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Volkswagen Golf

Blue · Petrol · 1997 · 1,781 cc

P54 RYLMOT history

P54 RYL is a blue petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 7 May 1997. Its MOT expired on 20 Dec 2023 and it has passed 18 of 19 MOT tests, with 80,015 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Nov 2022.

P54 RYL blue Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 20 Dec 2023
Mileage
80,015 mi
At MOT on 22 Nov 2022
MOT tests
19
18 passed · 1 failed
Per year
3,633 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
P54 RYL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,781 cc
Year of manufacture
1997
First used
7 May 1997
MOT status
MOT expired on 20 Dec 2023
Latest MOT test
22 Nov 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

P54 RYL was last recorded at 80,015 miles on 22 Nov 2022, 1,114 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Dec 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
78,901 miles · 21 Dec 2021
Between the last two tests
1,114 miles
Average per year
3,633 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 80,015 miles
  • 2021 – 78,901 miles
  • 2020 – 75,911 miles
  • 2019 – 73,362 miles
  • 2018 – 70,778 miles
  • 2017 – 68,796 miles
  • 2016 – 66,241 miles
  • 2015 – 64,048 miles
  • 2014 – 60,456 miles
  • 2013 – 55,929 miles
  • 2012 – 46,584 miles
  • 2011 – 39,378 miles
  • 2010 – 36,795 miles
  • 2009 – 32,489 miles
  • 2008 – 27,960 miles
  • 2007 – 23,799 miles
  • 2006 – 19,299 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass80,015 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside front side wing slightly corroded
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2020

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.

  • Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2008–2010

  • Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2008–2010

Full MOT history

19 tests since 7 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass80,015 miles (+1,114)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    80,015 miles
    Test number
    606355449154
    • AdvisoryNearside front side wing slightly corroded
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass78,901 miles (+1,122)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    78,901 miles
    Test number
    945610470901
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass77,779 miles (+1,868)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    77,779 miles
    Test number
    803884230314
    • AdvisoryOffside Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  4. Pass75,911 miles (+2,549)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    75,911 miles
    Test number
    692769759567
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass73,362 miles (+2,584)
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    73,362 miles
    Test number
    322754692549

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass70,778 miles (+1,982)
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    70,778 miles
    Test number
    317461463108

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass68,796 miles (+2,555)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    68,796 miles
    Test number
    718750546302
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  8. Pass66,241 miles (+2,193)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    66,241 miles
    Test number
    650579131566
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  9. Pass64,048 miles (+3,592)
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    64,048 miles
    Test number
    128106385457

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass60,456 miles (+4,527)
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    60,456 miles
    Test number
    188770474484

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass55,929 miles (+9,345)
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    55,929 miles
    Test number
    558400483069

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass46,584 miles (+7,206)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    46,584 miles
    Test number
    459268862008
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

  13. Pass39,378 miles (+2,583)
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    39,378 miles
    Test number
    379140871079

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass36,795 miles (+4,306)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    36,795 miles
    Test number
    873880090078
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

  15. Pass32,489 miles (+4,529)
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    32,489 miles
    Test number
    554013269014

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass27,960 miles (+4,161)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    27,960 miles
    Test number
    461814268055
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

  17. Pass23,799 miles (+4,500)
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    23,799 miles
    Test number
    162808957077

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass19,299 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    19,299 miles
    Test number
    321077866022

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail19,299 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    19,299 miles
    Test number
    770496866085
    • FailureNearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Questions about P54 RYL

Does P54 RYL currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on P54 RYL expired on 20 Dec 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on P54 RYL?
The MOT on P54 RYL expired on 20 Dec 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has P54 RYL done?
P54 RYL was recorded at 80,015 miles at its MOT on 22 Nov 2022, an average of 3,633 miles a year.
Has P54 RYL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. P54 RYL has failed 1 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Mar 2006.
Has the mileage on P54 RYL 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 P54 RYL find?
P54 RYL passed its latest MOT on 22 Nov 2022 with 2 advisories: nearside front side wing slightly corroded; oil leak, but not excessive.

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