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Volkswagen Golf

White · Petrol · 1991 · 1,781 cc

H529 YYMMOT history

H529 YYM is a white petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 8 Apr 1991. Its MOT is valid until 7 Nov 2026 and it has passed 11 of 23 MOT tests, with 117,262 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Nov 2025.

H529 YYM white Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 7 Nov 2026
Mileage
117,262 mi
At MOT on 8 Nov 2025
MOT tests
23
11 passed · 12 failed
Per year
2,860 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
H529 YYM
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
White
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,781 cc
Year of manufacture
1991
First used
8 Apr 1991
MOT status
MOT valid until 7 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
8 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

H529 YYM was last recorded at 117,262 miles on 8 Nov 2025, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
117,262 miles · 27 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
2,860 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 117,262 miles
  • 2024 – 116,668 miles
  • 2023 – 116,059 miles
  • 2022 – 115,043 miles
  • 2021 – 115,040 miles
  • 2019 – 115,039 miles
  • 2017 – 115,028 miles
  • 2016 – 113,174 miles
  • 2014 – 110,224 miles
  • 2013 – 110,091 miles
  • 2012 – 98,490 miles
  • 2011 – 80,320 miles
  • 2010 – 70,418 miles
  • 2009 – 70,394 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass117,262 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Parking brake efficiency below requirements

    Major4 MOTs, 2021–2025

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2011–2012

  • Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt

    Major3 MOTs, 2019–2023

  • Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding

    Major2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Coil springs rusted

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

23 tests since 19 Jun 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass117,262 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    117,262 miles
    Test number
    693636051423

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail117,262 miles (+594)4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,262 miles
    Test number
    415121952910
    • MajorExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp reflector seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded and pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass116,668 miles (+609)2 minor
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    116,668 miles
    Test number
    650850350134
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

  4. Pass116,059 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    116,059 miles
    Test number
    904540832584

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail116,059 miles (+2)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,059 miles
    Test number
    615467382208
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  6. Fail116,057 miles (+1,014)5 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,057 miles
    Test number
    466288029612
    • MajorHazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  7. Pass115,043 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    115,043 miles
    Test number
    409243233912

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail115,040 miles3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,040 miles
    Test number
    304029282774
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

  9. Fail115,040 miles (+1)1 dangerous6 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,040 miles
    Test number
    924786866514
    • DangerousStop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii))
    • MajorBrake pedal not releasing correctly and functionality of brakes affected (1.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  10. Fail115,039 miles (+11)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,039 miles
    Test number
    778918167590
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

  11. Pass115,028 miles (+1,854)
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    115,028 miles
    Test number
    837261551217

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass113,174 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2017
    Odometer
    113,174 miles
    Test number
    737065889522
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryCoil springs rusted
    • AdvisoryRear shock absorbers casings rusted

  13. Fail113,174 miles (+2,950)5 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,174 miles
    Test number
    310314641001
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryCoil springs rusted
    • AdvisoryFront brake discs in poor condition
    • AdvisoryRear shock absorbers casings rusted

  14. Pass110,224 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    110,224 miles
    Test number
    237701824200
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Fail110,224 miles (+133)6 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,224 miles
    Test number
    416801314277
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
    • FailureNearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
    • FailureOffside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
    • FailureRear Fuel pipe insecure (7.2.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass110,091 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    110,091 miles
    Test number
    528878173050

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail110,091 miles (+11,601)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,091 miles
    Test number
    438177873026
    • FailureRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  18. Pass98,490 miles2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    98,490 miles
    Test number
    186015352087
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • NotePlastic trims shields and guards covering some perscribed areas
    • NoteSill covers fitted

  19. Fail98,490 miles (+18,170)3 failures2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,490 miles
    Test number
    599213152034
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • NotePlastic trims shields and guards covering some perscribed areas
    • NoteSill covers fitted

  20. Pass80,320 miles (+1)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    80,320 miles
    Test number
    727143541086
    • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

  21. Fail80,319 miles (+9,901)6 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,319 miles
    Test number
    206576931050
    • FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  22. Pass70,418 miles (+24)
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    70,418 miles
    Test number
    313665130008

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail70,394 miles4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,394 miles
    Test number
    214640979176
    • FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureOffside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Questions about H529 YYM

Does H529 YYM currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on H529 YYM is valid until 7 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on H529 YYM?
The MOT on H529 YYM is valid until 7 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has H529 YYM done?
H529 YYM was recorded at 117,262 miles at its MOT on 8 Nov 2025, an average of 2,860 miles a year.
Has H529 YYM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. H529 YYM has failed 12 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Aug 2025.
Has the mileage on H529 YYM 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 H529 YYM find?
H529 YYM passed its latest MOT on 8 Nov 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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