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Volkswagen Golf

Silver · Diesel · 1999 · 1,900 cc

T59 RVKMOT history

T59 RVK is a silver diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 11 Aug 1999. Its MOT is valid until 19 Oct 2026 and it has passed 21 of 29 MOT tests, with 217,791 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Oct 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 19 Oct 2026
Mileage
217,791 mi
At MOT on 20 Oct 2025
MOT tests
29
21 passed · 8 failed
Per year
8,628 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T59 RVK
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,900 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
11 Aug 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 19 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
20 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T59 RVK was last recorded at 217,791 miles on 20 Oct 2025, 3,178 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Sept 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
214,613 miles · 11 Sept 2024
Between the last two tests
3,178 miles
Average per year
8,628 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 217,791 miles
  • 2024 – 214,613 miles
  • 2023 – 205,022 miles
  • 2022 – 198,547 miles
  • 2021 – 186,843 miles
  • 2020 – 176,599 miles
  • 2019 – 164,808 miles
  • 2018 – 154,538 miles
  • 2017 – 143,537 miles
  • 2016 – 132,973 miles
  • 2015 – 121,134 miles
  • 2014 – 112,898 miles
  • 2013 – 105,414 miles
  • 2012 – 96,772 miles
  • 2011 – 89,261 miles
  • 2010 – 80,477 miles
  • 2009 – 72,055 miles
  • 2008 – 65,086 miles
  • 2007 – 57,998 miles
  • 2006 – 50,736 miles
  • 2005 – 43,269 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass217,791 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge cracks (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main to rear (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryGeneral under body corrosion

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 Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2023

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2005–2013

  • Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn

    Major2 MOTs, 2018–2024

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

29 tests since 29 Jul 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass217,791 miles (+3,178)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    217,791 miles
    Test number
    414979596547
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge cracks (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryGeneral under body corrosion

  2. Pass214,613 miles (+130)
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    214,613 miles
    Test number
    476439044852

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail214,483 miles (+9,461)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    214,483 miles
    Test number
    182729522347
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Pass205,022 miles (+4)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    205,022 miles
    Test number
    857966268931
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to Rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Fail205,018 miles (+6,471)6 major9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    205,018 miles
    Test number
    809971827553
    • MajorFront Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • MajorNearside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to Rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to Rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass198,547 miles (+11,704)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    198,547 miles
    Test number
    394797054587
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass186,843 miles (+10,244)
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    186,843 miles
    Test number
    104916920718

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass176,599 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    176,599 miles
    Test number
    538616915325
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  9. Fail176,598 miles (+11,790)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    176,598 miles
    Test number
    604985009577
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  10. Pass164,808 miles (+10,270)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    164,808 miles
    Test number
    539830381192
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryTrack rod end ball joint has slight play both (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  11. Pass154,538 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    154,538 miles
    Test number
    575097809790
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material greased (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted

  12. Fail154,537 miles (+11,000)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    154,537 miles
    Test number
    511444467783
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material greased (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted

  13. Pass143,537 miles (+10,564)
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    143,537 miles
    Test number
    657930197328

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass132,973 miles (+11,839)
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    132,973 miles
    Test number
    625446432620

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass121,134 miles (+19)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    121,134 miles
    Test number
    339493715415
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  16. Fail121,115 miles (+8,217)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,115 miles
    Test number
    437889805279
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  17. Pass112,898 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    112,898 miles
    Test number
    698112204272
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteOil leak

  18. Fail112,897 miles (+7,483)2 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,897 miles
    Test number
    218222204254
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteOil leak

  19. Pass105,414 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    105,414 miles
    Test number
    809658713270
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  20. Fail105,414 miles (+8,642)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,414 miles
    Test number
    319848713282
    • FailureNearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  21. Pass96,772 miles3 notes
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    96,772 miles
    Test number
    229254112237
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  22. Fail96,770 miles (+7,509)2 failures3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,770 miles
    Test number
    479564612222
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  23. Pass89,261 miles (+8,784)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    89,261 miles
    Test number
    348673401226
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  24. Pass80,477 miles (+8,422)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    80,477 miles
    Test number
    983030210213
    • 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)

  25. Pass72,055 miles (+6,969)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    72,055 miles
    Test number
    124478109291
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  26. Pass65,086 miles (+7,088)
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    65,086 miles
    Test number
    334022518202

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass57,998 miles (+7,262)
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    57,998 miles
    Test number
    183772017271

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass50,736 miles (+7,467)
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    50,736 miles
    Test number
    834248906222

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass43,269 miles15 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2006
    Odometer
    43,269 miles
    Test number
    292010515203
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteN/S/F wiper blade slightly smearing windscreen .
    • NoteN/S/R brake slightly binding.
    • NoteO/S/R brake slightly binding.

Questions about T59 RVK

Does T59 RVK currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T59 RVK is valid until 19 Oct 2026.
When is the MOT due on T59 RVK?
The MOT on T59 RVK is valid until 19 Oct 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T59 RVK done?
T59 RVK was recorded at 217,791 miles at its MOT on 20 Oct 2025, an average of 8,628 miles a year.
Has T59 RVK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T59 RVK has failed 8 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Sept 2024.
Has the mileage on T59 RVK 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 T59 RVK find?
T59 RVK passed its latest MOT on 20 Oct 2025 with 4 advisories: nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge cracks; offside brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main to rear; rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened, and 1 more.

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