# RN02UTF — VOLKSWAGEN GOLF MOT History & Vehicle Check

RN02UTF is a Black VOLKSWAGEN GOLF, Diesel (1896cc), first registered 2002-07-16. This page summarises its DVSA MOT test history and current MOT status.

Further information for RN02UTF — including road tax (VED) status and cost, running costs, fuel economy, insurance group and more — is available at https://motorscan.co.uk/.

## Vehicle details

| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Registration | RN02UTF |
| Make | VOLKSWAGEN |
| Model | GOLF |
| Colour | Black |
| Fuel type | Diesel |
| Engine size | 1896cc |
| First registered | 2002-07-16 |

## MOT status

- Current MOT: Expired or not valid
- MOT expiry date: 2023-12-14 00:00:00

## MOT test summary

- Total tests: 31
- Passes: 18
- Fails: 13
- Pass rate: 58.06%
- Total defects recorded: 148

## MOT test history

| Date | Result | Mileage | Expiry |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022-12-14 08:10:36 | PASSED | 183,165 MI | 2023-12-14 00:00:00 |
| 2022-12-05 14:05:53 | FAILED | 182,840 MI | — |
| 2021-12-15 15:37:37 | PASSED | 174,005 MI | 2022-12-14 00:00:00 |
| 2021-12-14 13:52:51 | FAILED | 174,005 MI | — |
| 2020-12-11 12:06:29 | PASSED | 166,241 MI | 2021-12-10 00:00:00 |
| 2020-11-30 15:51:01 | FAILED | 165,922 MI | — |
| 2019-11-11 11:38:40 | PASSED | 156,509 MI | 2020-12-03 00:00:00 |
| 2019-11-08 12:58:39 | FAILED | 156,391 MI | — |
| 2018-12-04 17:49:18 | PASSED | 147,620 MI | 2019-12-03 00:00:00 |
| 2018-11-27 12:26:58 | FAILED | 147,610 MI | — |
| 2017-11-28 17:18:07 | PASSED | 135,721 MI | 2018-12-01 00:00:00 |
| 2017-11-15 13:09:01 | FAILED | 135,438 MI | — |
| 2016-12-02 15:40:57 | PASSED | 123,668 MI | 2017-12-01 00:00:00 |
| 2016-12-01 16:01:37 | FAILED | 123,668 MI | — |
| 2015-10-22 15:41:34 | PASSED | 123,485 MI | 2016-10-21 00:00:00 |
| 2015-10-12 08:47:22 | FAILED | 123,264 MI | — |
| 2014-10-14 16:11:39 | PASSED | 115,071 MI | 2015-10-13 00:00:00 |
| 2014-10-08 14:29:29 | FAILED | 115,004 MI | — |
| 2013-10-12 14:50:38 | PASSED | 99,102 MI | 2014-10-11 00:00:00 |
| 2013-02-06 11:14:32 | PASSED | 178,079 MI | 2014-02-22 00:00:00 |
| 2012-02-11 09:51:28 | PASSED | 167,848 MI | 2013-02-22 00:00:00 |
| 2011-02-18 09:49:03 | PASSED | 156,710 MI | 2012-02-22 00:00:00 |
| 2011-02-16 14:47:46 | FAILED | 156,655 MI | — |
| 2010-02-23 11:34:35 | PASSED | 147,123 MI | 2011-02-22 00:00:00 |
| 2010-02-16 09:36:53 | FAILED | 146,831 MI | — |
| 2009-02-20 10:35:23 | PASSED | 137,011 MI | 2010-02-19 00:00:00 |
| 2008-03-25 16:40:46 | FAILED | 127,937 MI | — |
| 2008-03-25 16:40:46 | PASSED | 127,937 MI | 2009-03-30 00:00:00 |
| 2007-03-01 13:48:32 | PASSED | 113,381 MI | 2008-03-30 00:00:00 |
| 2007-03-01 13:48:32 | FAILED | 113,381 MI | — |
| 2006-03-31 15:30:55 | PASSED | 98,338 MI | 2007-03-30 00:00:00 |

### Defects and advisories

**2022-12-14 08:10:36 (PASSED)**

- ADVISORY: Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- ADVISORY: o/s front inner sill damaged.
- ADVISORY: Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- ADVISORY: Offside Rear Coil spring corroded rubber unit on spring. (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- ADVISORY: Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
- ADVISORY: Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- MINOR: Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view cracked. (3.2 (a) (i))
- MINOR: Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged cracked. (3.3 (b) (i))

**2022-12-05 14:05:53 (FAILED)**

- ADVISORY: Offside Rear Coil spring corroded rubber unit on spring. (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- ADVISORY: o/s front inner sill damaged.
- ADVISORY: Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- ADVISORY: Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
- ADVISORY: Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- ADVISORY: Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- ADVISORY: Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- ADVISORY: Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- MAJOR: Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
- MAJOR: Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- MAJOR: Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MAJOR: Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- MAJOR: Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- MINOR: Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view cracked. (3.2 (a) (i))
- MINOR: Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged cracked. (3.3 (b) (i))

