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Red · Diesel · 2011 · 1,968 cc

F3 YAMMOT history

F3 YAM is a red diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 1 Jun 2011. Its MOT is valid until 4 Dec 2026 and it has passed 13 of 18 MOT tests, with 130,793 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Nov 2025.

F3 YAM red Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 4 Dec 2026
Mileage
130,793 mi
At MOT on 7 Nov 2025
MOT tests
18
13 passed · 5 failed
Per year
6,926 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
F3 YAM
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,968 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
1 Jun 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 4 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
7 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

F3 YAM was last recorded at 130,793 miles on 7 Nov 2025, 1,150 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
129,643 miles · 27 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
1,150 miles
Average per year
6,926 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 130,793 miles
  • 2024 – 129,643 miles
  • 2023 – 128,129 miles
  • 2022 – 126,504 miles
  • 2021 – 121,548 miles
  • 2020 – 118,544 miles
  • 2019 – 113,103 miles
  • 2018 – 106,443 miles
  • 2017 – 98,746 miles
  • 2016 – 85,542 miles
  • 2015 – 71,041 miles
  • 2014 – 51,004 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass130,793 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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.

  • Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Oil leak, but not excessive turbo

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

18 tests since 1 May 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass130,793 miles (+1,150)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    130,793 miles
    Test number
    322958981528
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  2. Pass129,643 miles (+1,514)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    129,643 miles
    Test number
    337637106594
    • 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 Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  3. Pass128,129 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    128,129 miles
    Test number
    699919694026
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  4. Fail128,129 miles (+1,625)2 dangerous1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,129 miles
    Test number
    466316001117
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  5. Pass126,504 miles (+2,910)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    126,504 miles
    Test number
    608108158643
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  6. Pass123,594 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    123,594 miles
    Test number
    513286982354
    • AdvisoryCenter exhaust clamp corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  7. Fail123,591 miles (+2,043)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,591 miles
    Test number
    219091493844
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorTyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))
    • AdvisoryCenter exhaust clamp corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  8. Pass121,548 miles (+3,004)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    121,548 miles
    Test number
    216279073225

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass118,544 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    118,544 miles
    Test number
    125813146818
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive turbo (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  10. Fail118,544 miles (+5,441)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,544 miles
    Test number
    241147117347
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive turbo (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  11. Pass113,103 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    113,103 miles
    Test number
    917967436325
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
  12. Fail113,103 miles (+6,660)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,103 miles
    Test number
    158091008301
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
  13. Pass106,443 miles (+7,697)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    106,443 miles
    Test number
    676506005892
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre sidewall slightly damaged/deteriorated.
  14. Pass98,746 miles (+13,204)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    98,746 miles
    Test number
    591680389340
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  15. Pass85,542 miles (+14,501)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    85,542 miles
    Test number
    668047986253
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
  16. Pass71,041 miles (+20,037)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    71,041 miles
    Test number
    428002455154
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • NoteSmall cut nsf tyre wall
  17. Pass51,004 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    51,004 miles
    Test number
    585251624158

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail51,004 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,004 miles
    Test number
    706561424188
    • FailureNearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Questions about F3 YAM

Does F3 YAM currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on F3 YAM is valid until 4 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on F3 YAM?
The MOT on F3 YAM is valid until 4 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has F3 YAM done?
F3 YAM was recorded at 130,793 miles at its MOT on 7 Nov 2025, an average of 6,926 miles a year.
Has F3 YAM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. F3 YAM has failed 5 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Dec 2023.
Has the mileage on F3 YAM 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 F3 YAM find?
F3 YAM passed its latest MOT on 7 Nov 2025 with 4 advisories: nearside rear shock absorbers has light misting of oil; offside front road wheel slightly distorted; offside rear coil spring corroded, and 1 more.

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