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Volkswagen Golf

Grey · Petrol · 1999 · 1,781 cc

T898 RPHMOT history

T898 RPH is a grey petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 11 May 1999. Its MOT expired on 1 Feb 2024 and it has passed 16 of 24 MOT tests, with 149,170 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Feb 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 1 Feb 2024
Mileage
149,170 mi
At MOT on 2 Feb 2023
MOT tests
24
16 passed · 8 failed
Per year
4,875 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T898 RPH
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,781 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
11 May 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 1 Feb 2024
Latest MOT test
2 Feb 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

T898 RPH was last recorded at 149,170 miles on 2 Feb 2023, 17 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Jan 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
149,153 miles · 16 Jan 2023
Between the last two tests
17 miles
Average per year
4,875 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 149,170 miles
  • 2021 – 149,126 miles
  • 2020 – 146,787 miles
  • 2019 – 134,272 miles
  • 2018 – 129,618 miles
  • 2017 – 125,264 miles
  • 2016 – 117,090 miles
  • 2015 – 111,938 miles
  • 2014 – 110,483 miles
  • 2013 – 107,312 miles
  • 2012 – 104,537 miles
  • 2011 – 101,231 miles
  • 2010 – 97,493 miles
  • 2009 – 88,154 miles
  • 2008 – 82,675 miles
  • 2007 – 74,454 miles
  • 2006 – 67,317 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass149,170 miles
  • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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.

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2009–2012

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009–2015

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2012

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2012

  • Nearside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009–2010

  • Offside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009–2010

Full MOT history

24 tests since 19 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass149,170 miles (+17)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    149,170 miles
    Test number
    191559051172
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  2. Fail149,153 miles (+27)4 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    149,153 miles
    Test number
    674935677697
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen not working (3.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged crackling on ends (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy non standard exhaust fitted (8.1.1 (a))

  3. Fail149,126 miles (+2,339)11 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    149,126 miles
    Test number
    167175229862
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak Centre and rear (8.2.1.1 (b))
    • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorFront Position lamp not working Both (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorSide repeater incorrect colour Both (4.4.3 (a))
    • MinorInner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Both (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust system deteriorated
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both (4.4.3 (a))

  4. Pass146,787 miles (+12,515)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    146,787 miles
    Test number
    231024654630

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass134,272 miles (+4,654)
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    134,272 miles
    Test number
    377160441724

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass129,618 miles (+102)
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2019
    Odometer
    129,618 miles
    Test number
    570135735648

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail129,516 miles (+4,252)9 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,516 miles
    Test number
    855310304517
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
    • FailureExhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryNearside front tyre bald on inner edge

  8. Pass125,264 miles (+8,174)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2018
    Odometer
    125,264 miles
    Test number
    621550528688
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush All four bushes (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  9. Pass117,090 miles (+5,152)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    117,090 miles
    Test number
    282734370163
    • AdvisoryALL brake discs corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre worn on inner edge
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre worn on inner edge
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake has a slight bind

  10. Pass111,938 miles5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    111,938 miles
    Test number
    736066005126
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteSlight engine oil leak

  11. Fail111,938 miles (+1,455)2 failures5 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,938 miles
    Test number
    228176405186
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteSlight engine oil leak
    • NoteUnable to open boot

  12. Pass110,483 miles (+3,171)1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    110,483 miles
    Test number
    366519314149
    • NoteBoth front tyres and nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge.

  13. Pass107,312 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    107,312 miles
    Test number
    815159593068
    • NoteSlight damage to front number plate

  14. Fail107,312 miles (+2,775)1 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,312 miles
    Test number
    818299593002
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • NoteSlight damage to front number plate

  15. Pass104,537 miles (+3,306)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    104,537 miles
    Test number
    528616012160
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  16. Pass101,231 miles (+3,738)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    101,231 miles
    Test number
    338936511144
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  17. Fail97,493 miles1 repaired3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,493 miles
    Test number
    730537710140
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteNearside wiper not clearing screen

  18. Pass97,493 miles (+9,339)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    97,493 miles
    Test number
    741597410183
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteNearside wiper not clearing screen

  19. Pass88,154 miles (+5,479)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    88,154 miles
    Test number
    200669879096
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  20. Fail82,675 miles1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,675 miles
    Test number
    220234118461
    • Repaired at testCentre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  21. Pass82,675 miles (+8,221)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    82,675 miles
    Test number
    722034118134
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  22. Pass74,454 miles (+7,137)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    74,454 miles
    Test number
    844560307171
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  23. Pass67,317 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    67,317 miles
    Test number
    612559906199
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  24. Fail67,317 miles1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,317 miles
    Test number
    773399706128
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Questions about T898 RPH

Does T898 RPH currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T898 RPH expired on 1 Feb 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T898 RPH?
The MOT on T898 RPH expired on 1 Feb 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T898 RPH done?
T898 RPH was recorded at 149,170 miles at its MOT on 2 Feb 2023, an average of 4,875 miles a year.
Has T898 RPH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T898 RPH has failed 8 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Jan 2023.
Has the mileage on T898 RPH 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 T898 RPH find?
T898 RPH passed its latest MOT on 2 Feb 2023 with 2 advisories: exhaust noisy; nearside front brake hose slightly deteriorated.

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