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Volkswagen Golf

Blue · Petrol · 2001 · 1,598 cc

Y295 RCRMOT history

Y295 RCR is a blue petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 3 Mar 2001. Its MOT expired on 24 Feb 2023 and it has passed 17 of 24 MOT tests, with 125,813 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Feb 2022.

Y295 RCR blue Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 24 Feb 2023
Mileage
125,813 mi
At MOT on 21 Feb 2022
MOT tests
24
17 passed · 7 failed
Per year
6,099 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y295 RCR
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
3 Mar 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 24 Feb 2023
Latest MOT test
21 Feb 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y295 RCR was last recorded at 125,813 miles on 21 Feb 2022, 4,487 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Feb 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
121,326 miles · 18 Feb 2021
Between the last two tests
4,487 miles
Average per year
6,099 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 125,813 miles
  • 2021 – 121,326 miles
  • 2020 – 117,038 miles
  • 2019 – 110,912 miles
  • 2018 – 108,403 miles
  • 2017 – 103,642 miles
  • 2016 – 97,802 miles
  • 2015 – 92,922 miles
  • 2014 – 86,578 miles
  • 2013 – 80,066 miles
  • 2012 – 72,281 miles
  • 2011 – 64,481 miles
  • 2010 – 55,499 miles
  • 2009 – 49,006 miles
  • 2008 – 41,746 miles
  • 2007 – 33,293 miles
  • 2006 – 28,018 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass125,813 miles
  • AdvisoryBrake servo pipe split.
  • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Strut top mounting slight play.
  • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Strut top mounting slight play.
  • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  • AdvisoryRear Both shock absorber covers deteriorated.

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.

  • Windscreen washer not working

    Major2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Indicator switch faulty

    Minor2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm & inner edge worn

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.9mm

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

24 tests since 8 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass125,813 miles (+4,487)12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    125,813 miles
    Test number
    189235418946
    • AdvisoryBrake servo pipe split.
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Strut top mounting slight play.
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Strut top mounting slight play.
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear Both shock absorber covers deteriorated.

  2. Pass121,326 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    121,326 miles
    Test number
    402787247560
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension arm corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear shock absorber protective cover split

  3. Fail121,326 miles (+4,288)4 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,326 miles
    Test number
    169256823862
    • MajorAll direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorBraking system leaking sevo pipe (1.1.3 (d))
    • MajorHazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension arm corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear shock absorber protective cover split

  4. Pass117,038 miles (+16)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    117,038 miles
    Test number
    232321953817
    • MinorIndicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm & inner edge worn (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.9mm (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Fail117,022 miles (+6,110)3 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,022 miles
    Test number
    157611735950
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MinorIndicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm & inner edge worn (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.9mm (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass110,912 miles (+2,509)
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    110,912 miles
    Test number
    295206382065

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass108,403 miles (+4,761)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    108,403 miles
    Test number
    126625911430
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

  8. Pass103,642 miles (+5,840)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    103,642 miles
    Test number
    530776335627
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  9. Pass97,802 miles (+4,880)
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    97,802 miles
    Test number
    580706800842

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass92,922 miles (+6,344)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    92,922 miles
    Test number
    467931345075
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteOffside rear brake slight binding

  11. Pass86,578 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    86,578 miles
    Test number
    457481344071
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  12. Fail86,577 miles (+6,511)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,577 miles
    Test number
    777501544004
    • FailureCentre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • FailureFront Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  13. Pass80,066 miles (+7,785)
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    80,066 miles
    Test number
    149398933096

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass72,281 miles (+7,800)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    72,281 miles
    Test number
    167861742000
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  15. Pass64,481 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    64,481 miles
    Test number
    128620741438

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail64,481 miles (+8,982)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,481 miles
    Test number
    359990841004
    • FailureOffside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass55,499 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    55,499 miles
    Test number
    112956730431

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail55,499 miles (+6,493)5 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,499 miles
    Test number
    874535230090
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  19. Pass49,006 miles (+7,260)
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    49,006 miles
    Test number
    264580249084

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass41,746 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    41,746 miles
    Test number
    352785248026

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail41,746 miles (+8,453)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,746 miles
    Test number
    644725448035
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • NoteO/s/f tyre close to legal limit and smooth on inside edge

  22. Pass33,293 miles (+5,275)1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    33,293 miles
    Test number
    904650257055
    • NoteOffside front tyre wearing on inner edge- check regularly! †recheck front brake pads 6-8000 miles!

  23. Pass28,018 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    28,018 miles
    Test number
    160029036490
    • AdvisoryNearside Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

  24. Fail28,018 miles1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    28,018 miles
    Test number
    810179936059
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Questions about Y295 RCR

Does Y295 RCR currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y295 RCR expired on 24 Feb 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y295 RCR?
The MOT on Y295 RCR expired on 24 Feb 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y295 RCR done?
Y295 RCR was recorded at 125,813 miles at its MOT on 21 Feb 2022, an average of 6,099 miles a year.
Has Y295 RCR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y295 RCR has failed 7 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Feb 2021.
Has the mileage on Y295 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 Y295 RCR find?
Y295 RCR passed its latest MOT on 21 Feb 2022 with 12 advisories: brake servo pipe split.; front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread; nearside front strut top mounting slight play., and 9 more.

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