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Green · Diesel · 2002 · 1,896 cc

T90 RDWMOT history

T90 RDW is a green diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 1 Oct 2002. Its MOT is valid until 16 Oct 2026 and it has passed 20 of 31 MOT tests, with 178,381 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Oct 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 16 Oct 2026
Mileage
178,381 mi
At MOT on 10 Oct 2025
MOT tests
31
20 passed · 11 failed
Per year
5,552 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T90 RDW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
1 Oct 2002
MOT status
MOT valid until 16 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
10 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T90 RDW was last recorded at 178,381 miles on 10 Oct 2025, 8,499 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Oct 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
169,882 miles · 17 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
8,499 miles
Average per year
5,552 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 178,381 miles
  • 2024 – 169,882 miles
  • 2023 – 161,174 miles
  • 2022 – 152,853 miles
  • 2021 – 143,876 miles
  • 2020 – 137,619 miles
  • 2019 – 130,469 miles
  • 2018 – 118,824 miles
  • 2017 – 101,284 miles
  • 2016 – 98,602 miles
  • 2015 – 57,531 miles
  • 2014 – 93,611 miles
  • 2013 – 91,175 miles
  • 2012 – 88,242 miles
  • 2011 – 85,633 miles
  • 2010 – 82,944 miles
  • 2009 – 80,356 miles
  • 2008 – 77,392 miles
  • 2007 – 75,138 miles
  • 2006 – 72,588 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass178,381 miles
  • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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 Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2020

  • Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2020

  • Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working

    Major2 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass178,381 miles (+8,499)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    178,381 miles
    Test number
    982041793241
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Pass169,882 miles (+8,708)
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    169,882 miles
    Test number
    125376539883

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass161,174 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    161,174 miles
    Test number
    434017720026
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside & nearside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryMinor stone chip damage to windscreen offside upper area

  4. Fail161,174 miles (+8,321)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    161,174 miles
    Test number
    204567758567
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside & nearside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryMinor stone chip damage to windscreen offside upper area

  5. Pass152,853 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    152,853 miles
    Test number
    520994015683
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre

  6. Fail152,850 miles (+8,974)1 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    152,850 miles
    Test number
    608212161290
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre

  7. Pass143,876 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    143,876 miles
    Test number
    524205622749
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Fail143,876 miles (+6,257)4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    143,876 miles
    Test number
    721690368569
    • MajorExhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass137,619 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    137,619 miles
    Test number
    780520954110

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail137,616 miles (+7,147)1 dangerous2 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    137,616 miles
    Test number
    174092955765
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  11. Pass130,469 miles2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    130,469 miles
    Test number
    250405011220
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  12. Fail130,469 miles (+11,645)1 dangerous1 major2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,469 miles
    Test number
    674611821356
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  13. Pass118,824 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    118,824 miles
    Test number
    184904954626
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  14. Fail118,824 miles (+17,540)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,824 miles
    Test number
    674358065888
    • MajorNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play steering (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  15. Pass101,284 miles (+2,682)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    101,284 miles
    Test number
    344696352790
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRegistration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front & rear registration plates deteriorating around edges (6.3.1d)

  16. Pass98,602 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    98,602 miles
    Test number
    366674295183

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail98,602 miles (+41,071)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,602 miles
    Test number
    422087087798
    • FailureExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour Black smoke (7.4.B.4)
    • FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

  18. Pass57,531 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    57,531 miles
    Test number
    386806616558
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  19. Fail95,743 miles (+2,132)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,743 miles
    Test number
    132467076691
    • FailureExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour black smoke (7.4.B.4)
    • FailureOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  20. Pass93,611 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    93,611 miles
    Test number
    249039214208
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNail in rear tyre

  21. Fail93,611 miles (+2,436)1 failure1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,611 miles
    Test number
    505979214240
    • FailureExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNail in rear tyre

  22. Pass91,175 miles (+2,933)
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    91,175 miles
    Test number
    517947913242

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass88,242 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    88,242 miles
    Test number
    806936532242

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail88,242 miles (+2,609)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,242 miles
    Test number
    956046232272
    • Repaired at testExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

  25. Pass85,633 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    85,633 miles
    Test number
    706781931206

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail85,633 miles (+2,689)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,633 miles
    Test number
    727571731299
    • FailureExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)
    • FailureOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

  27. Pass82,944 miles (+2,588)1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    82,944 miles
    Test number
    793539640255
    • NoteOil leak from offside front of vehicle poss. from induction pipe

  28. Pass80,356 miles (+2,964)
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    80,356 miles
    Test number
    651467149287

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass77,392 miles (+2,254)
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    77,392 miles
    Test number
    251923638292

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Pass75,138 miles (+2,550)
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    75,138 miles
    Test number
    394730657282

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  31. Pass72,588 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    72,588 miles
    Test number
    181903166229

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T90 RDW

Does T90 RDW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T90 RDW is valid until 16 Oct 2026.
When is the MOT due on T90 RDW?
The MOT on T90 RDW is valid until 16 Oct 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T90 RDW done?
T90 RDW was recorded at 178,381 miles at its MOT on 10 Oct 2025, an average of 5,552 miles a year.
Has T90 RDW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T90 RDW has failed 11 of its 31 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Oct 2023.
Has the mileage on T90 RDW 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 T90 RDW find?
T90 RDW passed its latest MOT on 10 Oct 2025 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: offside rear registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; offside front lower suspension arm ball joint has slight play; offside front lower suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened.

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