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Volkswagen Golf

Silver · Petrol · 1998 · 1,600 cc

S730 YONMOT history

S730 YON is a silver petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 16 Sept 1998. Its MOT expired on 29 Sept 2023 and it has passed 17 of 24 MOT tests, with 91,151 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Sept 2022.

S730 YON silver Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 29 Sept 2023
Mileage
91,151 mi
At MOT on 30 Sept 2022
MOT tests
24
17 passed · 7 failed
Per year
3,833 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S730 YON
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,600 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
16 Sept 1998
MOT status
MOT expired on 29 Sept 2023
Latest MOT test
30 Sept 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

S730 YON was last recorded at 91,151 miles on 30 Sept 2022, 271 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Sept 2022.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 12 May 2008: 23,373 miles, lower than 30,698 miles on 9 May 2007.

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
90,880 miles · 5 Sept 2022
Between the last two tests
271 miles
Average per year
3,833 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 91,151 miles
  • 2021 – 81,024 miles
  • 2020 – 77,437 miles
  • 2019 – 74,170 miles
  • 2018 – 68,169 miles
  • 2017 – 62,962 miles
  • 2016 – 56,937 miles
  • 2015 – 49,247 miles
  • 2014 – 44,733 miles
  • 2013 – 40,878 miles
  • 2012 – 37,219 miles
  • 2011 – 34,900 miles
  • 2010 – 33,954 miles
  • 2009 – 33,160 miles
  • 2008 – 23,373 miles
  • 2007 – 30,698 miles
  • 2006 – 29,621 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass91,151 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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.

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2007–2017

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2012

  • Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged

    Minor2 MOTs, 2018

  • Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2014–2017

Full MOT history

24 tests since 11 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass91,151 miles (+271)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    91,151 miles
    Test number
    807956452734
    • MinorNearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail90,880 miles (+9,856)6 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,880 miles
    Test number
    949217772842
    • MajorExhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))
    • MajorFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front pipe blowing before cat (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected (4.3.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorRear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  3. Pass81,024 miles (+3,587)
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    81,024 miles
    Test number
    670358749713

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass77,437 miles (+3,267)
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    77,437 miles
    Test number
    791022176456

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass74,170 miles (+6,001)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    74,170 miles
    Test number
    413251443221
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Non obligatory mirror damaged

  6. Pass68,169 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    68,169 miles
    Test number
    859245214831
    • MinorOffside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

  7. Fail68,169 miles (+5,207)1 dangerous1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,169 miles
    Test number
    846667739798
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MinorOffside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

  8. Pass62,962 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    62,962 miles
    Test number
    125685788266
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  9. Fail62,961 miles (+6,024)7 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,961 miles
    Test number
    103022479482
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureFront passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  10. Pass56,937 miles (+7,690)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2017
    Odometer
    56,937 miles
    Test number
    286276086546
    • AdvisoryExhaust centre bracket loose, but system still secure
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  11. Pass49,247 miles (+4,514)
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2016
    Odometer
    49,247 miles
    Test number
    105712345172

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass44,733 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    44,733 miles
    Test number
    399400204184
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteCentre exhaust mount broken

  13. Fail44,733 miles (+3,855)1 failure1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,733 miles
    Test number
    187840104159
    • FailureNearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteCentre exhaust mount broken

  14. Pass40,878 miles (+3,659)
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    40,878 miles
    Test number
    635636693050

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass37,219 miles (+2,319)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2013
    Odometer
    37,219 miles
    Test number
    848465402104
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNearside front tyre also badly worn inside edge and spliting on outer edge

  16. Pass34,900 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2012
    Odometer
    34,900 miles
    Test number
    358962801127

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail34,900 miles (+946)2 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,900 miles
    Test number
    976712501136
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

  18. Pass33,954 miles (+794)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2011
    Odometer
    33,954 miles
    Test number
    253046820167
    • 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)

  19. Fail33,160 miles2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,160 miles
    Test number
    172718629146
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Pass33,160 miles (+9,787)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2010
    Odometer
    33,160 miles
    Test number
    293518729172
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  21. Fail23,373 miles5 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    23,373 miles
    Test number
    261993838135
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  22. Pass23,373 miles (-7,325)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2009
    Odometer
    23,373 miles
    Test number
    910903738163
    • AdvisoryNearside Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  23. Pass30,698 miles (+1,077)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2008
    Odometer
    30,698 miles
    Test number
    473109027108
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  24. Pass29,621 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    29,621 miles
    Test number
    693494556227

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S730 YON

Does S730 YON currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S730 YON expired on 29 Sept 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S730 YON?
The MOT on S730 YON expired on 29 Sept 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S730 YON done?
S730 YON was recorded at 91,151 miles at its MOT on 30 Sept 2022, an average of 3,833 miles a year.
Has S730 YON ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S730 YON has failed 7 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Sept 2022.
Has the mileage on S730 YON ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 12 May 2008. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on S730 YON find?
S730 YON passed its latest MOT on 30 Sept 2022 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: nearside front obligatory mirror slightly damaged; offside rear coil spring corroded; oil leak, but not excessive.

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