
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
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.
- 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
- 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
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.
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)
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))
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
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
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
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
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))
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))
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)
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)
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)
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
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)
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)
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)
Pass52,205 miles (+4,360)
- MOT expiry
- 15 Feb 2012
- Odometer
- 52,205 miles
- Test number
- 159365641068
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass47,845 miles (+5,097)
- MOT expiry
- 15 Feb 2011
- Odometer
- 47,845 miles
- Test number
- 744461140027
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass42,748 miles (+4,913)
- MOT expiry
- 15 Feb 2010
- Odometer
- 42,748 miles
- Test number
- 641704249016
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass37,835 miles (+5,896)
- MOT expiry
- 15 Feb 2009
- Odometer
- 37,835 miles
- Test number
- 130245848029
No defects or advisories recorded.
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)
Pass31,939 miles (+6,916)
- MOT expiry
- 15 Feb 2008
- Odometer
- 31,939 miles
- Test number
- 834036147013
No defects or advisories recorded.
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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