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Volkswagen Golf

Red · Diesel · 2013 · 1,968 cc

Y4 RYUMOT history

Y4 RYU is a red diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 27 Nov 2013. Its MOT is valid until 19 Dec 2026 and it has passed 10 of 13 MOT tests, with 185,664 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Dec 2025.

Y4 RYU red Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 19 Dec 2026
Mileage
185,664 mi
At MOT on 19 Dec 2025
MOT tests
13
10 passed · 3 failed
Per year
14,804 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y4 RYU
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,968 cc
Year of manufacture
2013
First used
27 Nov 2013
MOT status
MOT valid until 19 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
19 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y4 RYU was last recorded at 185,664 miles on 19 Dec 2025, 21,664 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
164,000 miles · 18 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
21,664 miles
Average per year
14,804 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 185,664 miles
  • 2024 – 164,000 miles
  • 2023 – 142,824 miles
  • 2022 – 127,249 miles
  • 2021 – 118,387 miles
  • 2020 – 113,286 miles
  • 2019 – 103,092 miles
  • 2018 – 80,460 miles
  • 2017 – 72,221 miles
  • 2016 – 51,589 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass185,664 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides heavily worn inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement outer bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement stabilizer arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement outer bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement stabilizer arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside front and nearside rear level sensors broken
  • AdvisoryOffside rear tyre worn to approx 3mm, balding inner edge and cracking in places
  • AdvisorySun strip fitted but not restricting visibility

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 Headlamp aim too high

    Major2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Offside Front Headlamp aim too high

    Major2 MOTs, 2024–2025

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/40/18

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

13 tests since 28 Nov 2016, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass185,664 miles13 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    185,664 miles
    Test number
    760463311649
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides heavily worn inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement outer bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement stabilizer arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement outer bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement stabilizer arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside front and nearside rear level sensors broken
    • AdvisoryOffside rear tyre worn to approx 3mm, balding inner edge and cracking in places
    • AdvisorySun strip fitted but not restricting visibility

  2. Fail185,662 miles (+21,662)3 dangerous4 major14 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    185,662 miles
    Test number
    199081542687
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions directional wrong way (5.2.3 (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn inner bush under load (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides heavily worn inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement outer bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement stabilizer arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement outer bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement stabilizer arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryTyre pressure monitoring system light on
    • AdvisoryOffside front and nearside rear level sensors broken
    • AdvisoryOffside rear tyre worn to approx 3mm, balding inner edge and cracking in places
    • AdvisorySun strip fitted but not restricting visibility

  3. Pass164,000 miles (+176)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    164,000 miles
    Test number
    185742922415
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/40/18 (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Fail163,824 miles (+21,000)5 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    163,824 miles
    Test number
    424555934430
    • MajorCentral Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp flashes with hazard lights (4.3.3 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/40/18 (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass142,824 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    142,824 miles
    Test number
    397471655878

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail142,824 miles (+15,575)2 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    142,824 miles
    Test number
    325637374262
    • DangerousNearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  7. Pass127,249 miles (+8,862)
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    127,249 miles
    Test number
    824506584910

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass118,387 miles (+5,101)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    118,387 miles
    Test number
    131919713483
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass113,286 miles (+10,194)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    113,286 miles
    Test number
    304628281473
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge & Going out of shape (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass103,092 miles (+22,632)
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    103,092 miles
    Test number
    862378345943

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass80,460 miles (+8,239)
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    80,460 miles
    Test number
    870591990415

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass72,221 miles (+20,632)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    72,221 miles
    Test number
    812650824354
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Side skirt insecure
    • AdvisoryOil level on minimum
    • AdvisoryTyre pressure warning light illuminated

  13. Pass51,589 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    51,589 miles
    Test number
    992996736572

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y4 RYU

Does Y4 RYU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y4 RYU is valid until 19 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on Y4 RYU?
The MOT on Y4 RYU is valid until 19 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y4 RYU done?
Y4 RYU was recorded at 185,664 miles at its MOT on 19 Dec 2025, an average of 14,804 miles a year.
Has Y4 RYU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y4 RYU has failed 3 of its 13 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Dec 2025.
Has the mileage on Y4 RYU 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 Y4 RYU find?
Y4 RYU passed its latest MOT on 19 Dec 2025 with 13 advisories: front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides heavily worn inner face; nearside front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush; nearside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil, and 10 more.

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