Volkswagen Golf
Black · Petrol · 1999 · 1,595 cc
T597 RPNMOT history
T597 RPN is a black petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 9 Mar 1999. Its MOT expired on 13 Apr 2025 and it has passed 19 of 21 MOT tests, with 73,855 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Mar 2024.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 13 Apr 2025
- Mileage
- 73,855 mi
- At MOT on 20 Mar 2024
- MOT tests
- 21
- 19 passed · 2 failed
- Per year
- 2,524 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- T597 RPN
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Golf
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,595 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1999
- First used
- 9 Mar 1999
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 13 Apr 2025
- Latest MOT test
- 20 Mar 2024 (Pass)
Mileage history
T597 RPN was last recorded at 73,855 miles on 20 Mar 2024, 4,237 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Mar 2023.
- Previous MOT
- 69,618 miles · 28 Mar 2023
- Between the last two tests
- 4,237 miles
- Average per year
- 2,524 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2024 – 73,855 miles
- 2023 – 69,618 miles
- 2022 – 67,720 miles
- 2021 – 66,926 miles
- 2020 – 66,739 miles
- 2019 – 65,458 miles
- 2018 – 64,029 miles
- 2017 – 62,125 miles
- 2016 – 58,867 miles
- 2015 – 55,870 miles
- 2014 – 52,782 miles
- 2013 – 49,516 miles
- 2012 – 46,208 miles
- 2011 – 43,169 miles
- 2010 – 40,187 miles
- 2009 – 37,491 miles
- 2008 – 34,427 miles
- 2007 – 31,719 miles
- 2006 – 28,240 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass73,855 miles
- AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
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 Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Advisory4 MOTs, 2013–2017
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2017
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play
Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2017
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2018
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play
Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2015
Full MOT history
21 tests since 21 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass73,855 miles (+4,237)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 13 Apr 2025
- Odometer
- 73,855 miles
- Test number
- 555412325075
- AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass69,618 miles (+1,898)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Apr 2024
- Odometer
- 69,618 miles
- Test number
- 853318616564
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass67,720 miles (+794)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Apr 2023
- Odometer
- 67,720 miles
- Test number
- 672455045318
- AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Strut top mounting slight wear
- AdvisoryRear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Both (5.1.2 (b) (i))
Pass66,926 miles (+187)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 13 Apr 2022
- Odometer
- 66,926 miles
- Test number
- 189955616781
- AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass66,739 miles (+1,281)
- MOT expiry
- 4 Apr 2021
- Odometer
- 66,739 miles
- Test number
- 642715740956
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass65,458 miles (+1,429)
- MOT expiry
- 4 Apr 2020
- Odometer
- 65,458 miles
- Test number
- 245222650606
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass64,029 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Apr 2019
- Odometer
- 64,029 miles
- Test number
- 351843006202
- AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
- AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Fail64,029 miles (+1,904)3 repaired4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 64,029 miles
- Test number
- 765048843515
- Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Repaired at testNearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
- Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
- AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Pass62,125 miles (+3,258)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Mar 2018
- Odometer
- 62,125 miles
- Test number
- 957085496384
- AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Pass58,867 miles (+2,997)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Mar 2017
- Odometer
- 58,867 miles
- Test number
- 512442683720
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass55,870 miles (+3,088)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Mar 2016
- Odometer
- 55,870 miles
- Test number
- 157937645007
- AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
- AdvisoryNearside 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 Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Pass52,782 miles (+3,266)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Mar 2015
- Odometer
- 52,782 miles
- Test number
- 449122544047
- AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
- AdvisoryNearside 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 wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
- AdvisoryFront brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Pass49,516 miles (+3,308)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Mar 2014
- Odometer
- 49,516 miles
- Test number
- 125249543401
- AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Pass46,208 miles (+3,039)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Mar 2013
- Odometer
- 46,208 miles
- Test number
- 769051052041
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass43,169 miles (+2,982)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 3 Mar 2012
- Odometer
- 43,169 miles
- Test number
- 145353751422
- NoteOil leak
Pass40,187 miles (+2,696)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Mar 2011
- Odometer
- 40,187 miles
- Test number
- 830878040015
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass37,491 miles (+3,064)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Mar 2010
- Odometer
- 37,491 miles
- Test number
- 183677749457
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass34,427 miles (+2,708)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Mar 2009
- Odometer
- 34,427 miles
- Test number
- 384509948093
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass31,719 miles
- MOT expiry
- 3 Mar 2008
- Odometer
- 31,719 miles
- Test number
- 812320657002
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail31,719 miles (+3,479)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 31,719 miles
- Test number
- 130370757494
- FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Pass28,240 miles2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 3 Mar 2007
- Odometer
- 28,240 miles
- Test number
- 493812456008
- NoteBoth fronnt & rear pads low
- NoteBoth rear bearings slight play
Questions about T597 RPN
- Does T597 RPN currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on T597 RPN expired on 13 Apr 2025, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on T597 RPN?
- The MOT on T597 RPN expired on 13 Apr 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has T597 RPN done?
- T597 RPN was recorded at 73,855 miles at its MOT on 20 Mar 2024, an average of 2,524 miles a year.
- Has T597 RPN ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. T597 RPN has failed 2 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Apr 2018.
- Has the mileage on T597 RPN 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 RPN find?
- T597 RPN passed its latest MOT on 20 Mar 2024 with 1 advisory: offside front upper macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement.
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