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Volkswagen Golf

Black · Petrol · 1999 · 1,781 cc

T57 RPMMOT history

T57 RPM is a black petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 1 Mar 1999. Its MOT expired on 8 Oct 2024 and it has passed 16 of 23 MOT tests, with 155,920 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Oct 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 8 Oct 2024
Mileage
155,920 mi
At MOT on 9 Oct 2023
MOT tests
23
16 passed · 7 failed
Per year
6,162 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T57 RPM
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,781 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
1 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 8 Oct 2024
Latest MOT test
9 Oct 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

T57 RPM was last recorded at 155,920 miles on 9 Oct 2023, 6,846 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Sept 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
149,074 miles · 5 Sept 2022
Between the last two tests
6,846 miles
Average per year
6,162 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 155,920 miles
  • 2022 – 149,074 miles
  • 2021 – 145,099 miles
  • 2020 – 140,356 miles
  • 2019 – 132,724 miles
  • 2018 – 124,520 miles
  • 2016 – 123,350 miles
  • 2015 – 118,344 miles
  • 2014 – 113,530 miles
  • 2013 – 105,279 miles
  • 2012 – 92,326 miles
  • 2011 – 75,268 miles
  • 2010 – 73,400 miles
  • 2008 – 64,980 miles
  • 2007 – 55,322 miles
  • 2006 – 47,575 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass155,920 miles
  • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryCorrosion throughout underside of vehicle

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

    Advisory8 MOTs, 2013–2018

  • Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2012–2015

  • Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Back to front and rear axle area

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides wear on tread

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Sill area

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

23 tests since 10 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass155,920 miles (+6,846)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    155,920 miles
    Test number
    823935372220
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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 Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryCorrosion throughout underside of vehicle

  2. Pass149,074 miles (+3,975)1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    149,074 miles
    Test number
    664763242365
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryMinor corrosion to underside

  3. Pass145,099 miles (+4,743)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    145,099 miles
    Test number
    617400228413
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  4. Pass140,356 miles (+7,632)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    140,356 miles
    Test number
    908759313173
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  5. Pass132,724 miles (+77)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    132,724 miles
    Test number
    359005275622
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Back to front and rear axle area (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides wear on tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Sill area (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  6. Fail132,647 miles (+8,127)1 dangerous2 major1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,647 miles
    Test number
    394965967741
    • DangerousNearside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed Tread area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Back to front and rear axle area (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides wear on tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Sill area (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  7. Pass124,520 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    124,520 miles
    Test number
    939987977275
    • AdvisoryBody has slight corrosion nearside and offside sills (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre worn on inner edge
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryRear brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (3.7.B.3)

  8. Fail124,520 miles (+1,170)3 failures7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,520 miles
    Test number
    954784371459
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • AdvisoryBody has slight corrosion nearside and offside sills (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre worn on inner edge
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryRear brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (3.7.B.3)

  9. Pass123,350 miles (+1)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    123,350 miles
    Test number
    447921293636
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wear on inner tread of tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre Also wear on outer tread, and close to legal limit
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to back (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  10. Fail123,349 miles (+5,005)3 failures1 repaired6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,349 miles
    Test number
    952598504634
    • FailureCentre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wear on inner tread of tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Wish bone bush debonding (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre Also wear on outer tread, and close to legal limit
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to back (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  11. Pass118,344 miles (+50)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    118,344 miles
    Test number
    405225605296
    • AdvisoryCentre Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  12. Fail118,294 miles (+4,764)6 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,294 miles
    Test number
    245675395442
    • FailureNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryCentre Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  13. Pass113,530 miles (+8,251)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    113,530 miles
    Test number
    468425974153
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

  14. Pass105,279 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    105,279 miles
    Test number
    685063113238
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • Note(1)FRont tyres wear inner edge slight.(2)parts of exhaust system corroding.

  15. Fail105,279 miles (+12,953)3 failures1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,279 miles
    Test number
    308112313406
    • FailureFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureRear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • Note(1)FRont tyres wear inner edge slight.(2)parts of exhaust system corroding.
    • NoteRear wheel bearings slight play

  16. Pass92,326 miles (+224)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    92,326 miles
    Test number
    916892212271
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  17. Fail92,102 miles (+16,834)4 failures6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,102 miles
    Test number
    309397602494
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  18. Pass75,268 miles (+1,868)
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    75,268 miles
    Test number
    368970611133

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass73,400 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    73,400 miles
    Test number
    702181910177
    • 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)

  20. Fail73,392 miles (+8,412)3 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,392 miles
    Test number
    141791210101
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  21. Pass64,980 miles (+9,658)
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    64,980 miles
    Test number
    280617528368

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass55,322 miles (+7,747)
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    55,322 miles
    Test number
    124539477226

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass47,575 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    47,575 miles
    Test number
    141899366405
    • AdvisoryCentre Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • 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)

Questions about T57 RPM

Does T57 RPM currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T57 RPM expired on 8 Oct 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T57 RPM?
The MOT on T57 RPM expired on 8 Oct 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T57 RPM done?
T57 RPM was recorded at 155,920 miles at its MOT on 9 Oct 2023, an average of 6,162 miles a year.
Has T57 RPM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T57 RPM has failed 7 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Apr 2019.
Has the mileage on T57 RPM 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 T57 RPM find?
T57 RPM passed its latest MOT on 9 Oct 2023 with 8 advisories: brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; nearside rear wheel bearing has slight play, and 5 more.

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