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Volkswagen Golf

Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 1,600 cc

T179 RYCMOT history

T179 RYC is a silver petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 22 Jul 1999. Its MOT expired on 14 Apr 2022 and it has passed 15 of 23 MOT tests, with 115,750 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Apr 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 14 Apr 2022
Mileage
115,750 mi
At MOT on 8 Apr 2022
MOT tests
23
15 passed · 8 failed
Per year
4,954 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T179 RYC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,600 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
22 Jul 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 14 Apr 2022
Latest MOT test
8 Apr 2022 (Fail)

Mileage history

T179 RYC was last recorded at 115,750 miles on 8 Apr 2022, 20,175 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Apr 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
95,575 miles · 15 Apr 2021
Between the last two tests
20,175 miles
Average per year
4,954 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 115,750 miles
  • 2021 – 95,575 miles
  • 2019 – 91,892 miles
  • 2018 – 85,372 miles
  • 2017 – 80,323 miles
  • 2016 – 77,817 miles
  • 2015 – 74,382 miles
  • 2014 – 71,716 miles
  • 2013 – 60,952 miles
  • 2012 – 58,606 miles
  • 2011 – 55,847 miles
  • 2010 – 53,550 miles
  • 2009 – 50,765 miles
  • 2008 – 46,720 miles
  • 2007 – 42,159 miles
  • 2006 – 38,544 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail115,750 miles
  • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
  • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2018
  • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
  • MajorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
  • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
  • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2019
  • MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryBrake pad warning light on
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

What MOT failures 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 Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Front mirror damaged

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged

    Minor2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

23 tests since 7 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail115,750 miles (+20,175)2 dangerous6 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,750 miles
    Test number
    498211926974
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • 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 manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pad warning light on
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass95,575 miles (+1)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    95,575 miles
    Test number
    912141996066
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front mirror damaged
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  3. Fail95,574 miles (+3,682)1 dangerous8 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,574 miles
    Test number
    223717531506
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorBattery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorEmissions not tested Major exhaust leak (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front mirror damaged
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  4. Pass91,892 miles (+1)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    91,892 miles
    Test number
    479374278331
    • MinorNearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  5. Fail91,891 miles (+10)2 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,891 miles
    Test number
    767083834567
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  6. Fail91,881 miles (+6,509)1 dangerous5 major2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,881 miles
    Test number
    738169484136
    • DangerousNearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (b) (ii))
    • MajorBrake hydraulic reservoir fluid level significantly below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • MinorBrake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))
    • MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged glass cracked (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoolant light flashing, Coolant very low, coolant cap loose. coolant loose during emissions test

  7. Pass85,372 miles (+23)
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    85,372 miles
    Test number
    470721590962

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail85,349 miles (+42)1 major1 minor13 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,349 miles
    Test number
    310471480822
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to both front brake backplates
    • AdvisoryKnock from rear when driving over brake rollers
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre wearing on edges
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Both brake hose ferrules covered in grease
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  9. Fail85,307 miles (+4,984)3 major1 minor12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,307 miles
    Test number
    208304268917
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to both front brake backplates
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre wearing on edges
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Both brake hose ferrules covered in grease
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  10. Pass80,323 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    80,323 miles
    Test number
    591879453766

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail80,323 miles (+2,506)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,323 miles
    Test number
    598236011942
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

  12. Pass77,817 miles (+3,435)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    77,817 miles
    Test number
    550637236357
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wearing on edge
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  13. Pass74,382 miles (+54)1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    74,382 miles
    Test number
    387618135433
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  14. Fail74,328 miles (+2,612)4 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,328 miles
    Test number
    739772535215
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake lever has abnormal movement of levers indicating maladjustment (3.5.1f)
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  15. Pass71,716 miles (+10,764)
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    71,716 miles
    Test number
    918155954249

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass60,952 miles (+2,346)
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    60,952 miles
    Test number
    378429043464

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass58,606 miles (+2,759)
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    58,606 miles
    Test number
    376451572291

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass55,847 miles (+2,297)
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    55,847 miles
    Test number
    939679141223

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass53,550 miles (+2,785)
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    53,550 miles
    Test number
    760182450252

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass50,765 miles (+4,045)
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    50,765 miles
    Test number
    320857569227

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass46,720 miles (+4,561)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    46,720 miles
    Test number
    602556778260
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  22. Pass42,159 miles (+3,615)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    42,159 miles
    Test number
    343370357292
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  23. Pass38,544 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    38,544 miles
    Test number
    670007256238

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T179 RYC

Does T179 RYC currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T179 RYC expired on 14 Apr 2022, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T179 RYC?
The MOT on T179 RYC expired on 14 Apr 2022. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T179 RYC done?
T179 RYC was recorded at 115,750 miles at its MOT on 8 Apr 2022, an average of 4,954 miles a year.
Has T179 RYC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T179 RYC has failed 8 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Apr 2022.
Has the mileage on T179 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 T179 RYC find?
T179 RYC failed its latest MOT on 8 Apr 2022 with 2 dangerous defects, 6 major defects, 1 minor defect and 4 advisories: front brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick; rear brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick; exhaust lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits, and 10 more.

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