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Volkswagen Golf

Black · Petrol · 1997 · 2,792 cc

R477 YNOMOT history

R477 YNO is a black petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 12 Sept 1997. Its MOT expired on 6 Oct 2022 and it has passed 16 of 26 MOT tests, with 84,333 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Oct 2022.

R477 YNO black Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 6 Oct 2022
Mileage
84,333 mi
At MOT on 4 Oct 2022
MOT tests
26
16 passed · 10 failed
Per year
1,438 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
R477 YNO
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,792 cc
Year of manufacture
1997
First used
12 Sept 1997
MOT status
MOT expired on 6 Oct 2022
Latest MOT test
4 Oct 2022 (Fail)

Mileage history

R477 YNO was last recorded at 84,333 miles on 4 Oct 2022, 623 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Oct 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
83,710 miles · 4 Oct 2021
Between the last two tests
623 miles
Average per year
1,438 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 84,333 miles
  • 2021 – 83,710 miles
  • 2020 – 83,197 miles
  • 2019 – 82,330 miles
  • 2018 – 81,439 miles
  • 2017 – 81,075 miles
  • 2016 – 80,468 miles
  • 2015 – 79,593 miles
  • 2014 – 79,169 miles
  • 2013 – 77,445 miles
  • 2012 – 76,460 miles
  • 2011 – 75,325 miles
  • 2010 – 74,321 miles
  • 2009 – 70,750 miles
  • 2008 – 67,316 miles
  • 2007 – 63,667 miles
  • 2006 – 60,368 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail84,333 miles
  • DangerousNearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j))
  • DangerousOffside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j))
  • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • MajorNearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • MajorOffside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Wing excessively corroded
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Wing excessively corroded
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

What MOT failures 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 Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2013–2016

  • Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Under vehicle surfaces corroded

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2016

  • Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2016

Full MOT history

26 tests since 2 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail84,333 miles (+623)2 dangerous3 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,333 miles
    Test number
    584206298161
    • DangerousNearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j))
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wing excessively corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wing excessively corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. Pass83,710 miles (+1)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    83,710 miles
    Test number
    815571764637
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryUnder vehicle surfaces corroded

  3. Fail83,709 miles (+512)1 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,709 miles
    Test number
    445331316246
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryUnder vehicle surfaces corroded

  4. Pass83,197 miles (+867)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    83,197 miles
    Test number
    470648932096
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryUnder vehicle surfaces corroded

  5. Pass82,330 miles (+891)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    82,330 miles
    Test number
    544292354529
    • AdvisoryFront Body sills have slight corrosion both sides
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  6. Pass81,439 miles (+364)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    81,439 miles
    Test number
    319671763810
    • AdvisoryFront Body sills have slight corrosion.
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass81,075 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    81,075 miles
    Test number
    513140078618
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Body sills have slight corrosion.
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Body sills have slight corrosion.
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Tyre wear on inner edge. (4.1.E.1)

  8. Fail81,075 miles (+607)3 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,075 miles
    Test number
    768856936842
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Body sills have slight corrosion.
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Body sills have slight corrosion.
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Tyre wear on inner edge. (4.1.E.1)

  9. Pass80,468 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    80,468 miles
    Test number
    353413964086
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seal has slight corrosion.
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seal has slight corrosion.
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Tyre worn slightly inner edge. (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  10. Fail80,468 miles (+875)1 dangerous1 failure7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,468 miles
    Test number
    647730385252
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seal has slight corrosion.
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seal has slight corrosion.
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Tyre worn slightly inner edge. (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  11. Pass79,593 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    79,593 miles
    Test number
    346698756699

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail79,593 miles (+424)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,593 miles
    Test number
    868086912855
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureRear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

  13. Fail79,169 miles2 repaired6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,169 miles
    Test number
    476871884159
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  14. Pass79,169 miles (+1,724)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    79,169 miles
    Test number
    816751884130
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  15. Pass77,445 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    77,445 miles
    Test number
    843184853880

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail77,445 miles (+985)4 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,445 miles
    Test number
    306743283196
    • FailureNearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteCentre exhaust system corroded.

  17. Pass76,460 miles (+3)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    76,460 miles
    Test number
    278675382422
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteExhaust deteriorating

  18. Fail76,457 miles (+1,132)2 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,457 miles
    Test number
    968844162147
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteExhaust deteriorating

  19. Pass75,325 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    75,325 miles
    Test number
    617548261107
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  20. Fail75,325 miles (+1,004)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,325 miles
    Test number
    797048861150
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  21. Pass74,321 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    74,321 miles
    Test number
    272048060160
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  22. Fail74,321 miles (+3,571)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,321 miles
    Test number
    983068560177
    • Repaired at testExhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  23. Pass70,750 miles (+3,434)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    70,750 miles
    Test number
    843300479181
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

  24. Pass67,316 miles (+3,649)
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    67,316 miles
    Test number
    431639118161

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass63,667 miles (+3,299)
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    63,667 miles
    Test number
    940323837007

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass60,368 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    60,368 miles
    Test number
    771223536075
    • NoteBoth rear wheel bearings have play in them.
    • NoteFront brake pads over 1/2 worn.

Questions about R477 YNO

Does R477 YNO currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on R477 YNO expired on 6 Oct 2022, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on R477 YNO?
The MOT on R477 YNO expired on 6 Oct 2022. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has R477 YNO done?
R477 YNO was recorded at 84,333 miles at its MOT on 4 Oct 2022, an average of 1,438 miles a year.
Has R477 YNO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. R477 YNO has failed 10 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Oct 2022.
Has the mileage on R477 YNO 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 R477 YNO find?
R477 YNO failed its latest MOT on 4 Oct 2022 with 2 dangerous defects, 3 major defects and 7 advisories: nearside rear valve stem seriously damaged; offside rear valve stem seriously damaged; anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an abs fault, and 9 more.

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