
Volkswagen Golf
Black · Petrol · 2006 · 1,390 cc
S4 YAWMOT history
S4 YAW is a black petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 20 Sept 2006. Its MOT expired on 22 Mar 2024 and it has passed 14 of 22 MOT tests, with 172,062 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Mar 2024.

- MOT
- Expired
- On 22 Mar 2024
- Mileage
- 172,062 mi
- At MOT on 21 Mar 2024
- MOT tests
- 22
- 14 passed · 8 failed
- Per year
- 9,546 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- S4 YAW
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Golf
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,390 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2006
- First used
- 20 Sept 2006
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 22 Mar 2024
- Latest MOT test
- 21 Mar 2024 (Fail)
Mileage history
S4 YAW was last recorded at 172,062 miles on 21 Mar 2024, 12,145 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Mar 2023.
- Previous MOT
- 159,917 miles · 23 Mar 2023
- Between the last two tests
- 12,145 miles
- Average per year
- 9,546 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2024 – 172,062 miles
- 2023 – 159,917 miles
- 2022 – 148,651 miles
- 2020 – 144,298 miles
- 2019 – 138,675 miles
- 2018 – 130,198 miles
- 2017 – 115,238 miles
- 2016 – 100,344 miles
- 2015 – 86,002 miles
- 2014 – 74,626 miles
- 2013 – 69,077 miles
- 2012 – 62,330 miles
- 2011 – 54,095 miles
- 2010 – 44,117 miles
- 2009 – 33,043 miles
What the latest MOT found
- DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- DangerousOffside Rear Wheel bearing play so excessive that directional control is impaired (5.1.3 (a) (ii))
- DangerousOffside Rear Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
- MajorNearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Central sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
- MajorOffside Inner Drive shaft securing bolt loose (6.1.7 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill)(Front to rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
- MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2023
- MinorNearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced Dull (4.2.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted Rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Outer C.V Boot leaking grease
- AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy And N/S/R (5.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
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.
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2023
Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively
Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2023
Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning
Minor2 MOTs, 2023
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Full MOT history
22 tests since 28 Aug 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Fail172,062 miles (+12,145)3 dangerous10 major2 minor8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 172,062 miles
- Test number
- 510684444462
- DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- DangerousOffside Rear Wheel bearing play so excessive that directional control is impaired (5.1.3 (a) (ii))
- DangerousOffside Rear Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorNearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Central sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorOffside Inner Drive shaft securing bolt loose (6.1.7 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill)(Front to rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
- MinorNearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced Dull (4.2.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted Rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Outer C.V Boot leaking grease
- AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy And N/S/R (5.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass159,917 miles (+116)4 minor8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 Mar 2024
- Odometer
- 159,917 miles
- Test number
- 773830494438
- MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
- MinorNearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
- MinorNearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisorySupplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))
Fail159,801 miles (+516)5 major4 minor8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 159,801 miles
- Test number
- 536834122189
- MajorFront Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
- MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorNearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
- MinorNearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
- MinorNearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisorySupplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))
Fail159,285 miles (+10,634)1 dangerous12 major2 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 159,285 miles
- Test number
- 879310583844
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault traction control light on (7.12 (e))
- MajorEmissions unable to be completed front exhaust blowing excessivly (8.2.1.2 (d))
- MajorFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi joint badly split (6.1.2 (a))
- MajorFront Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
- MajorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorOffside Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (3.3 (c))
- MajorOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- MajorRear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
- MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
- MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3tyres worn to 3mm tread depth (5.2.3 (e))
Pass148,651 miles1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 8 Feb 2023
- Odometer
- 148,651 miles
- Test number
- 331984196080
- MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear parking brake recording lower brake effort than expected
Fail148,651 miles (+4,353)1 repaired1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 148,651 miles
- Test number
- 182592420652
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear parking brake recording lower brake effort than expected
Pass144,298 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 Sept 2021
- Odometer
- 144,298 miles
- Test number
- 572826897686
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryUnder trays fitted
Fail144,295 miles (+5,620)1 dangerous4 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 144,295 miles
- Test number
- 362426757695
- DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryUnder trays fitted
Pass138,675 miles (+8,477)1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 Sept 2020
- Odometer
- 138,675 miles
- Test number
- 662192099707
- MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Pass130,198 miles (+14,960)2 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 Sept 2019
- Odometer
- 130,198 miles
- Test number
- 503945912987
- MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass115,238 miles (+14,894)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 20 Sept 2018
- Odometer
- 115,238 miles
- Test number
- 940739880996
- AdvisoryUnder trays ftd
Pass100,344 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 Sept 2017
- Odometer
- 100,344 miles
- Test number
- 618255029873
- AdvisoryFront tyres caslating
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Fail100,344 miles (+14,342)2 failures3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 100,344 miles
- Test number
- 519111250661
- FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureOffside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
- AdvisoryFront tyres caslating
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Pass86,002 miles (+11,376)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 Sept 2016
- Odometer
- 86,002 miles
- Test number
- 613016714243
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Pass74,626 miles (+5,549)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 Sept 2015
- Odometer
- 74,626 miles
- Test number
- 325540564284
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Pass69,077 miles
- MOT expiry
- 20 Sept 2014
- Odometer
- 69,077 miles
- Test number
- 855400963273
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail69,077 miles (+6,747)2 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 69,077 miles
- Test number
- 385910263470
- FailureBonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass62,330 miles (+8,235)
- MOT expiry
- 20 Sept 2013
- Odometer
- 62,330 miles
- Test number
- 899578452289
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass54,095 miles
- MOT expiry
- 20 Sept 2012
- Odometer
- 54,095 miles
- Test number
- 365026551256
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail54,095 miles (+9,978)1 failure2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 54,095 miles
- Test number
- 697976351281
- FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryNearside Inner Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Inner Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Pass44,117 miles (+11,074)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 20 Sept 2011
- Odometer
- 44,117 miles
- Test number
- 581323550288
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass33,043 miles
- MOT expiry
- 20 Sept 2010
- Odometer
- 33,043 miles
- Test number
- 341590549280
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about S4 YAW
- Does S4 YAW currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on S4 YAW expired on 22 Mar 2024, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on S4 YAW?
- The MOT on S4 YAW expired on 22 Mar 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has S4 YAW done?
- S4 YAW was recorded at 172,062 miles at its MOT on 21 Mar 2024, an average of 9,546 miles a year.
- Has S4 YAW ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. S4 YAW has failed 8 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Mar 2024.
- Has the mileage on S4 YAW 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 S4 YAW find?
- S4 YAW failed its latest MOT on 21 Mar 2024 with 3 dangerous defects, 10 major defects, 2 minor defects and 8 advisories: offside rear tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure; offside rear wheel bearing play so excessive that directional control is impaired; offside rear wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up, and 20 more.
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