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Volkswagen Golf

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 1,800 cc

T74 RHWMOT history

T74 RHW is a blue petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 21 May 1999. Its MOT expired on 8 Apr 2025 and it has passed 17 of 27 MOT tests, with 142,047 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Apr 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 8 Apr 2025
Mileage
142,047 mi
At MOT on 28 Apr 2025
MOT tests
27
17 passed · 10 failed
Per year
4,582 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T74 RHW
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
21 May 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 8 Apr 2025
Latest MOT test
28 Apr 2025 (Fail)

Mileage history

T74 RHW was last recorded at 142,047 miles on 28 Apr 2025, 10,479 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Apr 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
131,568 miles · 9 Apr 2024
Between the last two tests
10,479 miles
Average per year
4,582 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 142,047 miles
  • 2024 – 131,568 miles
  • 2021 – 131,535 miles
  • 2020 – 129,628 miles
  • 2019 – 127,978 miles
  • 2018 – 121,920 miles
  • 2017 – 112,555 miles
  • 2016 – 105,446 miles
  • 2015 – 97,820 miles
  • 2014 – 94,868 miles
  • 2013 – 92,232 miles
  • 2012 – 88,281 miles
  • 2011 – 84,967 miles
  • 2010 – 78,507 miles
  • 2009 – 72,162 miles
  • 2008 – 65,423 miles
  • 2007 – 57,630 miles
  • 2006 – 54,888 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail142,047 miles
  • MajorEmissions unable to be completed Due to excessive oil leak (8.2.1.2 (d))
  • MajorFront Service brake excessively fluctuating Both (1.2.1 (e))
  • MajorNearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  • MajorNearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
  • MajorNearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
  • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
  • MajorOffside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
  • MajorOil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component Pump area (2.1.5 (a))

What MOT failures 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.

  • Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2011–2013

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2016

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2020–2021

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor2 MOTs, 2020–2021

Full MOT history

27 tests since 20 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail142,047 miles (+10,479)8 major2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    142,047 miles
    Test number
    703958689094
    • MajorEmissions unable to be completed Due to excessive oil leak (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorFront Service brake excessively fluctuating Both (1.2.1 (e))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorNearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component Pump area (2.1.5 (a))

  2. Pass131,568 miles (+33)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    131,568 miles
    Test number
    102461249597
    • AdvisoryCab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security ALL OVER (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  3. Pass131,535 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    131,535 miles
    Test number
    105441204623

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail131,535 miles (+1,907)3 major2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,535 miles
    Test number
    403533478850
    • MajorFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle 37% (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass129,628 miles (+1,650)2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    129,628 miles
    Test number
    666734665298
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass127,978 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    127,978 miles
    Test number
    231893915872
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak

  7. Fail127,978 miles (+6,058)4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,978 miles
    Test number
    135661411707
    • MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak

  8. Pass121,920 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    121,920 miles
    Test number
    759090287135
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  9. Fail121,920 miles (+9,365)1 dangerous1 repaired1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,920 miles
    Test number
    421850527422
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  10. Pass112,555 miles (+15)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    112,555 miles
    Test number
    853823892642
    • AdvisoryOffside Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

  11. Fail112,540 miles (+7,094)6 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,540 miles
    Test number
    210308590345
    • FailureNearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  12. Pass105,446 miles (+7,626)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    105,446 miles
    Test number
    895967382324
    • 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)

  13. Pass97,820 miles (+2,952)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    97,820 miles
    Test number
    316901511683
    • AdvisoryNearside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  14. Pass94,868 miles (+2,636)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    94,868 miles
    Test number
    445921584244
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass92,232 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    92,232 miles
    Test number
    579942883270
    • AdvisoryAnti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteCut on inside edge on nearside front tyre

  16. Fail92,231 miles (+3,950)3 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,231 miles
    Test number
    276692383259
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureRear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • AdvisoryAnti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteCut on inside edge on nearside front tyre

  17. Pass88,281 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    88,281 miles
    Test number
    388512822492
    • AdvisoryAnti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  18. Fail88,281 miles (+3,314)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,281 miles
    Test number
    465271022241
    • FailureCentre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureStop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryAnti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  19. Pass84,967 miles (+11)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    84,967 miles
    Test number
    296177721244
    • AdvisoryAnti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  20. Fail84,956 miles (+6,449)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,956 miles
    Test number
    298063421212
    • FailureNearside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  21. Pass78,507 miles (+18)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    78,507 miles
    Test number
    894767410277
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  22. Fail78,489 miles (+6,327)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,489 miles
    Test number
    304666210422
    • FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  23. Pass72,162 miles (+6,739)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    72,162 miles
    Test number
    580171319234
    • AdvisorySub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisorySuspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  24. Pass65,423 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    65,423 miles
    Test number
    670748418289

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail65,423 miles (+7,793)1 failure1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,423 miles
    Test number
    730848818221
    • FailureOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • NoteRear wiper split,n/s reverse light inop.

  26. Pass57,630 miles (+2,742)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    57,630 miles
    Test number
    223480587014
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  27. Pass54,888 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    54,888 miles
    Test number
    172950716158
    • NoteInner surfaces of front brake discs low.

Questions about T74 RHW

Does T74 RHW currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T74 RHW expired on 8 Apr 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T74 RHW?
The MOT on T74 RHW expired on 8 Apr 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T74 RHW done?
T74 RHW was recorded at 142,047 miles at its MOT on 28 Apr 2025, an average of 4,582 miles a year.
Has T74 RHW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T74 RHW has failed 10 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Apr 2025.
Has the mileage on T74 RHW 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 T74 RHW find?
T74 RHW failed its latest MOT on 28 Apr 2025 with 8 major defects, 2 minor defects and 2 advisories: emissions unable to be completed due to excessive oil leak; front service brake excessively fluctuating both; nearside rear brake disc significantly and obviously worn, and 9 more.

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