
Volkswagen Golf
Red · Petrol · 1999 · 1,600 cc
T402 RTLMOT history
T402 RTL is a red petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 1 Mar 1999. Its MOT expired on 6 Feb 2024 and it has passed 16 of 27 MOT tests, with 116,073 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Feb 2023.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 6 Feb 2024
- Mileage
- 116,073 mi
- At MOT on 7 Feb 2023
- MOT tests
- 27
- 16 passed · 11 failed
- Per year
- 6,764 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- T402 RTL
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Golf
- Colour
- Red
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,600 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1999
- First used
- 1 Mar 1999
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 6 Feb 2024
- Latest MOT test
- 7 Feb 2023 (Pass)
Mileage history
T402 RTL was last recorded at 116,073 miles on 7 Feb 2023, 1 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Feb 2023.
- Previous MOT
- 116,072 miles · 2 Feb 2023
- Between the last two tests
- 1 miles
- Average per year
- 6,764 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2023 – 116,073 miles
- 2022 – 110,690 miles
- 2021 – 105,403 miles
- 2020 – 101,933 miles
- 2019 – 98,781 miles
- 2018 – 93,927 miles
- 2017 – 89,733 miles
- 2016 – 87,311 miles
- 2015 – 80,312 miles
- 2014 – 75,647 miles
- 2013 – 69,171 miles
- 2012 – 59,715 miles
- 2011 – 48,615 miles
- 2010 – 38,361 miles
- 2009 – 26,096 miles
- 2008 – 14,560 miles
What the latest MOT found
- MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
- MinorNearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged casing damaged with sharp edge (3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
- AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
- AdvisoryPower steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
- AdvisoryRear axle corrodedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
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.
Oil on engine
Advisory4 MOTs, 2017–2018
Slight play in n/s steering rack knuckle
Advisory4 MOTs, 2017–2018
All brake back plates corroded
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018
Corrosion to rear brake discs
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018
Corrosion to suspension components
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018
N/s/r tyre cracked in tread, worn on inner edge also worn to 3mm
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018
Full MOT history
27 tests since 4 Feb 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass116,073 miles (+1)2 minor6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Feb 2024
- Odometer
- 116,073 miles
- Test number
- 343698180642
- MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- MinorNearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged casing damaged with sharp edge (3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- 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))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryPower steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))
- AdvisoryRear axle corroded
Fail116,072 miles (+5,382)7 major3 minor8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 116,072 miles
- Test number
- 923488519414
- MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
- MajorOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- MinorNearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged casing damaged with sharp edge (3.3 (b) (i))
- MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- 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 Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryPower steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear axle corroded
Pass110,690 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Feb 2023
- Odometer
- 110,690 miles
- Test number
- 461546928292
- AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides rear arm bushes heavily split and worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryUnderbody corrosion to suspension, coil springs and brake discs
Fail110,690 miles (+5,287)2 repaired2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 110,690 miles
- Test number
- 233185940043
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides rear arm bushes heavily split and worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryUnderbody corrosion to suspension, coil springs and brake discs
Pass105,403 miles (+3,470)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Feb 2022
- Odometer
- 105,403 miles
- Test number
- 186225761648
- AdvisoryCorrosion to underbody, coil springs and brake pipes
- AdvisorySuspension bushes perished and wearing
Pass101,933 miles1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Mar 2021
- Odometer
- 101,933 miles
- Test number
- 752291769480
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryCoil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Fail101,933 miles (+3,152)1 dangerous5 major2 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 101,933 miles
- Test number
- 923914298911
- DangerousNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- MajorOffside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Windscreen wiper blade defective Rubber split (3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryCoil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFuel filter insecure
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside rear caliper handbrake lever forward
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass98,781 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Mar 2020
- Odometer
- 98,781 miles
- Test number
- 951294053983
- AdvisoryCorrosion to underbody, exhaust, coil springs and brake pipes
- AdvisoryN/s/r pads low and rear discs heavily corroded
- AdvisorySlight play in both inner rack joints
Fail98,781 miles (+4,854)3 major1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 98,781 miles
- Test number
- 236377914235
- MajorNearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
- MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
- MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryCorrosion to underbody, exhaust, coil springs and brake pipes
- AdvisoryN/s/r pads low and rear discs heavily corroded
- AdvisorySlight play in both inner rack joints
Pass93,927 miles (+6)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 Feb 2019
- Odometer
- 93,927 miles
- Test number
- 515673618336
- AdvisoryAll brake back plates corroded
- AdvisoryCorrosion to rear brake discs
- AdvisoryCorrosion to suspension components
- AdvisoryN/s/r tyre cracked in tread, worn on inner edge also worn to 3mm
- AdvisoryOil on engine
- AdvisorySlight play in n/s steering rack knuckle
