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Volkswagen Golf

Blue · Petrol · 2015 · 1,984 cc

Y21 RDPMOT history

Y21 RDP is a blue petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 7 Dec 2015. Its MOT is valid until 27 Nov 2026 and it has passed 8 of 10 MOT tests, with 65,988 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Nov 2025.

Y21 RDP blue Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 27 Nov 2026
Mileage
65,988 mi
At MOT on 6 Nov 2025
MOT tests
10
8 passed · 2 failed
Per year
5,051 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y21 RDP
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,984 cc
Year of manufacture
2015
First used
7 Dec 2015
MOT status
MOT valid until 27 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
6 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y21 RDP was last recorded at 65,988 miles on 6 Nov 2025, 3,875 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
62,113 miles · 2 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
3,875 miles
Average per year
5,051 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 65,988 miles
  • 2024 – 62,113 miles
  • 2023 – 52,718 miles
  • 2021 – 43,611 miles
  • 2020 – 40,640 miles
  • 2019 – 36,485 miles
  • 2018 – 30,998 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass65,988 miles
  • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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 Road wheel slightly distorted

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019

Full MOT history

10 tests since 3 Dec 2018, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass65,988 miles (+3,875)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    65,988 miles
    Test number
    987516319364
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  2. Pass62,113 miles (+9,395)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    62,113 miles
    Test number
    486355333996
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust clamp broken
  3. Pass52,718 miles (+5,626)
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    52,718 miles
    Test number
    677466085322

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass47,092 miles (+3,481)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    47,092 miles
    Test number
    226164844195
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (225/40/18) (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (225/40/18) (5.2.3 (e))
  5. Pass43,611 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    43,611 miles
    Test number
    868149208721

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail43,611 miles (+2,971)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,611 miles
    Test number
    783083547425
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  7. Pass40,640 miles (+4,155)
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    40,640 miles
    Test number
    928644653630

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass36,485 miles (+5,487)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    36,485 miles
    Test number
    511996037160
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))
  9. Pass30,998 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    30,998 miles
    Test number
    743887596647
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
  10. Fail30,998 miles2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,998 miles
    Test number
    718508232125
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Questions about Y21 RDP

Does Y21 RDP currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y21 RDP is valid until 27 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on Y21 RDP?
The MOT on Y21 RDP is valid until 27 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y21 RDP done?
Y21 RDP was recorded at 65,988 miles at its MOT on 6 Nov 2025, an average of 5,051 miles a year.
Has Y21 RDP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y21 RDP has failed 2 of its 10 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Oct 2021.
Has the mileage on Y21 RDP 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 Y21 RDP find?
Y21 RDP passed its latest MOT on 6 Nov 2025 with 5 advisories: exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases; nearside front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 2 more.

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