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Volkswagen Golf

Black · Petrol · 1999 · 1,800 cc

T381 RBPMOT history

T381 RBP is a black petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 18 May 1999. Its MOT expired on 6 Oct 2026 and it has passed 21 of 33 MOT tests, with 114,687 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Oct 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 6 Oct 2026
Mileage
114,687 mi
At MOT on 7 Oct 2025
MOT tests
33
21 passed · 12 failed
Per year
2,258 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T381 RBP
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,800 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
18 May 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 6 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
7 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T381 RBP was last recorded at 114,687 miles on 7 Oct 2025, 465 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
114,222 miles · 8 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
465 miles
Average per year
2,258 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 114,687 miles
  • 2024 – 114,222 miles
  • 2023 – 113,792 miles
  • 2022 – 113,258 miles
  • 2021 – 112,788 miles
  • 2020 – 112,251 miles
  • 2019 – 111,734 miles
  • 2018 – 110,676 miles
  • 2017 – 110,085 miles
  • 2016 – 109,374 miles
  • 2015 – 107,841 miles
  • 2014 – 103,414 miles
  • 2013 – 100,580 miles
  • 2012 – 97,064 miles
  • 2011 – 94,867 miles
  • 2010 – 91,603 miles
  • 2009 – 85,337 miles
  • 2008 – 79,312 miles
  • 2007 – 75,637 miles
  • 2006 – 70,234 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass114,687 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (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 Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault

    Major2 MOTs, 2018–2023

  • Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt

    Major2 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt

    Major2 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

Full MOT history

33 tests since 30 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass114,687 miles (+465)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    114,687 miles
    Test number
    985839005380
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  2. Pass114,222 miles (+430)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    114,222 miles
    Test number
    708065212032
    • MinorOffside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

  3. Pass113,792 miles (+3)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    113,792 miles
    Test number
    686737823970
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear suspension axle corroded but not seriously weakened

  4. Fail113,789 miles (+531)2 dangerous5 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,789 miles
    Test number
    730740548642
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  5. Pass113,258 miles (+470)2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    113,258 miles
    Test number
    106659562930
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  6. Pass112,788 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    112,788 miles
    Test number
    761703999058
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  7. Fail112,788 miles (+537)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,788 miles
    Test number
    481897417898
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass112,251 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    112,251 miles
    Test number
    581194011226
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  9. Fail112,251 miles (+517)4 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,251 miles
    Test number
    846301483966
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass111,734 miles (+1,058)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    111,734 miles
    Test number
    213699193931
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  11. Pass110,676 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    110,676 miles
    Test number
    504137154390
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle / rear join (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  12. Fail110,676 miles (+591)4 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,676 miles
    Test number
    744239587816
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle / rear join (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  13. Pass110,085 miles (+711)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    110,085 miles
    Test number
    977294933063
    • AdvisoryBrake servo hose/pipe deteriorating ,, will need attention
    • AdvisoryFront arm bushes deteriorating,, o/s poor
    • AdvisoryPark brake 16%,,, will need attention
    • AdvisoryRear brakes binding ,, will need attention

  14. Pass109,374 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    109,374 miles
    Test number
    880470715903
    • AdvisoryBrake servo pipe/hose deteriorating
    • AdvisoryFront arm bushes deteriorated allowing arm movment,,,poor
    • AdvisoryPark brake 17%

  15. Fail109,374 miles (+1,533)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,374 miles
    Test number
    669529434208
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryBrake servo pipe/hose deteriorating
    • AdvisoryFront arm bushes deteriorated allowing arm movment,,,poor
    • AdvisoryPark brake 17%

  16. Pass107,841 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    107,841 miles
    Test number
    356837929899
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  17. Fail107,841 miles (+4,427)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,841 miles
    Test number
    125421586086
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  18. Pass103,414 miles (+1)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    103,414 miles
    Test number
    968251834396
    • NoteHeadlamp masks/converters fitted
    • NoteFront arm bushs deteriorated allowng arm movment / poor
    • NoteMasks not removing "kick ups"

  19. Fail103,413 miles (+2,833)3 failures3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,413 miles
    Test number
    657010034314
    • FailureNearside Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureNearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteHeadlamp masks/converters fitted
    • NoteFront arm bushs deteriorated allowng arm movment / poor
    • NoteMasks not removing "kick ups"

  20. Pass100,580 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    100,580 miles
    Test number
    229043733380
    • NoteFront arm bushs deteriorating / allowing arm movment
    • NoteHeadlight converts fitted,not removing kick up

  21. Fail100,580 miles (+3,516)1 failure2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,580 miles
    Test number
    909903933304
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteFront arm busda deteriorated / allowing arm movment
    • NoteHeadlight converts fitted,not removing kick up

  22. Pass97,064 miles (+2,197)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    97,064 miles
    Test number
    117981332395
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteFront arm bushs deteriorating
    • NoteHeadlight masks fitted... reducing output.. not doing anything anyway

  23. Fail94,867 miles2 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,867 miles
    Test number
    447392331338
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • NoteCentre exhaust bracket broken welds

  24. Pass94,867 miles (+3,264)1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    94,867 miles
    Test number
    947492831377
    • NoteCentre exhaust bracket broken welds

  25. Fail91,603 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,603 miles
    Test number
    204216320309
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  26. Pass91,603 miles (+6,266)
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    91,603 miles
    Test number
    873036620346

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass85,337 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    85,337 miles
    Test number
    433032539389
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
    • NoteBrake discs in poor condition

  28. Fail85,337 miles (+6,025)2 repaired2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,337 miles
    Test number
    992892439320
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
    • NoteBrake discs in poor condition

  29. Pass79,312 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    79,312 miles
    Test number
    272926318392

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Fail79,312 miles (+3,675)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,312 miles
    Test number
    282265218387
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

  31. Pass75,637 miles (+2,417)
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    75,637 miles
    Test number
    723117217342

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  32. Pass73,220 miles (+2,986)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    73,220 miles
    Test number
    462685327087

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  33. Pass70,234 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    70,234 miles
    Test number
    830380336080

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T381 RBP

Does T381 RBP currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T381 RBP expired on 6 Oct 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T381 RBP?
The MOT on T381 RBP expired on 6 Oct 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T381 RBP done?
T381 RBP was recorded at 114,687 miles at its MOT on 7 Oct 2025, an average of 2,258 miles a year.
Has T381 RBP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T381 RBP has failed 12 of its 33 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Nov 2023.
Has the mileage on T381 RBP 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 T381 RBP find?
T381 RBP passed its latest MOT on 7 Oct 2025 with 2 advisories: front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; rear brake disc worn, but not excessively.

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