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Volkswagen Golf

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 1,800 cc

T174 RYCMOT history

T174 RYC is a blue petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 24 Jul 1999. Its MOT expired on 1 Feb 2023 and it has passed 16 of 21 MOT tests, with 130,601 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Feb 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 1 Feb 2023
Mileage
130,601 mi
At MOT on 2 Feb 2022
MOT tests
21
16 passed · 5 failed
Per year
4,185 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T174 RYC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,800 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
24 Jul 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 1 Feb 2023
Latest MOT test
2 Feb 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

T174 RYC was last recorded at 130,601 miles on 2 Feb 2022, 5 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Jan 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
130,596 miles · 28 Jan 2022
Between the last two tests
5 miles
Average per year
4,185 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 130,601 miles
  • 2021 – 128,470 miles
  • 2019 – 124,836 miles
  • 2018 – 117,721 miles
  • 2017 – 114,000 miles
  • 2016 – 109,799 miles
  • 2015 – 104,534 miles
  • 2014 – 99,990 miles
  • 2013 – 96,102 miles
  • 2012 – 92,134 miles
  • 2011 – 89,446 miles
  • 2010 – 85,934 miles
  • 2009 – 83,189 miles
  • 2008 – 79,033 miles
  • 2007 – 73,009 miles
  • 2006 – 65,609 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass130,601 miles
  • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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.

  • ABS feed back felt through pedal when front brakes in brake roller

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Offside Rear nail in tread at inner side wall

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Slack in parking brake

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

  • Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

  • Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

Full MOT history

21 tests since 24 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass130,601 miles (+5)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    130,601 miles
    Test number
    272636412166
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  2. Fail130,596 miles (+2,126)1 dangerous9 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,596 miles
    Test number
    865981193707
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorFront Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass128,470 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    128,470 miles
    Test number
    178473790723
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Fail128,470 miles (+3,634)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,470 miles
    Test number
    536435117317
    • MajorFuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass124,836 miles (+8)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    124,836 miles
    Test number
    897340238752
    • AdvisoryABS feed back felt through pedal when front brakes in brake roller
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear handbrake cable nipple doesn't sit in caliper lever correctly, operated parking brake ok
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear nail in tread at inner side wall
    • AdvisorySlack in parking brake

  6. Fail124,828 miles (+7,107)4 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,828 miles
    Test number
    882160489387
    • MajorCentral Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryABS feed back felt through pedal when front brakes in brake roller
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear nail in tread at inner side wall
    • AdvisorySlack in parking brake

  7. Pass117,721 miles (+3,721)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    117,721 miles
    Test number
    336725845582
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rears (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass114,000 miles (+4,201)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    114,000 miles
    Test number
    546493843242

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass109,799 miles (+5,265)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    109,799 miles
    Test number
    410446682928

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass104,534 miles (+4,544)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    104,534 miles
    Test number
    509820115234
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

  11. Pass99,990 miles (+164)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    99,990 miles
    Test number
    835961894119
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  12. Fail99,826 miles (+3,724)3 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,826 miles
    Test number
    437558474128
    • FailureFront position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteBoth rear axle bushes weak

  13. Pass96,102 miles3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    96,102 miles
    Test number
    767062713274
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryFront position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)
    • AdvisoryRear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteCentre exhaust bracket loose
    • NoteFront tyres have crackes in side walls

  14. Fail96,102 miles (+3,968)5 failures4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,102 miles
    Test number
    366707803495
    • FailureBrake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
    • FailureCentre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
    • FailureOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryFront position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Trailing arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteCentre exhaust bracket loose

  15. Pass92,134 miles (+2,688)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    92,134 miles
    Test number
    777129202241
    • AdvisoryFront position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteVery end of o/s rear coil spring broken

  16. Pass89,446 miles (+3,512)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    89,446 miles
    Test number
    766153301204
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  17. Pass85,934 miles (+2,745)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    85,934 miles
    Test number
    982244600276

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass83,189 miles (+4,156)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    83,189 miles
    Test number
    124078399139

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass79,033 miles (+6,024)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    79,033 miles
    Test number
    550963198129

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass73,009 miles (+7,400)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    73,009 miles
    Test number
    690800007280
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  21. Pass65,609 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    65,609 miles
    Test number
    313545206203

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T174 RYC

Does T174 RYC currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T174 RYC expired on 1 Feb 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T174 RYC?
The MOT on T174 RYC expired on 1 Feb 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T174 RYC done?
T174 RYC was recorded at 130,601 miles at its MOT on 2 Feb 2022, an average of 4,185 miles a year.
Has T174 RYC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T174 RYC has failed 5 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Jan 2022.
Has the mileage on T174 RYC 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 T174 RYC find?
T174 RYC passed its latest MOT on 2 Feb 2022 with 1 advisory: exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases.

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