Volkswagen Golf
Blue · Diesel · 2012 · 1,968 cc
Y6 RCVMOT history
Y6 RCV is a blue diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 6 Jul 2012. Its MOT is valid until 30 Sept 2027 and it has passed 12 of 16 MOT tests, with 195,739 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Sept 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 30 Sept 2027
- Mileage
- 195,739 mi
- At MOT on 24 Sept 2026
- MOT tests
- 16
- 12 passed · 4 failed
- Per year
- 12,310 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- Y6 RCV
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Golf
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,968 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2012
- First used
- 6 Jul 2012
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 30 Sept 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 24 Sept 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
Y6 RCV was last recorded at 195,739 miles on 24 Sept 2026, 11,196 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Sept 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 184,543 miles · 26 Sept 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 11,196 miles
- Average per year
- 12,310 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 195,739 miles
- 2025 – 184,543 miles
- 2024 – 171,377 miles
- 2023 – 154,686 miles
- 2022 – 137,533 miles
- 2021 – 120,948 miles
- 2020 – 108,171 miles
- 2019 – 95,616 miles
- 2018 – 90,067 miles
- 2017 – 81,853 miles
- 2016 – 72,407 miles
- 2015 – 56,911 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass195,739 miles
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
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 Rear Service brake binding but not excessively
Advisory4 MOTs, 2023–2024
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Under body panels fitted
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view
Minor2 MOTs, 2024
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Full MOT history
16 tests since 15 Jun 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass195,739 miles (+11,196)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 30 Sept 2027
- Odometer
- 195,739 miles
- Test number
- 458733497859
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass184,543 miles (+13,166)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Sept 2026
- Odometer
- 184,543 miles
- Test number
- 744752203468
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass171,377 miles (+71)1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Sept 2025
- Odometer
- 171,377 miles
- Test number
- 686274380741
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryUnder body panels fitted
Fail171,306 miles (+16,620)1 dangerous2 major1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 171,306 miles
- Test number
- 773286950724
- DangerousOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage likely to become detached detached (5.3.3 (a) (ii))
- MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction light on (8.2.2.2 (g))
- MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryUnder body panels fitted
Pass154,686 miles (+4)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Sept 2024
- Odometer
- 154,686 miles
- Test number
- 941670170894
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryOffside Front 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))
Fail154,682 miles (+17,149)3 major2 repaired4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 154,682 miles
- Test number
- 522512967209
- MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
- Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryOffside Front 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))
Pass137,533 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Sept 2023
- Odometer
- 137,533 miles
- Test number
- 761452230783
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Fail137,533 miles (+16,585)4 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 137,533 miles
- Test number
- 842039627489
- MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
- MajorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Pass120,948 miles (+12,777)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Sept 2022
- Odometer
- 120,948 miles
- Test number
- 370655026987
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass108,171 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 30 Sept 2021
- Odometer
- 108,171 miles
- Test number
- 381241410354
- AdvisoryRear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement N/s & o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Fail108,171 miles (+12,555)1 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 108,171 miles
- Test number
- 603682089929
- MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement N/s & o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass95,616 miles (+5,549)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Sept 2020
- Odometer
- 95,616 miles
- Test number
- 993118565003
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass90,067 miles (+8,214)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Sept 2019
- Odometer
- 90,067 miles
- Test number
- 248820222921
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass81,853 miles (+9,446)
- MOT expiry
- 6 Jul 2018
- Odometer
- 81,853 miles
- Test number
- 425929067365
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass72,407 miles (+15,496)
- MOT expiry
- 6 Jul 2017
- Odometer
- 72,407 miles
- Test number
- 528611077874
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass56,911 miles2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 6 Jul 2016
- Odometer
- 56,911 miles
- Test number
- 219536865429
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Questions about Y6 RCV
- Does Y6 RCV currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y6 RCV is valid until 30 Sept 2027.
- When is the MOT due on Y6 RCV?
- The MOT on Y6 RCV is valid until 30 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has Y6 RCV done?
- Y6 RCV was recorded at 195,739 miles at its MOT on 24 Sept 2026, an average of 12,310 miles a year.
- Has Y6 RCV ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. Y6 RCV has failed 4 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Sept 2024.
- Has the mileage on Y6 RCV 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 Y6 RCV find?
- Y6 RCV passed its latest MOT on 24 Sept 2026 with 1 advisory: nearside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement.
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