Apr 2024 with 6 advisories: front sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened; nearside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; offside front wheel bearing has slight play, and 3 more.

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