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Volkswagen Golf

Black · Diesel · 2014 · 1,968 cc

Y4 YMBMOT history

Y4 YMB is a black diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 30 Jul 2014. Its MOT is valid until 31 Jul 2027 and it has passed 10 of 12 MOT tests, with 158,601 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Jul 2026.

Y4 YMB black Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 31 Jul 2027
Mileage
158,601 mi
At MOT on 29 Jul 2026
MOT tests
12
10 passed · 2 failed
Per year
10,839 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y4 YMB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,968 cc
Year of manufacture
2014
First used
30 Jul 2014
MOT status
MOT valid until 31 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
29 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y4 YMB was last recorded at 158,601 miles on 29 Jul 2026, 1,476 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
157,125 miles · 21 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
1,476 miles
Average per year
10,839 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 158,601 miles
  • 2025 – 157,125 miles
  • 2024 – 145,740 miles
  • 2023 – 132,339 miles
  • 2022 – 120,823 miles
  • 2021 – 115,265 miles
  • 2020 – 103,910 miles
  • 2019 – 93,693 miles
  • 2018 – 76,774 miles
  • 2017 – 61,797 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass158,601 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Front 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))

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 Wheel bearing slightly noisy

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

12 tests since 23 Aug 2017, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass158,601 miles (+1,476)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    158,601 miles
    Test number
    941892877533
    • AdvisoryOffside Front 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))

  2. Pass157,125 miles (+11,385)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    157,125 miles
    Test number
    686156060743
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass145,740 miles (+13,401)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    145,740 miles
    Test number
    574805381917

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass132,339 miles (+11,516)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    132,339 miles
    Test number
    631413394374
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass120,823 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    120,823 miles
    Test number
    776985895136

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail120,823 miles (+5,558)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,823 miles
    Test number
    210339924731
    • MajorHeadlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

  7. Pass115,265 miles (+11,355)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    115,265 miles
    Test number
    960298837103

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass103,910 miles (+10,217)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    103,910 miles
    Test number
    661845239628
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  9. Pass93,693 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    93,693 miles
    Test number
    768156766262
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

  10. Fail93,693 miles (+16,919)1 major1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,693 miles
    Test number
    817478444069
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working fog lamp working just tell tale (4.9.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryDriver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test removed dash cam and phone stand (3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  11. Pass76,774 miles (+14,977)
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    76,774 miles
    Test number
    949746613207

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass61,797 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    61,797 miles
    Test number
    509429905902

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y4 YMB

Does Y4 YMB currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y4 YMB is valid until 31 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y4 YMB?
The MOT on Y4 YMB is valid until 31 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y4 YMB done?
Y4 YMB was recorded at 158,601 miles at its MOT on 29 Jul 2026, an average of 10,839 miles a year.
Has Y4 YMB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y4 YMB has failed 2 of its 12 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Aug 2022.
Has the mileage on Y4 YMB 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 Y4 YMB find?
Y4 YMB passed its latest MOT on 29 Jul 2026 with 2 advisories: offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

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