
Volkswagen Golf
Green · Petrol · 1998 · 1,781 cc
S115 YNPMOT history
S115 YNP is a green petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 1 Nov 1998. Its MOT expired on 29 Mar 2026 and it has passed 19 of 30 MOT tests, with 164,288 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Mar 2026.

- MOT
- Expired
- On 29 Mar 2026
- Mileage
- 164,288 mi
- At MOT on 23 Mar 2026
- MOT tests
- 30
- 19 passed · 11 failed
- Per year
- 4,725 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- S115 YNP
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Golf
- Colour
- Green
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,781 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1998
- First used
- 1 Nov 1998
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 29 Mar 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 23 Mar 2026 (Fail)
Mileage history
S115 YNP was last recorded at 164,288 miles on 23 Mar 2026, 1,235 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Mar 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 163,053 miles · 13 Mar 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 1,235 miles
- Average per year
- 4,725 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 164,288 miles
- 2025 – 163,053 miles
- 2024 – 161,708 miles
- 2023 – 159,340 miles
- 2022 – 157,283 miles
- 2021 – 155,714 miles
- 2020 – 153,555 miles
- 2019 – 148,889 miles
- 2017 – 141,189 miles
- 2016 – 135,027 miles
- 2015 – 129,416 miles
- 2014 – 122,267 miles
- 2013 – 115,278 miles
- 2012 – 108,634 miles
- 2011 – 102,555 miles
- 2010 – 97,290 miles
- 2009 – 92,138 miles
- 2008 – 85,891 miles
- 2007 – 78,347 miles
- 2005 – 68,037 miles
What the latest MOT found
- MajorBraking system leaking servo pipe (1.1.3 (d))
- MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
- MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
- MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2020
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 7 MOTs since 2019
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2020
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 7 MOTs since 2019
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
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 Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Failure3 MOTs, 2007–2013
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding
Major2 MOTs, 2022–2023
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Failure2 MOTs, 2011–2014
Full MOT history
30 tests since 8 Nov 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Fail164,288 miles (+1,235)4 major1 minor9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 164,288 miles
- Test number
- 534626228729
- MajorBraking system leaking servo pipe (1.1.3 (d))
- MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Pass163,053 miles (+1,345)7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Mar 2026
- Odometer
- 163,053 miles
- Test number
- 182083752822
- AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Pass161,708 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Mar 2025
- Odometer
- 161,708 miles
- Test number
- 804974258876
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Fail161,708 miles (+2,368)3 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 161,708 miles
- Test number
- 315559911494
- MajorExhaust emissions likely to be affected by an induction leak (8.2.2.1 (b))
- MajorOffside Side repeater missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass159,340 miles (+15)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Mar 2024
- Odometer
- 159,340 miles
- Test number
- 475376981664
- AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))
Fail159,325 miles (+2,042)1 dangerous4 major5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 159,325 miles
- Test number
- 674457244234
- DangerousOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))
Pass157,283 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Mar 2023
- Odometer
- 157,283 miles
- Test number
- 734707725141
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Fail157,283 miles (+1,569)2 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 157,283 miles
- Test number
- 474334604298
- MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass155,714 miles
- MOT expiry
- 29 Mar 2022
- Odometer
- 155,714 miles
- Test number
- 210281928337
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail155,714 miles (+2,159)4 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 155,714 miles
- Test number
- 808134423856
- MajorCentral Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases sleeve (6.1.2 (a))
- MajorExhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))
- MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Pass153,555 miles (+4,666)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Mar 2021
- Odometer
- 153,555 miles
- Test number
- 872622119138
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Pass148,889 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Mar 2020
- Odometer
- 148,889 miles
- Test number
- 846848282619
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Fail148,889 miles (+7,700)3 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 148,889 miles
- Test number
- 257341430467
- MajorFront Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
- MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass141,189 miles (+6,162)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Jun 2018
- Odometer
- 141,189 miles
- Test number
- 492148967323
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass135,027 miles (+5,611)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 18 May 2017
- Odometer
- 135,027 miles
- Test number
- 789438426140
- AdvisoryCentre Centre Exhaust bracket loose,
Pass129,416 miles (+7,149)
- MOT expiry
- 18 May 2016
- Odometer
- 129,416 miles
- Test number
- 405129835186
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass122,267 miles
- MOT expiry
- 1 May 2015
- Odometer
- 122,267 miles
- Test number
- 168292024145
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail122,267 miles (+6,989)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 122,267 miles
- Test number
- 868239714110
- FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Pass115,278 miles
- MOT expiry
- 29 Apr 2014
- Odometer
- 115,278 miles
- Test number
- 205836813138
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail115,278 miles (+6,644)1 failure1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 115,278 miles
- Test number
- 335634113155
- FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- NoteSLIGHT TEAR N/S/R TYRE
Pass108,634 miles (+6,079)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Apr 2013
- Odometer
- 108,634 miles
- Test number
- 278921722408
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass102,555 miles
- MOT expiry
- 14 Apr 2012
- Odometer
- 102,555 miles
- Test number
- 197175201122
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail102,555 miles (+5,265)5 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 102,555 miles
- Test number
- 209995501172
- FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
- FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass97,290 miles (+5,152)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Apr 2011
- Odometer
- 97,290 miles
- Test number
- 362580290098
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass92,138 miles
- MOT expiry
- 14 Apr 2010
- Odometer
- 92,138 miles
- Test number
- 640585809126
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail92,138 miles (+6,247)1 dangerous1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 92,138 miles
- Test number
- 793794409116
- DangerousOffside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Pass85,891 miles (+7,544)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Mar 2009
- Odometer
- 85,891 miles
- Test number
- 510508468092
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass78,347 miles (+67)
- MOT expiry
- 16 Jan 2008
- Odometer
- 78,347 miles
- Test number
- 594287417054
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail78,280 miles (+10,243)4 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 78,280 miles
- Test number
- 144393807489
- FailureNearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
- FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureNearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
- FailureOffside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Pass68,037 miles
- MOT expiry
- 7 Nov 2006
- Odometer
- 68,037 miles
- Test number
- 171582415336
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about S115 YNP
- Does S115 YNP currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on S115 YNP expired on 29 Mar 2026, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on S115 YNP?
- The MOT on S115 YNP expired on 29 Mar 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has S115 YNP done?
- S115 YNP was recorded at 164,288 miles at its MOT on 23 Mar 2026, an average of 4,725 miles a year.
- Has S115 YNP ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. S115 YNP has failed 11 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Mar 2026.
- Has the mileage on S115 YNP 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 S115 YNP find?
- S115 YNP failed its latest MOT on 23 Mar 2026 with 4 major defects, 1 minor defect and 9 advisories: braking system leaking servo pipe; nearside rear suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength; nearside windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively, and 11 more.
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