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Volkswagen Golf

Red · Petrol · 1998 · 1,595 cc

S69 YKEMOT history

S69 YKE is a red petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 20 Nov 1998. Its MOT is valid until 20 Mar 2027 and it has passed 14 of 20 MOT tests, with 111,953 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Mar 2026.

S69 YKE red Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 20 Mar 2027
Mileage
111,953 mi
At MOT on 21 Mar 2026
MOT tests
20
14 passed · 6 failed
Per year
2,782 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S69 YKE
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,595 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
20 Nov 1998
MOT status
MOT valid until 20 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
21 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S69 YKE was last recorded at 111,953 miles on 21 Mar 2026, 70 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Feb 2026.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 27 Jul 2020: 96,139 miles, lower than 97,598 miles on 23 Jul 2019.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
111,883 miles · 18 Feb 2026
Between the last two tests
70 miles
Average per year
2,782 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 111,953 miles
  • 2025 – 108,397 miles
  • 2024 – 105,136 miles
  • 2023 – 100,798 miles
  • 2022 – 100,450 miles
  • 2021 – 98,525 miles
  • 2020 – 96,139 miles
  • 2019 – 97,598 miles
  • 2018 – 92,779 miles
  • 2017 – 91,112 miles
  • 2016 – 89,122 miles
  • 2015 – 86,899 miles
  • 2014 – 84,949 miles
  • 2013 – 78,656 miles
  • 2012 – 72,971 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass111,953 miles
  • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear box to center pipe joint (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryPrevious welding repairs covered in under seal (nearside front inner sill, offside front inner sill)

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.

  • Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits

    Major3 MOTs, 2021–2026

  • Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Slight roughness to offside rear wheel bearing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Both rear tyres cracking

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

20 tests since 16 Mar 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass111,953 miles (+70)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    111,953 miles
    Test number
    716448468619
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear box to center pipe joint (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryPrevious welding repairs covered in under seal (nearside front inner sill, offside front inner sill)

  2. Fail111,883 miles (+3,486)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,883 miles
    Test number
    910678458361
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

  3. Pass108,397 miles (+3,261)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    108,397 miles
    Test number
    933028102471
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  4. Pass105,136 miles (+4,338)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    105,136 miles
    Test number
    369759389562
    • AdvisoryCentral Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryLower Oil leak, but not excessive Slight oil leak from gearbox shaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s) Both

  5. Pass100,798 miles (+348)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    100,798 miles
    Test number
    705958227551
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Minor leak in join between new system components (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Slight cracking in tread blocks (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Slight cracking in tread blocks (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  6. Fail100,450 miles (+1,925)1 dangerous3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,450 miles
    Test number
    401623487498
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake hose damaged and likely to fail (1.1.12 (a))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass98,525 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    98,525 miles
    Test number
    975358579125
    • AdvisoryCentre and rear exhaust corroded

  8. Fail98,525 miles (+2,386)1 dangerous6 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,525 miles
    Test number
    702734709092
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryCentre and rear exhaust corroded

  9. Pass96,139 miles (-1,459)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    96,139 miles
    Test number
    513794652091
    • AdvisoryPlay in both front top suspension mounts
    • AdvisoryRear inner sills corroding
    • AdvisorySlight bind on o/s rear brake

  10. Pass97,598 miles (+4,819)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    97,598 miles
    Test number
    288144625556
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Severely worn to inner edge / cracking , perished.. (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Worn to inner edge.. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both side.. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

  11. Pass92,779 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    92,779 miles
    Test number
    531299573451
    • AdvisoryFront tyres perishing (cracking)

  12. Fail92,779 miles (+1,667)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,779 miles
    Test number
    898024959976
    • MajorNearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (1.1.12 (d))
    • AdvisoryFront tyres perishing (cracking)

  13. Pass91,112 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    91,112 miles
    Test number
    974383449274
    • AdvisorySlight roughness to offside rear wheel bearing
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres cracking

  14. Fail91,112 miles (+1,990)4 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,112 miles
    Test number
    163753173039
    • FailureNearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc inner (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn inner (2.5.C.1b)
    • AdvisorySlight roughness to offside rear wheel bearing
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres cracking

  15. Pass89,122 miles (+2,223)
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    89,122 miles
    Test number
    708381513639

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass86,899 miles (+1,950)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    86,899 miles
    Test number
    986569365106

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass84,949 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    84,949 miles
    Test number
    245646554490

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail84,949 miles (+6,293)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,949 miles
    Test number
    106294354134
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

  19. Pass78,656 miles (+5,685)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    78,656 miles
    Test number
    628545863076
    • NoteBoth front tyres nearing limit
    • NoteOffside c.v gaiter damp
    • NoteOffside front lower suspension arm (rear) bush showing signs of wear

  20. Pass72,971 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    72,971 miles
    Test number
    496716572065
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Questions about S69 YKE

Does S69 YKE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S69 YKE is valid until 20 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on S69 YKE?
The MOT on S69 YKE is valid until 20 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S69 YKE done?
S69 YKE was recorded at 111,953 miles at its MOT on 21 Mar 2026, an average of 2,782 miles a year.
Has S69 YKE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S69 YKE has failed 6 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Feb 2026.
Has the mileage on S69 YKE ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 27 Jul 2020. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on S69 YKE find?
S69 YKE passed its latest MOT on 21 Mar 2026 with 5 advisories: exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box to center pipe joint; nearside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; offside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material, and 2 more.

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