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White · Petrol · 1994 · 1,781 cc

L4 YPHMOT history

L4 YPH is a white petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 1 Jul 1994. Its MOT is valid until 16 Oct 2027 and it has passed 14 of 23 MOT tests, with 110,203 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Oct 2026.

L4 YPH white Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 16 Oct 2027
Mileage
110,203 mi
At MOT on 15 Oct 2026
MOT tests
23
14 passed · 9 failed
Per year
1,799 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L4 YPH
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
White
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,781 cc
Year of manufacture
1994
First used
1 Jul 1994
MOT status
MOT valid until 16 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
15 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L4 YPH was last recorded at 110,203 miles on 15 Oct 2026, 59 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Oct 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
110,144 miles · 12 Oct 2026
Between the last two tests
59 miles
Average per year
1,799 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 110,203 miles
  • 2025 – 103,066 miles
  • 2024 – 97,335 miles
  • 2016 – 94,649 miles
  • 2015 – 92,493 miles
  • 2014 – 90,965 miles
  • 2013 – 89,424 miles
  • 2012 – 87,094 miles
  • 2011 – 86,288 miles
  • 2010 – 85,614 miles
  • 2009 – 82,347 miles
  • 2008 – 78,907 miles
  • 2007 – 76,949 miles
  • 2006 – 74,336 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass110,203 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.

  • Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2013–2016

  • Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2013–2016

  • Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2026

  • Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Front tyres are getting low on tread

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • There is a lot of corrosion on suspension parts and mounting parts

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

23 tests since 6 Nov 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass110,203 miles (+59)
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    110,203 miles
    Test number
    830992728059

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail110,144 miles (+7,078)3 major10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,144 miles
    Test number
    549755631629
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both top mounts (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  3. Pass103,066 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    103,066 miles
    Test number
    265702839242
    • AdvisoryFront Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Fail103,066 miles (+5,731)1 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,066 miles
    Test number
    822030708994
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass97,335 miles8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    97,335 miles
    Test number
    490255109601
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  6. Fail97,335 miles (+2,686)3 dangerous8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,335 miles
    Test number
    769174419510
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  7. Pass94,649 miles (+3)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    94,649 miles
    Test number
    339569965409
    • AdvisoryFront tyres are getting low on tread
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryThere is a lot of corrosion on suspension parts and mounting parts

  8. Fail94,646 miles (+2,153)2 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,646 miles
    Test number
    389354446237
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryFront tyres are getting low on tread
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryThere is a lot of corrosion on suspension parts and mounting parts

  9. Pass92,493 miles (+2)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    92,493 miles
    Test number
    956388820142
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryShock-absorbers are corroded all round.

  10. Fail92,491 miles (+1,526)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,491 miles
    Test number
    353927534489
    • FailureNearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryShock-absorbers are corroded all round.

  11. Pass90,965 miles (+120)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    90,965 miles
    Test number
    455943224437
    • NoteFront trackcontrol arms are getting corroded
    • NoteRear brake hose ferrules are corroded

  12. Fail90,845 miles (+1,421)1 failure2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,845 miles
    Test number
    917971214313
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
    • NoteFront trackcontrol arms are getting corroded
    • NoteRear brake hose ferrules are corroded

  13. Pass89,424 miles4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    89,424 miles
    Test number
    439877713445
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteN/S/R AND O/S/R brake hose ferrules are corrded

  14. Fail89,424 miles (+2,330)2 repaired4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,424 miles
    Test number
    748277713381
    • Repaired at testBattery insecure (1.9.1)
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteN/S/R AND O/S/R brake hose ferrules are corrded

  15. Pass87,094 miles (+806)1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    87,094 miles
    Test number
    998657412306
    • NoteBoth front wipers split

  16. Pass86,288 miles3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    86,288 miles
    Test number
    627193131355
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteN/s/f tyre has a split in sidewall , not reaching cords at time of test

  17. Fail86,285 miles (+671)1 failure3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,285 miles
    Test number
    859433431309
    • FailureBrake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteN/s/f tyre has a split in sidewall , not reaching cords at time of test

  18. Pass85,614 miles (+3,267)
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    85,614 miles
    Test number
    403919410337

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass82,347 miles (+3,440)
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    82,347 miles
    Test number
    570860929370

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass78,907 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    78,907 miles
    Test number
    513607318374

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail78,907 miles (+1,958)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,907 miles
    Test number
    691997918360
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

  22. Pass76,949 miles (+2,613)
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    76,949 miles
    Test number
    264546717325

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass74,336 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    74,336 miles
    Test number
    282900416330

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L4 YPH

Does L4 YPH currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L4 YPH is valid until 16 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on L4 YPH?
The MOT on L4 YPH is valid until 16 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L4 YPH done?
L4 YPH was recorded at 110,203 miles at its MOT on 15 Oct 2026, an average of 1,799 miles a year.
Has L4 YPH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L4 YPH has failed 9 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Oct 2026.
Has the mileage on L4 YPH 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 L4 YPH find?
L4 YPH passed its latest MOT on 15 Oct 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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