VOLKSWAGEN GOLF R1KGU has 27 MOTs

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This 2000 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF has Passed 20 MOTs and Failed 7 times since 2006

The most recent MOT was PASSED at 109,560 miles 7 months ago on Saturday 4th October 2025 at 17:36.

The current MOT will expire in 5 months on Sunday 18th October 2026.

The current Tax will expire in 6 months on Sunday 1st November 2026.

R1KGU MOT History

ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage
PASSED18TH OCTOBER 2026109,560 MI
FAILED4TH OCTOBER 2025109,555 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Exhaust Carbon Monoxide Content After 2nd Fast Idle Exceeds Manufacturer's Specified Limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
PASSED19TH OCTOBER 202418TH OCTOBER 2025109,505 MI
PASSED7TH OCTOBER 202316TH OCTOBER 2024109,112 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Brake Hose Slightly Deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
FAILED7TH OCTOBER 2023109,112 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Brake Hose Slightly Deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  2. PRS - Windscreen Washer Provides Insufficient Washer Liquid (3.5 (a))
PASSED15TH OCTOBER 202216TH OCTOBER 2023107,732 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Shock Absorbers Has A Slightly Worn Bush (5.3.2 (c))
PASSED9TH OCTOBER 202116TH OCTOBER 2022106,740 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Lower Shock Absorbers Has A Slightly Worn Bush (5.3.2 (c))
PASSED17TH OCTOBER 202016TH OCTOBER 2021106,408 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Coil Spring Modified But Not Seriously Weakened All Four (5.3.1 (d) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Service Brake Binding But Not Excessively (1.2.1 (f))
FAILED17TH OCTOBER 2020106,408 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Coil Spring Modified But Not Seriously Weakened All Four (5.3.1 (d) (i))
  2. PRS - Nearside Steering Locking Device Ineffective (2.1.3 (d))
  3. PRS - Offside Steering Locking Device Ineffective (2.1.3 (d))
  4. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Service Brake Binding But Not Excessively (1.2.1 (f))
PASSED30TH MARCH 201912TH OCTOBER 2020101,379 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Road Wheel Slightly Distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Front Play In Steering Rack Inner Joint(s)
PASSED10TH APRIL 201812TH APRIL 201999,079 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Rear Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (3.5.1i)
FAILED9TH APRIL 201899,074 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Rear Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (3.5.1i)
  2. FAIL - Nearside Rear Suspension Component Mounting Prescribed Area Is Excessively Corroded Outer Sill (2.4.a.3)
PASSED13TH APRIL 201712TH APRIL 201893,502 MI
FAILED23RD MARCH 201793,490 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Nearside Front Position Lamp(s) Not Working (1.1.a.3b)
  2. FAIL - Nearside Front Suspension Arm Rubber Bush Deteriorated Resulting In Excessive Movement (2.4.g.2)
  3. FAIL - Offside Front Suspension Arm Rubber Bush Deteriorated Resulting In Excessive Movement (2.4.g.2)
  4. FAIL - Nearside Front Tyre Tread Depth Below Requirements Of 1.6mm (4.1.e.1)
  5. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Macpherson Strut Has Slight Movement At The Upper Attachment (2.5.a.1c)
  6. ADVISORY - Offside Front Macpherson Strut Has Slight Movement At The Upper Attachment (2.5.a.1c)
  7. FAIL - Nearside Rear Brake Binding (3.7.b.1)
  8. FAIL - Offside Rear Brake Binding (3.7.b.1)
PASSED14TH MARCH 201613TH MARCH 201791,461 MI
PASSED17TH FEBRUARY 201516TH FEBRUARY 201688,960 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
PASSED1ST NOVEMBER 20132ND NOVEMBER 201486,237 MI
PASSED3RD NOVEMBER 20122ND NOVEMBER 201383,453 MI
PASSED27TH SEPTEMBER 201130TH SEPTEMBER 201280,331 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Drag Link End Ball Joint Has Slight Play (2.2.b.1f)
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Drag Link End Ball Joint Has Slight Play (2.2.b.1f)
  3. USER ENTERED - Passenger Rear Door Doesn't Open From Outside
FAILED15TH SEPTEMBER 201076,772 MI
 
