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Volkswagen Golf

Green · Diesel · 1999 · 1,900 cc

T455 RVEMOT history

T455 RVE is a green diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 3 Jun 1999. Its MOT expired on 1 Sept 2023 and it has passed 18 of 25 MOT tests, with 142,063 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Aug 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 1 Sept 2023
Mileage
142,063 mi
At MOT on 15 Aug 2022
MOT tests
25
18 passed · 7 failed
Per year
4,923 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T455 RVE
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,900 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
3 Jun 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 1 Sept 2023
Latest MOT test
15 Aug 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

T455 RVE was last recorded at 142,063 miles on 15 Aug 2022, 15 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Aug 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
142,048 miles · 13 Aug 2022
Between the last two tests
15 miles
Average per year
4,923 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 142,063 miles
  • 2021 – 139,275 miles
  • 2020 – 135,068 miles
  • 2019 – 132,301 miles
  • 2018 – 126,659 miles
  • 2017 – 116,836 miles
  • 2016 – 101,880 miles
  • 2015 – 98,922 miles
  • 2014 – 95,881 miles
  • 2013 – 92,713 miles
  • 2012 – 90,229 miles
  • 2011 – 86,664 miles
  • 2010 – 82,620 miles
  • 2009 – 80,458 miles
  • 2008 – 76,595 miles
  • 2007 – 72,941 miles
  • 2006 – 68,518 miles
  • 2005 – 57,752 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass142,063 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.

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2014

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2014

Full MOT history

25 tests since 30 Jun 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass142,063 miles (+15)
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    142,063 miles
    Test number
    144943594438

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail142,048 miles (+2,773)1 dangerous2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    142,048 miles
    Test number
    748312066236
    • DangerousExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  3. Pass139,275 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    139,275 miles
    Test number
    893905378312
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive oil mist (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
    • AdvisoryRear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. both side (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  4. Fail139,275 miles (+4,207)2 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    139,275 miles
    Test number
    956524357323
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive oil mist (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
    • AdvisoryRear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. both side (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  5. Pass135,068 miles (+2,767)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    135,068 miles
    Test number
    161314447607
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wishbone corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wishbone corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  6. Pass132,301 miles (+5,642)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    132,301 miles
    Test number
    726978815357
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass126,659 miles (+9,823)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    126,659 miles
    Test number
    709532526186
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement marked with chalk (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Pass116,836 miles (+14,956)
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    116,836 miles
    Test number
    148089795584

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass101,880 miles (+2,958)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    101,880 miles
    Test number
    341435284329
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

  10. Pass98,922 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    98,922 miles
    Test number
    153212808141

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail98,922 miles (+3,041)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,922 miles
    Test number
    814871934878
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureTyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords nearside front (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureRear parking brake recording little or no effort nearside (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureRear parking brake recording little or no effort offside (3.7.B.6a)

  12. Pass95,881 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    95,881 miles
    Test number
    685386724250
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  13. Fail95,881 miles (+3,168)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,881 miles
    Test number
    668686224295
    • FailureOffside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  14. Pass92,713 miles (+2,484)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    92,713 miles
    Test number
    545314983107

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass90,229 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    90,229 miles
    Test number
    299467372489

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail90,229 miles (+3,565)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,229 miles
    Test number
    237587672137
    • 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)

  17. Pass86,664 miles (+4,044)4 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    86,664 miles
    Test number
    557053471131
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteCoolant leak
    • NoteAirbag light on
    • NoteOffside rear door not opening from outside
    • NoteRadiator leaking coolant

  18. Pass82,620 miles1 dangerous1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    82,620 miles
    Test number
    320515570190
    • DangerousBattery insecure
    • NoteAir bag light on

  19. Fail82,620 miles (+2,162)2 dangerous3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,620 miles
    Test number
    402625470167
    • DangerousBattery insecure
    • DangerousNearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)
    • FailureBrake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
    • FailureBrake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)
    • FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

  20. Fail80,458 miles1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,458 miles
    Test number
    510635979133
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  21. Pass80,458 miles (+3,863)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    80,458 miles
    Test number
    744615779169
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  22. Pass76,595 miles (+3,654)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    76,595 miles
    Test number
    323948678156

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass72,941 miles (+4,423)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    72,941 miles
    Test number
    771970987193

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass68,518 miles (+10,766)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    68,518 miles
    Test number
    624700486164

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass57,752 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2006
    Odometer
    57,752 miles
    Test number
    454511885195
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Questions about T455 RVE

Does T455 RVE currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T455 RVE expired on 1 Sept 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T455 RVE?
The MOT on T455 RVE expired on 1 Sept 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T455 RVE done?
T455 RVE was recorded at 142,063 miles at its MOT on 15 Aug 2022, an average of 4,923 miles a year.
Has T455 RVE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T455 RVE has failed 7 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Aug 2022.
Has the mileage on T455 RVE 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 T455 RVE find?
T455 RVE passed its latest MOT on 15 Aug 2022 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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