R6YAB - VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
MOT: ValidGB
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Technical Details
Environmental Impact
Status & Compliance
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MOT History
Vehicle testing history with 18 MOT tests
The vehicle is a 2010 Volkswagen Golf, registration R6YAB, first registered in May 2010. It has a silver exterior and is powered by a 1598cc diesel engine, with CO2 emissions of 119 g/km. The car currently has a valid MOT, issued on 2 August 2024, valid until 1 August 2025. It has recorded a mileage of 170,049 miles. The latest MOT included advisories for the front suspension arm ball joint dust covers, which are severely deteriorated on both sides, and light misting of oil on the nearside front shock absorbers. The vehicle is untaxed at present. No further mechanical issues or additional details are available.
Understanding MOT Defect Categories
Total Tests
18
Passed Tests
12
Failed Tests
6
Latest Test
Passed
Passed - 02 August 2024
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 170,049 mi
Expires: 01 August 2025
Minor Defects:
- Minor Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Failed - 02 August 2024
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 170,049 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Nearside Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))
- Major Offside Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))
- Major Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
- Major Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- Major Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Minor Defects:
- Minor Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Passed - 31 July 2023
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 156,763 mi
Expires: 30 July 2024
Minor Defects:
- Minor Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Advisory Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Passed - 22 June 2022
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 134,698 mi
Expires: 21 June 2023
Failed - 20 June 2022 Dangerous Defects
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 134,697 mi
Dangerous Defects:
- Dangerous Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
Major Defects:
- Major Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Major Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- Major Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
- Major Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
- Major Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- Major Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Minor Defects:
- Minor Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Passed - 16 June 2021
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 110,454 mi
Expires: 15 June 2022
Minor Defects:
- Minor Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Advisory Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Advisory Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Advisory Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Advisory Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Advisory Central exhaust bracket corroded deteriorated
- Advisory parking brake needs adjustment
Passed - 10 June 2020
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 75,267 mi
Expires: 09 June 2021
Passed - 07 October 2019
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 72,790 mi
Expires: 06 October 2020
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm 225/40r18 (5.2.3 (e))
- Advisory Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
- Advisory Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- Advisory Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Failed - 07 October 2019 Dangerous Defects
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 72,790 mi
Dangerous Defects:
- Dangerous Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm 225/40r18 (5.2.3 (e))
- Advisory Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
- Advisory Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- Advisory Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Passed - 26 September 2018
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 63,247 mi
Expires: 25 September 2019
Failed - 26 September 2018
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 63,247 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Passed - 02 August 2017
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 53,668 mi
Expires: 01 August 2018
Passed - 22 July 2016
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 48,842 mi
Expires: 21 July 2017
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory advise(o,s,r light unit has condensation in it)
Failed - 21 July 2016
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 48,842 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- Major Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- Major Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
- Major Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
- Major Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
- Major Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory advise(o,s,r light unit has condensation in it)
Passed - 07 July 2015
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 41,419 mi
Expires: 16 July 2016
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Passed - 08 July 2014
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 36,283 mi
Expires: 16 July 2015
Failed - 08 July 2014
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 36,283 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Passed - 17 July 2013
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 29,586 mi
Expires: 16 July 2014
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the MOT due for R6YAB?
The MOT expires on 01 August 2025.
What is the tax status of R6YAB?
The tax status is Untaxed and is due on 01 June 2025.
What are the specifications of R6YAB?
This is a 2010 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF in Silver. It runs on Diesel with a 1598cc engine.
What is the environmental impact of R6YAB?
This vehicle produces 119 g/km of CO2 emissions.