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Volkswagen Golf

Silver · Petrol · 2001 · 1,598 cc

Y213 RPSMOT history

Y213 RPS is a silver petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 1 May 2001. Its MOT expired on 21 Oct 2023 and it has passed 16 of 20 MOT tests, with 173,751 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Oct 2023.

Y213 RPS silver Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 21 Oct 2023
Mileage
173,751 mi
At MOT on 17 Oct 2023
MOT tests
20
16 passed · 4 failed
Per year
5,513 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y213 RPS
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
1 May 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 21 Oct 2023
Latest MOT test
17 Oct 2023 (Fail)

Mileage history

Y213 RPS was last recorded at 173,751 miles on 17 Oct 2023, 2,702 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Oct 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
171,049 miles · 20 Oct 2022
Between the last two tests
2,702 miles
Average per year
5,513 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 173,751 miles
  • 2022 – 171,049 miles
  • 2021 – 169,290 miles
  • 2020 – 167,531 miles
  • 2019 – 162,644 miles
  • 2018 – 158,515 miles
  • 2017 – 155,398 miles
  • 2016 – 152,528 miles
  • 2014 – 149,299 miles
  • 2013 – 145,982 miles
  • 2012 – 141,685 miles
  • 2011 – 137,739 miles
  • 2010 – 129,158 miles
  • 2009 – 118,882 miles
  • 2008 – 107,372 miles
  • 2007 – 97,125 miles
  • 2006 – 77,385 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail173,751 miles
  • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
  • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
  • MajorNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
  • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
  • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
  • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
  • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
  • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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.

  • Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2008–2013

Full MOT history

20 tests since 24 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail173,751 miles (+2,702)1 dangerous8 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    173,751 miles
    Test number
    180380075718
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
    • MajorNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  2. Pass171,049 miles (+1,759)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    171,049 miles
    Test number
    639808125695
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass169,290 miles (+1,759)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    169,290 miles
    Test number
    407269132040
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  4. Pass167,531 miles (+4,887)
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    167,531 miles
    Test number
    250868903085

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass162,644 miles (+4,129)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    162,644 miles
    Test number
    850666756454
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  6. Pass158,515 miles (+3,117)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    158,515 miles
    Test number
    744790355899
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  7. Pass155,398 miles (+51)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    155,398 miles
    Test number
    706965173116
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  8. Fail155,347 miles (+2,819)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    155,347 miles
    Test number
    897094047185
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  9. Pass152,528 miles (+3,229)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    152,528 miles
    Test number
    129083499285
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and rear (3.5.1i)

  10. Pass149,299 miles (+10)
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    149,299 miles
    Test number
    658107644324

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail149,289 miles (+3,307)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    149,289 miles
    Test number
    887405244372
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

  12. Pass145,982 miles (+4,297)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    145,982 miles
    Test number
    336968143308
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • 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)

  13. Pass141,685 miles (+3,946)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    141,685 miles
    Test number
    499905952484
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  14. Pass137,739 miles (+8,581)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    137,739 miles
    Test number
    925034741397
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass129,158 miles (+10,276)
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    129,158 miles
    Test number
    100208940350

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass118,882 miles (+11,510)
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    118,882 miles
    Test number
    923420259321

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass107,372 miles (+10,247)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    107,372 miles
    Test number
    482497848358
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  18. Pass97,125 miles (+23)
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    97,125 miles
    Test number
    930675057332

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail97,102 miles (+19,717)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,102 miles
    Test number
    384483957342
    • FailureFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureFront Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  20. Pass77,385 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    77,385 miles
    Test number
    284054216169

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y213 RPS

Does Y213 RPS currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y213 RPS expired on 21 Oct 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y213 RPS?
The MOT on Y213 RPS expired on 21 Oct 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y213 RPS done?
Y213 RPS was recorded at 173,751 miles at its MOT on 17 Oct 2023, an average of 5,513 miles a year.
Has Y213 RPS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y213 RPS has failed 4 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Oct 2023.
Has the mileage on Y213 RPS 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 Y213 RPS find?
Y213 RPS failed its latest MOT on 17 Oct 2023 with 1 dangerous defect, 8 major defects and 1 advisory: parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value; engine mil inoperative or indicates a malfunction; nearside seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill, and 7 more.

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