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Volkswagen Golf

Red · Petrol · 1999 · 1,600 cc

T403 RFSMOT history

T403 RFS is a red petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 16 Apr 1999. Its MOT is valid until 27 May 2027 and it has passed 20 of 23 MOT tests, with 96,096 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 May 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 27 May 2027
Mileage
96,096 mi
At MOT on 1 May 2026
MOT tests
23
20 passed · 3 failed
Per year
2,614 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T403 RFS
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
16 Apr 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 27 May 2027
Latest MOT test
1 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T403 RFS was last recorded at 96,096 miles on 1 May 2026, 5,085 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
91,011 miles · 14 May 2025
Between the last two tests
5,085 miles
Average per year
2,614 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 96,096 miles
  • 2025 – 91,011 miles
  • 2024 – 90,271 miles
  • 2023 – 89,886 miles
  • 2022 – 89,330 miles
  • 2020 – 87,251 miles
  • 2019 – 81,330 miles
  • 2018 – 79,007 miles
  • 2017 – 77,782 miles
  • 2016 – 76,070 miles
  • 2015 – 74,265 miles
  • 2014 – 71,606 miles
  • 2013 – 68,221 miles
  • 2012 – 64,879 miles
  • 2011 – 61,675 miles
  • 2010 – 58,722 miles
  • 2009 – 56,070 miles
  • 2008 – 52,415 miles
  • 2007 – 49,334 miles
  • 2006 – 43,544 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass96,096 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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 Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

Full MOT history

23 tests since 23 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass96,096 miles (+5,085)
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2027
    Odometer
    96,096 miles
    Test number
    834947393336

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass91,011 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2026
    Odometer
    91,011 miles
    Test number
    795098032289
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Fail91,011 miles (+740)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,011 miles
    Test number
    181060846163
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  4. Pass90,271 miles (+385)
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2025
    Odometer
    90,271 miles
    Test number
    728828358836

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass89,886 miles (+556)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2024
    Odometer
    89,886 miles
    Test number
    253456138711
    • AdvisoryBoth sills corroded (inner)

  6. Pass89,330 miles1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2023
    Odometer
    89,330 miles
    Test number
    542884520600
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryUndertray insecure

  7. Fail89,330 miles (+2,079)1 dangerous2 repaired1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,330 miles
    Test number
    290734332559
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure heavily cracked and split in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryUndertray insecure

  8. Pass87,251 miles (+5,921)
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    87,251 miles
    Test number
    745662638221

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass81,330 miles (+2,323)
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    81,330 miles
    Test number
    274676218104

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass79,007 miles (+1,225)
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    79,007 miles
    Test number
    724692125222

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass77,782 miles (+1,712)
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    77,782 miles
    Test number
    151805634197

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass76,070 miles (+1,805)
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    76,070 miles
    Test number
    394290791169

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass74,265 miles (+2,659)
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    74,265 miles
    Test number
    135936505164

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass71,606 miles (+3,385)
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    71,606 miles
    Test number
    588451304174

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass68,221 miles9 advisories5 notes
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    68,221 miles
    Test number
    276654093073
    • AdvisoryBrake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryShock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisorySuspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • NoteExhaust corroded
    • NoteN/s/f outer sill damaged
    • NoteOil leak/s
    • NoteRadiator corroding at seam
    • NoteRear brake discs corroded

  16. Fail68,221 miles (+3,342)2 failures10 advisories5 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,221 miles
    Test number
    187664593418
    • FailureBattery insecure (1.9.1)
    • FailureOffside Outer Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryBrake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryShock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisorySuspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • NoteExhaust corroded
    • NoteN/s/f outer sill damaged
    • NoteOil leak/s
    • NoteRadiator corroding at seam
    • NoteRear brake discs corroded

  17. Pass64,879 miles (+3,204)
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    64,879 miles
    Test number
    169946992492

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass61,675 miles (+2,953)
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    61,675 miles
    Test number
    988399501118

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass58,722 miles (+2,652)
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    58,722 miles
    Test number
    131549400111

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass56,070 miles (+3,655)
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    56,070 miles
    Test number
    432800219195

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass52,415 miles (+3,081)
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    52,415 miles
    Test number
    163080108120

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass49,334 miles (+5,790)
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    49,334 miles
    Test number
    890130707128

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass43,544 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    43,544 miles
    Test number
    400112886035
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about T403 RFS

Does T403 RFS currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T403 RFS is valid until 27 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on T403 RFS?
The MOT on T403 RFS is valid until 27 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T403 RFS done?
T403 RFS was recorded at 96,096 miles at its MOT on 1 May 2026, an average of 2,614 miles a year.
Has T403 RFS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T403 RFS has failed 3 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 10 May 2025.
Has the mileage on T403 RFS 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 T403 RFS find?
T403 RFS passed its latest MOT on 1 May 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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