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Volkswagen Golf

Grey · Petrol · 1999 · 1,800 cc

T73 RGPMOT history

T73 RGP is a grey petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 24 Mar 1999. Its MOT is valid until 15 Feb 2027 and it has passed 21 of 22 MOT tests, with 86,125 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Jan 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 15 Feb 2027
Mileage
86,125 mi
At MOT on 19 Jan 2026
MOT tests
22
21 passed · 1 failed
Per year
3,067 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T73 RGP
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,800 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
24 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 15 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
19 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T73 RGP was last recorded at 86,125 miles on 19 Jan 2026, 2,258 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
83,867 miles · 3 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
2,258 miles
Average per year
3,067 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 86,125 miles
  • 2025 – 83,867 miles
  • 2024 – 81,116 miles
  • 2023 – 78,191 miles
  • 2022 – 75,609 miles
  • 2021 – 72,438 miles
  • 2020 – 70,512 miles
  • 2019 – 67,908 miles
  • 2018 – 66,953 miles
  • 2017 – 65,280 miles
  • 2016 – 63,768 miles
  • 2015 – 62,390 miles
  • 2014 – 60,558 miles
  • 2013 – 58,636 miles
  • 2012 – 55,206 miles
  • 2011 – 52,205 miles
  • 2010 – 47,845 miles
  • 2009 – 42,748 miles
  • 2008 – 37,835 miles
  • 2007 – 31,939 miles
  • 2006 – 25,023 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass86,125 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022

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.

  • Rear Coil spring corroded both

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2024

  • Front Coil spring corroded both

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2024

  • Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2024

  • Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both sides

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass86,125 miles (+2,258)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    86,125 miles
    Test number
    697710973902
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
  2. Pass83,867 miles (+2,751)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    83,867 miles
    Test number
    667884240205
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  3. Pass81,116 miles (+2,925)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    81,116 miles
    Test number
    157477103410
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both sides (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryEngine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components
    • AdvisoryRear axle beam is corroded
  4. Pass78,191 miles (+2,582)1 minor10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    78,191 miles
    Test number
    691300206128
    • MinorWindscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear floorpan is damaged
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both sides (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both are slightly perished in their primary grooves (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear axle beam is corroded
    • AdvisoryEngine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components
  5. Pass75,609 miles (+3,171)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    75,609 miles
    Test number
    144653350388
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear floorpan is slightly damaged
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear axle is corroded
  6. Pass72,438 miles (+1,926)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    72,438 miles
    Test number
    605281840202
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner faces have rust rings (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear floorpan is slightly damaged and the metal brake pipe support clip is broken
    • AdvisoryRear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both sides (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both faces have rusty rings (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear axle is corroded & covered in grease
  7. Pass70,512 miles (+2,604)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    70,512 miles
    Test number
    129575809992
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear floorpan is slightly damaged and the metal brake pipe support clip is broken
    • AdvisoryRear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both bushes deteriorated (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  8. Pass67,908 miles (+955)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    67,908 miles
    Test number
    257832368156
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  9. Pass66,953 miles (+1,673)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    66,953 miles
    Test number
    957133413659
    • AdvisoryRear Lower coil spring corroded nearside and offside (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside (2.4.G.2)
  10. Pass65,280 miles (+1,512)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    65,280 miles
    Test number
    400262303644
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (3.5.1i)
  11. Pass63,768 miles (+1,378)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    63,768 miles
    Test number
    840876670765
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc rusty
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner brake disc rusty
    • AdvisoryRear Trailing arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside (2.4.G.2)
  12. Pass62,390 miles (+1,832)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    62,390 miles
    Test number
    847934035021
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteNearside rear tyre has cut in tread
  13. Pass60,558 miles (+1,922)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    60,558 miles
    Test number
    196284444417
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
  14. Pass58,636 miles (+3,430)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    58,636 miles
    Test number
    398354443041
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
  15. Pass55,206 miles (+3,001)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    55,206 miles
    Test number
    415980542099
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
  16. Pass52,205 miles (+4,360)
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    52,205 miles
    Test number
    159365641068

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass47,845 miles (+5,097)
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    47,845 miles
    Test number
    744461140027

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass42,748 miles (+4,913)
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    42,748 miles
    Test number
    641704249016

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass37,835 miles (+5,896)
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    37,835 miles
    Test number
    130245848029

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail31,939 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    31,939 miles
    Test number
    210166347066
    • Repaired at testExhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
  21. Pass31,939 miles (+6,916)
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    31,939 miles
    Test number
    834036147013

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass25,023 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    25,023 miles
    Test number
    131327746448

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T73 RGP

Does T73 RGP currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T73 RGP is valid until 15 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on T73 RGP?
The MOT on T73 RGP is valid until 15 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T73 RGP done?
T73 RGP was recorded at 86,125 miles at its MOT on 19 Jan 2026, an average of 3,067 miles a year.
Has T73 RGP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T73 RGP has failed 1 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Feb 2007.
Has the mileage on T73 RGP 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 T73 RGP find?
T73 RGP passed its latest MOT on 19 Jan 2026 with 2 advisories: front coil spring corroded both sides; play in steering rack inner joint(s).

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