
Volkswagen Golf
Blue · Diesel · 2003 · 1,896 cc
Y26 RMAMOT history
Y26 RMA is a blue diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 1 Sept 2003. Its MOT expired on 22 Feb 2025 and it has passed 18 of 21 MOT tests, with 172,816 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Feb 2024.

- MOT
- Expired
- On 22 Feb 2025
- Mileage
- 172,816 mi
- At MOT on 23 Feb 2024
- MOT tests
- 21
- 18 passed · 3 failed
- Per year
- 8,023 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- Y26 RMA
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Golf
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,896 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2003
- First used
- 1 Sept 2003
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 22 Feb 2025
- Latest MOT test
- 23 Feb 2024 (Pass)
Mileage history
Y26 RMA was last recorded at 172,816 miles on 23 Feb 2024, 10,652 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Dec 2022.
- Previous MOT
- 162,164 miles · 22 Dec 2022
- Between the last two tests
- 10,652 miles
- Average per year
- 8,023 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2024 – 172,816 miles
- 2022 – 162,164 miles
- 2021 – 157,025 miles
- 2020 – 152,278 miles
- 2019 – 146,808 miles
- 2018 – 141,013 miles
- 2017 – 136,225 miles
- 2016 – 130,195 miles
- 2015 – 125,155 miles
- 2014 – 119,124 miles
- 2013 – 113,046 miles
- 2012 – 104,723 miles
- 2011 – 92,044 miles
- 2010 – 81,243 miles
- 2009 – 67,658 miles
- 2008 – 53,192 miles
- 2007 – 42,282 miles
- 2006 – 32,722 miles
What the latest MOT found
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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 passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed inside or out
Minor2 MOTs, 2020
Offside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/65/15
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s n/s
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2009–2012
Full MOT history
21 tests since 7 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass172,816 miles (+10,652)
- MOT expiry
- 22 Feb 2025
- Odometer
- 172,816 miles
- Test number
- 356073256128
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass162,164 miles (+5,139)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Dec 2023
- Odometer
- 162,164 miles
- Test number
- 759227219547
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass157,025 miles (+4,747)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 19 Dec 2022
- Odometer
- 157,025 miles
- Test number
- 669562885320
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass152,278 miles (+111)1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Dec 2021
- Odometer
- 152,278 miles
- Test number
- 554869465280
- MinorNearside Front passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed inside or out (6.2.3 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/65/15 (5.2.3 (e))
Fail152,167 miles (+5,359)5 major1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 152,167 miles
- Test number
- 490689900311
- MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Flexy to Middle Holed and blowing (6.1.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- MinorNearside Front passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed inside or out (6.2.3 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/65/15 (5.2.3 (e))
Pass146,808 miles (+5,795)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Nov 2020
- Odometer
- 146,808 miles
- Test number
- 704792826618
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s n/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Brake lining(s) wearing thin o/s n/s (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryBackbox outer skin peeled
Pass141,013 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Nov 2019
- Odometer
- 141,013 miles
- Test number
- 624969254672
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s n/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases catalyst (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top mount (5.3.2 (c))
Fail141,013 miles (+4,788)4 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 141,013 miles
- Test number
- 414834943394
- MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s n/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases catalyst (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top mount (5.3.2 (c))
Pass136,225 miles (+6,030)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Nov 2018
- Odometer
- 136,225 miles
- Test number
- 958865376382
- AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- AdvisoryRear rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)
- AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all four discs rusty (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryExhaust rusty
- AdvisoryOil leak form engine
- AdvisoryUndercarriage trays /engine covers / component covers obscuring / limiting access to prescribed areas and or items
Pass130,195 miles (+5,040)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Nov 2017
- Odometer
- 130,195 miles
- Test number
- 194345439475
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass125,155 miles
- MOT expiry
- 29 Nov 2016
- Odometer
- 125,155 miles
- Test number
- 225822968565
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail125,155 miles (+6,031)1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 125,155 miles
- Test number
- 511971831693
- Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Pass119,124 miles (+6,078)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Nov 2015
- Odometer
- 119,124 miles
- Test number
- 316262734307
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass113,046 miles (+8,323)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 29 Nov 2014
- Odometer
- 113,046 miles
- Test number
- 229994733321
- AdvisoryOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Pass104,723 miles (+12,679)3 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 17 Sept 2013
- Odometer
- 104,723 miles
- Test number
- 989244452250
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
- NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Pass92,044 miles (+10,801)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 17 Sept 2012
- Odometer
- 92,044 miles
- Test number
- 555001551230
- AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass81,243 miles (+13,585)
- MOT expiry
- 17 Sept 2011
- Odometer
- 81,243 miles
- Test number
- 470316840214
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass67,658 miles (+14,466)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 17 Sept 2010
- Odometer
- 67,658 miles
- Test number
- 600387159283
- AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Pass53,192 miles (+10,910)
- MOT expiry
- 17 Sept 2009
- Odometer
- 53,192 miles
- Test number
- 224111968237
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass42,282 miles (+9,560)1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 17 Sept 2008
- Odometer
- 42,282 miles
- Test number
- 402201867271
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- NoteNail in nearside front tyre
Pass32,722 miles1 note
- MOT expiry
- 6 Sept 2007
- Odometer
- 32,722 miles
- Test number
- 232490956282
- NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Questions about Y26 RMA
- Does Y26 RMA currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on Y26 RMA expired on 22 Feb 2025, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on Y26 RMA?
- The MOT on Y26 RMA expired on 22 Feb 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has Y26 RMA done?
- Y26 RMA was recorded at 172,816 miles at its MOT on 23 Feb 2024, an average of 8,023 miles a year.
- Has Y26 RMA ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. Y26 RMA has failed 3 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Nov 2020.
- Has the mileage on Y26 RMA 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 Y26 RMA find?
- Y26 RMA passed its latest MOT on 23 Feb 2024 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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