  1. PRS - Nearside Rear Position Lamp(s) Adversely Affected By The Operation Of Another Lamp (1.1.a.3f)
  2. PRS - Offside Rear Position Lamp(s) Adversely Affected By The Operation Of Another Lamp (1.1.a.3f)
PASSED15TH SEPTEMBER 201030TH SEPTEMBER 201176,772 MI
PASSED25TH SEPTEMBER 200930TH SEPTEMBER 201072,137 MI
PASSED29TH SEPTEMBER 200830TH SEPTEMBER 200969,241 MI
FAILED29TH SEPTEMBER 200869,241 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Offside Front Suspension Has Excessive Movement At A Wishbone Pin Or Bush (2.5.a.1c)
PASSED1ST OCTOBER 200730TH SEPTEMBER 200865,471 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (3.5.1i)
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Front Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (3.5.1i)
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
  4. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Suspension Arm Rubber Bush Deteriorated But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement (2.4.g.2)
  5. ADVISORY - Offside Front Suspension Arm Rubber Bush Deteriorated But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement (2.4.g.2)
PASSED9TH JANUARY 200716TH JANUARY 200863,171 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Front Suspension Arm Rubber Bush Deteriorated But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement (2.4.g.2)
  2. ADVISORY - Front Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (3.5.1i)
  3. USER ENTERED - Rear Service Brake Just Ok On Brake Test
  4. USER ENTERED - Offside Rear Brake Binding Slightly
  5. USER ENTERED - Centre Exhaust Bracket Showing Signs Of Age
PASSED13TH JANUARY 200616TH JANUARY 200758,662 MI
 
  1. USER ENTERED - Slight Damage To Inner Sidewall(kerb Protector)of Offside Front Tyre.
ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage

R1KGU Passed/Failed

MOT Pass Rate: 74% | MOT Failure Rate: 26%

R1KGU MOT Comments

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R1KGU Mileage

Last recorded mileage: 109,560 miles | Average yearly mileage: 4,382 miles

R1KGU FAQs

This Volkswagen Golf with registration R1KGU was manufactured on Saturday 15th January 2000 so it is currently 26 years old. Its colour is Blue and it has a 1.8 litre Petrol engine.

The odometer reading at the last MOT in 2025 was 109,560 miles, so this Volkswagen has travelled an average of 4,382 miles per year in the time it has been on the road.

We have a total of 27 MOTs on record for this Volkswagen Golf beginning with its first recorded MOT in 2006. We can see 7 of these tests have been MOT failures - this means R1KGU has a 74% MOT pass rate!

Over its lifetime, this Volkswagen Golf has had 24 Advisories, 5 PRS Notices, 0 Minor, 1 Major, 0 Dangerous and 8 Fail comments in its MOT History.

This Volkswagen Golf is currently Taxed and the Tax, or VED (Vehicle Excise Duty), is next due in 6 months on Sunday 1st November 2026 .

Does R1KGU have an active MOT?

Yes, as of Saturday 16th May 2026 R1KGU does have an active MOT. Read more

Is R1KGU Taxed?

Yes, as of Saturday 16th May 2026 R1KGU does have Tax. Read more

When does R1KGU Tax expire?

The current Tax for R1KGU will expire in 6 months on Sunday 1st November 2026. If you are purchasing this vehicle, remember that the vehicle Tax cannot be transferred and you will need to re-tax the vehicle. Read more

When does R1KGU MOT expire?

The current MOT for R1KGU will expire in 5 months on Sunday 18th October 2026. Read more

When did R1KGU have its most recent MOT?

The most recent MOT on record for R1KGU was on Saturday 4th October 2025 at 17:36. It Passed this MOT. Read more

How many times has R1KGU Passed an MOT?

Out of a total of 27 MOTs on record for R1KGU we can see 20 of these tests have been MOT Passes. Remember, digitised MOT records began in 2005 so MOT results prior to 2005 cannot be traced online. Read more

How many times has R1KGU Failed an MOT?

Out of a total of 27 MOTs on record for R1KGU we can see 7 of these tests have been MOT Failures. This means this vehicle has a 74% MOT pass rate! Read more

How many miles has R1KGU done?

The odometer reading for R1KGU at the last MOT in October 2025 was 109,560 miles. If the vehicle is still in use, it's likely the mileage has increased since then and up-to-date statistics will be provided at the next MOT. This vehicle has travelled an average of 4,382 miles per year. Read more

How old is R1KGU?

The vehicle R1KGU was manufactured in 2000 so it is currently 26 years old. It was first registered on Saturday 15th January 2000. Read more

What colour is R1KGU?

The official colour of R1KGU is recorded as Blue. Read more

What engine does R1KGU have?

R1KGU has a 1.8 litre Petrol engine. Read more

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