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Black · Petrol · 2005 · 1,984 cc

T55 RYEMOT history

T55 RYE is a black petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 16 Sept 2005. Its MOT expired on 6 Dec 2025 and it has passed 10 of 16 MOT tests, with 130,364 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Dec 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 6 Dec 2025
Mileage
130,364 mi
At MOT on 7 Dec 2024
MOT tests
16
10 passed · 6 failed
Per year
5,690 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T55 RYE
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,984 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
16 Sept 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 6 Dec 2025
Latest MOT test
7 Dec 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

T55 RYE was last recorded at 130,364 miles on 7 Dec 2024, 4,738 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Feb 2017.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
125,626 miles · 10 Feb 2017
Between the last two tests
4,738 miles
Average per year
5,690 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 130,364 miles
  • 2017 – 125,626 miles
  • 2015 – 116,490 miles
  • 2014 – 105,035 miles
  • 2013 – 95,937 miles
  • 2012 – 84,866 miles
  • 2011 – 71,875 miles
  • 2010 – 60,342 miles
  • 2009 – 48,092 miles
  • 2008 – 37,884 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass130,364 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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.

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2013

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012

Full MOT history

16 tests since 4 Sept 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass130,364 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    130,364 miles
    Test number
    216507139444
    • MinorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  2. Fail130,364 miles (+4,738)2 repaired1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,364 miles
    Test number
    936424992523
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass125,626 miles (+9,136)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    125,626 miles
    Test number
    612094991401
    • AdvisoryHeadlight lenses deteriorated

  4. Pass116,490 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    116,490 miles
    Test number
    668721157117
    • AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  5. Fail116,490 miles (+11,455)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,490 miles
    Test number
    125701484736
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced front and rear (6.3.4a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  6. Pass105,035 miles (+9,098)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    105,035 miles
    Test number
    596118524263
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • NoteBoth rear tyres on / near limits and wearing on inner edges

  7. Pass95,937 miles (+11,071)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    95,937 miles
    Test number
    629826223215
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  8. Pass84,866 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    84,866 miles
    Test number
    359265132233
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteWipers poor

  9. Fail84,866 miles (+12,991)1 failure1 advisory4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,866 miles
    Test number
    348333432252
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteFront discs badly corroded
    • NoteNsr spring corroded
    • NoteRear pads low discs corroded
    • NoteWipers poor

  10. Pass71,875 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    71,875 miles
    Test number
    287801731292
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  11. Fail71,875 miles (+11,533)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,875 miles
    Test number
    328161431449
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  12. Pass60,342 miles (+12,250)
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    60,342 miles
    Test number
    412519520205

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass48,092 miles4 notes
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    48,092 miles
    Test number
    994550459239
    • NoteADVISE ALL TYRRES JUST ABOVE LEGAL LIMIT
    • NoteADVISE SLIGHT SMEAR ON FRONT WIPERS
    • NoteNOTE NEW FRONT PADS FITTED
    • NoteNOTE NEW OUTER CV BOOT FITTED

  14. Fail48,092 miles (+10,208)1 failure3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,092 miles
    Test number
    414740359205
    • FailureOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • NoteADVISE ALL TYRRES JUST ABOVE LEGAL LIMIT
    • NoteADVISE FRONT BRAKE PAD WRNING LIGHT ON & ALL PADS WORN LOW
    • NoteADVISE SLIGHT SMEAR ON FRONT WIPERS

  15. Pass37,884 miles (+24)
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    37,884 miles
    Test number
    580189648218

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail37,860 miles3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,860 miles
    Test number
    280278248296
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Questions about T55 RYE

Does T55 RYE currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T55 RYE expired on 6 Dec 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T55 RYE?
The MOT on T55 RYE expired on 6 Dec 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T55 RYE done?
T55 RYE was recorded at 130,364 miles at its MOT on 7 Dec 2024, an average of 5,690 miles a year.
Has T55 RYE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T55 RYE has failed 6 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Dec 2024.
Has the mileage on T55 RYE 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 T55 RYE find?
T55 RYE passed its latest MOT on 7 Dec 2024 with 1 minor defect and 1 advisory: offside front inner drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; rear brake pad(s) wearing thin.

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