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Volkswagen Golf

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 1,600 cc

T597 RAAMOT history

T597 RAA is a blue petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 25 Mar 1999. Its MOT expired on 1 Feb 2024 and it has passed 18 of 23 MOT tests, with 190,374 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Jan 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 1 Feb 2024
Mileage
190,374 mi
At MOT on 16 Jan 2023
MOT tests
23
18 passed · 5 failed
Per year
8,150 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T597 RAA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,600 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
25 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 1 Feb 2024
Latest MOT test
16 Jan 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

T597 RAA was last recorded at 190,374 miles on 16 Jan 2023, 5,728 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Jan 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
184,646 miles · 17 Jan 2022
Between the last two tests
5,728 miles
Average per year
8,150 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 190,374 miles
  • 2022 – 184,646 miles
  • 2021 – 179,442 miles
  • 2020 – 175,763 miles
  • 2019 – 171,158 miles
  • 2018 – 166,154 miles
  • 2017 – 155,870 miles
  • 2016 – 149,219 miles
  • 2015 – 141,350 miles
  • 2014 – 135,623 miles
  • 2013 – 130,244 miles
  • 2012 – 122,346 miles
  • 2011 – 116,441 miles
  • 2010 – 106,343 miles
  • 2009 – 90,602 miles
  • 2008 – 77,053 miles
  • 2007 – 63,168 miles
  • 2006 – 52,214 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass190,374 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryCoolant leak Radiator
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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 constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017–2018

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2014

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2014

Full MOT history

23 tests since 2 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass190,374 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    190,374 miles
    Test number
    782427219145
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak Radiator
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Fail190,374 miles (+5,728)1 repaired7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    190,374 miles
    Test number
    609950149823
    • Repaired at testSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak Radiator
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass184,646 miles (+5,204)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    184,646 miles
    Test number
    832820134003
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  4. Pass179,442 miles (+3,679)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    179,442 miles
    Test number
    203968453174
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass175,763 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    175,763 miles
    Test number
    894089472102

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail175,761 miles (+4,603)1 dangerous1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    175,761 miles
    Test number
    287990512423
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • 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))

  7. Pass171,158 miles (+5,004)
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    171,158 miles
    Test number
    683189793015

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass166,154 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    166,154 miles
    Test number
    952373946233
    • AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  9. Fail166,154 miles (+10,284)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    166,154 miles
    Test number
    294833956399
    • Repaired at testExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  10. Pass155,870 miles (+6,651)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    155,870 miles
    Test number
    996375389276
    • AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear seats checked due to being in laid flat

  11. Pass149,219 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    149,219 miles
    Test number
    660764857825

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail149,218 miles (+7,868)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    149,218 miles
    Test number
    486627812532
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault airbag (5.4.2)

  13. Pass141,350 miles (+5,727)
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    141,350 miles
    Test number
    505159115077

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass135,623 miles (+5,379)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    135,623 miles
    Test number
    495277004019
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass130,244 miles (+7,898)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    130,244 miles
    Test number
    409723923081
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass122,346 miles (+5,905)
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    122,346 miles
    Test number
    588024402052

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass116,441 miles (+10,098)
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    116,441 miles
    Test number
    899070011049

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass106,343 miles (+34)
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    106,343 miles
    Test number
    361364110090

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail106,309 miles (+15,707)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,309 miles
    Test number
    942353010070
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  20. Pass90,602 miles (+13,549)
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    90,602 miles
    Test number
    183212909092

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass77,053 miles (+13,885)
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    77,053 miles
    Test number
    951587108042

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass63,168 miles (+10,954)
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    63,168 miles
    Test number
    750338317032

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass52,214 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    52,214 miles
    Test number
    862113536067

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T597 RAA

Does T597 RAA currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T597 RAA expired on 1 Feb 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T597 RAA?
The MOT on T597 RAA expired on 1 Feb 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T597 RAA done?
T597 RAA was recorded at 190,374 miles at its MOT on 16 Jan 2023, an average of 8,150 miles a year.
Has T597 RAA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T597 RAA has failed 5 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Jan 2023.
Has the mileage on T597 RAA 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 T597 RAA find?
T597 RAA passed its latest MOT on 16 Jan 2023 with 7 advisories: central exhaust mounting defective; coolant leak radiator; nearside front anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement, and 4 more.

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