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Volkswagen Golf

Red · Petrol · 1999 · 1,600 cc

T740 RPLMOT history

T740 RPL is a red petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 16 Aug 1999. Its MOT is valid until 28 Feb 2027 and it has passed 22 of 30 MOT tests, with 77,330 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Feb 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 28 Feb 2027
Mileage
77,330 mi
At MOT on 2 Feb 2026
MOT tests
30
22 passed · 8 failed
Per year
2,867 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T740 RPL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,600 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
16 Aug 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 28 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
2 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T740 RPL was last recorded at 77,330 miles on 2 Feb 2026, 6,133 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
71,197 miles · 18 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
6,133 miles
Average per year
2,867 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 77,330 miles
  • 2025 – 71,197 miles
  • 2024 – 65,517 miles
  • 2023 – 61,539 miles
  • 2022 – 61,275 miles
  • 2021 – 60,015 miles
  • 2020 – 58,646 miles
  • 2019 – 56,318 miles
  • 2018 – 54,083 miles
  • 2017 – 51,527 miles
  • 2016 – 48,824 miles
  • 2015 – 48,457 miles
  • 2014 – 46,364 miles
  • 2013 – 45,243 miles
  • 2012 – 42,719 miles
  • 2011 – 40,546 miles
  • 2010 – 36,228 miles
  • 2009 – 33,096 miles
  • 2008 – 29,908 miles
  • 2007 – 25,283 miles
  • 2006 – 22,274 miles
  • 2005 – 18,834 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass77,330 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024

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 Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2006–2012

Full MOT history

30 tests since 7 Sept 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass77,330 miles (+6,133)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    77,330 miles
    Test number
    150009994407
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  2. Pass71,197 miles (+5,680)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    71,197 miles
    Test number
    906619927391
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  3. Pass65,517 miles (+3,978)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    65,517 miles
    Test number
    932545283593
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  4. Pass61,539 miles (+264)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    61,539 miles
    Test number
    939735525017
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  5. Pass61,275 miles (+1,260)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    61,275 miles
    Test number
    274042936403
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  6. Pass60,015 miles (+1,369)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    60,015 miles
    Test number
    954622587743
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded (1.1.11 (c))

  7. Pass58,646 miles (+2,328)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    58,646 miles
    Test number
    687127220492
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Inner track rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded from hose to front (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material From hose to wheel (1.1.11 (c))

  8. Pass56,318 miles (+2,235)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    56,318 miles
    Test number
    180050324629
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded from hose to front of car (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded from hose to caliper (1.1.11 (c))

  9. Pass54,083 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    54,083 miles
    Test number
    814444439573
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  10. Fail54,083 miles (+2,556)3 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,083 miles
    Test number
    129963523761
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  11. Pass51,527 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    51,527 miles
    Test number
    907267153464

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail51,527 miles (+2,703)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,527 miles
    Test number
    835366719026
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 175/80/14 (4.1.E.1)

  13. Pass48,824 miles (+367)
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    48,824 miles
    Test number
    351237042128

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass48,457 miles (+2,093)
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    48,457 miles
    Test number
    571564809168

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass46,364 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    46,364 miles
    Test number
    679669474282

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail46,364 miles (+1,121)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,364 miles
    Test number
    949409074226
    • Repaired at testInner Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  17. Pass45,243 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    45,243 miles
    Test number
    865930683291

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail45,243 miles (+2,524)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,243 miles
    Test number
    207860183290
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  19. Pass42,719 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    42,719 miles
    Test number
    727274382299

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail42,719 miles (+2,173)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,719 miles
    Test number
    409674382263
    • FailureFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  21. Pass40,546 miles (+77)
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    40,546 miles
    Test number
    128452471242

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail40,469 miles (+4,241)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,469 miles
    Test number
    999207561211
    • FailureNearside Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Rear reflector excessively damaged so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)

  23. Pass36,228 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    36,228 miles
    Test number
    322112280494

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail36,228 miles (+3,132)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,228 miles
    Test number
    361731780413
    • FailureNearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  25. Pass33,096 miles (+3,188)
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    33,096 miles
    Test number
    813467669253

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass29,908 miles (+4,625)
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    29,908 miles
    Test number
    553520188210

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass25,283 miles (+3,009)
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    25,283 miles
    Test number
    314424187282

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass22,274 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    22,274 miles
    Test number
    814066286221

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Fail22,274 miles (+3,440)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    22,274 miles
    Test number
    642085386200
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  30. Pass18,834 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2006
    Odometer
    18,834 miles
    Test number
    993910055287

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T740 RPL

Does T740 RPL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T740 RPL is valid until 28 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on T740 RPL?
The MOT on T740 RPL is valid until 28 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T740 RPL done?
T740 RPL was recorded at 77,330 miles at its MOT on 2 Feb 2026, an average of 2,867 miles a year.
Has T740 RPL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T740 RPL has failed 8 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Feb 2018.
Has the mileage on T740 RPL 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 T740 RPL find?
T740 RPL passed its latest MOT on 2 Feb 2026 with 5 advisories: front oil leak, but not excessive; nearside front brake hose slightly deteriorated; offside front brake hose slightly deteriorated, and 2 more.

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