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Volkswagen Golf

Green · Petrol · 1999 · 1,600 cc

T887 RPBMOT history

T887 RPB is a green petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 25 May 1999. Its MOT expired on 24 Mar 2025 and it has passed 19 of 27 MOT tests, with 95,233 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Mar 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 24 Mar 2025
Mileage
95,233 mi
At MOT on 18 Mar 2024
MOT tests
27
19 passed · 8 failed
Per year
3,139 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T887 RPB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,600 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
25 May 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 24 Mar 2025
Latest MOT test
18 Mar 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

T887 RPB was last recorded at 95,233 miles on 18 Mar 2024, 320 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Mar 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
94,913 miles · 1 Mar 2024
Between the last two tests
320 miles
Average per year
3,139 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 95,233 miles
  • 2023 – 90,493 miles
  • 2022 – 87,661 miles
  • 2021 – 86,331 miles
  • 2020 – 86,311 miles
  • 2019 – 85,520 miles
  • 2018 – 85,190 miles
  • 2017 – 82,671 miles
  • 2016 – 78,644 miles
  • 2015 – 75,344 miles
  • 2014 – 71,132 miles
  • 2013 – 66,342 miles
  • 2012 – 62,814 miles
  • 2011 – 58,668 miles
  • 2010 – 54,928 miles
  • 2009 – 51,559 miles
  • 2008 – 47,371 miles
  • 2007 – 42,585 miles
  • 2006 – 38,525 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass95,233 miles
  • AdvisoryClutch biting point low
  • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Bothhhhh (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive At engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023

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.

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2007–2018

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2007–2014

Full MOT history

27 tests since 22 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass95,233 miles (+320)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    95,233 miles
    Test number
    280252415025
    • AdvisoryClutch biting point low
    • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Bothhhhh (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive At engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  2. Fail94,913 miles (+4,420)2 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,913 miles
    Test number
    786598236701
    • MajorEmissions unable to be completed Major leak (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryBoth front upper strut top bushes deteriorated and play
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing edges and badly age cracked (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing edges and badly age cracked (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass90,493 miles (+2,832)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    90,493 miles
    Test number
    322135305000
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All 4 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front And Rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both Sides (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Dated 2014 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Dated 2014 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  4. Pass87,661 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    87,661 miles
    Test number
    300755441225

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail87,661 miles (+1,330)5 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,661 miles
    Test number
    516385374460
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) light intensity significantly reduced (4.3.3 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

  6. Pass86,331 miles (+20)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    86,331 miles
    Test number
    290947131237
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

  7. Pass86,311 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    86,311 miles
    Test number
    440398653291

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail86,311 miles (+791)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,311 miles
    Test number
    562670117151
    • MajorNearside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

  9. Pass85,520 miles (+330)
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    85,520 miles
    Test number
    816456747064

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass85,190 miles (+2,519)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    85,190 miles
    Test number
    402913312148
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  11. Pass82,671 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    82,671 miles
    Test number
    904138739031

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail82,671 miles (+4,027)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,671 miles
    Test number
    717185680102
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  13. Pass78,644 miles (+3,300)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    78,644 miles
    Test number
    305130352619
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush top mount (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement marked green (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush top mount (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement marked green (2.4.G.2)

  14. Pass75,344 miles1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    75,344 miles
    Test number
    256908755005
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteNearside front tyre wearing on edges
    • NoteNearside rear tyrte sidewall deteriorated cracked

  15. Fail75,341 miles (+4,209)3 failures1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,341 miles
    Test number
    919578055070
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteNearside front tyre wearing on edges
    • NoteNearside rear tyrte sidewall deteriorated cracked

  16. Pass71,132 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    71,132 miles
    Test number
    218765854015

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail71,132 miles (+4,790)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,132 miles
    Test number
    135775754017
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  18. Pass66,342 miles (+3,528)
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    66,342 miles
    Test number
    726737653077

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass62,814 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    62,814 miles
    Test number
    119455062450

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail62,814 miles (+4,146)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,814 miles
    Test number
    218405362038
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  21. Pass58,668 miles (+3,740)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    58,668 miles
    Test number
    788432661001
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  22. Pass54,928 miles (+3,369)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    54,928 miles
    Test number
    524177560032
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  23. Pass51,559 miles (+4,188)
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    51,559 miles
    Test number
    201244769014

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass47,371 miles (+4,786)
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    47,371 miles
    Test number
    344621678078

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass42,585 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    42,585 miles
    Test number
    182399357427
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  26. Fail42,585 miles (+4,060)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,585 miles
    Test number
    852529557013
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  27. Pass38,525 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    38,525 miles
    Test number
    690483556068

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T887 RPB

Does T887 RPB currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T887 RPB expired on 24 Mar 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T887 RPB?
The MOT on T887 RPB expired on 24 Mar 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T887 RPB done?
T887 RPB was recorded at 95,233 miles at its MOT on 18 Mar 2024, an average of 3,139 miles a year.
Has T887 RPB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T887 RPB has failed 8 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Mar 2024.
Has the mileage on T887 RPB 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 T887 RPB find?
T887 RPB passed its latest MOT on 18 Mar 2024 with 6 advisories: clutch biting point low; exhaust mounting defective; front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing bothhhhh, and 3 more.

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