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Volkswagen Golf

Red · Petrol · 1999 · 1,600 cc

T894 RJLMOT history

T894 RJL is a red petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 21 Apr 1999. Its MOT is valid until 14 Dec 2026 and it has passed 19 of 23 MOT tests, with 26,651 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Dec 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 14 Dec 2026
Mileage
26,651 mi
At MOT on 15 Dec 2025
MOT tests
23
19 passed · 4 failed
Per year
741 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T894 RJL
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
21 Apr 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 14 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
15 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T894 RJL was last recorded at 26,651 miles on 15 Dec 2025, 2,744 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Oct 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
23,907 miles · 15 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
2,744 miles
Average per year
741 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 26,651 miles
  • 2024 – 23,907 miles
  • 2023 – 21,640 miles
  • 2021 – 21,550 miles
  • 2020 – 21,144 miles
  • 2019 – 20,288 miles
  • 2018 – 19,615 miles
  • 2017 – 19,337 miles
  • 2016 – 18,984 miles
  • 2015 – 18,588 miles
  • 2014 – 17,990 miles
  • 2013 – 17,392 miles
  • 2012 – 16,799 miles
  • 2011 – 15,955 miles
  • 2010 – 15,218 miles
  • 2009 – 14,416 miles
  • 2008 – 13,587 miles
  • 2007 – 12,730 miles
  • 2006 – 12,085 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass26,651 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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.

  • Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bottom arm rear bush slight d bonding

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • General under body corrosion

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Inner Brake pads not seen

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Slightly smeary

    Minor2 MOTs, 2020

  • Temp fuel cap fitted

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass26,651 miles (+2,744)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    26,651 miles
    Test number
    267865366243
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass23,907 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    23,907 miles
    Test number
    580045582098

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail23,907 miles (+2,267)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    23,907 miles
    Test number
    492752677861
    • MajorFuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

  4. Pass21,640 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    21,640 miles
    Test number
    452115750943
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top bush (5.3.2 (c))

  5. Fail21,640 miles (+90)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    21,640 miles
    Test number
    514245218293
    • MajorOffside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top bush (5.3.2 (c))

  6. Pass21,550 miles (+3)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    21,550 miles
    Test number
    707529647098
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bottom arm rear bush slight d bonding (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryGeneral under body corrosion

  7. Fail21,547 miles (+403)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    21,547 miles
    Test number
    763945540182
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bottom arm rear bush slight d bonding (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryGeneral under body corrosion

  8. Pass21,144 miles (+2)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    21,144 miles
    Test number
    522674888471
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Slightly smeary (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryInner Brake pads not seen
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTemp fuel cap fitted

  9. Fail21,142 miles (+854)3 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    21,142 miles
    Test number
    647325104286
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Slightly smeary (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryInner Brake pads not seen
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTemp fuel cap fitted

  10. Pass20,288 miles (+673)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    20,288 miles
    Test number
    284053643496
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bottom arm rear bush slight debonding (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bottom arm rear bush slight debonding (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnable to see pads through steel wheels

  11. Pass19,615 miles (+278)
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    19,615 miles
    Test number
    583485030798

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass19,337 miles (+353)
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    19,337 miles
    Test number
    873660435608

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass18,984 miles (+396)
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    18,984 miles
    Test number
    713753002668

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass18,588 miles (+598)1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    18,588 miles
    Test number
    816929995082
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre

  15. Pass17,990 miles (+598)
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    17,990 miles
    Test number
    875846604138

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass17,392 miles (+593)
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    17,392 miles
    Test number
    687698503189

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass16,799 miles (+844)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    16,799 miles
    Test number
    796108602166
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass15,955 miles (+737)1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    15,955 miles
    Test number
    235758401494
    • NoteN/s/f tyre getting worn on inner edge

  19. Pass15,218 miles (+802)
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    15,218 miles
    Test number
    231719400171

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass14,416 miles (+829)
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    14,416 miles
    Test number
    262227009408

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass13,587 miles (+857)
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    13,587 miles
    Test number
    721259608198

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass12,730 miles (+645)
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    12,730 miles
    Test number
    163427507124

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass12,085 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    12,085 miles
    Test number
    922170416158

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T894 RJL

Does T894 RJL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T894 RJL is valid until 14 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on T894 RJL?
The MOT on T894 RJL is valid until 14 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T894 RJL done?
T894 RJL was recorded at 26,651 miles at its MOT on 15 Dec 2025, an average of 741 miles a year.
Has T894 RJL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T894 RJL has failed 4 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Oct 2024.
Has the mileage on T894 RJL 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 T894 RJL find?
T894 RJL passed its latest MOT on 15 Dec 2025 with 1 advisory: offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

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