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Red · Petrol · 1963 · 1,192 cc

YAS 445MOT history

YAS 445 is a red petrol Volkswagen first used on 4 Apr 1963. Its MOT expired on 2 Apr 2026 and it has passed 15 of 24 MOT tests, with 21,311 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Apr 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 2 Apr 2026
Mileage
21,311 mi
At MOT on 3 Apr 2025
MOT tests
24
15 passed · 9 failed
Per year
630 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
YAS 445
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Volkswagen
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,192 cc
Year of manufacture
1963
First used
4 Apr 1963
MOT status
MOT expired on 2 Apr 2026
Latest MOT test
3 Apr 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

YAS 445 was last recorded at 21,311 miles on 3 Apr 2025, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
21,311 miles · 2 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
630 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 21,311 miles
  • 2022 – 21,164 miles
  • 2021 – 21,148 miles
  • 2020 – 21,125 miles
  • 2019 – 21,078 miles
  • 2017 – 21,011 miles
  • 2016 – 20,896 miles
  • 2015 – 20,699 miles
  • 2014 – 20,129 miles
  • 2013 – 19,745 miles
  • 2012 – 19,525 miles
  • 2011 – 18,756 miles
  • 2009 – 17,215 miles
  • 2008 – 15,947 miles
  • 2006 – 9,334 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass21,311 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.

  • Front tyres / lock stops

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2015–2016

  • Headlamps

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2015–2016

  • Tyres /lock stops

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2017–2019

  • Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid

    Failure3 MOTs, 2015–2017

  • Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2016

  • Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

Full MOT history

24 tests since 4 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass21,311 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    21,311 miles
    Test number
    972461527843

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail21,311 miles (+147)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    21,311 miles
    Test number
    284180150478
    • MajorNearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  3. Pass21,164 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    21,164 miles
    Test number
    826301432184
    • MinorWindscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear back plate damp
  4. Fail21,164 miles (+16)1 repaired1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    21,164 miles
    Test number
    569869958225
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MinorWindscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear back plate damp
  5. Pass21,148 miles (+23)
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    21,148 miles
    Test number
    421901890873

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass21,125 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    21,125 miles
    Test number
    645983432277

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail21,124 miles (+46)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    21,124 miles
    Test number
    957963661088
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Shock absorbers insecurely attached bolt loose (5.3.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear oil on back plate
    • AdvisoryTyres/ lock stops
  8. Pass21,078 miles (+67)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    21,078 miles
    Test number
    480695304490
    • AdvisoryOil on nsr back plate
    • AdvisoryTyres /lock stops
  9. Pass21,011 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    21,011 miles
    Test number
    971218115698
    • AdvisoryTyres /lock stops
  10. Fail21,011 miles (+115)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    21,011 miles
    Test number
    812837791813
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryTyres /lock stops
  11. Pass20,896 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    20,896 miles
    Test number
    889127474899
    • AdvisoryFront tyres / lock stops
    • AdvisoryHeadlamps
  12. Fail20,895 miles (+196)3 failures6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    20,895 miles
    Test number
    928264167818
    • FailureOffside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear hub seal
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
    • AdvisoryTrack rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryFront tyres / lock stops
    • AdvisoryHeadlamps
  13. Pass20,699 miles (+6)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    20,699 miles
    Test number
    904009264938
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
    • AdvisoryFront tyres / lock stops
    • AdvisoryHeadlamps
    • AdvisoryNsr hub oil seal
  14. Fail20,693 miles (+564)1 failure1 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    20,693 miles
    Test number
    936885192621
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
    • AdvisoryFront tyres / lock stops
    • AdvisoryHeadlamps
    • AdvisoryNsr hub oil seal
  15. Fail20,129 miles3 repaired1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    20,129 miles
    Test number
    317184834225
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Front suspension retaining device ineffective (2.5.A.4)
    • Repaired at testSteering locking device insecure (2.2.C.1g)
    • AdvisoryAxle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
    • NoteTyres /lockstops
  16. Pass20,129 miles (+384)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    20,129 miles
    Test number
    597844134221
    • AdvisoryAxle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
    • NoteTyres /lockstops
  17. Pass19,745 miles (+220)
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    19,745 miles
    Test number
    326658943420

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass19,525 miles (+769)
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    19,525 miles
    Test number
    665536032284

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass18,756 miles (+1,541)
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    18,756 miles
    Test number
    607015251256

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass17,215 miles (+7)
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    17,215 miles
    Test number
    812951399023

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail17,208 miles (+1,261)3 dangerous3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    17,208 miles
    Test number
    734343089069
    • DangerousBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • DangerousNearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
    • DangerousFront brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)
  22. Pass15,947 miles (+305)1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    15,947 miles
    Test number
    513867908171
    • NoteN/s hand brake requires a lot of effort to obtain reading
  23. Fail15,642 miles (+6,308)5 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    15,642 miles
    Test number
    913668898053
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteO/s front headlamp reflector in poor condition
  24. Pass9,334 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    9,334 miles
    Test number
    201864596027

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about YAS 445

What vehicle is registration YAS 445 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show YAS 445 on a red petrol Volkswagen first used on 4 Apr 1963. Dateless registrations can be transferred between vehicles, so earlier MOT tests may have been under a different registration. Registered keeper details are not public and are not shown.
Does YAS 445 currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on YAS 445 expired on 2 Apr 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on YAS 445?
The MOT on YAS 445 expired on 2 Apr 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has YAS 445 done?
YAS 445 was recorded at 21,311 miles at its MOT on 3 Apr 2025, an average of 630 miles a year.
Has YAS 445 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. YAS 445 has failed 9 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Apr 2025.
Has the mileage on YAS 445 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 YAS 445 find?
YAS 445 passed its latest MOT on 3 Apr 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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