Volkswagen Golf
White · Diesel · 2012 · 1,968 cc
Y7 RDEMOT history
Y7 RDE is a white diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 31 Jul 2012. Its MOT is valid until 17 Jul 2027 and it has passed 12 of 17 MOT tests, with 145,361 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Jul 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 17 Jul 2027
- Mileage
- 145,361 mi
- At MOT on 18 Jul 2026
- MOT tests
- 17
- 12 passed · 5 failed
- Per year
- 10,099 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- Y7 RDE
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Golf
- Colour
- White
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,968 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2012
- First used
- 31 Jul 2012
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 17 Jul 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 18 Jul 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
Y7 RDE was last recorded at 145,361 miles on 18 Jul 2026, 16,954 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Jul 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 128,407 miles · 10 Jul 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 16,954 miles
- Average per year
- 10,099 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 145,361 miles
- 2025 – 128,407 miles
- 2024 – 112,477 miles
- 2023 – 97,140 miles
- 2022 – 82,180 miles
- 2021 – 70,007 miles
- 2020 – 59,916 miles
- 2019 – 51,856 miles
- 2018 – 47,698 miles
- 2017 – 43,834 miles
- 2016 – 38,648 miles
- 2015 – 34,765 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass145,361 miles
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.
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play
Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2025
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2025
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken
Major2 MOTs, 2024
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Full MOT history
17 tests since 5 Aug 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass145,361 miles (+16,954)
- MOT expiry
- 17 Jul 2027
- Odometer
- 145,361 miles
- Test number
- 131894457451
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass128,407 miles (+15,930)5 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Jul 2026
- Odometer
- 128,407 miles
- Test number
- 291409256600
- MinorNearside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))
- MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))
- MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass112,477 miles (+8)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Jul 2025
- Odometer
- 112,477 miles
- Test number
- 148020521546
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Fail112,469 miles (+29)1 dangerous2 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 112,469 miles
- Test number
- 814299545960
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm And bulged as marked (5.2.3 (e))
- MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Fail112,440 miles (+15,300)1 dangerous1 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 112,440 miles
- Test number
- 442071174518
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Pass97,140 miles (+60)11 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Jul 2024
- Odometer
- 97,140 miles
- Test number
- 607796309115
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened face scored (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Fail97,080 miles (+14,900)2 major11 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 97,080 miles
- Test number
- 978554459950
- MajorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened face scored (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Pass82,180 miles (+12,173)
- MOT expiry
- 11 Jul 2023
- Odometer
- 82,180 miles
- Test number
- 260106855953
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass70,007 miles (+10,091)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Aug 2022
- Odometer
- 70,007 miles
- Test number
- 243361098558
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass59,916 miles (+8,060)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Aug 2021
- Odometer
- 59,916 miles
- Test number
- 465792784026
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass51,856 miles
- MOT expiry
- 13 Aug 2020
- Odometer
- 51,856 miles
- Test number
- 923846102850
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail51,856 miles (+4,158)1 dangerous2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 51,856 miles
- Test number
- 736401435083
- DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass47,698 miles (+3,864)
- MOT expiry
- 22 Sept 2019
- Odometer
- 47,698 miles
- Test number
- 960905226397
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass43,834 miles (+5,186)
- MOT expiry
- 22 Sept 2018
- Odometer
- 43,834 miles
- Test number
- 593776668294
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass38,648 miles
- MOT expiry
- 4 Aug 2017
- Odometer
- 38,648 miles
- Test number
- 326494233727
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail38,648 miles (+3,883)2 dangerous1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 38,648 miles
- Test number
- 268027425349
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
- DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
- FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Pass34,765 miles
- MOT expiry
- 4 Aug 2016
- Odometer
- 34,765 miles
- Test number
- 759757015280
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about Y7 RDE
- Does Y7 RDE currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y7 RDE is valid until 17 Jul 2027.
- When is the MOT due on Y7 RDE?
- The MOT on Y7 RDE is valid until 17 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has Y7 RDE done?
- Y7 RDE was recorded at 145,361 miles at its MOT on 18 Jul 2026, an average of 10,099 miles a year.
- Has Y7 RDE ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. Y7 RDE has failed 5 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Jul 2024.
- Has the mileage on Y7 RDE 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 Y7 RDE find?
- Y7 RDE passed its latest MOT on 18 Jul 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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