
Volkswagen Golf
Black · Diesel · 2010 · 1,968 cc
RCA 557MOT history
RCA 557 is a black diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 14 Jul 2010. Its MOT is valid until 17 Aug 2027 and it has passed 13 of 19 MOT tests, with 117,602 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Aug 2026.

- MOT
- Valid
- Until 17 Aug 2027
- Mileage
- 117,602 mi
- At MOT on 18 Aug 2026
- MOT tests
- 19
- 13 passed · 6 failed
- Per year
- 6,701 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- RCA 557
- Registration format
- Dateless
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Golf
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,968 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2010
- First used
- 14 Jul 2010
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 17 Aug 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 18 Aug 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
RCA 557 was last recorded at 117,602 miles on 18 Aug 2026, 58 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Aug 2026.
- Previous MOT
- 117,544 miles · 13 Aug 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 58 miles
- Average per year
- 6,701 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 117,602 miles
- 2025 – 114,607 miles
- 2024 – 109,076 miles
- 2023 – 97,385 miles
- 2022 – 88,080 miles
- 2020 – 83,203 miles
- 2019 – 77,867 miles
- 2018 – 73,048 miles
- 2017 – 65,305 miles
- 2016 – 56,309 miles
- 2015 – 48,810 miles
- 2014 – 40,482 miles
- 2013 – 29,412 miles
What the latest MOT found
- AdvisoryFront Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Nearside and Offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Nearside and Offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside and Offside, Trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Nearside and Offside, perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryRegistration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front and Rear (0.1 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
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 Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Undertrays fitted to underside of vehicle covering some components
Advisory2 MOTs, 2015
Full MOT history
19 tests since 20 Jun 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass117,602 miles (+58)7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 Aug 2027
- Odometer
- 117,602 miles
- Test number
- 803306264556
- AdvisoryFront Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Nearside and Offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Nearside and Offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside and Offside, Trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Nearside and Offside, perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryRegistration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front and Rear (0.1 (b))
Fail117,544 miles (+2,937)1 major7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 117,544 miles
- Test number
- 226804260992
- MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryFront Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Nearside and Offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Nearside and Offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside and Offside, Trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Nearside and Offside, perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryRegistration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front and Rear (0.1 (b))
Pass114,607 miles (+13)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Aug 2026
- Odometer
- 114,607 miles
- Test number
- 710637971339
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Fail114,594 miles (+5,518)1 dangerous6 major5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 114,594 miles
- Test number
- 318150597324
- DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
- MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
- MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
- MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass109,076 miles (+11,691)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 Jun 2025
- Odometer
- 109,076 miles
- Test number
- 719540933735
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement LOWER ARM REAR BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement LOWER ARM REAR BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass97,385 miles (+9,305)
- MOT expiry
- 16 Feb 2024
- Odometer
- 97,385 miles
- Test number
- 343363707956
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass88,080 miles1 minor
- MOT expiry
- 12 Jan 2023
- Odometer
- 88,080 miles
- Test number
- 575986238096
- MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Fail88,078 miles (+4,875)4 major1 minor
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 88,078 miles
- Test number
- 665425728975
- MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
- MajorNearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers insecurely attached pinch bolt missing (5.3.2 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Pass83,203 miles (+5,336)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 13 Dec 2021
- Odometer
- 83,203 miles
- Test number
- 809427016779
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass77,867 miles (+4,819)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 4 Dec 2020
- Odometer
- 77,867 miles
- Test number
- 904973992880
- AdvisoryUndertrays fitted
Pass73,048 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Dec 2019
- Odometer
- 73,048 miles
- Test number
- 586902474340
- AdvisoryCovers fitted to underside of vehicle
- AdvisoryNearside Front tyre wearing inner edge
Fail73,047 miles (+7,742)1 dangerous1 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 73,047 miles
- Test number
- 667707041877
- DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear mirror glass missing (3.3 (c))
- AdvisoryCovers fitted to underside of vehicle
- AdvisoryNearside Front tyre wearing inner edge
Pass65,305 miles (+8,996)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Oct 2018
- Odometer
- 65,305 miles
- Test number
- 695384896695
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald inner edge (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryUnder covers fitted
Pass56,309 miles (+7,499)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Aug 2017
- Odometer
- 56,309 miles
- Test number
- 209558324611
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front tyre wearing inner edge
Pass48,810 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 26 Aug 2016
- Odometer
- 48,810 miles
- Test number
- 418780645513
- AdvisoryUndertrays fitted to underside of vehicle covering some components
Fail48,810 miles (+8,328)1 failure1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 48,810 miles
- Test number
- 182713862668
- FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryUndertrays fitted to underside of vehicle covering some components
Pass40,482 miles (+11,070)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Aug 2015
- Odometer
- 40,482 miles
- Test number
- 608861124235
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass29,412 miles (+1)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Jul 2014
- Odometer
- 29,412 miles
- Test number
- 928072173166
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail29,411 miles2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 29,411 miles
- Test number
- 797671073137
- FailureNearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
- FailureOffside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Questions about RCA 557
- What vehicle is registration RCA 557 currently assigned to?
- DVSA MOT records show RCA 557 on a black diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 14 Jul 2010. 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 RCA 557 currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on RCA 557 is valid until 17 Aug 2027.
- When is the MOT due on RCA 557?
- The MOT on RCA 557 is valid until 17 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has RCA 557 done?
- RCA 557 was recorded at 117,602 miles at its MOT on 18 Aug 2026, an average of 6,701 miles a year.
- Has RCA 557 ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. RCA 557 has failed 6 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Aug 2026.
- Has the mileage on RCA 557 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 RCA 557 find?
- RCA 557 passed its latest MOT on 18 Aug 2026 with 7 advisories: front suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened nearside and offside; oil leak, but not excessive; rear sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened, and 4 more.
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