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Volkswagen Golf

Red · Petrol · 2004 · 2,000 cc

Y13 TRYMOT history

Y13 TRY is a red petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 20 Dec 2004. Its MOT is valid until 30 Nov 2026 and it has passed 17 of 26 MOT tests, with 126,283 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Nov 2025.

Y13 TRY red Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 30 Nov 2026
Mileage
126,283 mi
At MOT on 25 Nov 2025
MOT tests
26
17 passed · 9 failed
Per year
5,776 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y13 TRY
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,000 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
20 Dec 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 30 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
25 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y13 TRY was last recorded at 126,283 miles on 25 Nov 2025, 7,489 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
118,794 miles · 14 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
7,489 miles
Average per year
5,776 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 126,283 miles
  • 2024 – 118,794 miles
  • 2023 – 112,012 miles
  • 2022 – 104,536 miles
  • 2021 – 96,216 miles
  • 2020 – 89,333 miles
  • 2019 – 89,230 miles
  • 2017 – 85,689 miles
  • 2016 – 76,788 miles
  • 2015 – 68,312 miles
  • 2014 – 59,253 miles
  • 2013 – 49,979 miles
  • 2011 – 41,805 miles
  • 2010 – 38,913 miles
  • 2008 – 27,965 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass126,283 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorFront Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides wishbone rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides trailing arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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.

  • Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2014

Full MOT history

26 tests since 10 Jan 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass126,283 miles1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    126,283 miles
    Test number
    803151309284
    • MinorFront Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides wishbone rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides trailing arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Fail126,283 miles (+7,489)1 repaired1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,283 miles
    Test number
    681955541730
    • Repaired at testFront Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))
    • MinorFront Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides wishbone rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides trailing arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass118,794 miles (+6,782)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    118,794 miles
    Test number
    356869557514
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded all 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside arm bushes perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside arm bushes perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing wearing uneven on inner edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  4. Pass112,012 miles (+7,476)
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    112,012 miles
    Test number
    879242556981

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass104,536 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    104,536 miles
    Test number
    900311180731

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail104,536 miles (+8,320)4 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,536 miles
    Test number
    974344195655
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage 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))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On the limit 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass96,216 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    96,216 miles
    Test number
    661660966206

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail96,214 miles (+6,881)3 major1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,214 miles
    Test number
    815741538400
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryTPMS light on

  9. Pass89,333 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    89,333 miles
    Test number
    149935350267

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail89,333 miles (+103)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,333 miles
    Test number
    751793260974
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

  11. Pass89,230 miles (+3,541)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    89,230 miles
    Test number
    184912218468
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both. bushes perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside rear tyre 3mm and out of shape
    • AdvisoryOffside rear tyre 2mm, inner edge out of shape and worn

  12. Pass85,689 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    85,689 miles
    Test number
    664241040573

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail85,689 miles (+8,901)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,689 miles
    Test number
    261612703019
    • FailureBonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)
    • FailureHeadlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect both (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  14. Pass76,788 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2017
    Odometer
    76,788 miles
    Test number
    284061523313
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

  15. Fail76,788 miles (+8,476)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,788 miles
    Test number
    469726152318
    • FailureUpper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass68,312 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    68,312 miles
    Test number
    555788095040
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  17. Fail68,312 miles (+9,059)3 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,312 miles
    Test number
    728198195075
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  18. Fail59,253 miles2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,253 miles
    Test number
    387042474012
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  19. Pass59,253 miles (+9,274)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    59,253 miles
    Test number
    695272374049
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  20. Pass49,979 miles (+8,174)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    49,979 miles
    Test number
    687903663044
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  21. Pass41,805 miles (+2,892)
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    41,805 miles
    Test number
    526940801368

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass38,913 miles (+5,089)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    38,913 miles
    Test number
    473931750494

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass33,824 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    33,824 miles
    Test number
    794084800004

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail33,824 miles (+5,859)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,824 miles
    Test number
    621284300002
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

  25. Pass27,965 miles (+4,933)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    27,965 miles
    Test number
    783027358333

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass23,032 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    23,032 miles
    Test number
    183950618490

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y13 TRY

Does Y13 TRY currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y13 TRY is valid until 30 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on Y13 TRY?
The MOT on Y13 TRY is valid until 30 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y13 TRY done?
Y13 TRY was recorded at 126,283 miles at its MOT on 25 Nov 2025, an average of 5,776 miles a year.
Has Y13 TRY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y13 TRY has failed 9 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Nov 2025.
Has the mileage on Y13 TRY 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 TRY find?
Y13 TRY passed its latest MOT on 25 Nov 2025 with 1 minor defect and 5 advisories: front track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides; front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides; front oil leak, but not excessive, and 3 more.

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