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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.

S115 YNP green Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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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
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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.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
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

Fail164,288 miles
  • 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

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 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.

  1. 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))
  2. 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))
  3. 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))
  4. 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))
  5. 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))
  6. 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))
  7. 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))
  8. 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))
  9. Pass155,714 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    155,714 miles
    Test number
    210281928337

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. 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))
  11. 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))
  12. 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))
  13. 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))
  14. Pass141,189 miles (+6,162)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    141,189 miles
    Test number
    492148967323

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass135,027 miles (+5,611)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2017
    Odometer
    135,027 miles
    Test number
    789438426140
    • AdvisoryCentre Centre Exhaust bracket loose,
  16. Pass129,416 miles (+7,149)
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2016
    Odometer
    129,416 miles
    Test number
    405129835186

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass122,267 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2015
    Odometer
    122,267 miles
    Test number
    168292024145

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. 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)
  19. Pass115,278 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    115,278 miles
    Test number
    205836813138

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. 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
  21. Pass108,634 miles (+6,079)
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    108,634 miles
    Test number
    278921722408

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass102,555 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    102,555 miles
    Test number
    197175201122

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. 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)
  24. Pass97,290 miles (+5,152)
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    97,290 miles
    Test number
    362580290098

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass92,138 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    92,138 miles
    Test number
    640585809126

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. 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)
  27. Pass85,891 miles (+7,544)
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    85,891 miles
    Test number
    510508468092

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass78,347 miles (+67)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    78,347 miles
    Test number
    594287417054

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. 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)
  30. 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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