Volkswagen Golf
Black · Petrol · 2009 · 1,984 cc
RAM 218MOT history
RAM 218 is a black petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 19 May 2009. Its MOT is valid until 31 Jul 2027 and it has passed 14 of 18 MOT tests, with 133,432 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 31 Jul 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 31 Jul 2027
- Mileage
- 133,432 mi
- At MOT on 31 Jul 2026
- MOT tests
- 18
- 14 passed · 4 failed
- Per year
- 7,792 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- RAM 218
- Registration format
- Dateless
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Golf
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,984 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2009
- First used
- 19 May 2009
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 31 Jul 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 31 Jul 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
RAM 218 was last recorded at 133,432 miles on 31 Jul 2026, 2,913 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Aug 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 130,519 miles · 1 Aug 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 2,913 miles
- Average per year
- 7,792 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 133,432 miles
- 2025 – 130,519 miles
- 2023 – 125,829 miles
- 2022 – 120,924 miles
- 2021 – 116,285 miles
- 2020 – 111,870 miles
- 2018 – 103,564 miles
- 2017 – 92,868 miles
- 2016 – 83,043 miles
- 2015 – 64,721 miles
- 2014 – 46,620 miles
- 2013 – 34,206 miles
- 2012 – 22,733 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass133,432 miles
- AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2018
- AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement NS/OS (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryTRAYS AND SILL COVERS FITTED
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.
Oil leak, but not excessive
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Nearside Rear Nail in tyre
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated
Minor2 MOTs, 2020
Full MOT history
18 tests since 16 May 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass133,432 miles (+2,913)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jul 2027
- Odometer
- 133,432 miles
- Test number
- 137909764453
- AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement NS/OS (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryTRAYS AND SILL COVERS FITTED
Pass130,519 miles (+4,690)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jul 2026
- Odometer
- 130,519 miles
- Test number
- 423838976457
- AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
- AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Service brake binding but not excessively BOTH (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect BOTH (5.3.2 (d))
- AdvisorySILL COVERS FITTED
Pass125,829 miles (+4,905)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Apr 2024
- Odometer
- 125,829 miles
- Test number
- 975104558141
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass120,924 miles (+4,639)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Apr 2023
- Odometer
- 120,924 miles
- Test number
- 988937517032
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass116,285 miles (+1)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Feb 2022
- Odometer
- 116,285 miles
- Test number
- 697572093765
- AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail116,284 miles (+4,414)2 major2 repaired2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 116,284 miles
- Test number
- 456827015877
- MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
- MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass111,870 miles (+3)1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Feb 2021
- Odometer
- 111,870 miles
- Test number
- 288259039213
- MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Fail111,867 miles (+8,303)8 major1 repaired1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 111,867 miles
- Test number
- 413711870309
- MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
- MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
- MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
- MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
- MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass103,564 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 21 Dec 2019
- Odometer
- 103,564 miles
- Test number
- 989564353035
- AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
Fail103,564 miles (+10,696)3 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 103,564 miles
- Test number
- 645501703263
- MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible main beam (4.1.4 (c))
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible main beam (4.1.4 (c))
- AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
Pass92,868 miles (+9,825)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Dec 2018
- Odometer
- 92,868 miles
- Test number
- 480186588039
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)
Pass83,043 miles (+18,322)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Dec 2017
- Odometer
- 83,043 miles
- Test number
- 375780625201
- AdvisoryFront Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Pass64,721 miles
- MOT expiry
- 21 Dec 2016
- Odometer
- 64,721 miles
- Test number
- 325844230292
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail64,721 miles (+6,590)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 64,721 miles
- Test number
- 973956778375
- FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Pass58,131 miles (+11,511)
- MOT expiry
- 19 May 2016
- Odometer
- 58,131 miles
- Test number
- 289408035476
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass46,620 miles (+12,414)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 19 May 2015
- Odometer
- 46,620 miles
- Test number
- 967139534195
- AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass34,206 miles (+11,473)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 19 May 2014
- Odometer
- 34,206 miles
- Test number
- 239850833441
- NoteBoth rear tyres bold on inner edge(nearside is punctured also)
Pass22,733 miles
- MOT expiry
- 19 May 2013
- Odometer
- 22,733 miles
- Test number
- 709277232115
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about RAM 218
- What vehicle is registration RAM 218 currently assigned to?
- DVSA MOT records show RAM 218 on a black petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 19 May 2009. Dateless registrations can be transferred between vehicles, so earlier MOT tests may have been under a different registration. Registered keeper details are not public and are not shown.
- Does RAM 218 currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on RAM 218 is valid until 31 Jul 2027.
- When is the MOT due on RAM 218?
- The MOT on RAM 218 is valid until 31 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has RAM 218 done?
- RAM 218 was recorded at 133,432 miles at its MOT on 31 Jul 2026, an average of 7,792 miles a year.
- Has RAM 218 ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. RAM 218 has failed 4 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Feb 2021.
- Has the mileage on RAM 218 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 RAM 218 find?
- RAM 218 passed its latest MOT on 31 Jul 2026 with 4 advisories: exhaust noisy; front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement ns/os; parking brake efficiency only just met. it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair., and 1 more.
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