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Volkswagen Golf

Blue and Black · Petrol · 1999 · 1,984 cc

T581 RTTMOT history

T581 RTT is a blue and black petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 29 Jun 1999. Its MOT expired on 25 May 2023 and it has passed 16 of 19 MOT tests, with 107,891 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 May 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 25 May 2023
Mileage
107,891 mi
At MOT on 26 May 2022
MOT tests
19
16 passed · 3 failed
Per year
1,713 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T581 RTT
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Blue and Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,984 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
29 Jun 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 25 May 2023
Latest MOT test
26 May 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

T581 RTT was last recorded at 107,891 miles on 26 May 2022, 934 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Apr 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
106,957 miles · 30 Apr 2021
Between the last two tests
934 miles
Average per year
1,713 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 107,891 miles
  • 2021 – 106,957 miles
  • 2020 – 106,263 miles
  • 2018 – 105,545 miles
  • 2017 – 104,562 miles
  • 2016 – 103,526 miles
  • 2015 – 102,834 miles
  • 2014 – 101,720 miles
  • 2013 – 100,602 miles
  • 2012 – 98,990 miles
  • 2011 – 96,380 miles
  • 2010 – 95,019 miles
  • 2009 – 93,289 miles
  • 2008 – 93,250 miles
  • 2007 – 93,225 miles
  • 2006 – 80,677 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass107,891 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))

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)

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2008–2013

  • Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2008–2017

  • Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2008–2016

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2017

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2017

  • Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2016

Full MOT history

19 tests since 8 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass107,891 miles (+934)12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2023
    Odometer
    107,891 miles
    Test number
    519812053783
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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 Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))

  2. Pass106,957 miles (+694)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    106,957 miles
    Test number
    782231044876
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases small hole rear exhaust box (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisorySome movement offside + nearside front suspension strut top mounts

  3. Pass106,263 miles (+718)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    106,263 miles
    Test number
    461193331397
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryMovement offside + nearside front suspension strut top mounts

  4. Pass105,545 miles (+983)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2019
    Odometer
    105,545 miles
    Test number
    310268169251
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box holed (6.1.2 (a))

  5. Pass104,562 miles (+1,036)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2018
    Odometer
    104,562 miles
    Test number
    975828414862
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  6. Pass103,526 miles (+692)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2017
    Odometer
    103,526 miles
    Test number
    498954014307
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

  7. Pass102,834 miles (+1,114)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2016
    Odometer
    102,834 miles
    Test number
    739510725128
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

  8. Pass101,720 miles (+1,118)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2015
    Odometer
    101,720 miles
    Test number
    895129414131
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

  9. Fail100,602 miles1 repaired2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,602 miles
    Test number
    857292623125
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteFront suspention tops slight play
    • NoteHeat shield insecure

  10. Pass100,602 miles (+1,612)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2014
    Odometer
    100,602 miles
    Test number
    885082623196
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteFront suspention tops slight play
    • NoteHeat shield insecure

  11. Pass98,990 miles (+2,610)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    98,990 miles
    Test number
    397512882036
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

  12. Pass96,380 miles (+1,361)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    96,380 miles
    Test number
    836834791081
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

  13. Pass95,019 miles (+1,730)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    95,019 miles
    Test number
    992410270008
    • NoteBoth rear axle bushes slightly deteriorated
    • NoteOffside driveshaft inner gaitor split

  14. Pass93,289 miles (+1)5 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    93,289 miles
    Test number
    194723899419
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteFRONT NUMBER PLATE CRACKED SLIGHTLY
    • NoteNEARSIDE FRONT WASHER JETS SLIGHTLY LOW

  15. Fail93,288 miles (+38)1 failure5 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,288 miles
    Test number
    110172399081
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteFRONT NUMBER PLATE CRACKED SLIGHTLY
    • NoteNEARSIDE FRONT WASHER JETS SLIGHTLY LOW

  16. Pass93,250 miles (+25)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2009
    Odometer
    93,250 miles
    Test number
    850335738141
    • AdvisoryCentre Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryBrake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

  17. Pass93,225 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    93,225 miles
    Test number
    893188997235

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail93,225 miles (+12,548)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,225 miles
    Test number
    382108297424
    • FailureOffside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  19. Pass80,677 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    80,677 miles
    Test number
    393029186142

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T581 RTT

Does T581 RTT currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T581 RTT expired on 25 May 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T581 RTT?
The MOT on T581 RTT expired on 25 May 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T581 RTT done?
T581 RTT was recorded at 107,891 miles at its MOT on 26 May 2022, an average of 1,713 miles a year.
Has T581 RTT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T581 RTT has failed 3 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 2 May 2013.
Has the mileage on T581 RTT 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 T581 RTT find?
T581 RTT passed its latest MOT on 26 May 2022 with 12 advisories: nearside front brake hose slightly deteriorated; nearside front road wheel slightly distorted; nearside front upper macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement, and 9 more.

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