Fail93,921 miles (+4,188)1 failure6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 93,921 miles
- Test number
- 322755116477
- FailureFuel system component leaking filter (7.2.3)
- AdvisoryAll brake back plates corroded
- AdvisoryCorrosion to rear brake discs
- AdvisoryCorrosion to suspension components
- AdvisoryN/s/r tyre cracked in tread, worn on inner edge also worn to 3mm
- AdvisoryOil on engine
- AdvisorySlight play in n/s steering rack knuckle
Pass89,733 miles9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 Feb 2018
- Odometer
- 89,733 miles
- Test number
- 157286594430
- AdvisoryBoth lower arm rear bushes worn , allowing border line movement
- AdvisoryDiffusion to beam image
- AdvisoryN/s/r tyre worn to 3mm on outer edge
- AdvisoryNoise from gear box when wheels rotated
- AdvisoryOil on engine
- AdvisoryPlay in both inner cv joints
- AdvisoryPower steering pipe damp
- AdvisoryRear coil springs corroded
- AdvisorySlight play in n/s steering rack knuckle
Fail89,733 miles (+2,422)2 failures1 repaired14 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 89,733 miles
- Test number
- 729173389016
- FailureExhaust system not adequately supported centre bracket broken (7.1.1)
- FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- Repaired at testExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
- AdvisoryBoth lower arm rear bushes worn , allowing border line movement
- AdvisoryCoolant staining on radiator, coolant drip from fan switch
- AdvisoryDiffusion to beam image
- AdvisoryDisfigurement to rear number plate
- AdvisoryFront brake discs worn, corroded and scored
- AdvisoryFront brake pad linings wearing thin
- AdvisoryN/s/r tyre worn to 3mm on outer edge
- AdvisoryNoise from gear box when wheels rotated
- AdvisoryOil on engine
- AdvisoryPlay in both inner cv joints
- AdvisoryPower steering pipe damp
- AdvisoryRear coil springs corroded
- AdvisoryRib belt cracked
- AdvisorySlight play in n/s steering rack knuckle
Pass87,311 miles8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 Feb 2017
- Odometer
- 87,311 miles
- Test number
- 728661443645
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
- AdvisoryRear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- AdvisoryFuel filter corroding
- AdvisoryO/s door mirror surround damaged
- AdvisorySteel brake pipes corroding
Fail87,311 miles (+6,999)3 failures10 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 87,311 miles
- Test number
- 329513760370
- FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryRear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- AdvisoryFuel filter corroding
- AdvisoryO/s door mirror surround damaged
- AdvisoryO/s/r tyre side walls damaged
- AdvisorySteel brake pipes corroding
Pass80,312 miles (+4,665)10 notes
- MOT expiry
- 19 Feb 2016
- Odometer
- 80,312 miles
- Test number
- 795271355066
- NoteAll suspension dampers surface corroded
- NoteBoth front tyres at 3mm
- NoteExhaust middle section mounting adrift but supported
- NoteOffside rear tyre on 3mm
- NoteOffside wing mirror housing damaged
- NoteOil residue to above gearbox and around differential
- NoteOil residue to various power steering pipes
- NoteSlight delamination to rear plate
- NoteSlight play in both front steering arms
- NoteSurface corrosion to various brake pipes
Pass75,647 miles2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 19 Feb 2015
- Odometer
- 75,647 miles
- Test number
- 178281054460
- NoteCorrosion to body work
- NoteCorrosion to front brake discs
Fail75,647 miles (+6,476)4 failures5 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 75,647 miles
- Test number
- 505621454006
- FailureBattery leaking electrolyte (1.9.1)
- FailureOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
- FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- NoteCorrosion to body work
- NoteCorrosion to front brake discs
- NoteEngine under tray broken
- NoteRear brake discs corroded
- NoteRear wiper split
Pass69,171 miles3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 17 Feb 2014
- Odometer
- 69,171 miles
- Test number
- 708139943084
- NoteCoil springs corroded
- NoteRear brake discs in poor condition
- NoteTemp light on/serv light on
Fail69,171 miles (+9,456)3 failures5 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 69,171 miles
- Test number
- 149796743046
- FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- NoteCoil springs corroded
- NoteExhaust corroded
- NoteRad leaking
- NoteRear brake discs in poor condition
- NoteTemp light on/serv light on
Pass59,715 miles
- MOT expiry
- 16 Feb 2013
- Odometer
- 59,715 miles
- Test number
- 896678642035
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail59,715 miles (+11,100)4 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 59,715 miles
- Test number
- 607838942070
- FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Pass48,615 miles (+10,254)4 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 4 Feb 2012
- Odometer
- 48,615 miles
- Test number
- 795957821070
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- NoteBoth rear brakes binding slightly
- NoteRear wiper blade split
Pass38,361 miles
- MOT expiry
- 4 Feb 2011
- Odometer
- 38,361 miles
- Test number
- 504316430051
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail38,361 miles (+12,265)1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 38,361 miles
- Test number
- 730446030058
- Repaired at testNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Pass26,096 miles (+11,536)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Feb 2010
- Odometer
- 26,096 miles
- Test number
- 750810639032
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass14,560 miles
- MOT expiry
- 3 Feb 2009
- Odometer
- 14,560 miles
- Test number
- 133235538465
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about T402 RTL
- Does T402 RTL currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on T402 RTL expired on 6 Feb 2024, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on T402 RTL?
- The MOT on T402 RTL expired on 6 Feb 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has T402 RTL done?
- T402 RTL was recorded at 116,073 miles at its MOT on 7 Feb 2023, an average of 6,764 miles a year.
- Has T402 RTL ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. T402 RTL has failed 11 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Feb 2023.
- Has the mileage on T402 RTL 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 T402 RTL find?
- T402 RTL passed its latest MOT on 7 Feb 2023 with 2 minor defects and 6 advisories: front windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; nearside front obligatory mirror slightly damaged casing damaged with sharp edge; front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread, and 5 more.
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