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Volkswagen Golf

Silver · Diesel · 2002 · 1,896 cc

V12 RGOMOT history

V12 RGO is a silver diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 26 Jun 2002. Its MOT is valid until 18 Aug 2027 and it has passed 21 of 30 MOT tests, with 241,975 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Aug 2026.

V12 RGO silver Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 18 Aug 2027
Mileage
241,975 mi
At MOT on 19 Aug 2026
MOT tests
30
21 passed · 9 failed
Per year
9,003 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V12 RGO
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
26 Jun 2002
MOT status
MOT valid until 18 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
19 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V12 RGO was last recorded at 241,975 miles on 19 Aug 2026, 27 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Jul 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
241,948 miles · 22 Jul 2026
Between the last two tests
27 miles
Average per year
9,003 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 241,975 miles
  • 2025 – 237,268 miles
  • 2024 – 230,683 miles
  • 2023 – 221,062 miles
  • 2022 – 208,237 miles
  • 2021 – 196,544 miles
  • 2020 – 185,011 miles
  • 2019 – 179,043 miles
  • 2018 – 170,004 miles
  • 2017 – 151,098 miles
  • 2016 – 140,410 miles
  • 2015 – 134,450 miles
  • 2014 – 130,650 miles
  • 2013 – 119,799 miles
  • 2012 – 106,741 miles
  • 2011 – 94,427 miles
  • 2010 – 88,627 miles
  • 2009 – 79,539 miles
  • 2008 – 73,308 miles
  • 2007 – 67,744 miles
  • 2006 – 59,788 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass241,975 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryFront wings corroded

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2022–2025

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2026

  • Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective

    Minor2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

30 tests since 25 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass241,975 miles (+27)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    241,975 miles
    Test number
    308950538016
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront wings corroded

  2. Fail241,948 miles (+4,680)1 dangerous4 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    241,948 miles
    Test number
    267181918821
    • DangerousRear Axle fractured holed and corroded (5.1.1 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth front wings corroded

  3. Pass237,268 miles (+6,585)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    237,268 miles
    Test number
    166330832620
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Upper top mounts both sides
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge borderline (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear axle corrosion

  4. Pass230,683 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    230,683 miles
    Test number
    979867468756
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

  5. Fail230,683 miles (+9,621)2 dangerous3 major2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    230,683 miles
    Test number
    488934595939
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

  6. Pass221,062 miles (+12,825)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    221,062 miles
    Test number
    482710036296
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass208,237 miles (+12)3 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    208,237 miles
    Test number
    509174272528
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorRegistration 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 Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Fail208,225 miles (+11,681)3 major3 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    208,225 miles
    Test number
    619727139377
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Rear Other passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))
    • MinorOffside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorRegistration 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))

  9. Pass196,544 miles (+11,533)2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    196,544 miles
    Test number
    750233560971
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

  10. Pass185,011 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    185,011 miles
    Test number
    540072205294
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  11. Fail185,011 miles (+5,968)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    185,011 miles
    Test number
    973710499421
    • MajorNearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  12. Pass179,043 miles (+11)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    179,043 miles
    Test number
    101937420474
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  13. Fail179,032 miles (+9,028)3 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    179,032 miles
    Test number
    226830889127
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorRear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  14. Pass170,004 miles (+208)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    170,004 miles
    Test number
    323652918311
    • 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))

  15. Fail169,796 miles (+18,698)1 dangerous3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    169,796 miles
    Test number
    249590391628
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorRear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • 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))

  16. Pass151,098 miles (+10)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    151,098 miles
    Test number
    276365610596
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  17. Fail151,088 miles (+10,678)5 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    151,088 miles
    Test number
    407843692399
    • FailureNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced (2.4.F.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Front Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)
    • FailureOffside Rear Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced axle (2.4.F.2)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  18. Pass140,410 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    140,410 miles
    Test number
    540808387984

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail140,410 miles (+5,960)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    140,410 miles
    Test number
    774504760525
    • Repaired at testFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  20. Pass134,450 miles (+3,800)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    134,450 miles
    Test number
    938036155167
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  21. Pass130,650 miles (+10,851)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    130,650 miles
    Test number
    178650564149
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  22. Pass119,799 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    119,799 miles
    Test number
    249192963403
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  23. Fail119,799 miles (+13,058)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,799 miles
    Test number
    465648343180
    • FailureFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  24. Pass106,741 miles (+12,314)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2013
    Odometer
    106,741 miles
    Test number
    789190252188
    • 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)

  25. Pass94,427 miles (+5,800)
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2012
    Odometer
    94,427 miles
    Test number
    306123141142

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass88,627 miles (+9,088)
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2011
    Odometer
    88,627 miles
    Test number
    803690340108

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass79,539 miles (+6,231)
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2010
    Odometer
    79,539 miles
    Test number
    871019939111

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass73,308 miles (+5,564)
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2009
    Odometer
    73,308 miles
    Test number
    151434648145

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass67,744 miles (+7,956)
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2008
    Odometer
    67,744 miles
    Test number
    263823847131

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Pass59,788 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2007
    Odometer
    59,788 miles
    Test number
    912485446108

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V12 RGO

Does V12 RGO currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V12 RGO is valid until 18 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on V12 RGO?
The MOT on V12 RGO is valid until 18 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V12 RGO done?
V12 RGO was recorded at 241,975 miles at its MOT on 19 Aug 2026, an average of 9,003 miles a year.
Has V12 RGO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V12 RGO has failed 9 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Jul 2026.
Has the mileage on V12 RGO 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 V12 RGO find?
V12 RGO passed its latest MOT on 19 Aug 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside front suspension arm ball joint has slight play; front wings corroded.

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