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Volkswagen Golf

Silver · Diesel · 2004 · 1,896 cc

538 YKPMOT history

538 YKP is a silver diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 8 Apr 2004. Its MOT is valid until 28 Jan 2027 and it has passed 15 of 23 MOT tests, with 128,210 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Jan 2026.

538 YKP silver Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 28 Jan 2027
Mileage
128,210 mi
At MOT on 29 Jan 2026
MOT tests
23
15 passed · 8 failed
Per year
5,608 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
538 YKP
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
8 Apr 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 28 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
29 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

538 YKP was last recorded at 128,210 miles on 29 Jan 2026, 180 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Jan 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
128,030 miles · 23 Jan 2023
Between the last two tests
180 miles
Average per year
5,608 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 128,210 miles
  • 2023 – 128,030 miles
  • 2022 – 122,700 miles
  • 2021 – 120,349 miles
  • 2020 – 120,230 miles
  • 2019 – 118,767 miles
  • 2017 – 114,036 miles
  • 2016 – 104,059 miles
  • 2015 – 93,028 miles
  • 2014 – 84,405 miles
  • 2013 – 73,549 miles
  • 2012 – 61,005 miles
  • 2011 – 52,098 miles
  • 2010 – 44,759 miles
  • 2009 – 36,730 miles
  • 2008 – 28,790 miles
  • 2007 – 22,646 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass128,210 miles
  • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material centre brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisorySubframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside and offside rear inner and outer sills corroded in areas

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.

  • Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault

    Major3 MOTs, 2019–2023

  • Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2017

  • Parking brake efficiency below requirements

    Major2 MOTs, 2019–2023

  • Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Front sub frame corroded still strengthened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Nearside and offside inner and outer sills corroded in areas

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

23 tests since 3 Apr 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass128,210 miles (+180)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    128,210 miles
    Test number
    827923499685
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material centre brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisorySubframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside and offside rear inner and outer sills corroded in areas

  2. Fail128,030 miles (+5,330)4 major2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,030 miles
    Test number
    208235786647
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Other passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  3. Pass122,700 miles (+2,351)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    122,700 miles
    Test number
    214996495179
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside front outer sills corroded no holes

  4. Pass120,349 miles (+119)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    120,349 miles
    Test number
    733340294359
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside outer sill corroded not resutling in holes

  5. Fail120,230 miles (+1,463)6 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,230 miles
    Test number
    854458632003
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault light on dash (1.6 (b))
    • MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault light on dash (7.12 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  6. Pass118,767 miles (+1)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    118,767 miles
    Test number
    950552337302
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront sub frame corroded still strengthened
    • AdvisoryNearside and offside inner and outer sills corroded in areas

  7. Fail118,766 miles (+65)3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,766 miles
    Test number
    539409617284
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting front outer sill corroded resulting in hole (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront sub frame corroded still strengthened
    • AdvisoryNearside and offside inner and outer sills corroded in areas

  8. Fail118,701 miles (+4,665)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,701 miles
    Test number
    138702067800
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorOffside Rear Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  9. Pass114,036 miles (+9,977)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    114,036 miles
    Test number
    875782511149
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases down pipe (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

  10. Pass104,059 miles (+11,031)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    104,059 miles
    Test number
    968373962768
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases CAT (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inside (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

  11. Pass93,028 miles (+8,623)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    93,028 miles
    Test number
    326767337040
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush back bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

  12. Pass84,405 miles (+10,856)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    84,405 miles
    Test number
    605812804228
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  13. Pass73,549 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    73,549 miles
    Test number
    526800783148
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  14. Fail73,549 miles (+12,544)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,549 miles
    Test number
    446059573180
    • FailureOffside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
    • FailureRear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass61,005 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    61,005 miles
    Test number
    475767372167

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail61,004 miles (+8,906)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,004 miles
    Test number
    345567272173
    • FailureOffside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass52,098 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    52,098 miles
    Test number
    256842381470

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail52,098 miles (+7,339)6 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,098 miles
    Test number
    436161681158
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  19. Pass44,759 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    44,759 miles
    Test number
    180198790041

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail44,759 miles (+8,029)3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,759 miles
    Test number
    194398890418
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  21. Pass36,730 miles (+7,940)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    36,730 miles
    Test number
    432698199041
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  22. Pass28,790 miles (+6,144)
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    28,790 miles
    Test number
    550668408101

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass22,646 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    22,646 miles
    Test number
    652493397099

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about 538 YKP

What vehicle is registration 538 YKP currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show 538 YKP on a silver diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 8 Apr 2004. Dateless registrations can be transferred between vehicles, so earlier MOT tests may have been under a different registration. Registered keeper details are not public and are not shown.
Does 538 YKP currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on 538 YKP is valid until 28 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on 538 YKP?
The MOT on 538 YKP is valid until 28 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has 538 YKP done?
538 YKP was recorded at 128,210 miles at its MOT on 29 Jan 2026, an average of 5,608 miles a year.
Has 538 YKP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. 538 YKP has failed 8 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Jan 2023.
Has the mileage on 538 YKP 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 538 YKP find?
538 YKP passed its latest MOT on 29 Jan 2026 with 3 advisories: brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material centre brake pipes; subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front; nearside and offside rear inner and outer sills corroded in areas.

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