Volkswagen Golf
Black · Petrol · 1990 · 1,781 cc
YRK 191MOT history
YRK 191 is a black petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 1 Aug 1990. Its MOT is valid until 17 Feb 2027 and it has passed 14 of 21 MOT tests, with 233,453 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Feb 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 17 Feb 2027
- Mileage
- 233,453 mi
- At MOT on 17 Feb 2026
- MOT tests
- 21
- 14 passed · 7 failed
- Per year
- 4,308 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- YRK 191
- Registration format
- Dateless
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Golf
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,781 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1990
- First used
- 1 Aug 1990
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 17 Feb 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 17 Feb 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
YRK 191 was last recorded at 233,453 miles on 17 Feb 2026, 3,674 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Feb 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 229,779 miles · 18 Feb 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 3,674 miles
- Average per year
- 4,308 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 233,453 miles
- 2025 – 229,779 miles
- 2024 – 226,683 miles
- 2023 – 222,606 miles
- 2022 – 217,599 miles
- 2020 – 211,038 miles
- 2019 – 201,266 miles
- 2018 – 194,855 miles
- 2017 – 187,404 miles
- 2013 – 187,320 miles
- 2012 – 175,251 miles
- 2011 – 166,282 miles
- 2010 – 155,408 miles
- 2006 – 149,076 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass233,453 miles
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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.
Oil leak, but not excessive
Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2022
Exhaust noisy
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025
Nearside Front Inner Inner cv torn
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Offside Front Inner Steering boot torn
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Offside Rear O/S rear wheel bearing. slight play
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2011
Full MOT history
21 tests since 17 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass233,453 miles (+3,674)
- MOT expiry
- 17 Feb 2027
- Odometer
- 233,453 miles
- Test number
- 770172827786
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass229,779 miles (+3,096)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 Feb 2026
- Odometer
- 229,779 miles
- Test number
- 824342586165
- AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryCorrosion on door sill off side
- AdvisoryHandbrake cable damaged
Pass226,683 miles (+4,077)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Jan 2025
- Odometer
- 226,683 miles
- Test number
- 361675231585
- AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryCorrosion n/s/f floor
Pass222,606 miles (+4)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 Jan 2024
- Odometer
- 222,606 miles
- Test number
- 581401352218
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Inner cv torn
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Steering boot torn
- AdvisoryOffside Rear O/S rear wheel bearing. slight play
Fail222,602 miles (+5,003)1 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 222,602 miles
- Test number
- 455722868263
- MajorRear Lower Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn rear axle mounting rubber bushes worn N/S O/S Front Mounts (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Inner cv torn
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Steering boot torn
- AdvisoryOffside Rear O/S rear wheel bearing. slight play
Pass217,599 miles (+6,561)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Jan 2023
- Odometer
- 217,599 miles
- Test number
- 971698542937
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass211,038 miles (+9,772)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Nov 2021
- Odometer
- 211,038 miles
- Test number
- 933411371541
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
Pass201,266 miles (+6,411)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Nov 2020
- Odometer
- 201,266 miles
- Test number
- 383939889675
- AdvisoryCoolant leak
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass194,855 miles (+10)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Nov 2019
- Odometer
- 194,855 miles
- Test number
- 833938258656
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail194,845 miles (+7,441)1 dangerous5 major2 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 194,845 miles
- Test number
- 478659551736
- DangerousBrake master cylinder leaking (1.1.10 (b) (ii))
- MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
- MajorNearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- MajorNearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- MinorBrake master cylinder below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))
- MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake pedal long travel
Pass187,404 miles (+84)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Nov 2018
- Odometer
- 187,404 miles
- Test number
- 999165015182
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Pass187,320 miles (+2)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 14 Oct 2014
- Odometer
- 187,320 miles
- Test number
- 356168583298
- NoteCorrosion to rear brake discs
Fail187,318 miles (+12,067)4 failures2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 187,318 miles
- Test number
- 515607283236
- FailureDriver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)
- FailureNearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)
- FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- NoteCorrosion to rear brake discs
- NoteFront wiper blades split
Pass175,251 miles (+4)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Sept 2013
- Odometer
- 175,251 miles
- Test number
- 878682572234
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail175,247 miles (+8,965)4 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 175,247 miles
- Test number
- 599141172205
- FailureHazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)
- FailureNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Pass166,282 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Sept 2012
- Odometer
- 166,282 miles
- Test number
- 358726651223
- AdvisoryFront registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Fail166,282 miles (+10,874)3 failures4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 166,282 miles
- Test number
- 217515651212
- FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
- FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryFront registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Pass155,408 miles (+3)3 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 12 Sept 2011
- Odometer
- 155,408 miles
- Test number
- 710456850251
- AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteBrake pedal creeps slightly, but not to floor!
Fail155,405 miles (+6,329)2 dangerous2 failures5 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 155,405 miles
- Test number
- 962843150297
- DangerousNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- DangerousOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- FailureRear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)
- AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
- AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
- NoteBoth front & rear brake discs heavily pitted! ADVISE REPLACE
- NoteBrake pedal creeps slightly, but not to floor!
Pass149,076 miles (+7)2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 17 Jul 2007
- Odometer
- 149,076 miles
- Test number
- 793999596116
- NoteSlight play in both rear wheel bearings
- NoteStone chip in windscreen
Fail149,069 miles2 failures2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 149,069 miles
- Test number
- 733958896116
- FailureAn item not tested (Manual)
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- NoteSlight play in both rear wheel bearings
- NoteStone chip in windscreen
Questions about YRK 191
- What vehicle is registration YRK 191 currently assigned to?
- DVSA MOT records show YRK 191 on a black petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 1 Aug 1990. 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 YRK 191 currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on YRK 191 is valid until 17 Feb 2027.
- When is the MOT due on YRK 191?
- The MOT on YRK 191 is valid until 17 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has YRK 191 done?
- YRK 191 was recorded at 233,453 miles at its MOT on 17 Feb 2026, an average of 4,308 miles a year.
- Has YRK 191 ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. YRK 191 has failed 7 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Jan 2023.
- Has the mileage on YRK 191 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 YRK 191 find?
- YRK 191 passed its latest MOT on 17 Feb 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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