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Grey · Diesel · 2003 · 1,896 cc

S4 YOJMOT history

S4 YOJ is a grey diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 13 Nov 2003. Its MOT is valid until 8 Sept 2027 and it has passed 20 of 22 MOT tests, with 176,548 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Sept 2026.

S4 YOJ grey Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 8 Sept 2027
Mileage
176,548 mi
At MOT on 9 Sept 2026
MOT tests
22
20 passed · 2 failed
Per year
6,747 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S4 YOJ
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
13 Nov 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 8 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
9 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S4 YOJ was last recorded at 176,548 miles on 9 Sept 2026, 15,940 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
160,608 miles · 2 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
15,940 miles
Average per year
6,747 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 176,548 miles
  • 2025 – 160,608 miles
  • 2024 – 147,889 miles
  • 2023 – 131,797 miles
  • 2022 – 122,972 miles
  • 2021 – 119,624 miles
  • 2019 – 101,811 miles
  • 2018 – 98,016 miles
  • 2017 – 93,223 miles
  • 2016 – 88,196 miles
  • 2015 – 83,806 miles
  • 2014 – 78,184 miles
  • 2013 – 73,726 miles
  • 2012 – 70,230 miles
  • 2011 – 64,081 miles
  • 2010 – 58,548 miles
  • 2009 – 53,146 miles
  • 2008 – 51,049 miles
  • 2007 – 48,532 miles
  • 2006 – 42,729 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass176,548 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear foot brake effort low
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear park brake effort low
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

22 tests since 2 Nov 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass176,548 miles (+15,940)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    176,548 miles
    Test number
    237718887700
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear foot brake effort low
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear park brake effort low
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  2. Pass160,608 miles (+12,719)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    160,608 miles
    Test number
    716358367484
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  3. Pass147,889 miles (+16,092)
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    147,889 miles
    Test number
    788090943482

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass131,797 miles (+8,825)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    131,797 miles
    Test number
    882249604188
    • MinorFront Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  5. Pass122,972 miles (+3,348)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    122,972 miles
    Test number
    980212864419

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass119,624 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    119,624 miles
    Test number
    954942638992

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail119,624 miles (+17,813)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,624 miles
    Test number
    326597504979
    • MajorHazard warning switch inoperative only offside indicator lights work (4.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
  8. Pass101,811 miles (+3,795)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    101,811 miles
    Test number
    353700745008

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass98,016 miles (+4,793)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    98,016 miles
    Test number
    380295023910
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  10. Pass93,223 miles (+5,027)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    93,223 miles
    Test number
    255662719836
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
  11. Pass88,196 miles (+4,390)
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    88,196 miles
    Test number
    236732361472

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass83,806 miles (+5,622)
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    83,806 miles
    Test number
    207552625297

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass78,184 miles (+4,458)
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    78,184 miles
    Test number
    166917114244

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass73,726 miles (+3,496)
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    73,726 miles
    Test number
    898305603219

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass70,230 miles (+6,149)
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    70,230 miles
    Test number
    267823612221

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass64,081 miles (+5,533)
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    64,081 miles
    Test number
    556000601287

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass58,548 miles (+5,402)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    58,548 miles
    Test number
    483767410291
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
  18. Pass53,146 miles (+2,097)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    53,146 miles
    Test number
    650275519224
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteRadial crackes in n/sfront and o/s/rear
  19. Pass51,049 miles (+2,517)
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    51,049 miles
    Test number
    572915428276

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass48,532 miles (+5,803)
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    48,532 miles
    Test number
    231155927230

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass42,729 miles (+133)
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    42,729 miles
    Test number
    771911116376

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail42,596 miles2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,596 miles
    Test number
    551356006313
    • FailureFront Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Questions about S4 YOJ

Does S4 YOJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S4 YOJ is valid until 8 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on S4 YOJ?
The MOT on S4 YOJ is valid until 8 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S4 YOJ done?
S4 YOJ was recorded at 176,548 miles at its MOT on 9 Sept 2026, an average of 6,747 miles a year.
Has S4 YOJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S4 YOJ has failed 2 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Mar 2021.
Has the mileage on S4 YOJ 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 YOJ find?
S4 YOJ passed its latest MOT on 9 Sept 2026 with 4 advisories: nearside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; nearside rear foot brake effort low; nearside rear park brake effort low, and 1 more.

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