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Volkswagen Golf

Green · Petrol · 1999 · 1,600 cc

T434 YFAMOT history

T434 YFA is a green petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 3 May 1999. Its MOT expired on 12 Nov 2022 and it has passed 16 of 21 MOT tests, with 69,577 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Nov 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 12 Nov 2022
Mileage
69,577 mi
At MOT on 11 Nov 2022
MOT tests
21
16 passed · 5 failed
Per year
2,642 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T434 YFA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,600 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
3 May 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 12 Nov 2022
Latest MOT test
11 Nov 2022 (Fail)

Mileage history

T434 YFA was last recorded at 69,577 miles on 11 Nov 2022, 2,037 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Nov 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
67,540 miles · 4 Nov 2021
Between the last two tests
2,037 miles
Average per year
2,642 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 69,577 miles
  • 2021 – 67,540 miles
  • 2020 – 66,146 miles
  • 2019 – 64,456 miles
  • 2018 – 62,196 miles
  • 2017 – 60,505 miles
  • 2016 – 58,551 miles
  • 2015 – 56,571 miles
  • 2014 – 54,852 miles
  • 2013 – 51,728 miles
  • 2012 – 48,141 miles
  • 2011 – 44,861 miles
  • 2010 – 40,502 miles
  • 2009 – 35,705 miles
  • 2008 – 31,880 miles
  • 2007 – 29,460 miles
  • 2006 – 25,823 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail69,577 miles
  • MajorNearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
  • MajorNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
  • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
  • AdvisoryCentral Front Exhaust mounting defective missing (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded after flexi (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021

What MOT failures 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.

  • Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all rear

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Central Exhaust mounting defective missing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both corroded slightly

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both lower arm rear bushes

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material after flexi

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

21 tests since 21 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail69,577 miles (+2,037)4 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,577 miles
    Test number
    776725401177
    • MajorNearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Exhaust mounting defective missing (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded after flexi (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  2. Pass67,540 miles8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    67,540 miles
    Test number
    294696298197
    • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective missing (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both corroded slightly (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both lower arm rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material after flexi (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  3. Fail67,540 miles (+1,394)1 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,540 miles
    Test number
    672051772081
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective missing (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both corroded slightly (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both lower arm rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material after flexi (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  4. Pass66,146 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    66,146 miles
    Test number
    478102751500
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm 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))

  5. Fail66,146 miles (+1,690)1 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,146 miles
    Test number
    252137381787
    • MajorOffside Rear Other passenger door catch insecure (6.2.3 (c) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm 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))

  6. Pass64,456 miles (+2,260)
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    64,456 miles
    Test number
    784340903330

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass62,196 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2019
    Odometer
    62,196 miles
    Test number
    785898887602
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  8. Fail62,196 miles (+1,691)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,196 miles
    Test number
    750553531886
    • Repaired at testStop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating Both lights inop (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  9. Pass60,505 miles (+1,954)
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2018
    Odometer
    60,505 miles
    Test number
    924000890411

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass58,551 miles (+1,980)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2017
    Odometer
    58,551 miles
    Test number
    467862807860
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  11. Fail56,571 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,571 miles
    Test number
    758739815197
    • Repaired at testRear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  12. Pass56,571 miles (+1,719)
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2016
    Odometer
    56,571 miles
    Test number
    977079215197

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass54,852 miles (+3,124)
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2015
    Odometer
    54,852 miles
    Test number
    447570424137

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass51,728 miles (+3,587)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2014
    Odometer
    51,728 miles
    Test number
    925745013174
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteCoolant low

  15. Pass48,141 miles (+3,280)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2013
    Odometer
    48,141 miles
    Test number
    418367212143
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

  16. Pass44,861 miles (+4,359)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2012
    Odometer
    44,861 miles
    Test number
    399721211179
    • NoteFront reg plate cracked.
    • NoteFront wipers split.
    • NoteSfont wipers smearing slightly.

  17. Pass40,502 miles (+4,797)
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2011
    Odometer
    40,502 miles
    Test number
    323669700118

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass35,705 miles (+3,825)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2010
    Odometer
    35,705 miles
    Test number
    523264819163
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  19. Pass31,880 miles (+2,420)
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2009
    Odometer
    31,880 miles
    Test number
    153986218126

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass29,460 miles (+3,637)
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2008
    Odometer
    29,460 miles
    Test number
    423077317161

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass25,823 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2007
    Odometer
    25,823 miles
    Test number
    870961716120

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T434 YFA

Does T434 YFA currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T434 YFA expired on 12 Nov 2022, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T434 YFA?
The MOT on T434 YFA expired on 12 Nov 2022. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T434 YFA done?
T434 YFA was recorded at 69,577 miles at its MOT on 11 Nov 2022, an average of 2,642 miles a year.
Has T434 YFA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T434 YFA has failed 5 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Nov 2022.
Has the mileage on T434 YFA 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 T434 YFA find?
T434 YFA failed its latest MOT on 11 Nov 2022 with 4 major defects and 4 advisories: nearside rear other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle; nearside windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid; offside front suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower arm rear bush, and 5 more.

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