Volkswagen logo

Volkswagen Golf

Red · Diesel · 2012 · 1,968 cc

S40 YBBMOT history

S40 YBB is a red diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 8 May 2012. Its MOT expired on 9 Oct 2026 and it has passed 11 of 12 MOT tests, with 129,839 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Oct 2025.

S40 YBB red Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Golf, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 9 Oct 2026
Mileage
129,839 mi
At MOT on 10 Oct 2025
MOT tests
12
11 passed · 1 failed
Per year
9,680 mi
Average between MOTs
Get reminders for S40 YBB in the free Driver Codes app

Vehicle details

Registration
S40 YBB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,968 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
8 May 2012
MOT status
MOT expired on 9 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
10 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

S40 YBB was last recorded at 129,839 miles on 10 Oct 2025, 9,260 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Oct 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
120,579 miles · 10 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
9,260 miles
Average per year
9,680 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 129,839 miles
  • 2024 – 120,579 miles
  • 2023 – 108,233 miles
  • 2022 – 106,637 miles
  • 2021 – 93,960 miles
  • 2020 – 83,573 miles
  • 2019 – 72,500 miles
  • 2018 – 56,914 miles
  • 2017 – 43,770 miles
  • 2016 – 35,493 miles
  • 2015 – 28,547 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass129,839 miles
  • MinorOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin ns+os (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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.

  • Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Emissions not detected

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017–2018

Full MOT history

12 tests since 24 Apr 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass129,839 miles (+9,260)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    129,839 miles
    Test number
    431543272685
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin ns+os (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  2. Pass120,579 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    120,579 miles
    Test number
    806349599737
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords inside wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

  3. Fail120,579 miles (+12,346)1 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,579 miles
    Test number
    649170828746
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords inside wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

  4. Pass108,233 miles (+1,596)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    108,233 miles
    Test number
    451305496186
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Pass106,637 miles (+12,677)
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    106,637 miles
    Test number
    186735095899

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass93,960 miles (+10,387)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    93,960 miles
    Test number
    464988208849

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass83,573 miles (+11,073)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    83,573 miles
    Test number
    846146613302
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass72,500 miles (+15,586)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2020
    Odometer
    72,500 miles
    Test number
    493334184195
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  9. Pass56,914 miles (+13,144)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2019
    Odometer
    56,914 miles
    Test number
    184439614606
    • AdvisoryEmissions not detected

  10. Pass43,770 miles (+8,277)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2018
    Odometer
    43,770 miles
    Test number
    673820574756
    • AdvisoryEmissions not detected

  11. Pass35,493 miles (+6,946)
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2017
    Odometer
    35,493 miles
    Test number
    844532400000

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass28,547 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2016
    Odometer
    28,547 miles
    Test number
    108084015124

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S40 YBB

Does S40 YBB currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S40 YBB expired on 9 Oct 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S40 YBB?
The MOT on S40 YBB expired on 9 Oct 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S40 YBB done?
S40 YBB was recorded at 129,839 miles at its MOT on 10 Oct 2025, an average of 9,680 miles a year.
Has S40 YBB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S40 YBB has failed 1 of its 12 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Oct 2024.
Has the mileage on S40 YBB 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 S40 YBB find?
S40 YBB passed its latest MOT on 10 Oct 2025 with 1 minor defect and 5 advisories: offside front lower anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; nearside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; nearside front track rod end ball joint has slight play, and 3 more.

Related registrations

Browse all S40Y registrations

Contains DVSA MOT history data, public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Driver Codes is not affiliated with DVSA or DVLA.