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Volkswagen Golf

Black · Petrol · 2006 · 1,598 cc

Y4 NHBMOT history

Y4 NHB is a black petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 29 Nov 2006. Its MOT expired on 10 Mar 2026 and it has passed 16 of 23 MOT tests, with 193,582 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Mar 2025.

Y4 NHB black Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 10 Mar 2026
Mileage
193,582 mi
At MOT on 11 Mar 2025
MOT tests
23
16 passed · 7 failed
Per year
10,090 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y4 NHB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
29 Nov 2006
MOT status
MOT expired on 10 Mar 2026
Latest MOT test
11 Mar 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y4 NHB was last recorded at 193,582 miles on 11 Mar 2025, 158 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Mar 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 25 Nov 2009: 38,083 miles, lower than 39,263 miles on 24 Nov 2009.

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
193,424 miles · 8 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
158 miles
Average per year
10,090 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 193,582 miles
  • 2024 – 163,740 miles
  • 2023 – 133,292 miles
  • 2021 – 129,864 miles
  • 2020 – 125,332 miles
  • 2019 – 121,555 miles
  • 2018 – 116,812 miles
  • 2017 – 113,077 miles
  • 2016 – 100,203 miles
  • 2015 – 94,915 miles
  • 2014 – 86,704 miles
  • 2013 – 78,752 miles
  • 2012 – 71,364 miles
  • 2011 – 60,151 miles
  • 2010 – 49,744 miles
  • 2009 – 38,083 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass193,582 miles
  • AdvisoryFluid leak, but not excessive downpipe (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryHandbrake travelRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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 has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Items removed from driver's view prior to test

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017–2018

Full MOT history

23 tests since 24 Nov 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass193,582 miles (+158)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    193,582 miles
    Test number
    895103882473
    • AdvisoryFluid leak, but not excessive downpipe (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryHandbrake travel

  2. Fail193,424 miles (+29,684)1 dangerous5 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    193,424 miles
    Test number
    969356217877
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryFluid leak, but not excessive downpipe (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryHandbrake travel

  3. Pass163,740 miles (+30,448)
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    163,740 miles
    Test number
    804481245972

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass133,292 miles (+2)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    133,292 miles
    Test number
    132208655941
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Fail133,290 miles (+3,426)7 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,290 miles
    Test number
    453563113546
    • MajorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass129,864 miles (+108)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    129,864 miles
    Test number
    132724279445
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Fail129,756 miles (+4,424)4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,756 miles
    Test number
    329254491546
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass125,332 miles (+3,777)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    125,332 miles
    Test number
    937678854164
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass121,555 miles (+4,743)
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    121,555 miles
    Test number
    760899153406

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass116,812 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    116,812 miles
    Test number
    170398653480
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  11. Fail116,812 miles (+3,735)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,812 miles
    Test number
    526266070602
    • Repaired at testEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  12. Pass113,077 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    113,077 miles
    Test number
    171002096286
    • AdvisoryAdvise EML light on

  13. Fail113,077 miles (+12,874)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,077 miles
    Test number
    568423432739
    • FailureNearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryAdvise EML light on
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test

  14. Pass100,203 miles (+5,288)
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    100,203 miles
    Test number
    228600104610

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass94,915 miles (+8,211)
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    94,915 miles
    Test number
    172812726983

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass86,704 miles (+7,952)
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    86,704 miles
    Test number
    118904914348

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass78,752 miles (+7,388)
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    78,752 miles
    Test number
    146272823353

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass71,364 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    71,364 miles
    Test number
    808555622397

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. FailMileage not read1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    449034722384
    • FailureOffside Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  20. Pass60,151 miles (+10,407)
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    60,151 miles
    Test number
    146407021311

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass49,744 miles (+11,661)
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    49,744 miles
    Test number
    480684230364

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass38,083 miles (-1,180)
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    38,083 miles
    Test number
    600889029307

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail39,263 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,263 miles
    Test number
    312408229315
    • FailureFuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

Questions about Y4 NHB

Does Y4 NHB currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y4 NHB expired on 10 Mar 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y4 NHB?
The MOT on Y4 NHB expired on 10 Mar 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y4 NHB done?
Y4 NHB was recorded at 193,582 miles at its MOT on 11 Mar 2025, an average of 10,090 miles a year.
Has Y4 NHB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y4 NHB has failed 7 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Mar 2025.
Has the mileage on Y4 NHB ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 25 Nov 2009. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on Y4 NHB find?
Y4 NHB passed its latest MOT on 11 Mar 2025 with 3 advisories: fluid leak, but not excessive downpipe; nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; handbrake travel.

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