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Volkswagen Golf

Black · Petrol · 2011 · 1,390 cc

Y20 RDEMOT history

Y20 RDE is a black petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 1 Sept 2011. Its MOT is valid until 17 Oct 2027 and it has passed 13 of 14 MOT tests, with 118,123 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Oct 2026.

Y20 RDE black Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 17 Oct 2027
Mileage
118,123 mi
At MOT on 15 Oct 2026
MOT tests
14
13 passed · 1 failed
Per year
8,549 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y20 RDE
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,390 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
1 Sept 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 17 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
15 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y20 RDE was last recorded at 118,123 miles on 15 Oct 2026, 7,737 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
110,386 miles · 17 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
7,737 miles
Average per year
8,549 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 118,123 miles
  • 2025 – 110,386 miles
  • 2024 – 90,017 miles
  • 2023 – 70,226 miles
  • 2022 – 65,263 miles
  • 2021 – 59,604 miles
  • 2020 – 52,791 miles
  • 2019 – 45,969 miles
  • 2018 – 44,850 miles
  • 2017 – 36,429 miles
  • 2016 – 28,503 miles
  • 2015 – 19,746 miles
  • 2014 – 14,276 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass118,123 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge borderline!! (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear runflat fitted to rear axle with non runflat opposite (not recommended)
  • AdvisoryRear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both sides (5.1.2 (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 Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

Full MOT history

14 tests since 22 Aug 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass118,123 miles (+7,737)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    118,123 miles
    Test number
    881745941913
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge borderline!! (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear runflat fitted to rear axle with non runflat opposite (not recommended)
    • AdvisoryRear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both sides (5.1.2 (b) (i))
  2. Pass110,386 miles (+20,369)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    110,386 miles
    Test number
    948736552676
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  3. Pass90,017 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    90,017 miles
    Test number
    943922917174
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  4. Fail90,017 miles (+19,791)1 dangerous1 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,017 miles
    Test number
    473160620575
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  5. Pass70,226 miles (+4,963)
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    70,226 miles
    Test number
    348968749046

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass65,263 miles (+5,659)3 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    65,263 miles
    Test number
    132259211189
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  7. Pass59,604 miles (+6,813)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    59,604 miles
    Test number
    459482343967
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  8. Pass52,791 miles (+6,822)
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    52,791 miles
    Test number
    271882989998

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass45,969 miles (+1,119)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    45,969 miles
    Test number
    160155134187
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
  10. Pass44,850 miles (+8,421)
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    44,850 miles
    Test number
    658742915896

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass36,429 miles (+7,926)
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    36,429 miles
    Test number
    335148491497

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass28,503 miles (+8,757)
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    28,503 miles
    Test number
    779539083362

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass19,746 miles (+5,470)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    19,746 miles
    Test number
    473888396008
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
  14. Pass14,276 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    14,276 miles
    Test number
    529824134239

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y20 RDE

Does Y20 RDE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y20 RDE is valid until 17 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y20 RDE?
The MOT on Y20 RDE is valid until 17 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y20 RDE done?
Y20 RDE was recorded at 118,123 miles at its MOT on 15 Oct 2026, an average of 8,549 miles a year.
Has Y20 RDE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y20 RDE has failed 1 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Oct 2024.
Has the mileage on Y20 RDE 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 Y20 RDE find?
Y20 RDE passed its latest MOT on 15 Oct 2026 with 5 advisories: nearside front inner tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge borderline!!; nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside front inner tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 2 more.

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