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Volkswagen Golf

Red · Petrol · 2012 · 1,390 cc

R50 DRJMOT history

R50 DRJ is a red petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 4 Sept 2012. Its MOT is valid until 3 Sept 2027 and it has passed 12 of 18 MOT tests, with 72,959 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Aug 2026.

R50 DRJ red Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 3 Sept 2027
Mileage
72,959 mi
At MOT on 24 Aug 2026
MOT tests
18
12 passed · 6 failed
Per year
5,196 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
R50 DRJ
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,390 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
4 Sept 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 3 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
24 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

R50 DRJ was last recorded at 72,959 miles on 24 Aug 2026, 3,294 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
69,665 miles · 4 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
3,294 miles
Average per year
5,196 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 72,959 miles
  • 2025 – 69,665 miles
  • 2024 – 65,626 miles
  • 2023 – 60,522 miles
  • 2022 – 55,197 miles
  • 2021 – 50,396 miles
  • 2020 – 46,841 miles
  • 2019 – 42,223 miles
  • 2018 – 35,208 miles
  • 2017 – 28,823 miles
  • 2016 – 22,304 miles
  • 2015 – 15,812 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass72,959 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2023

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

18 tests since 25 Aug 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass72,959 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    72,959 miles
    Test number
    354223142079
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  2. Fail72,957 miles (+3,292)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,957 miles
    Test number
    224622652557
    • MajorNearside Side repeater missing repeter (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorRear Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  3. Pass69,665 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    69,665 miles
    Test number
    282765104311
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  4. Fail69,665 miles (+4,039)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,665 miles
    Test number
    345648919494
    • Repaired at testOffside Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  5. Pass65,626 miles (+5,104)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    65,626 miles
    Test number
    706249694230
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner and outer tyre tread worn bold
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre on 3mm also inner tyre tread worn bold
    • AdvisoryOffside Front inner tyre tread worn bold
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  6. Pass60,522 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    60,522 miles
    Test number
    707101087818
    • Advisory(Manufacture undertray fitted stopping from inspecting other items and break pipes)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn on edge
    • AdvisoryNearside Front side mirror galss bit damage
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre tread worn on edge
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  7. Fail60,522 miles (+5,325)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,522 miles
    Test number
    436319490296
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • Advisory(Manufacture undertray fitted stopping from inspecting other items and break pipes)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn on edge
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre tread worn on edge
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  8. Pass55,197 miles (+4,801)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    55,197 miles
    Test number
    872423081254
    • MinorNearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass50,396 miles (+3,555)
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    50,396 miles
    Test number
    656203459378

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass46,841 miles (+4,618)
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    46,841 miles
    Test number
    313619132883

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass42,223 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    42,223 miles
    Test number
    124605793311
    • AdvisoryRegistration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front & rear (0.1 (b))

  12. Fail42,223 miles (+7,015)1 dangerous3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,223 miles
    Test number
    647236277022
    • DangerousFront Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both sides inner edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre inner edge
    • AdvisoryRegistration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front & rear (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisorySpare tyre defective under-inflated

  13. Pass35,208 miles (+6,385)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    35,208 miles
    Test number
    900777196693
    • MinorNearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  14. Pass28,823 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    28,823 miles
    Test number
    923796770710
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

  15. Fail28,823 miles (+6,519)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    28,823 miles
    Test number
    189579029538
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both sides (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

  16. Pass22,304 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    22,304 miles
    Test number
    869566009270

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail22,304 miles (+6,492)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    22,304 miles
    Test number
    472679181465
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner & outer edges (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass15,812 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    15,812 miles
    Test number
    816195453282

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about R50 DRJ

Does R50 DRJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on R50 DRJ is valid until 3 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on R50 DRJ?
The MOT on R50 DRJ is valid until 3 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has R50 DRJ done?
R50 DRJ was recorded at 72,959 miles at its MOT on 24 Aug 2026, an average of 5,196 miles a year.
Has R50 DRJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. R50 DRJ has failed 6 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Aug 2026.
Has the mileage on R50 DRJ 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 R50 DRJ find?
R50 DRJ passed its latest MOT on 24 Aug 2026 with 1 advisory: rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread.

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