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Volkswagen Golf

White · Petrol · 1999 · 1,390 cc

T878 RSFMOT history

T878 RSF is a white petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 31 Dec 1999. Its MOT is valid until 12 Jun 2027 and it has passed 20 of 27 MOT tests, with 55,276 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Jun 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 12 Jun 2027
Mileage
55,276 mi
At MOT on 13 Jun 2026
MOT tests
27
20 passed · 7 failed
Per year
1,819 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T878 RSF
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
White
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,390 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
31 Dec 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 12 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
13 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T878 RSF was last recorded at 55,276 miles on 13 Jun 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Jun 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
55,276 miles · 12 Jun 2026
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
1,819 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 55,276 miles
  • 2025 – 53,353 miles
  • 2023 – 48,873 miles
  • 2022 – 45,806 miles
  • 2021 – 41,114 miles
  • 2020 – 34,461 miles
  • 2019 – 26,653 miles
  • 2018 – 26,483 miles
  • 2017 – 26,282 miles
  • 2016 – 25,834 miles
  • 2015 – 25,274 miles
  • 2014 – 25,003 miles
  • 2013 – 24,583 miles
  • 2012 – 24,224 miles
  • 2011 – 23,426 miles
  • 2010 – 22,712 miles
  • 2009 – 21,764 miles
  • 2008 – 20,786 miles
  • 2007 – 19,753 miles
  • 2006 – 18,304 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass55,276 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Sill CorrodedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Sill CorrodedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryRear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryRear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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.

  • Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits

    Major2 MOTs, 2021–2025

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass55,276 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    55,276 miles
    Test number
    969951439711
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Sill Corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Sill Corroded
    • AdvisoryRear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Fail55,276 miles (+1,923)1 dangerous1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,276 miles
    Test number
    408429144048
    • DangerousOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Sill Corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Sill Corroded
    • AdvisoryRear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass53,353 miles (+6)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    53,353 miles
    Test number
    282921687997

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail53,347 miles (+4,474)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,347 miles
    Test number
    521063573268
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached bolt missing (5.3.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases join (6.1.2 (a))

  5. Pass48,873 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    48,873 miles
    Test number
    594205133545
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  6. Fail48,870 miles (+3,064)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,870 miles
    Test number
    406574016913
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  7. Pass45,806 miles (+4,692)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    45,806 miles
    Test number
    171233224139
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  8. Pass41,114 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    41,114 miles
    Test number
    942471962062
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  9. Fail41,109 miles (+6,648)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,109 miles
    Test number
    315082245204
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  10. Pass34,461 miles (+7,808)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    34,461 miles
    Test number
    246481760530
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

  11. Pass26,653 miles (+170)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    26,653 miles
    Test number
    624694636705
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryN/s/r and o/s/r shocker casing corroided
    • AdvisoryRear axle corroided

  12. Pass26,483 miles (+201)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    26,483 miles
    Test number
    613261392445
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryRear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

  13. Pass26,282 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    26,282 miles
    Test number
    680320305922
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryBoth rear brake pipes bulging underneath protective powdercoatings

  14. Fail26,281 miles (+447)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    26,281 miles
    Test number
    168656514264
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryBoth rear brake pipes bulging underneath protective powdercoatings

  15. Pass25,834 miles (+560)
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    25,834 miles
    Test number
    282014572203

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass25,274 miles (+271)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    25,274 miles
    Test number
    137994245480
    • AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  17. Pass25,003 miles (+420)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    25,003 miles
    Test number
    229810154033
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

  18. Pass24,583 miles (+359)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    24,583 miles
    Test number
    889491353062
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

  19. Pass24,224 miles (+798)
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    24,224 miles
    Test number
    915239832042

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass23,426 miles (+714)
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    23,426 miles
    Test number
    797581341007

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass22,712 miles (+948)
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    22,712 miles
    Test number
    401651340068

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass21,764 miles (+978)
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    21,764 miles
    Test number
    963898449088

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass20,786 miles (+1,033)
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    20,786 miles
    Test number
    134025748479

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass19,753 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    19,753 miles
    Test number
    184300257442

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail19,753 miles (+1,449)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    19,753 miles
    Test number
    243170357000
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  26. Pass18,304 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    18,304 miles
    Test number
    380697846092

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail18,304 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    18,304 miles
    Test number
    462087746093
    • FailureOffside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Questions about T878 RSF

Does T878 RSF currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T878 RSF is valid until 12 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on T878 RSF?
The MOT on T878 RSF is valid until 12 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T878 RSF done?
T878 RSF was recorded at 55,276 miles at its MOT on 13 Jun 2026, an average of 1,819 miles a year.
Has T878 RSF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T878 RSF has failed 7 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Jun 2026.
Has the mileage on T878 RSF 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 T878 RSF find?
T878 RSF passed its latest MOT on 13 Jun 2026 with 5 advisories: front suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened; nearside front outer sill corroded; offside front outer sill corroded, and 2 more.

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