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Volkswagen Golf

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 1,984 cc

T516 RCGMOT history

T516 RCG is a blue petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 1 Mar 1999. Its MOT expired on 10 Nov 2023 and it has passed 16 of 25 MOT tests, with 117,582 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Oct 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 10 Nov 2023
Mileage
117,582 mi
At MOT on 26 Oct 2022
MOT tests
25
16 passed · 9 failed
Per year
2,767 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T516 RCG
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,984 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
1 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 10 Nov 2023
Latest MOT test
26 Oct 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

T516 RCG was last recorded at 117,582 miles on 26 Oct 2022, 398 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Nov 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
117,184 miles · 11 Nov 2021
Between the last two tests
398 miles
Average per year
2,767 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 117,582 miles
  • 2021 – 117,184 miles
  • 2020 – 116,366 miles
  • 2019 – 113,948 miles
  • 2018 – 111,072 miles
  • 2017 – 106,646 miles
  • 2016 – 102,470 miles
  • 2015 – 97,484 miles
  • 2014 – 96,851 miles
  • 2012 – 96,786 miles
  • 2010 – 86,284 miles
  • 2009 – 82,540 miles
  • 2008 – 76,187 miles
  • 2007 – 73,827 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass117,582 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryFuel strap corroded

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 Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement mounting.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement mounting.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Corrosion in o/s/ outer sill.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier

    Minor2 MOTs, 2020

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

25 tests since 3 Jan 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass117,582 miles (+398)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    117,582 miles
    Test number
    272957521037
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryFuel strap corroded

  2. Pass117,184 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    117,184 miles
    Test number
    859740729546
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement mounting. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement mounting. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCorrosion in o/s/ outer sill.

  3. Fail117,184 miles (+818)7 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,184 miles
    Test number
    277218047204
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases cat. (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Exhaust system insecure box mounted incorrectly mount not fitting. (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement mounting. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement mounting. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCorrosion in o/s/ outer sill.

  4. Pass116,366 miles (+8)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    116,366 miles
    Test number
    408430929267
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement beam (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement beam (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Fail116,358 miles (+2,410)5 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,358 miles
    Test number
    218443884543
    • MajorNearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement beam (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement beam (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Pass113,948 miles (+2,876)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    113,948 miles
    Test number
    191063221454
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

  7. Pass111,072 miles (+4,426)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    111,072 miles
    Test number
    714715192715
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass106,646 miles (+4,176)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    106,646 miles
    Test number
    542949767797
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  9. Pass102,470 miles (+7)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    102,470 miles
    Test number
    544540091929
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre is perished

  10. Fail102,463 miles (+4,979)3 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,463 miles
    Test number
    671596267610
    • FailureNearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre is perished

  11. Pass97,484 miles (+633)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    97,484 miles
    Test number
    324414311128
    • AdvisoryOffside rear tyre worn low

  12. Pass96,851 miles (+65)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    96,851 miles
    Test number
    495779434217
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  13. Pass96,786 miles (+7,777)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    96,786 miles
    Test number
    669626952304
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  14. Pass89,009 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    89,009 miles
    Test number
    558393802007
    • NoteFront and rear number plates dteriorating
    • NoteRear number plate lights slightly insecure

  15. Fail89,009 miles (+2,725)1 failure2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,009 miles
    Test number
    636043102014
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteFront and rear number plates dteriorating
    • NoteRear number plate lights slightly insecure

  16. Pass86,284 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    86,284 miles
    Test number
    380463660321
    • AdvisoryCentre Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  17. Fail86,284 miles (+3,744)7 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,284 miles
    Test number
    794113160325
    • FailureFront Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryCentre Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  18. Pass82,540 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    82,540 miles
    Test number
    454513059390
    • AdvisoryCentre Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryRear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

  19. Fail82,540 miles (+3,889)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,540 miles
    Test number
    584493459304
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear brake caliper locking device insecure (3.5.1l)
    • AdvisoryCentre Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryRear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

  20. Pass78,651 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    78,651 miles
    Test number
    913853309032
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

  21. Fail78,651 miles (+2,464)4 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,651 miles
    Test number
    224703709088
    • FailureFront Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • 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 Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

  22. Pass76,187 miles3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    76,187 miles
    Test number
    103062808075
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteNearside front tyre has slight wear on inner edge

  23. Fail76,187 miles (+2,360)2 repaired3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,187 miles
    Test number
    683882808018
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteNearside front tyre has slight wear on inner edge

  24. Fail73,827 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,827 miles
    Test number
    123113307052
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

  25. Pass73,827 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    73,827 miles
    Test number
    870183807059

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T516 RCG

Does T516 RCG currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T516 RCG expired on 10 Nov 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T516 RCG?
The MOT on T516 RCG expired on 10 Nov 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T516 RCG done?
T516 RCG was recorded at 117,582 miles at its MOT on 26 Oct 2022, an average of 2,767 miles a year.
Has T516 RCG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T516 RCG has failed 9 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Nov 2021.
Has the mileage on T516 RCG 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 T516 RCG find?
T516 RCG passed its latest MOT on 26 Oct 2022 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: nearside front lower windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; offside front upper macpherson strut modified but not seriously weakened; fuel strap corroded.

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