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Volkswagen Golf

Yellow · Petrol · 1999 · 1,800 cc

T479 RMVMOT history

T479 RMV is a yellow petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 25 Jun 1999. Its MOT expired on 11 Jan 2023 and it has passed 17 of 21 MOT tests, with 172,717 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Jan 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 11 Jan 2023
Mileage
172,717 mi
At MOT on 12 Jan 2022
MOT tests
21
17 passed · 4 failed
Per year
4,261 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T479 RMV
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Yellow
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,800 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
25 Jun 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 11 Jan 2023
Latest MOT test
12 Jan 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

T479 RMV was last recorded at 172,717 miles on 12 Jan 2022, 568 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Nov 2021.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 24 May 2012: 121,339 miles, lower than 125,507 miles on 19 May 2011.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
172,149 miles · 30 Nov 2021
Between the last two tests
568 miles
Average per year
4,261 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 172,717 miles
  • 2021 – 172,149 miles
  • 2020 – 168,886 miles
  • 2019 – 162,389 miles
  • 2018 – 157,587 miles
  • 2017 – 152,381 miles
  • 2016 – 145,787 miles
  • 2015 – 141,771 miles
  • 2014 – 133,743 miles
  • 2013 – 124,746 miles
  • 2012 – 121,339 miles
  • 2011 – 125,507 miles
  • 2010 – 117,895 miles
  • 2009 – 115,991 miles
  • 2008 – 114,305 miles
  • 2007 – 113,073 miles
  • 2006 – 106,009 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass172,717 miles
  • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021

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.

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

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2006–2015

  • Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2014

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2014

Full MOT history

21 tests since 18 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass172,717 miles (+568)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    172,717 miles
    Test number
    536431290786
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. Pass172,149 miles (+3,263)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    172,149 miles
    Test number
    950797038293
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. Pass168,886 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    168,886 miles
    Test number
    766877541724
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  4. Fail168,886 miles (+6,497)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    168,886 miles
    Test number
    401504588546
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  5. Pass162,389 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    162,389 miles
    Test number
    250104082301

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail162,389 miles (+4,802)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    162,389 miles
    Test number
    420669936063
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass157,587 miles (+5,206)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2019
    Odometer
    157,587 miles
    Test number
    239424898021
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  8. Pass152,381 miles (+6,594)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2018
    Odometer
    152,381 miles
    Test number
    603268803163
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  9. Pass145,787 miles (+4,016)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2017
    Odometer
    145,787 miles
    Test number
    454672248974
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  10. Pass141,771 miles (+9)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2016
    Odometer
    141,771 miles
    Test number
    269965435436
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NotePlay in n/s/f rack end

  11. Fail141,762 miles (+8,019)2 failures2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    141,762 miles
    Test number
    266202135131
    • FailureNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged 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)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NotePlay in n/s/f rack end

  12. Pass133,743 miles (+8,997)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2015
    Odometer
    133,743 miles
    Test number
    997198824128
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  13. Pass124,746 miles (+3,407)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2014
    Odometer
    124,746 miles
    Test number
    979561553136
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteBoth front tyres 2.8mil

  14. Pass121,339 miles (-4,168)
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2013
    Odometer
    121,339 miles
    Test number
    338795042139

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass125,507 miles (+7,612)
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2012
    Odometer
    125,507 miles
    Test number
    206949531436

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass117,895 miles (+1,904)
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2011
    Odometer
    117,895 miles
    Test number
    783391640122

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass115,991 miles (+1,686)
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2010
    Odometer
    115,991 miles
    Test number
    571042159112

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass114,305 miles (+1,232)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2009
    Odometer
    114,305 miles
    Test number
    542066438189
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Pass113,073 miles (+7,064)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2008
    Odometer
    113,073 miles
    Test number
    464626537173
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  20. Pass106,009 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2007
    Odometer
    106,009 miles
    Test number
    262299036148

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail106,009 miles1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,009 miles
    Test number
    543038236132
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about T479 RMV

Does T479 RMV currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T479 RMV expired on 11 Jan 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T479 RMV?
The MOT on T479 RMV expired on 11 Jan 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T479 RMV done?
T479 RMV was recorded at 172,717 miles at its MOT on 12 Jan 2022, an average of 4,261 miles a year.
Has T479 RMV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T479 RMV has failed 4 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Nov 2020.
Has the mileage on T479 RMV ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 24 May 2012. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T479 RMV find?
T479 RMV passed its latest MOT on 12 Jan 2022 with 3 advisories: central exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases; nearside play in steering rack inner joint(s); offside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing.

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