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Volkswagen Golf

Grey · Diesel · 1999 · 1,896 cc

T795 YFAMOT history

T795 YFA is a grey diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 1 Jun 1999. Its MOT is valid until 28 Jan 2027 and it has passed 21 of 25 MOT tests, with 225,665 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Jan 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 28 Jan 2027
Mileage
225,665 mi
At MOT on 29 Jan 2026
MOT tests
25
21 passed · 4 failed
Per year
7,347 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T795 YFA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
1 Jun 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 28 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
29 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T795 YFA was last recorded at 225,665 miles on 29 Jan 2026, 1,855 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Jan 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 31 Jan 2018: 104,057 miles, lower than 177,045 miles on 1 Feb 2017.

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

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassMileage went down
Previous MOT
223,810 miles · 7 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
1,855 miles
Average per year
7,347 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 225,665 miles
  • 2025 – 223,810 miles
  • 2024 – 221,286 miles
  • 2023 – 215,029 miles
  • 2022 – 210,502 miles
  • 2020 – 205,798 miles
  • 2019 – 200,636 miles
  • 2018 – 104,057 miles
  • 2017 – 177,045 miles
  • 2015 – 171,785 miles
  • 2014 – 161,798 miles
  • 2013 – 152,978 miles
  • 2012 – 147,205 miles
  • 2011 – 136,944 miles
  • 2010 – 124,995 miles
  • 2009 – 115,547 miles
  • 2008 – 105,834 miles
  • 2007 – 93,418 miles
  • 2006 – 82,814 miles
  • 2005 – 77,755 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass225,665 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Central Front Lower Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

Full MOT history

25 tests since 12 Dec 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass225,665 miles (+1,855)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    225,665 miles
    Test number
    755449919971

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass223,810 miles (+2,524)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    223,810 miles
    Test number
    323757777743

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass221,286 miles (+6,257)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    221,286 miles
    Test number
    335729074817
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  4. Pass215,029 miles (+4,527)2 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    215,029 miles
    Test number
    104699932078
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Lower Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced to rear inner/outer sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced to rear inner/outer sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  5. Pass210,502 miles (+4,704)1 minor14 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    210,502 miles
    Test number
    243899585931
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Lower Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner/outer sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer wheel arch corroded slightly
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Front passenger door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed and lower (6.2.3 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer wheel arch corroded slightly
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner/outer sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer wheel arch corroded slightly
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed and lower (6.2.3 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer wheel arch corroded slightly

  6. Pass205,798 miles (+5,162)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    205,798 miles
    Test number
    383801700118
    • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryIntegral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass200,636 miles2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    200,636 miles
    Test number
    742028602542
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Fail200,636 miles (+4,861)1 repaired2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    200,636 miles
    Test number
    796734514165
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass195,775 miles (+91,718)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    195,775 miles
    Test number
    641282278976
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  10. Pass104,057 miles (-72,988)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    104,057 miles
    Test number
    804771146657
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive cill (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive cill (2.4.A.3)

  11. Pass177,045 miles (+5,260)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    177,045 miles
    Test number
    205453807853
    • AdvisoryBody has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

  12. Pass171,785 miles (+9,987)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    171,785 miles
    Test number
    564901954120
    • AdvisoryFront coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  13. Pass161,798 miles (+8,820)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    161,798 miles
    Test number
    295976294221
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

  14. Pass152,978 miles (+5,773)
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    152,978 miles
    Test number
    706568083236

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass147,205 miles (+10,261)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    147,205 miles
    Test number
    587843182259
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  16. Pass136,944 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    136,944 miles
    Test number
    438704861210
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  17. Fail136,944 miles (+11,949)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,944 miles
    Test number
    887694961280
    • Repaired at testRear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  18. Pass124,995 miles (+9,448)
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    124,995 miles
    Test number
    254162570255

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass115,547 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    115,547 miles
    Test number
    493789279224

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail115,547 miles (+9,713)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,547 miles
    Test number
    583839179236
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  21. Pass105,834 miles (+12,416)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    105,834 miles
    Test number
    250391798264
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

  22. Pass93,418 miles (+10,604)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    93,418 miles
    Test number
    432078687292
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  23. Pass82,814 miles (+5,059)1 note
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    82,814 miles
    Test number
    474517846280
    • NoteRear number plate becuming dicscolerd

  24. Pass77,755 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2006
    Odometer
    77,755 miles
    Test number
    322746345318

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail77,755 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,755 miles
    Test number
    381086545309
    • FailureExhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Questions about T795 YFA

Does T795 YFA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T795 YFA is valid until 28 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on T795 YFA?
The MOT on T795 YFA is valid until 28 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T795 YFA done?
T795 YFA was recorded at 225,665 miles at its MOT on 29 Jan 2026, an average of 7,347 miles a year.
Has T795 YFA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T795 YFA has failed 4 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Nov 2019.
Has the mileage on T795 YFA ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 31 Jan 2018. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T795 YFA find?
T795 YFA passed its latest MOT on 29 Jan 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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