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Volkswagen Golf

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 1,800 cc

T552 RYAMOT history

T552 RYA is a blue petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 3 Jun 1999. Its MOT expired on 27 Mar 2024 and it has passed 18 of 28 MOT tests, with 142,935 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Mar 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 27 Mar 2024
Mileage
142,935 mi
At MOT on 21 Mar 2024
MOT tests
28
18 passed · 10 failed
Per year
4,617 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T552 RYA
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
3 Jun 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 27 Mar 2024
Latest MOT test
21 Mar 2024 (Fail)

Mileage history

T552 RYA was last recorded at 142,935 miles on 21 Mar 2024, 2,450 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Mar 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
140,485 miles · 22 Mar 2023
Between the last two tests
2,450 miles
Average per year
4,617 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 142,935 miles
  • 2023 – 140,485 miles
  • 2022 – 138,286 miles
  • 2021 – 135,593 miles
  • 2020 – 134,237 miles
  • 2019 – 131,919 miles
  • 2018 – 128,787 miles
  • 2017 – 125,406 miles
  • 2016 – 120,225 miles
  • 2015 – 114,532 miles
  • 2014 – 107,652 miles
  • 2013 – 100,797 miles
  • 2012 – 95,587 miles
  • 2011 – 88,766 miles
  • 2010 – 83,352 miles
  • 2009 – 77,292 miles
  • 2008 – 72,097 miles
  • 2007 – 66,281 miles
  • 2006 – 59,849 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail142,935 miles
  • DangerousRear Axle fractured rusted (5.1.1 (a))
  • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
  • MajorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
  • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive gear box (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.

  • Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2019–2023

  • Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2019–2023

  • Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2019–2023

  • Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2019–2023

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2013

  • Parking brake efficiency has only just met the requirements

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

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

  1. Fail142,935 miles (+2,450)1 dangerous2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    142,935 miles
    Test number
    870581331455
    • DangerousRear Axle fractured rusted (5.1.1 (a))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive gear box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass140,485 miles (+7)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    140,485 miles
    Test number
    650553781341
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency has only just met the requirements
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  3. Fail140,478 miles (+2,192)3 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    140,478 miles
    Test number
    969702136858
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency has only just met the requirements
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  4. Pass138,286 miles (+15)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    138,286 miles
    Test number
    196713545250
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency has only just met the requirements- offside reading slightly low
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  5. Fail138,271 miles (+2,678)6 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    138,271 miles
    Test number
    991192179752
    • MajorCentral Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • 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 carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency has only just met the requirements- offside reading slightly low
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  6. Pass135,593 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    135,593 miles
    Test number
    837275820037
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Center section has a crack in the silencer (6.1.2 (a))

  7. Fail135,591 miles (+1,354)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,591 miles
    Test number
    694945193486
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Center section has a crack in the silencer (6.1.2 (a))

  8. Pass134,237 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    134,237 miles
    Test number
    999317709154
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  9. Fail134,237 miles (+2,318)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,237 miles
    Test number
    753759030155
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  10. Pass131,919 miles (+3,132)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    131,919 miles
    Test number
    639460595337
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  11. Pass128,787 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    128,787 miles
    Test number
    884235634056

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail128,787 miles (+3,381)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,787 miles
    Test number
    189744316342
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

  13. Pass125,406 miles (+5,181)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    125,406 miles
    Test number
    881290225247
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  14. Pass120,225 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    120,225 miles
    Test number
    583141680183
    • AdvisoryCentre exhaust fitting corroded

  15. Fail120,225 miles (+5,693)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,225 miles
    Test number
    451985315038
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • AdvisoryCentre exhaust fitting corroded

  16. Pass114,532 miles (+6,880)1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    114,532 miles
    Test number
    269635685008
    • NoteCentre exhaust clamp deteriorating

  17. Fail107,652 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,652 miles
    Test number
    135926884453
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  18. Pass107,652 miles (+6,855)
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    107,652 miles
    Test number
    159426984015

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass100,797 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    100,797 miles
    Test number
    455568173013
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteFront no. plate cracked

  20. Fail100,797 miles (+5,210)1 failure1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,797 miles
    Test number
    565218073094
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteCentre exhaust mounting insecure
    • NoteFront no. plate cracked

  21. Pass95,587 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    95,587 miles
    Test number
    605773682066
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteBoth front tyres worn on inner edges

  22. Fail95,587 miles (+6,821)2 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,587 miles
    Test number
    465522882048
    • FailureNearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteBoth front tyres worn on inner edges

  23. Pass88,766 miles (+5,414)
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    88,766 miles
    Test number
    208961481023

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass83,352 miles (+6,060)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2011
    Odometer
    83,352 miles
    Test number
    244572530455
    • NoteChips in windscreen
    • NoteRear axle mount bushes deteriorating

  25. Pass77,292 miles (+5,195)
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    77,292 miles
    Test number
    742630819141

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass72,097 miles (+5,816)
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    72,097 miles
    Test number
    440458908154

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass66,281 miles (+6,432)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    66,281 miles
    Test number
    552999857054
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  28. Pass59,849 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    59,849 miles
    Test number
    670242086030

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T552 RYA

Does T552 RYA currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T552 RYA expired on 27 Mar 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T552 RYA?
The MOT on T552 RYA expired on 27 Mar 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T552 RYA done?
T552 RYA was recorded at 142,935 miles at its MOT on 21 Mar 2024, an average of 4,617 miles a year.
Has T552 RYA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T552 RYA has failed 10 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Mar 2024.
Has the mileage on T552 RYA 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 T552 RYA find?
T552 RYA failed its latest MOT on 21 Mar 2024 with 1 dangerous defect, 2 major defects and 4 advisories: rear axle fractured rusted; exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits; offside front inner drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt, and 4 more.

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