**2021-12-15 15:37:37 (PASSED)**

- ADVISORY: Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- ADVISORY: Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- ADVISORY: Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
- ADVISORY: Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides (1.1.11 (c))
- ADVISORY: Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- MINOR: Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Also slight play (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- MINOR: Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- MINOR: Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

**2021-12-14 13:52:51 (FAILED)**

- ADVISORY: Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- ADVISORY: Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- ADVISORY: Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
- ADVISORY: Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides (1.1.11 (c))
- ADVISORY: Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- MAJOR: Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MINOR: Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Also slight play (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- MINOR: Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- MINOR: Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

**2020-12-11 12:06:29 (PASSED)**

- ADVISORY: Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides (1.1.11 (c))
- ADVISORY: Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- ADVISORY: Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
- MINOR: Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- MINOR: Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

**2020-11-30 15:51:01 (FAILED)**

- ADVISORY: Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
- ADVISORY: Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- ADVISORY: Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides (1.1.11 (c))
- MAJOR: Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MAJOR: Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- MAJOR: Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- MAJOR: Nearside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MAJOR: Electrical wiring insecure and in contact with sharp edges (4.11 (a) (ii))
- MAJOR: Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MAJOR: Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MINOR: Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- MINOR: Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

**2019-11-11 11:38:40 (PASSED)**

- ADVISORY: Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- ADVISORY: Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- ADVISORY: Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- ADVISORY: Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
- MINOR: Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

**2019-11-08 12:58:39 (FAILED)**

- DANGEROUS: Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- ADVISORY: Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- ADVISORY: Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- ADVISORY: Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- ADVISORY: Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
- MAJOR: Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MINOR: Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

**2018-12-04 17:49:18 (PASSED)**

- ADVISORY: Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- ADVISORY: Offside Front top mount has slight play
- MINOR: Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

**2018-11-27 12:26:58 (FAILED)**

- ADVISORY: Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- ADVISORY: Offside Front top mount has slight play
- MAJOR: Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- MAJOR: Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- MAJOR: Offside Front Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))
- MAJOR: Nearside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- MAJOR: Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- MAJOR: Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
- MAJOR: Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- MINOR: Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

**2017-11-28 17:18:07 (PASSED)**

- ADVISORY: Passengers front seat doesn't fold forwards
- ADVISORY: Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- ADVISORY: Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- ADVISORY: Exhaust system slightly corroded

**2017-11-15 13:09:01 (FAILED)**

- ADVISORY: Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- ADVISORY: Exhaust system slightly corroded
- ADVISORY: Passengers front seat doesn't fold forwards
- ADVISORY: Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- FAIL: Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
- FAIL: Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
- FAIL: Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
- FAIL: Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

**2016-12-02 15:40:57 (PASSED)**

- ADVISORY: Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

**2016-12-01 16:01:37 (FAILED)**

- ADVISORY: Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FAIL: Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- FAIL: Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- FAIL: Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- FAIL: Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

**2015-10-12 08:47:22 (FAILED)**

- FAIL: Offside Front Inner Ball joint has excessive play track rod (2.2.B.1f)
- FAIL: Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- FAIL: Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
- FAIL: Offside Front Steering system fouling (2.2.D.2a)
- FAIL: Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)

**2014-10-08 14:29:29 (FAILED)**

- ADVISORY: Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- FAIL: Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- FAIL: Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
- FAIL: Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)
- FAIL: Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
- FAIL: Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

**2013-02-06 11:14:32 (PASSED)**

- USER ENTERED: o/s/f tyre is close to the limit !
- USER ENTERED: o/s cv gaiter is split but still preventing the ingress of dirt, etc.
- USER ENTERED: engine is oily
- USER ENTERED: Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
- USER ENTERED: Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- USER ENTERED: N/S/R TYRE PRESSURE IS VERY LOW ! WEARING ON THE SHOULDERS
- USER ENTERED: Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- USER ENTERED: N/S/F TYRE IS ON THE LIMIT !

**2012-02-11 09:51:28 (PASSED)**

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

**2011-02-18 09:49:03 (PASSED)**

- ADVISORY: Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- USER ENTERED: n/s/r brake disc corroded

**2011-02-16 14:47:46 (FAILED)**

- ADVISORY: Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- ADVISORY: Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- FAIL: Nearside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- FAIL: Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FAIL: Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- FAIL: Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
- USER ENTERED: n/s/r brake disc corroded

**2010-02-16 09:36:53 (FAILED)**

- FAIL: Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

**2008-03-25 16:40:46 (FAILED)**

- ADVISORY: Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
- PRS: Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- PRS: Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

**2008-03-25 16:40:46 (PASSED)**

- ADVISORY: Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

**2007-03-01 13:48:32 (PASSED)**

- ADVISORY: Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- ADVISORY: Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- ADVISORY: Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- ADVISORY: Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

**2007-03-01 13:48:32 (FAILED)**

- ADVISORY: Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- ADVISORY: Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- ADVISORY: Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- ADVISORY: Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- PRS: Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

**2006-03-31 15:30:55 (PASSED)**

- ADVISORY: Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- ADVISORY: Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- ADVISORY: Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- ADVISORY: Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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Source: Motorscan (https://motorscan.co.uk) using official DVSA MOT data. Page generated 2026-07-24.