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Silver · Petrol · 2018 · 1,498 cc

Y18 RCTMOT history

Y18 RCT is a silver petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 20 Dec 2018. Its MOT expired on 19 Dec 2025 and it has passed 4 of 6 MOT tests, with 38,829 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Dec 2024.

Y18 RCT silver Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 19 Dec 2025
Mileage
38,829 mi
At MOT on 9 Dec 2024
MOT tests
6
4 passed · 2 failed
Per year
6,605 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y18 RCT
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,498 cc
Year of manufacture
2018
First used
20 Dec 2018
MOT status
MOT expired on 19 Dec 2025
Latest MOT test
9 Dec 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y18 RCT was last recorded at 38,829 miles on 9 Dec 2024, 7,010 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Dec 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
31,819 miles · 18 Dec 2023
Between the last two tests
7,010 miles
Average per year
6,605 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 38,829 miles
  • 2023 – 31,819 miles
  • 2022 – 25,251 miles
  • 2021 – 19,173 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass38,829 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryShock absorbers has light misting of oil nearside front and both rear (5.3.2 (b))

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 absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2023

Full MOT history

6 tests since 18 Dec 2021, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass38,829 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    38,829 miles
    Test number
    178843500734
    • AdvisoryShock absorbers has light misting of oil nearside front and both rear (5.3.2 (b))

  2. Fail38,829 miles (+7,010)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,829 miles
    Test number
    487202629475
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryShock absorbers has light misting of oil nearside front and both rear (5.3.2 (b))

  3. Pass31,819 miles (+6,568)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    31,819 miles
    Test number
    375048043213
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  4. Pass25,251 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    25,251 miles
    Test number
    775012629739
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  5. Fail25,251 miles (+6,078)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    25,251 miles
    Test number
    763117042461
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  6. Pass19,173 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    19,173 miles
    Test number
    604540034026
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Questions about Y18 RCT

Does Y18 RCT currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y18 RCT expired on 19 Dec 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y18 RCT?
The MOT on Y18 RCT expired on 19 Dec 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y18 RCT done?
Y18 RCT was recorded at 38,829 miles at its MOT on 9 Dec 2024, an average of 6,605 miles a year.
Has Y18 RCT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y18 RCT has failed 2 of its 6 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Dec 2024.
Has the mileage on Y18 RCT 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 Y18 RCT find?
Y18 RCT passed its latest MOT on 9 Dec 2024 with 1 advisory: shock absorbers has light misting of oil nearside front and both rear.

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