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Volkswagen Golf

Red · Petrol · 2005 · 1,598 cc

Y13 TCHMOT history

Y13 TCH is a red petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 1 Jul 2005. Its MOT expired on 2 Jul 2026 and it has passed 17 of 24 MOT tests, with 222,735 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Jul 2026.

Y13 TCH red Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 2 Jul 2026
Mileage
222,735 mi
At MOT on 2 Jul 2026
MOT tests
24
17 passed · 7 failed
Per year
10,699 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y13 TCH
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
1 Jul 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 2 Jul 2026
Latest MOT test
2 Jul 2026 (Fail)

Mileage history

Y13 TCH was last recorded at 222,735 miles on 2 Jul 2026, 9,920 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
212,815 miles · 3 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
9,920 miles
Average per year
10,699 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 222,735 miles
  • 2025 – 212,815 miles
  • 2024 – 203,336 miles
  • 2023 – 192,871 miles
  • 2022 – 154,391 miles
  • 2021 – 149,815 miles
  • 2020 – 147,156 miles
  • 2019 – 140,414 miles
  • 2018 – 128,657 miles
  • 2017 – 121,068 miles
  • 2016 – 114,334 miles
  • 2015 – 106,189 miles
  • 2013 – 78,665 miles
  • 2012 – 57,152 miles
  • 2011 – 48,988 miles
  • 2010 – 44,641 miles
  • 2009 – 40,046 miles
  • 2008 – 32,366 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail222,735 miles
  • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
  • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
  • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
  • MajorNearside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • MajorOffside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • MajorWindscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))
  • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear axle corroded but not seriously weakend

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.

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2025

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2015

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2012

Full MOT history

24 tests since 15 Sept 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail222,735 miles (+9,920)6 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    222,735 miles
    Test number
    854201083632
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear axle corroded but not seriously weakend

  2. Pass212,815 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    212,815 miles
    Test number
    430290251837
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Fail212,811 miles (+9,475)1 dangerous8 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    212,811 miles
    Test number
    575759586469
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorBrake hose excessively deteriorated Both front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorHeadlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Both (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorRear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass203,336 miles (+10,465)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    203,336 miles
    Test number
    194329973542
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  5. Pass192,871 miles1 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    192,871 miles
    Test number
    185213485243
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both fronts (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Grease in surrounding area near lower arm ball joint
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rears (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear lower arms bushes perished

  6. Fail192,871 miles (+38,480)4 major1 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    192,871 miles
    Test number
    577247394840
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • MajorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both fronts (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Grease in surrounding area near lower arm ball joint
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rears (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear lower arms bushes perished

  7. Pass154,391 miles (+4,576)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    154,391 miles
    Test number
    666048475790
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  8. Pass149,815 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    149,815 miles
    Test number
    685921428803
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel Arch Slight Corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel Arch Slight Corroded

  9. Fail149,815 miles (+2,659)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    149,815 miles
    Test number
    541890329467
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively x2 (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working +Side Bulb (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel Arch Slight Corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel Arch Slight Corroded

  10. Pass147,156 miles (+6,742)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    147,156 miles
    Test number
    141702797707
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre inner wall slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre inner wall slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  11. Pass140,414 miles (+11,757)
    MOT expiry
    26 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    140,414 miles
    Test number
    582443739610

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass128,657 miles (+7,589)
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    128,657 miles
    Test number
    627030484091

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass121,068 miles (+6,734)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    121,068 miles
    Test number
    598595745120
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre heavily worn on inside edge of tread (4.1.E.1)

  14. Pass114,334 miles (+8,145)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    114,334 miles
    Test number
    261564817851
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryEngine cover fitted not allowing full inspection of some componments
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  15. Pass106,189 miles3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    106,189 miles
    Test number
    638088145063
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

  16. Fail106,189 miles (+27,524)1 failure4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,189 miles
    Test number
    246268245074
    • FailureOffside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteNearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

  17. Pass78,665 miles (+21,513)
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    78,665 miles
    Test number
    159159053217

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass57,152 miles (+8,164)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    57,152 miles
    Test number
    566124852245
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  19. Pass48,988 miles (+4,347)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    48,988 miles
    Test number
    268035451257
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Fail44,641 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,641 miles
    Test number
    214966640206
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  21. Pass44,641 miles (+4,595)
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    44,641 miles
    Test number
    601676540258

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass40,046 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    40,046 miles
    Test number
    460314349297

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail40,046 miles (+7,680)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,046 miles
    Test number
    833484449252
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

  24. Pass32,366 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    32,366 miles
    Test number
    654889958239

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y13 TCH

Does Y13 TCH currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y13 TCH expired on 2 Jul 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y13 TCH?
The MOT on Y13 TCH expired on 2 Jul 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y13 TCH done?
Y13 TCH was recorded at 222,735 miles at its MOT on 2 Jul 2026, an average of 10,699 miles a year.
Has Y13 TCH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y13 TCH has failed 7 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Jul 2026.
Has the mileage on Y13 TCH 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 Y13 TCH find?
Y13 TCH failed its latest MOT on 2 Jul 2026 with 6 major defects and 8 advisories: engine mil inoperative or indicates a malfunction; exhaust lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits; exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits, and 11 more.

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