Volkswagen Golf
Black · Petrol · 1989 · 1,595 cc
G501RGYMOT history
G501RGY is a black petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 10 Nov 1989. Its MOT is valid until 20 Apr 2027 and it has passed 20 of 26 MOT tests, with 208,564 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Apr 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 20 Apr 2027
- Mileage
- 208,564 mi
- At MOT on 21 Apr 2026
- MOT tests
- 26
- 20 passed · 6 failed
- Per year
- 3,504 mi
- Average between MOTs
Mileage history
G501RGY was last recorded at 208,564 miles on 21 Apr 2026, 115 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Nov 2024.
Mileage went down between tests
- 19 Oct 2018: 206,886 miles, lower than 210,916 miles on 31 Oct 2017.
A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.
- Previous MOT
- 208,449 miles · 9 Nov 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 115 miles
- Average per year
- 3,504 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass208,564 miles
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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 Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2007–2011
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2011
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2009–2011
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2009–2011
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil
Advisory2 MOTs, 2009–2010
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Failure2 MOTs, 2006–2008
Full MOT history
26 tests since 13 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass208,564 miles (+115)
- MOT expiry
- 20 Apr 2027
- Odometer
- 208,564 miles
- Test number
- 210620496686
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass208,449 miles (+5)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Nov 2025
- Odometer
- 208,449 miles
- Test number
- 891360606364
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass208,444 miles (+4)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Oct 2024
- Odometer
- 208,444 miles
- Test number
- 680737332829
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass208,440 miles (+22)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Oct 2023
- Odometer
- 208,440 miles
- Test number
- 281556796373
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass208,418 miles (+67)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Oct 2022
- Odometer
- 208,418 miles
- Test number
- 192609364266
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass208,351 miles (+6)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Oct 2021
- Odometer
- 208,351 miles
- Test number
- 576899382380
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass208,345 miles (+1,459)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Oct 2020
- Odometer
- 208,345 miles
- Test number
- 932414968578
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass206,886 miles (-4,030)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Oct 2019
- Odometer
- 206,886 miles
- Test number
- 940744932736
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass210,916 miles (+973)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Oct 2018
- Odometer
- 210,916 miles
- Test number
- 280365516181
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass209,943 miles (+2,202)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 Jul 2017
- Odometer
- 209,943 miles
- Test number
- 673624414573
- AdvisoryNearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
- AdvisoryOil leak
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
Pass207,741 miles (+3,255)1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 22 May 2016
- Odometer
- 207,741 miles
- Test number
- 969859935120
- AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- NoteOil leak
Pass204,486 miles
- MOT expiry
- 22 May 2015
- Odometer
- 204,486 miles
- Test number
- 226883044487
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail204,486 miles (+9,431)5 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 204,486 miles
- Test number
- 856561044146
- FailureCentre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- FailureFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- FailureFront registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)
- FailureOffside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
- FailureRear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Pass195,055 miles1 note
- MOT expiry
- 23 Apr 2014
- Odometer
- 195,055 miles
- Test number
- 286234113460
- NoteOsf and osr tyre slightly perrished
Fail195,048 miles (+7,579)5 failures1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 195,048 miles
- Test number
- 325784013199
- FailureFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FailureNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- FailureOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)
- FailureRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
- FailureRear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)
- NoteOsf and osr tyre slightly perrished
Pass187,469 miles1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 11 Jan 2013
- Odometer
- 187,469 miles
- Test number
- 529242612050
- AdvisoryNearside Outer Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
- NoteFront wiper mechanisam worn advise have checked
Fail187,469 miles (+1,905)4 repaired1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 187,469 miles
- Test number
- 866402912053
- Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- Repaired at testOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- AdvisoryNearside Outer Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
- NoteFront wiper mechanisam worn advise have checked
Fail185,564 miles2 repaired8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 185,564 miles
- Test number
- 366466311358
- Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass185,564 miles (+9,487)8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 Nov 2012
- Odometer
- 185,564 miles
- Test number
- 638186211321
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass176,077 miles (+8,095)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 Mar 2011
- Odometer
- 176,077 miles
- Test number
- 462849170090
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass167,982 miles (+9,918)8 advisories4 notes
- MOT expiry
- 6 Mar 2010
- Odometer
- 167,982 miles
- Test number
- 120516269480
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
- AdvisoryVehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
- NoteOil leak
- NoteSpare tyre defective
- NoteSteering column loose
- NoteUnable to open offside rear door
Pass158,064 miles (+5)
- MOT expiry
- 22 Feb 2009
- Odometer
- 158,064 miles
- Test number
- 591464458004
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail158,059 miles (+10,425)11 failures3 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 158,059 miles
- Test number
- 591282258000
- FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)
- FailureNearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
- FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
- FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
- FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- FailureOffside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
- FailureOffside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
- FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- NoteCut in o/s/f tyre wall
- NoteEngine oil leak
- NoteFront bumper poorly secured
Pass147,634 miles (+10,100)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Feb 2008
- Odometer
- 147,634 miles
- Test number
- 412073337075
- 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)
Pass137,534 miles
- MOT expiry
- 12 Jan 2007
- Odometer
- 137,534 miles
- Test number
- 473943516062
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail137,534 miles3 failures1 advisory3 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 137,534 miles
- Test number
- 854093416057
- FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
- FailureOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
- FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
- NoteBoth front flexable brake hoses perished
- NoteBrake pedal rubber worn
- NoteNear side high beam headlamp cracked
Questions about G501RGY
- When is the MOT due on G501RGY?
- The MOT on G501RGY is valid until 20 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has G501RGY done?
- G501RGY was recorded at 208,564 miles at its MOT on 21 Apr 2026, an average of 3,504 miles a year.
- Has G501RGY ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. G501RGY has failed 6 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 21 May 2014.
- Has the mileage on G501RGY ever gone down?
- Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 19 Oct 2018. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
- What did the latest MOT on G501RGY find?
- G501RGY passed its latest MOT on 21 Apr 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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