Volkswagen Golf
Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 1,800 cc
T418 YFAMOT history
T418 YFA is a blue petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 7 Jul 1999. Its MOT expired on 27 Jul 2025 and it has passed 19 of 24 MOT tests, with 164,228 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Jul 2024.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 27 Jul 2025
- Mileage
- 164,228 mi
- At MOT on 28 Jul 2024
- MOT tests
- 24
- 19 passed · 5 failed
- Per year
- 5,686 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- T418 YFA
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Golf
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,800 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1999
- First used
- 7 Jul 1999
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 27 Jul 2025
- Latest MOT test
- 28 Jul 2024 (Pass)
Mileage history
T418 YFA was last recorded at 164,228 miles on 28 Jul 2024, 6,491 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Jul 2023.
Mileage went down between tests
- 17 May 2013: 97,593 miles, lower than 112,891 miles on 14 May 2012.
A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.
- Previous MOT
- 157,737 miles · 26 Jul 2023
- Between the last two tests
- 6,491 miles
- Average per year
- 5,686 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2024 – 164,228 miles
- 2023 – 157,737 miles
- 2022 – 150,698 miles
- 2021 – 143,026 miles
- 2020 – 136,246 miles
- 2019 – 134,982 miles
- 2018 – 129,974 miles
- 2017 – 125,014 miles
- 2016 – 116,852 miles
- 2015 – 108,952 miles
- 2014 – 101,788 miles
- 2013 – 97,593 miles
- 2012 – 112,891 miles
- 2011 – 92,211 miles
- 2010 – 90,116 miles
- 2009 – 83,447 miles
- 2008 – 75,396 miles
- 2007 – 67,410 miles
- 2006 – 59,929 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass164,228 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
- AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s & o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower wing panel corroded
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryRear n/s & o/s inner sills
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.
Oil leak, but not excessive
Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2023
Nearside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2009
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2009
Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2009
Full MOT history
24 tests since 25 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass164,228 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jul 2025
- Odometer
- 164,228 miles
- Test number
- 364931111878
- AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s & o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower wing panel corroded
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryRear n/s & o/s inner sills
Fail164,228 miles (+6,491)1 dangerous4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 164,228 miles
- Test number
- 593032253691
- DangerousOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s & o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower wing panel corroded
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryRear n/s & o/s inner sills
Pass157,737 miles (+7,039)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jul 2024
- Odometer
- 157,737 miles
- Test number
- 837143922821
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm 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))
Pass150,698 miles (+7,672)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jul 2023
- Odometer
- 150,698 miles
- Test number
- 677286701493
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush minor splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass143,026 miles (+6,780)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jul 2022
- Odometer
- 143,026 miles
- Test number
- 538476131066
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass136,246 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jul 2021
- Odometer
- 136,246 miles
- Test number
- 444337377127
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush starting to split (5.3.4 (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 Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Fail136,246 miles (+1,264)1 repaired4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 136,246 miles
- Test number
- 828533415434
- Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush starting to split (5.3.4 (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 Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass134,982 miles (+5,008)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Jan 2021
- Odometer
- 134,982 miles
- Test number
- 289801192062
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass129,974 miles (+4,960)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 19 May 2019
- Odometer
- 129,974 miles
- Test number
- 226504622397
- AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Pass125,014 miles (+8,162)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 19 May 2018
- Odometer
- 125,014 miles
- Test number
- 500587331284
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Pass116,852 miles (+7,900)
- MOT expiry
- 19 May 2017
- Odometer
- 116,852 miles
- Test number
- 878085873914
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass108,952 miles
- MOT expiry
- 19 May 2016
- Odometer
- 108,952 miles
- Test number
- 605760845191
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail108,952 miles (+7,164)8 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 108,952 miles
- Test number
- 295179335480
- FailureCentre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
- FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- FailureRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Pass101,788 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 May 2015
- Odometer
- 101,788 miles
- Test number
- 446735134180
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Fail101,788 miles (+4,195)1 repaired2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 101,788 miles
- Test number
- 638005634148
- Repaired at testRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Pass97,593 miles (-15,298)
- MOT expiry
- 19 May 2014
- Odometer
- 97,593 miles
- Test number
- 249847533162
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass112,891 miles (+20,680)
- MOT expiry
- 19 May 2013
- Odometer
- 112,891 miles
- Test number
- 249015932476
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass92,211 miles (+2,095)
- MOT expiry
- 19 May 2012
- Odometer
- 92,211 miles
- Test number
- 889688111156
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass90,116 miles (+6,669)
- MOT expiry
- 19 May 2011
- Odometer
- 90,116 miles
- Test number
- 741960240106
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass83,447 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 May 2010
- Odometer
- 83,447 miles
- Test number
- 352506029185
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)
Fail83,447 miles (+8,051)3 failures3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 83,447 miles
- Test number
- 374325929174
- FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)
Pass75,396 miles (+7,986)
- MOT expiry
- 19 Apr 2009
- Odometer
- 75,396 miles
- Test number
- 820270618181
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass67,410 miles (+7,481)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 Apr 2008
- Odometer
- 67,410 miles
- Test number
- 754580317192
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass59,929 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 Apr 2007
- Odometer
- 59,929 miles
- Test number
- 592914186085
- AdvisoryFront brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
- AdvisoryRear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Questions about T418 YFA
- Does T418 YFA currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on T418 YFA expired on 27 Jul 2025, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on T418 YFA?
- The MOT on T418 YFA expired on 27 Jul 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has T418 YFA done?
- T418 YFA was recorded at 164,228 miles at its MOT on 28 Jul 2024, an average of 5,686 miles a year.
- Has T418 YFA ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. T418 YFA has failed 5 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Jul 2024.
- Has the mileage on T418 YFA ever gone down?
- Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 17 May 2013. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
- What did the latest MOT on T418 YFA find?
- T418 YFA passed its latest MOT on 28 Jul 2024 with 4 advisories: front inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s & o/s; offside front lower wing panel corroded; rear exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases, and 1 more.
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