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Volkswagen Golf

Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 1,800 cc

T943 RVAMOT history

T943 RVA is a silver petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 1 May 1999. Its MOT expired on 22 Feb 2024 and it has passed 17 of 24 MOT tests, with 162,725 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Aug 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 22 Feb 2024
Mileage
162,725 mi
At MOT on 8 Aug 2025
MOT tests
24
17 passed · 7 failed
Per year
4,227 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T943 RVA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,800 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
1 May 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 22 Feb 2024
Latest MOT test
8 Aug 2025 (Fail)

Mileage history

T943 RVA was last recorded at 162,725 miles on 8 Aug 2025, 5 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Feb 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
162,720 miles · 23 Feb 2023
Between the last two tests
5 miles
Average per year
4,227 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 162,725 miles
  • 2023 – 162,720 miles
  • 2022 – 150,976 miles
  • 2021 – 145,582 miles
  • 2019 – 132,702 miles
  • 2018 – 131,087 miles
  • 2017 – 126,802 miles
  • 2016 – 116,303 miles
  • 2015 – 113,019 miles
  • 2014 – 110,661 miles
  • 2013 – 107,164 miles
  • 2012 – 103,948 miles
  • 2011 – 100,532 miles
  • 2010 – 97,623 miles
  • 2009 – 94,395 miles
  • 2008 – 90,290 miles
  • 2007 – 86,400 miles
  • 2006 – 81,834 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail162,725 miles
  • DangerousAll suspension steering and brakes very corodded
  • DangerousBoth inner and outer sills hold and corodded floor very corodded all over corodded
  • DangerousPlastic wing covers and plastic covers covering under side
  • DangerousUnder side of car very corodded and very poor condition and is very dangerous
  • MajorNearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
  • MajorNearside Front Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))
  • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
  • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both sides (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryFront Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive all mountings both sides upper and lower (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides very corodded (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Service brake binding but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (f))
  • AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive all mountings both sides upper and lower (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive axle and mountings very corodded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

What MOT failures 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.

  • Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2011

  • Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Front Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor and sill

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2016

Full MOT history

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

  1. Fail162,725 miles (+5)4 dangerous4 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    162,725 miles
    Test number
    996913125971
    • DangerousAll suspension steering and brakes very corodded
    • DangerousBoth inner and outer sills hold and corodded floor very corodded all over corodded
    • DangerousPlastic wing covers and plastic covers covering under side
    • DangerousUnder side of car very corodded and very poor condition and is very dangerous
    • MajorNearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both sides (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive all mountings both sides upper and lower (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides very corodded (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake binding but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive all mountings both sides upper and lower (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive axle and mountings very corodded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  2. Pass162,720 miles (+11)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    162,720 miles
    Test number
    550416539981
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor and sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

  3. Fail162,709 miles (+11,733)1 dangerous5 major2 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    162,709 miles
    Test number
    539786836191
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake lever has restricted free movement on caliper (1.1.15 (e))
    • MajorNearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor and sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

  4. Pass150,976 miles (+5,394)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    150,976 miles
    Test number
    557999740771
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear most bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass145,582 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    145,582 miles
    Test number
    144930792395

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail145,577 miles (+12,875)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    145,577 miles
    Test number
    629171998749
    • MajorOffside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced hole in floor as marked (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  7. Pass132,702 miles (+1,615)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    132,702 miles
    Test number
    395723440144
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Pass131,087 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2019
    Odometer
    131,087 miles
    Test number
    453553052194
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Fail131,087 miles (+4,285)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,087 miles
    Test number
    235630950742
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  10. Pass126,802 miles (+10,499)
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2018
    Odometer
    126,802 miles
    Test number
    211692315484

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass116,303 miles10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2017
    Odometer
    116,303 miles
    Test number
    849040691935
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside outer sill holed/corroded but not in a prescribed area
    • AdvisoryRear tyres cracking/deteriorated
    • AdvisorySome brake pipes covered in part by components
    • AdvisoryWindscreen lite scratches

  12. Fail116,303 miles (+3,284)1 repaired10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,303 miles
    Test number
    734773962727
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside outer sill holed/corroded but not in a prescribed area
    • AdvisoryRear tyres cracking/deteriorated
    • AdvisorySome brake pipes covered in part by components
    • AdvisoryWindscreen lite scratches

  13. Pass113,019 miles (+2,358)2 advisories5 notes
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    113,019 miles
    Test number
    859660265120
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • NoteFront suspension springs slight corrosion
    • NoteNearside rear tyre low edges slightly deteriorated
    • NoteWindscreen lite scratches
    • NoteWiper blades worn but meet requirements

  14. Pass110,661 miles3 notes
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    110,661 miles
    Test number
    177738564118
    • NoteFront suspension springs slight corrosion
    • NoteNearside rear tyre worn outer edge/slight cracking
    • NoteWindscreen lite scratches

  15. Fail110,661 miles (+3,497)1 repaired3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,661 miles
    Test number
    656178664155
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • NoteFront suspension springs slight corrosion
    • NoteNearside rear tyre worn outer edge/slight cracking
    • NoteWindscreen lite scratches

  16. Pass107,164 miles (+3,216)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    107,164 miles
    Test number
    258305973152
    • NoteExhaust front joint/sleeve clamps deteriorated
    • NoteFront suspension springs slight corrosion

  17. Pass103,948 miles (+3,416)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    103,948 miles
    Test number
    678514662115
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteExhaust centre sleeve/clamps slightly deteriorated
    • NoteFront tyres worn edges

  18. Pass100,532 miles1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    100,532 miles
    Test number
    105755061149
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteRear suspension springs corroded
    • NoteWipers worn/judder but meet requirements

  19. Fail100,532 miles (+2,909)1 repaired1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,532 miles
    Test number
    239795961173
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteRear suspension springs corroded
    • NoteWipers worn/judder but meet requirements

  20. Pass97,623 miles (+3,228)3 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    97,623 miles
    Test number
    731431960189
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteChild seat fitted o/s/r
    • NoteRear beam axle rubber bushes deteriorated but only slight movement

  21. Pass94,395 miles (+4,105)3 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    94,395 miles
    Test number
    644210199105
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteChild seat n/s rear
    • NoteFront wiper blades worn

  22. Pass90,290 miles (+3,890)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    90,290 miles
    Test number
    782082468199
    • AdvisoryRear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • NoteFront tyres low/worn edges

  23. Pass86,400 miles (+4,566)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    86,400 miles
    Test number
    922630497156
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  24. Pass81,834 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    81,834 miles
    Test number
    914001976195

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T943 RVA

Does T943 RVA currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T943 RVA expired on 22 Feb 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T943 RVA?
The MOT on T943 RVA expired on 22 Feb 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T943 RVA done?
T943 RVA was recorded at 162,725 miles at its MOT on 8 Aug 2025, an average of 4,227 miles a year.
Has T943 RVA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T943 RVA has failed 7 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Aug 2025.
Has the mileage on T943 RVA 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 T943 RVA find?
T943 RVA failed its latest MOT on 8 Aug 2025 with 4 dangerous defects, 4 major defects and 8 advisories: all suspension steering and brakes very corodded; both inner and outer sills hold and corodded floor very corodded all over corodded; plastic wing covers and plastic covers covering under side, and 13 more.

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