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Blue · Diesel · 2002 · 1,896 cc

YVW 16MOT history

YVW 16 is a blue diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 6 Sept 2002. Its MOT is valid until 6 Apr 2027 and it has passed 18 of 22 MOT tests, with 105,756 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Apr 2026.

YVW 16 blue Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Golf, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 6 Apr 2027
Mileage
105,756 mi
At MOT on 2 Apr 2026
MOT tests
22
18 passed · 4 failed
Per year
3,951 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
YVW 16
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
6 Sept 2002
MOT status
MOT valid until 6 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
2 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

YVW 16 was last recorded at 105,756 miles on 2 Apr 2026, 71 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
105,685 miles · 7 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
71 miles
Average per year
3,951 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 105,756 miles
  • 2025 – 105,685 miles
  • 2023 – 104,344 miles
  • 2021 – 102,079 miles
  • 2020 – 96,086 miles
  • 2019 – 75,128 miles
  • 2018 – 72,953 miles
  • 2017 – 70,955 miles
  • 2016 – 68,889 miles
  • 2015 – 66,870 miles
  • 2014 – 64,207 miles
  • 2012 – 60,423 miles
  • 2011 – 57,553 miles
  • 2010 – 54,624 miles
  • 2009 – 48,718 miles
  • 2008 – 41,943 miles
  • 2007 – 35,439 miles
  • 2006 – 28,377 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass105,756 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 Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020

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

    Minor2 MOTs, 2019–2020

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault

    Major2 MOTs, 2019–2020

Full MOT history

22 tests since 1 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass105,756 miles (+71)
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    105,756 miles
    Test number
    325780678806

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass105,685 miles (+1,341)
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    105,685 miles
    Test number
    656925374544

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass104,344 miles (+2,265)
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    104,344 miles
    Test number
    719935197621

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass102,079 miles (+5,993)
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    102,079 miles
    Test number
    907483913613

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass96,086 miles (+7)2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    96,086 miles
    Test number
    955873464146
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Fail96,079 miles (+20,951)5 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,079 miles
    Test number
    147115823165
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass75,128 miles3 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    75,128 miles
    Test number
    456172894783
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  8. Fail75,124 miles (+2,171)1 major3 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,124 miles
    Test number
    527383112785
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass72,953 miles (+1,998)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    72,953 miles
    Test number
    242151566570
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres perished
    • AdvisoryNearside And offside track rod end ball joint dust cover slightly deteriorated
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass70,955 miles (+2,066)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    70,955 miles
    Test number
    421587846863
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre wall scrubbing
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Side wall cracking
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  11. Pass68,889 miles (+13)
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    68,889 miles
    Test number
    677147869744

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail68,876 miles (+2,006)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,876 miles
    Test number
    484838160202
    • FailureNearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

  13. Pass66,870 miles (+2,663)
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    66,870 miles
    Test number
    386619215463

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass64,207 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    64,207 miles
    Test number
    687032764050
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  15. Fail64,207 miles (+3,784)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,207 miles
    Test number
    437522864018
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  16. Pass60,423 miles (+2,870)
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    60,423 miles
    Test number
    377237172449

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass57,553 miles (+2,929)
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    57,553 miles
    Test number
    748857171255

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass54,624 miles (+5,906)
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    54,624 miles
    Test number
    350652680205

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass48,718 miles (+6,775)
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    48,718 miles
    Test number
    364899069277

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass41,943 miles (+6,504)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    41,943 miles
    Test number
    113556548208
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
    • NoteNail in offside front tyre

  21. Pass35,439 miles (+7,062)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    35,439 miles
    Test number
    161821257283
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  22. Pass28,377 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    28,377 miles
    Test number
    361684946467

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about YVW 16

What vehicle is registration YVW 16 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show YVW 16 on a blue diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 6 Sept 2002. 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 YVW 16 currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on YVW 16 is valid until 6 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on YVW 16?
The MOT on YVW 16 is valid until 6 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has YVW 16 done?
YVW 16 was recorded at 105,756 miles at its MOT on 2 Apr 2026, an average of 3,951 miles a year.
Has YVW 16 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. YVW 16 has failed 4 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Dec 2020.
Has the mileage on YVW 16 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 YVW 16 find?
YVW 16 passed its latest MOT on 2 Apr 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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