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Volkswagen Golf

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 1,800 cc

T733 RDUMOT history

T733 RDU is a blue petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 15 Mar 1999. Its MOT is valid until 19 Nov 2026 and it has passed 17 of 22 MOT tests, with 159,364 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Nov 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 19 Nov 2026
Mileage
159,364 mi
At MOT on 19 Nov 2025
MOT tests
22
17 passed · 5 failed
Per year
4,521 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T733 RDU
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,800 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
15 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 19 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
19 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T733 RDU was last recorded at 159,364 miles on 19 Nov 2025, 7,247 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
152,117 miles · 18 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
7,247 miles
Average per year
4,521 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 159,364 miles
  • 2024 – 152,117 miles
  • 2023 – 146,864 miles
  • 2022 – 141,261 miles
  • 2021 – 133,039 miles
  • 2020 – 124,012 miles
  • 2019 – 116,390 miles
  • 2018 – 106,894 miles
  • 2017 – 103,886 miles
  • 2016 – 100,059 miles
  • 2015 – 88,782 miles
  • 2014 – 77,829 miles
  • 2010 – 77,788 miles
  • 2009 – 77,521 miles
  • 2008 – 77,396 miles
  • 2007 – 77,163 miles
  • 2006 – 69,655 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass159,364 miles
  • AdvisoryCentral Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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 Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam

    Major2 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective

    Minor2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective

    Minor2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

22 tests since 16 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass159,364 miles (+7,247)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    159,364 miles
    Test number
    396967038304
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  2. Pass152,117 miles (+5,253)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    152,117 miles
    Test number
    400943837950
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. Pass146,864 miles (+104)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    146,864 miles
    Test number
    584703832213
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  4. Fail146,760 miles (+5,499)2 dangerous3 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    146,760 miles
    Test number
    982770489046
    • DangerousNearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  5. Pass141,261 miles2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    141,261 miles
    Test number
    638449264354
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Fail141,261 miles (+8,222)3 major2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    141,261 miles
    Test number
    884320804995
    • MajorCentral Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass133,039 miles (+261)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    133,039 miles
    Test number
    513909008555
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Fail132,778 miles (+8,766)6 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,778 miles
    Test number
    939963253755
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Pass124,012 miles (+7,622)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    124,012 miles
    Test number
    414923636516
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass116,390 miles (+9,496)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    116,390 miles
    Test number
    196442747318
    • AdvisoryNearside Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  11. Pass106,894 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    106,894 miles
    Test number
    919510062531
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

  12. Fail106,894 miles (+3,008)1 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,894 miles
    Test number
    381601622388
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  13. Pass103,886 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    103,886 miles
    Test number
    219823668472
    • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin all rear (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

  14. Fail103,886 miles (+3,827)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,886 miles
    Test number
    983934976385
    • FailureNearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin all rear (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

  15. Pass100,059 miles (+11,277)
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    100,059 miles
    Test number
    948274933946

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass88,782 miles (+10,953)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    88,782 miles
    Test number
    136631740070
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner drive shaft boot slight insecure

  17. Pass77,829 miles (+41)
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    77,829 miles
    Test number
    339513274287

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass77,788 miles (+267)
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    77,788 miles
    Test number
    201538750027

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass77,521 miles (+125)
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    77,521 miles
    Test number
    884329159056

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass77,396 miles (+233)
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    77,396 miles
    Test number
    482693048035

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass77,163 miles (+7,508)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    77,163 miles
    Test number
    512352217028

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass69,655 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    69,655 miles
    Test number
    604816716054
    • 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)

Questions about T733 RDU

Does T733 RDU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T733 RDU is valid until 19 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on T733 RDU?
The MOT on T733 RDU is valid until 19 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T733 RDU done?
T733 RDU was recorded at 159,364 miles at its MOT on 19 Nov 2025, an average of 4,521 miles a year.
Has T733 RDU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T733 RDU has failed 5 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Nov 2023.
Has the mileage on T733 RDU 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 T733 RDU find?
T733 RDU passed its latest MOT on 19 Nov 2025 with 1 advisory: central rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread.

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