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Volkswagen Golf

Green · Petrol · 1998 · 1,600 cc

S34 YNPMOT history

S34 YNP is a green petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 28 Nov 1998. Its MOT is valid until 8 Nov 2026 and it has passed 20 of 30 MOT tests, with 152,393 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Oct 2025.

S34 YNP green Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 8 Nov 2026
Mileage
152,393 mi
At MOT on 23 Oct 2025
MOT tests
30
20 passed · 10 failed
Per year
4,856 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S34 YNP
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,600 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
28 Nov 1998
MOT status
MOT valid until 8 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
23 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

S34 YNP was last recorded at 152,393 miles on 23 Oct 2025, 1,541 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Oct 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
150,852 miles · 28 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
1,541 miles
Average per year
4,856 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 152,393 miles
  • 2024 – 150,852 miles
  • 2023 – 149,051 miles
  • 2022 – 148,583 miles
  • 2021 – 146,167 miles
  • 2020 – 144,397 miles
  • 2019 – 142,986 miles
  • 2018 – 141,258 miles
  • 2017 – 135,535 miles
  • 2016 – 133,034 miles
  • 2015 – 127,248 miles
  • 2014 – 115,556 miles
  • 2013 – 104,814 miles
  • 2012 – 95,229 miles
  • 2011 – 85,625 miles
  • 2010 – 79,868 miles
  • 2009 – 74,649 miles
  • 2008 – 69,854 miles
  • 2007 – 63,905 miles
  • 2006 – 60,163 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass152,393 miles
  • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s)Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryRegistration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (0.1 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryEngine management light not on dash

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 Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2011–2015

  • No eml light on dash

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass152,393 miles (+1,541)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    152,393 miles
    Test number
    317639777442
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRegistration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryEngine management light not on dash
  2. Pass150,852 miles (+1,801)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    150,852 miles
    Test number
    292574622890
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryRegistration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNo eml light on dash
  3. Pass149,051 miles (+468)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    149,051 miles
    Test number
    865109478080
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNo EML light on dash
  4. Pass148,583 miles (+2,416)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    148,583 miles
    Test number
    329782877478
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also perishing (5.2.3 (e))
  5. Pass146,167 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    146,167 miles
    Test number
    346031002762
    • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective mid section (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  6. Fail146,165 miles (+1,768)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    146,165 miles
    Test number
    915359540324
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective mid section (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  7. Pass144,397 miles (+1,411)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    144,397 miles
    Test number
    621473854110
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  8. Pass142,986 miles (+1,728)
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    142,986 miles
    Test number
    951522886918

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass141,258 miles (+5,723)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    141,258 miles
    Test number
    283713702933
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  10. Pass135,535 miles (+2,501)
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    135,535 miles
    Test number
    102258870492

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass133,034 miles (+5,786)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    133,034 miles
    Test number
    648674007835
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated N/S & O/S (3.6.B.4d)
  12. Pass127,248 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    127,248 miles
    Test number
    122863247915

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail127,248 miles (+11,692)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,248 miles
    Test number
    510345976479
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  14. Fail115,556 miles1 repaired2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,556 miles
    Test number
    748375704342
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • NoteFront reg deteriorating
  15. Pass115,556 miles (+10,742)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    115,556 miles
    Test number
    827335804363
    • AdvisoryNearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • NoteFront reg deteriorating
  16. Pass104,814 miles6 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    104,814 miles
    Test number
    596840583244
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryRegistration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteFront suspension corroded
  17. Fail104,814 miles (+9,585)4 failures6 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,814 miles
    Test number
    907520283277
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryRegistration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteFront suspension corroded
  18. Pass95,229 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    95,229 miles
    Test number
    147956152208
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  19. Fail95,229 miles (+9,604)2 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,229 miles
    Test number
    605496652230
    • FailureFront registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  20. Pass85,625 miles (+388)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    85,625 miles
    Test number
    455386261293
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  21. Fail85,237 miles (+5,369)4 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,237 miles
    Test number
    395615751286
    • FailureExhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  22. Pass79,868 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    79,868 miles
    Test number
    821687030241

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail79,868 miles (+5,219)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,868 miles
    Test number
    134477130222
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
  24. Pass74,649 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    74,649 miles
    Test number
    153808049262

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail74,649 miles (+4,795)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,649 miles
    Test number
    301938149482
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
  26. Pass69,854 miles (+51)
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    69,854 miles
    Test number
    751842368235

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail69,803 miles (+5,898)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,803 miles
    Test number
    964017658259
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
  28. Pass63,905 miles (+94)
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    63,905 miles
    Test number
    353268167454

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Fail63,811 miles (+3,648)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,811 miles
    Test number
    821918457256
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
  30. Pass60,163 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    60,163 miles
    Test number
    753369796298

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S34 YNP

Does S34 YNP currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S34 YNP is valid until 8 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on S34 YNP?
The MOT on S34 YNP is valid until 8 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S34 YNP done?
S34 YNP was recorded at 152,393 miles at its MOT on 23 Oct 2025, an average of 4,856 miles a year.
Has S34 YNP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S34 YNP has failed 10 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Oct 2021.
Has the mileage on S34 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 S34 YNP find?
S34 YNP passed its latest MOT on 23 Oct 2025 with 1 minor defect and 5 advisories: nearside registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; front play in steering rack inner joint(s); nearside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing, and 3 more.

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