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Grey · Petrol · 2012 · 1,390 cc

S21 YAPMOT history

S21 YAP is a grey petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 29 Sept 2012. Its MOT is valid until 8 Oct 2027 and it has passed 12 of 14 MOT tests, with 128,437 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Oct 2026.

S21 YAP grey Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 8 Oct 2027
Mileage
128,437 mi
At MOT on 9 Oct 2026
MOT tests
14
12 passed · 2 failed
Per year
9,653 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S21 YAP
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,390 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
29 Sept 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 8 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
9 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S21 YAP was last recorded at 128,437 miles on 9 Oct 2026, 6,411 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
122,026 miles · 6 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
6,411 miles
Average per year
9,653 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 128,437 miles
  • 2025 – 122,026 miles
  • 2024 – 111,036 miles
  • 2023 – 101,993 miles
  • 2022 – 94,662 miles
  • 2021 – 79,132 miles
  • 2020 – 69,720 miles
  • 2018 – 50,904 miles
  • 2017 – 34,878 miles
  • 2016 – 27,919 miles
  • 2015 – 21,822 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass128,437 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryAnti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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 Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2022

Full MOT history

14 tests since 23 Sept 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass128,437 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    128,437 miles
    Test number
    399631746437
    • AdvisoryAnti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  2. Fail128,437 miles (+6,411)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,437 miles
    Test number
    399222570410
    • MajorAnti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both front (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorHeadlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both sides (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryAnti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  3. Pass122,026 miles (+10,990)
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    122,026 miles
    Test number
    649440117512

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass111,036 miles (+9,043)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    111,036 miles
    Test number
    959398005235
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBoth headlamp poor pattern due to led bulbs
  5. Pass101,993 miles (+7,331)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    101,993 miles
    Test number
    687348600136
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  6. Pass94,662 miles (+1,936)
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    94,662 miles
    Test number
    749553130508

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass92,726 miles (+13,594)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    92,726 miles
    Test number
    454631784259
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  8. Pass79,132 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    79,132 miles
    Test number
    941303047032

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail79,132 miles (+9,412)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,132 miles
    Test number
    836966590266
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  10. Pass69,720 miles (+18,816)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    69,720 miles
    Test number
    478227840828
    • 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))
  11. Pass50,904 miles (+16,026)
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    50,904 miles
    Test number
    361442078953

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass34,878 miles (+6,959)
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    34,878 miles
    Test number
    186207503408

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass27,919 miles (+6,097)
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    27,919 miles
    Test number
    839947122306

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass21,822 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    21,822 miles
    Test number
    175891079962
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryEngine covers fitted
    • AdvisoryVehicle under trays fitted

Questions about S21 YAP

Does S21 YAP currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S21 YAP is valid until 8 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on S21 YAP?
The MOT on S21 YAP is valid until 8 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S21 YAP done?
S21 YAP was recorded at 128,437 miles at its MOT on 9 Oct 2026, an average of 9,653 miles a year.
Has S21 YAP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S21 YAP has failed 2 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Oct 2026.
Has the mileage on S21 YAP 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 S21 YAP find?
S21 YAP passed its latest MOT on 9 Oct 2026 with 2 advisories: anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both rear; oil leak, but not excessive.

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