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Volkswagen Golf

Silver · Petrol · 2001 · 1,984 cc

Y218 RCRMOT history

Y218 RCR is a silver petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 30 May 2001. Its MOT expired on 23 Aug 2024 and it has passed 17 of 22 MOT tests, with 136,695 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Aug 2023.

Y218 RCR silver Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 23 Aug 2024
Mileage
136,695 mi
At MOT on 24 Aug 2023
MOT tests
22
17 passed · 5 failed
Per year
4,364 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y218 RCR
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,984 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
30 May 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 23 Aug 2024
Latest MOT test
24 Aug 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y218 RCR was last recorded at 136,695 miles on 24 Aug 2023, 1,549 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Aug 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
135,146 miles · 23 Aug 2022
Between the last two tests
1,549 miles
Average per year
4,364 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 136,695 miles
  • 2022 – 135,146 miles
  • 2021 – 132,944 miles
  • 2020 – 130,705 miles
  • 2017 – 130,477 miles
  • 2016 – 128,577 miles
  • 2015 – 125,051 miles
  • 2014 – 121,761 miles
  • 2013 – 111,380 miles
  • 2012 – 103,712 miles
  • 2011 – 95,011 miles
  • 2010 – 86,199 miles
  • 2009 – 76,516 miles
  • 2008 – 73,247 miles
  • 2007 – 65,016 miles
  • 2006 – 61,362 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass136,695 miles
  • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryLower LOWER BODY HAS GENERAL SURFACE RUST
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear AXLE CORRODED
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022

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.

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009

  • Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass136,695 miles (+1,549)13 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    136,695 miles
    Test number
    162337472300
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryLower LOWER BODY HAS GENERAL SURFACE RUST
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear AXLE CORRODED
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  2. Pass135,146 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    135,146 miles
    Test number
    618532675933
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  3. Fail135,142 miles (+2,198)2 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,142 miles
    Test number
    209505310852
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass132,944 miles (+2,239)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    132,944 miles
    Test number
    277548914580

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass130,705 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    130,705 miles
    Test number
    896111592341

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail130,705 miles (+228)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,705 miles
    Test number
    536726470583
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

  7. Pass130,477 miles (+1,900)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    130,477 miles
    Test number
    346583100947
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc rusty outerface

  8. Pass128,577 miles (+3,526)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    128,577 miles
    Test number
    208782999181
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  9. Pass125,051 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    125,051 miles
    Test number
    843736588954

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail125,050 miles (+3,289)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,050 miles
    Test number
    428767842819
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  11. Pass121,761 miles (+1,768)
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    121,761 miles
    Test number
    865971944207

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass119,993 miles (+83)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    119,993 miles
    Test number
    805744064008
    • NoteDrivers window inop
    • NoteFront tyres worn

  13. Fail119,910 miles (+8,530)8 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,910 miles
    Test number
    646179954041
    • FailureNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureOffside Rear Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)
    • NoteDrivers window inop
    • NoteFront tyres worn

  14. Pass111,380 miles (+7,668)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    111,380 miles
    Test number
    189513653098
    • NoteRear rigids corroded
    • NoteStonechip windscreen

  15. Pass103,712 miles (+8,701)5 notes
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    103,712 miles
    Test number
    585229252088
    • NoteEngine management light on
    • NoteFront pads worn
    • NoteNsf tyre worn
    • NoteOsf tyre worn
    • NoteRear rigid corroded

  16. Pass95,011 miles (+8,812)
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    95,011 miles
    Test number
    538396851024

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass86,199 miles (+9,683)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    86,199 miles
    Test number
    290644760093
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  18. Pass76,516 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    76,516 miles
    Test number
    100980879084
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  19. Fail76,516 miles (+3,269)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,516 miles
    Test number
    201909369047
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  20. Pass73,247 miles (+8,231)1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    73,247 miles
    Test number
    343314308427
    • NoteRear exhaust box corroded

  21. Pass65,016 miles (+3,654)
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2008
    Odometer
    65,016 miles
    Test number
    173931727161

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass61,362 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2007
    Odometer
    61,362 miles
    Test number
    354070046119

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y218 RCR

Does Y218 RCR currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y218 RCR expired on 23 Aug 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y218 RCR?
The MOT on Y218 RCR expired on 23 Aug 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y218 RCR done?
Y218 RCR was recorded at 136,695 miles at its MOT on 24 Aug 2023, an average of 4,364 miles a year.
Has Y218 RCR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y218 RCR has failed 5 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Aug 2022.
Has the mileage on Y218 RCR 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 Y218 RCR find?
Y218 RCR passed its latest MOT on 24 Aug 2023 with 13 advisories: exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases; front brake disc worn, but not excessively; front sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened, and 10 more.

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