Volkswagen Golf
Red · Diesel · 1999 · 1,900 cc
T596 RFBMOT history
T596 RFB is a red diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 29 Mar 1999. Its MOT is valid until 30 Sept 2027 and it has passed 21 of 22 MOT tests, with 97,398 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Sept 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 30 Sept 2027
- Mileage
- 97,398 mi
- At MOT on 15 Sept 2026
- MOT tests
- 22
- 21 passed · 1 failed
- Per year
- 1,353 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- T596 RFB
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Golf
- Colour
- Red
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,900 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1999
- First used
- 29 Mar 1999
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 30 Sept 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 15 Sept 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
T596 RFB was last recorded at 97,398 miles on 15 Sept 2026, 1,594 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Sept 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 95,804 miles · 13 Sept 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 1,594 miles
- Average per year
- 1,353 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 97,398 miles
- 2025 – 95,804 miles
- 2024 – 93,744 miles
- 2023 – 91,770 miles
- 2022 – 89,829 miles
- 2021 – 87,599 miles
- 2020 – 85,787 miles
- 2019 – 83,647 miles
- 2018 – 82,758 miles
- 2017 – 80,648 miles
- 2016 – 79,312 miles
- 2015 – 77,223 miles
- 2014 – 76,250 miles
- 2013 – 75,761 miles
- 2012 – 74,976 miles
- 2011 – 74,138 miles
- 2010 – 73,145 miles
- 2009 – 72,168 miles
- 2008 – 71,596 miles
- 2007 – 70,770 miles
- 2006 – 69,787 miles
What the latest MOT found
- AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
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 Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2009–2013
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2009–2013
Full MOT history
22 tests since 20 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass97,398 miles (+1,594)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Sept 2027
- Odometer
- 97,398 miles
- Test number
- 999208244924
- AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass95,804 miles (+2,060)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Sept 2026
- Odometer
- 95,804 miles
- Test number
- 606531933620
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Corrosion in outer sill ,not excessive. (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Pass93,744 miles (+1,974)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Sept 2025
- Odometer
- 93,744 miles
- Test number
- 316608698577
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive OUTER SILL PANEL (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Pass91,770 miles (+1,941)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 30 Sept 2024
- Odometer
- 91,770 miles
- Test number
- 436478928276
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass89,829 miles (+2,230)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Sept 2023
- Odometer
- 89,829 miles
- Test number
- 641055929023
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass87,599 miles (+1,812)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Sept 2022
- Odometer
- 87,599 miles
- Test number
- 605757705721
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass85,787 miles (+2,140)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Sept 2021
- Odometer
- 85,787 miles
- Test number
- 553418134734
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass83,647 miles (+889)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Nov 2020
- Odometer
- 83,647 miles
- Test number
- 576052812075
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass82,758 miles (+2,110)
- MOT expiry
- 28 May 2019
- Odometer
- 82,758 miles
- Test number
- 598312636159
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass80,648 miles (+1,336)
- MOT expiry
- 28 May 2018
- Odometer
- 80,648 miles
- Test number
- 779952963706
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass79,312 miles (+2,089)
- MOT expiry
- 28 May 2017
- Odometer
- 79,312 miles
- Test number
- 393795100317
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass77,223 miles (+973)
- MOT expiry
- 28 May 2016
- Odometer
- 77,223 miles
- Test number
- 298211425404
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass76,250 miles (+489)
- MOT expiry
- 28 May 2015
- Odometer
- 76,250 miles
- Test number
- 217039544469
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass75,761 miles (+785)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Apr 2014
- Odometer
- 75,761 miles
- Test number
- 427129013122
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Pass74,976 miles (+838)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 29 Apr 2013
- Odometer
- 74,976 miles
- Test number
- 217486812113
- NoteRear bump stops perished
Pass74,138 miles (+993)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Apr 2012
- Odometer
- 74,138 miles
- Test number
- 638810421100
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass73,145 miles (+977)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Apr 2011
- Odometer
- 73,145 miles
- Test number
- 270883300478
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass72,168 miles
- MOT expiry
- 28 Apr 2010
- Odometer
- 72,168 miles
- Test number
- 250025019196
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail72,168 miles (+572)1 failure2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 72,168 miles
- Test number
- 822495519108
- FailureFront registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Pass71,596 miles (+826)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Apr 2009
- Odometer
- 71,596 miles
- Test number
- 104055398463
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass70,770 miles (+983)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Apr 2008
- Odometer
- 70,770 miles
- Test number
- 521465297069
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass69,787 miles
- MOT expiry
- 28 Apr 2007
- Odometer
- 69,787 miles
- Test number
- 221990716494
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about T596 RFB
- Does T596 RFB currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T596 RFB is valid until 30 Sept 2027.
- When is the MOT due on T596 RFB?
- The MOT on T596 RFB is valid until 30 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has T596 RFB done?
- T596 RFB was recorded at 97,398 miles at its MOT on 15 Sept 2026, an average of 1,353 miles a year.
- Has T596 RFB ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. T596 RFB has failed 1 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Apr 2009.
- Has the mileage on T596 RFB 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 T596 RFB find?
- T596 RFB passed its latest MOT on 15 Sept 2026 with 5 advisories: nearside front track rod end ball joint has slight play; nearside rear coil spring corroded; nearside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing, and 2 more.
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