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Volkswagen Golf

Black · Diesel · 1999 · 1,896 cc

T74 RPLMOT history

T74 RPL is a black diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 31 Mar 1999. Its MOT expired on 21 Mar 2024 and it has passed 16 of 21 MOT tests, with 159,500 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Mar 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 21 Mar 2024
Mileage
159,500 mi
At MOT on 22 Mar 2023
MOT tests
21
16 passed · 5 failed
Per year
6,283 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T74 RPL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
31 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 21 Mar 2024
Latest MOT test
22 Mar 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

T74 RPL was last recorded at 159,500 miles on 22 Mar 2023, 377 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Jan 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
159,123 miles · 12 Jan 2022
Between the last two tests
377 miles
Average per year
6,283 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 159,500 miles
  • 2022 – 159,123 miles
  • 2020 – 157,623 miles
  • 2019 – 156,385 miles
  • 2018 – 156,095 miles
  • 2017 – 155,692 miles
  • 2016 – 148,885 miles
  • 2015 – 139,881 miles
  • 2014 – 131,862 miles
  • 2013 – 122,423 miles
  • 2012 – 109,717 miles
  • 2011 – 93,783 miles
  • 2010 – 81,560 miles
  • 2009 – 71,136 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass159,500 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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 Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2015

  • Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2015

  • Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2015

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2015

Full MOT history

21 tests since 22 Feb 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass159,500 miles (+377)
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    159,500 miles
    Test number
    474761786172

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass159,123 miles (+1,500)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    159,123 miles
    Test number
    280957096903

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass157,623 miles (+1,238)
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    157,623 miles
    Test number
    498731266826

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass156,385 miles (+290)
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    156,385 miles
    Test number
    167435336790

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass156,095 miles (+19)
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    156,095 miles
    Test number
    601263580755

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass156,076 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    156,076 miles
    Test number
    505762141692
    • AdvisoryOffside coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

  7. Fail156,076 miles (+384)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    156,076 miles
    Test number
    824327425825
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

  8. Pass155,692 miles (+6,807)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    155,692 miles
    Test number
    477855251271
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  9. Pass148,885 miles (+9,004)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    148,885 miles
    Test number
    848160601309
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres close to limit and perished
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres perioshed

  10. Pass139,881 miles (+8,019)4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    139,881 miles
    Test number
    899659775045
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • NoteAll four tyres light perished cracks within tread

  11. Pass131,862 miles4 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    131,862 miles
    Test number
    875841974041
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  12. Fail131,862 miles (+9,439)5 failures4 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,862 miles
    Test number
    819461274062
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  13. Pass122,423 miles (+12,706)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    122,423 miles
    Test number
    447660383021
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  14. Pass109,717 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    109,717 miles
    Test number
    667173382076

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail109,717 miles (+15,934)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,717 miles
    Test number
    436873982099
    • FailureNearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  16. Pass93,783 miles (+12,223)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    93,783 miles
    Test number
    208046151032
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass81,560 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    81,560 miles
    Test number
    510085560055

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail81,560 miles (+10,424)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,560 miles
    Test number
    102005660402
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Pass71,136 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    71,136 miles
    Test number
    133617359077

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass108,231 km (+37)
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    108,231 km
    Test number
    113467158433

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail108,194 km1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,194 km
    Test number
    364383358005
    • FailureCentre Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Questions about T74 RPL

Does T74 RPL currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T74 RPL expired on 21 Mar 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T74 RPL?
The MOT on T74 RPL expired on 21 Mar 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T74 RPL done?
T74 RPL was recorded at 159,500 miles at its MOT on 22 Mar 2023, an average of 6,283 miles a year.
Has T74 RPL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T74 RPL has failed 5 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Apr 2018.
Has the mileage on T74 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 T74 RPL find?
T74 RPL passed its latest MOT on 22 Mar 2023 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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