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Volkswagen Golf

Blue · Petrol · 2004 · 1,600 cc

Y9 RNCMOT history

Y9 RNC is a blue petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 1 Nov 2004. Its MOT is valid until 4 Jan 2027 and it has passed 19 of 26 MOT tests, with 158,181 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Jan 2026.

Y9 RNC blue Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 4 Jan 2027
Mileage
158,181 mi
At MOT on 3 Jan 2026
MOT tests
26
19 passed · 7 failed
Per year
6,744 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y9 RNC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,600 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
1 Nov 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 4 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
3 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y9 RNC was last recorded at 158,181 miles on 3 Jan 2026, 4,287 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
153,894 miles · 3 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
4,287 miles
Average per year
6,744 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 158,181 miles
  • 2025 – 153,894 miles
  • 2024 – 146,603 miles
  • 2023 – 140,815 miles
  • 2021 – 136,902 miles
  • 2019 – 131,437 miles
  • 2018 – 129,688 miles
  • 2017 – 128,198 miles
  • 2016 – 125,661 miles
  • 2015 – 123,917 miles
  • 2014 – 117,949 miles
  • 2013 – 97,228 miles
  • 2012 – 92,607 miles
  • 2011 – 81,388 miles
  • 2010 – 69,817 miles
  • 2009 – 57,713 miles
  • 2008 – 46,587 miles
  • 2007 – 35,582 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass158,181 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre wearing outer

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 Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Offside Front Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2025

Full MOT history

26 tests since 30 Oct 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass158,181 miles (+4,287)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    158,181 miles
    Test number
    585086420484
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre wearing outer

  2. Pass153,894 miles (+7,291)1 minor14 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    153,894 miles
    Test number
    230758779529
    • MinorNearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre to rear (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bold on edges ( outer wall slightly damaged ) (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bold on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside handbrake readings lower than nearside ( off side lever on brake caliper slightly on )
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyres slightly perished
    • AdvisorySecondary bonnet catch slightly seized

  3. Pass146,603 miles (+5,788)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    146,603 miles
    Test number
    982637541203
    • AdvisoryBonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated (3.1 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Handbrake lever slightly on caliper

  4. Pass140,815 miles (+3,913)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    140,815 miles
    Test number
    344743587069
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both arms rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Pass136,902 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    136,902 miles
    Test number
    700947559279

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail136,902 miles (+2,506)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,902 miles
    Test number
    986399726102
    • Repaired at testEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

  7. Pass134,396 miles1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    134,396 miles
    Test number
    461385169432
    • MinorFront Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Fail134,396 miles (+2,959)2 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,396 miles
    Test number
    295381759229
    • MajorFront Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Both (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorFront Brake hose excessively deteriorated Both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MinorFront Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Pass131,437 miles (+1)2 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    131,437 miles
    Test number
    490856933001
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  10. Fail131,436 miles (+1,748)4 major2 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,436 miles
    Test number
    225997787899
    • MajorEmissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

  11. Pass129,688 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    129,688 miles
    Test number
    541496715314
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Lower exhaust blow very slight central

  12. Fail129,688 miles (+1,490)2 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,688 miles
    Test number
    939535286930
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Lower exhaust blow very slight central

  13. Pass128,198 miles (+2,537)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    128,198 miles
    Test number
    447962407960
    • AdvisorySlight blow from exhaust joint

  14. Pass125,661 miles (+62)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2017
    Odometer
    125,661 miles
    Test number
    927120970696
    • AdvisorySlight blow from exhaust centre joint

  15. Fail125,599 miles (+1,682)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,599 miles
    Test number
    791663352332
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • AdvisorySlight blow from exhaust centre joint

  16. Pass123,917 miles (+5,968)3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2016
    Odometer
    123,917 miles
    Test number
    388066545180
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteO/s/r brake shows signs of sticking on, ok at present
    • NoteWipers smear slightly

  17. Pass117,949 miles (+20,721)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2015
    Odometer
    117,949 miles
    Test number
    959858144177
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • NoteSlight bind on offside rear brake

  18. Pass97,228 miles (+4,621)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2014
    Odometer
    97,228 miles
    Test number
    276055343188
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  19. Pass92,607 miles (+11,219)
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    92,607 miles
    Test number
    647554802362

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass81,388 miles (+11,571)1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    81,388 miles
    Test number
    276441001346
    • NoteAll four tyres getting low on tread,rear tyres scuffing on inside edge.

  21. Pass69,817 miles (+12,104)
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    69,817 miles
    Test number
    352348290437

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass57,713 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    57,713 miles
    Test number
    962885489245

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail57,713 miles (+11,126)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,713 miles
    Test number
    333315389491
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

  24. Pass46,587 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    46,587 miles
    Test number
    683691508361
    • NoteWipers smeary in opperation

  25. Fail46,587 miles (+11,005)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,587 miles
    Test number
    473501508470
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteWipers smeary in opperation

  26. Pass35,582 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    35,582 miles
    Test number
    454623107413
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Questions about Y9 RNC

Does Y9 RNC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y9 RNC is valid until 4 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y9 RNC?
The MOT on Y9 RNC is valid until 4 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y9 RNC done?
Y9 RNC was recorded at 158,181 miles at its MOT on 3 Jan 2026, an average of 6,744 miles a year.
Has Y9 RNC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y9 RNC has failed 7 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Dec 2021.
Has the mileage on Y9 RNC 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 Y9 RNC find?
Y9 RNC passed its latest MOT on 3 Jan 2026 with 3 advisories: front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; front brake pad(s) wearing thin; nearside rear tyre wearing outer.

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