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Volkswagen Golf

Silver · Diesel · 2002 · 1,896 cc

T13 RYPMOT history

T13 RYP is a silver diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 12 Dec 2002. Its MOT is valid until 12 Nov 2026 and it has passed 20 of 31 MOT tests, with 232,412 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Nov 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 12 Nov 2026
Mileage
232,412 mi
At MOT on 13 Nov 2025
MOT tests
31
20 passed · 11 failed
Per year
7,514 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T13 RYP
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
12 Dec 2002
MOT status
MOT valid until 12 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
13 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T13 RYP was last recorded at 232,412 miles on 13 Nov 2025, 2 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Nov 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 29 Sept 2006: 18,492 miles, lower than 81,794 miles on 28 Oct 2005.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
232,410 miles · 3 Nov 2025
Between the last two tests
2 miles
Average per year
7,514 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 232,412 miles
  • 2024 – 232,390 miles
  • 2023 – 228,623 miles
  • 2022 – 223,988 miles
  • 2021 – 218,160 miles
  • 2019 – 208,789 miles
  • 2018 – 200,894 miles
  • 2017 – 187,320 miles
  • 2016 – 186,295 miles
  • 2015 – 182,116 miles
  • 2014 – 170,915 miles
  • 2013 – 162,290 miles
  • 2012 – 149,578 miles
  • 2011 – 134,198 miles
  • 2010 – 130,073 miles
  • 2009 – 126,895 miles
  • 2008 – 119,018 miles
  • 2007 – 103,449 miles
  • 2006 – 18,492 miles
  • 2005 – 81,794 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass232,412 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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.

  • Drivers Door Catch Sticking

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Central Rear Seat belt anchorage loose

    Major2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Front Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road

    Major2 MOTs, 2025

  • Rear axle corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier Clamp Missing

    Minor2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

31 tests since 28 Oct 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass232,412 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    232,412 miles
    Test number
    832202191015
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  2. Fail232,412 miles (+2)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    232,412 miles
    Test number
    725836973138
    • MajorCentral Rear Seat belt anchorage loose (7.1.1 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear axle corroded

  3. Fail232,410 miles (+20)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    232,410 miles
    Test number
    832445046897
    • MajorCentral Rear Seat belt anchorage loose (7.1.1 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear axle corroded

  4. Pass232,390 miles (+3,767)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    232,390 miles
    Test number
    280474609404
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass228,623 miles (+12)
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    228,623 miles
    Test number
    509955759334

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail228,611 miles (+4,623)3 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    228,611 miles
    Test number
    307685804809
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
    • MajorFront Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  7. Pass223,988 miles (+10)
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    223,988 miles
    Test number
    450969736360

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail223,978 miles (+5,818)7 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    223,978 miles
    Test number
    587701501420
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt and outer (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass218,160 miles (+2)2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    218,160 miles
    Test number
    667370528057
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier Clamp Missing (4.13 (a) (i))
    • MinorObligatory mirror slightly damaged N/s Door Mirror ( Damaged Repaired ) (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryDrivers Door Catch Sticking
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge O/s Front 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Fail218,158 miles (+9,369)1 dangerous3 major2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    218,158 miles
    Test number
    883434652641
    • DangerousTyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm O/s Rear (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorSide repeater not working N/s Front (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorStop lamp(s) not working N/s Rear (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorTrack rod end ball joint has excessive play O/s Front (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier Clamp Missing (4.13 (a) (i))
    • MinorObligatory mirror slightly damaged N/s Door Mirror ( Damaged Repaired ) (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryDrivers Door Catch Sticking
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge O/s Front 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Pass208,789 miles1 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    208,789 miles
    Test number
    944806404311
    • DangerousNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryDrivers door catch sticking

  12. Fail208,789 miles (+7,895)1 dangerous2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    208,789 miles
    Test number
    572373345063
    • DangerousNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryDrivers door catch sticking

  13. Pass200,894 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    200,894 miles
    Test number
    631688059033
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened N/s + O/s Rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin N/s + O/s Rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryO/s Front Body Damage
    • AdvisoryO/s Front Door Catch (Sticking)
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s) N/s Front

  14. Fail200,894 miles (+13,574)1 dangerous2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    200,894 miles
    Test number
    103529971342
    • DangerousTyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm N/s Rear (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorPosition lamp not working N/s Rear (4.2.1 (a))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps N/s + O/s Rear (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened N/s + O/s Rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin N/s + O/s Rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryO/s Front Body Damage
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s) N/s Front

  15. Pass187,320 miles (+1,025)
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    187,320 miles
    Test number
    197516422791

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass186,295 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    186,295 miles
    Test number
    329620378082
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  17. Fail186,295 miles (+4,179)2 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    186,295 miles
    Test number
    134571531598
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  18. Pass182,116 miles (+11,201)
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    182,116 miles
    Test number
    535117411866

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail170,915 miles1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    170,915 miles
    Test number
    516111154250
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  20. Pass170,915 miles (+8,625)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    170,915 miles
    Test number
    578011254263
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  21. Pass162,290 miles (+12,712)1 note
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    162,290 miles
    Test number
    498932513480
    • NoteAdvise slight play in antiroll bar D bushes

  22. Pass149,578 miles (+15,380)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    149,578 miles
    Test number
    698533052373
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

  23. Pass134,198 miles (+4,125)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    134,198 miles
    Test number
    489932121410
    • NoteNon obligatory mirror damaged
    • NoteEngine undershield loose.
    • NoteOffside rear door wont open.

  24. Pass130,073 miles (+2)1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    130,073 miles
    Test number
    373754930351
    • NoteNon obligatory mirror damaged

  25. Fail130,071 miles (+3,176)3 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,071 miles
    Test number
    402573830389
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • NoteNon obligatory mirror damaged

  26. Pass126,895 miles (+7,877)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    126,895 miles
    Test number
    664705539360
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

  27. Pass119,018 miles (+15,569)
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    119,018 miles
    Test number
    661134238358

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass103,449 miles (+303)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    103,449 miles
    Test number
    621936617397
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  29. Fail103,146 miles (+84,654)5 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,146 miles
    Test number
    564744007313
    • FailureNearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

  30. Pass18,492 miles (-63,302)
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    18,492 miles
    Test number
    813412376210

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  31. Pass81,794 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2006
    Odometer
    81,794 miles
    Test number
    121001205363

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T13 RYP

Does T13 RYP currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T13 RYP is valid until 12 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on T13 RYP?
The MOT on T13 RYP is valid until 12 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T13 RYP done?
T13 RYP was recorded at 232,412 miles at its MOT on 13 Nov 2025, an average of 7,514 miles a year.
Has T13 RYP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T13 RYP has failed 11 of its 31 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Nov 2025.
Has the mileage on T13 RYP ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 29 Sept 2006. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T13 RYP find?
T13 RYP passed its latest MOT on 13 Nov 2025 with 3 advisories: central exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases; front exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi; nearside front inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened.

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