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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.

Y26 RMA blue Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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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
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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.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
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

Pass172,816 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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 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.

  1. Pass172,816 miles (+10,652)
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    172,816 miles
    Test number
    356073256128

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass162,164 miles (+5,139)
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    162,164 miles
    Test number
    759227219547

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. 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))
  4. 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))
  5. 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))
  6. 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
  7. 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))
  8. 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))
  9. 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
  10. Pass130,195 miles (+5,040)
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    130,195 miles
    Test number
    194345439475

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass125,155 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    125,155 miles
    Test number
    225822968565

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. 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)
  13. Pass119,124 miles (+6,078)
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    119,124 miles
    Test number
    316262734307

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. 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)
  15. 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
  16. 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)
  17. Pass81,243 miles (+13,585)
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    81,243 miles
    Test number
    470316840214

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. 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)
  19. Pass53,192 miles (+10,910)
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    53,192 miles
    Test number
    224111968237

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. 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
  21. 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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