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Volkswagen Golf

Black · Petrol · 1999 · 2,300 cc

T993 RHOMOT history

T993 RHO is a black petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 29 Apr 1999. Its MOT expired on 3 Aug 2023 and it has passed 16 of 22 MOT tests, with 87,129 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Aug 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 3 Aug 2023
Mileage
87,129 mi
At MOT on 3 Aug 2022
MOT tests
22
16 passed · 6 failed
Per year
4,077 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T993 RHO
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,300 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
29 Apr 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 3 Aug 2023
Latest MOT test
3 Aug 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

T993 RHO was last recorded at 87,129 miles on 3 Aug 2022, 10,599 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Aug 2021.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 18 Jan 2017: 58,495 miles, lower than 58,932 miles on 13 Jan 2017.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
76,530 miles · 4 Aug 2021
Between the last two tests
10,599 miles
Average per year
4,077 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 87,129 miles
  • 2021 – 76,530 miles
  • 2020 – 70,332 miles
  • 2019 – 67,123 miles
  • 2018 – 63,883 miles
  • 2017 – 58,495 miles
  • 2016 – 53,815 miles
  • 2015 – 52,331 miles
  • 2013 – 49,162 miles
  • 2012 – 44,458 miles
  • 2011 – 39,806 miles
  • 2010 – 36,454 miles
  • 2009 – 30,565 miles
  • 2008 – 26,873 miles
  • 2007 – 22,816 miles
  • 2006 – 20,790 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass87,129 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity (4.2.3 (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.

  • Nearside Front outer sill damaged

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear towards rear

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

22 tests since 26 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass87,129 miles (+10,599)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    87,129 miles
    Test number
    235773841473
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

  2. Pass76,530 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    76,530 miles
    Test number
    101127772570
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryUnder side coated with corrosion inhibitor

  3. Fail76,530 miles (+6,198)1 dangerous3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,530 miles
    Test number
    840497797104
    • DangerousRoad wheel more than one fixing missing all 4 wheels (5.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryUnder side coated with corrosion inhibitor

  4. Pass70,332 miles (+10)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    70,332 miles
    Test number
    610683966584
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear towards rear (1.1.11 (c))

  5. Fail70,322 miles (+3,199)1 dangerous2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,322 miles
    Test number
    191711388649
    • DangerousRear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • 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 Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear towards rear (1.1.11 (c))

  6. Pass67,123 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    67,123 miles
    Test number
    833842253936
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front outer sill damaged
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened axle beam (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  7. Fail67,121 miles (+3,238)5 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,121 miles
    Test number
    209041307846
    • MajorBrake pedal has insufficient reserve travel spongy pedal (1.1.2 (a))
    • MajorFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorSteering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) due to excess movement at nearside steering rack arm inner joint (2.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorStop lamp(s) switch with a delay in operation (4.3.2 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front outer sill damaged
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened axle beam (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  8. Pass63,883 miles (+33)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    63,883 miles
    Test number
    777424719518
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front outer sill damaged
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 3mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres worn on inner edges

  9. Fail63,850 miles (+5,355)4 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,850 miles
    Test number
    243426144750
    • FailureNearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor around drain plug (5.2.6)
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front outer sill damaged
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 3mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres worn on inner edges

  10. Pass58,495 miles (-437)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    58,495 miles
    Test number
    736743285652

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail58,932 miles (+5,117)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,932 miles
    Test number
    634672173830
    • FailureOffside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

  12. Pass53,815 miles (+1,484)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    53,815 miles
    Test number
    752063837537
    • AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  13. Pass52,331 miles (+3,169)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    52,331 miles
    Test number
    927006125039

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass49,162 miles (+4,704)
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    49,162 miles
    Test number
    276377353203

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass44,458 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    44,458 miles
    Test number
    939801172228

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail44,458 miles (+4,652)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,458 miles
    Test number
    548200572201
    • FailureFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  17. Pass39,806 miles (+3,352)
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    39,806 miles
    Test number
    567302411173

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass36,454 miles (+5,889)1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    36,454 miles
    Test number
    320410790046
    • NoteAdvise front upper strut bearings slight lift design feature advise front brake discs slightly worn

  19. Pass30,565 miles (+3,692)
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    30,565 miles
    Test number
    623853899007

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass26,873 miles (+4,057)
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    26,873 miles
    Test number
    904907208148

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass22,816 miles (+2,026)
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    22,816 miles
    Test number
    892923207105

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass20,790 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    20,790 miles
    Test number
    860338816104

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T993 RHO

Does T993 RHO currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T993 RHO expired on 3 Aug 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T993 RHO?
The MOT on T993 RHO expired on 3 Aug 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T993 RHO done?
T993 RHO was recorded at 87,129 miles at its MOT on 3 Aug 2022, an average of 4,077 miles a year.
Has T993 RHO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T993 RHO has failed 6 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Aug 2021.
Has the mileage on T993 RHO ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 18 Jan 2017. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T993 RHO find?
T993 RHO passed its latest MOT on 3 Aug 2022 with 5 advisories: front brake hose slightly deteriorated; front suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened; front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both, and 2 more.

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