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Volkswagen Golf

Purple · Petrol · 1997 · 2,792 cc

R950 PCYMOT history

R950 PCY is a purple petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 12 Sept 1997. Its MOT expired on 26 Jun 2024 and it has passed 15 of 22 MOT tests, with 139,880 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Jun 2023.

R950 PCY purple Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 26 Jun 2024
Mileage
139,880 mi
At MOT on 27 Jun 2023
MOT tests
22
15 passed · 7 failed
Per year
3,296 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
R950 PCY
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Purple
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,792 cc
Year of manufacture
1997
First used
12 Sept 1997
MOT status
MOT expired on 26 Jun 2024
Latest MOT test
27 Jun 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

R950 PCY was last recorded at 139,880 miles on 27 Jun 2023, 11 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Nov 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
139,869 miles · 12 Nov 2021
Between the last two tests
11 miles
Average per year
3,296 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 139,880 miles
  • 2021 – 139,869 miles
  • 2020 – 139,415 miles
  • 2019 – 137,288 miles
  • 2018 – 134,880 miles
  • 2017 – 134,278 miles
  • 2016 – 131,890 miles
  • 2014 – 130,924 miles
  • 2013 – 128,391 miles
  • 2012 – 124,374 miles
  • 2011 – 119,485 miles
  • 2010 – 114,639 miles
  • 2009 – 107,453 miles
  • 2008 – 96,939 miles
  • 2007 – 91,993 miles
  • 2006 – 83,062 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass139,880 miles
  • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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.

  • Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2016

  • Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2016

  • Nearside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2013

  • Offside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2013

  • Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor2 MOTs, 2018

  • Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

22 tests since 31 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass139,880 miles (+11)1 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    139,880 miles
    Test number
    853190829647
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail139,869 miles (+454)7 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    139,869 miles
    Test number
    292353015910
    • MajorFront passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorNearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively wiper arm loose (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across axel (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across axel (1.1.11 (c))

  3. Pass139,415 miles (+2,127)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    139,415 miles
    Test number
    998500539686
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  4. Pass137,288 miles (+2,408)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    137,288 miles
    Test number
    271412187506
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  5. Pass134,880 miles (+7)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    134,880 miles
    Test number
    944010815071
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  6. Fail134,873 miles (+595)5 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,873 miles
    Test number
    645025406707
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorFront Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury wing (6.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  7. Pass134,278 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    134,278 miles
    Test number
    941399524879

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail134,278 miles (+2,388)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,278 miles
    Test number
    936733676963
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

  9. Pass131,890 miles (+966)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    131,890 miles
    Test number
    101775027398
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  10. Pass130,924 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2015
    Odometer
    130,924 miles
    Test number
    915641444178

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail130,924 miles (+2,533)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,924 miles
    Test number
    279851644172
    • FailureNearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  12. Pass128,391 miles (+4,017)7 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    128,391 miles
    Test number
    915731003171
    • AdvisoryFront Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteAll brake pipes front to the rear slightly corroded
    • NoteUnder vehicle all prescribed area and all suspension/braking component slightly corroded

  13. Pass124,374 miles (+4,889)9 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    124,374 miles
    Test number
    525414942079
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryRear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
    • NoteUnder vehicle all prescribed area and all suspension/steering/braking components slightly corroded

  14. Pass119,485 miles (+4,846)14 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    119,485 miles
    Test number
    479063941018
    • AdvisoryFront coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • NoteElectrical wiring damaged/contaminated
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteAll brake pipes front to the rear slightly corroded
    • NoteUnder vehicle all prescribed area and all suspension components slightly corroded

  15. Pass114,639 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    114,639 miles
    Test number
    482444040000
    • NoteBoth front sills bent, o/s floor damaged

  16. Fail114,639 miles (+7,186)2 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,639 miles
    Test number
    603544940043
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • NoteBoth front sills bent, o/s floor damaged

  17. Pass107,453 miles (+10,514)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    107,453 miles
    Test number
    154325949400
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre

  18. Pass96,939 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    96,939 miles
    Test number
    100079648410

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail96,939 miles (+4,946)4 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,939 miles
    Test number
    531169848034
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

  20. Pass91,993 miles (+8,931)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    91,993 miles
    Test number
    503451627191
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteNearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

  21. Pass83,062 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    83,062 miles
    Test number
    703770196028

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail83,062 miles2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,062 miles
    Test number
    112530996455
    • FailureNearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
    • FailureRear registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Questions about R950 PCY

Does R950 PCY currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on R950 PCY expired on 26 Jun 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on R950 PCY?
The MOT on R950 PCY expired on 26 Jun 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has R950 PCY done?
R950 PCY was recorded at 139,880 miles at its MOT on 27 Jun 2023, an average of 3,296 miles a year.
Has R950 PCY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. R950 PCY has failed 7 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Nov 2021.
Has the mileage on R950 PCY 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 R950 PCY find?
R950 PCY passed its latest MOT on 27 Jun 2023 with 1 minor defect and 9 advisories: battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier; nearside brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear; nearside front suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened, and 7 more.

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