B918YTA

VOLKSWAGEN GOLF

1985 · Red · Petrol · 1,595 cc

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MOT

Valid

Expires 11 Feb 2027 (122 days left)

Tax

Taxed

Due 01 Aug 2026 (72 days overdue)

Mileage

121,227 mi

At MOT on 12 Feb 2026

About B918YTA

Registration B918YTA is a 1985 red VOLKSWAGEN GOLF with a 1,595cc petrol engine. The vehicle is approximately 41 years old and therefore requires an annual MOT test.

The current MOT certificate is valid until 11 February 2027, which is 122 days away. Booking the next test early is recommended, as slots fill up quickly near expiry.

The vehicle has 11 MOT tests on record, including 5 passes and 6 failures, with 49 defects or advisories noted across the history.

Latest recorded mileage was 121,227 miles on 12 February 2026. The vehicle has covered an average of 170 miles per year across its MOT history, below the UK average of around 7,400, suggesting light use.

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MOT History 11 tests

Recorded mileage and result at each MOT test Pass Fail

MOT test number: 958777655096
Expiry date: 11 Feb 2027
Mileage recorded: 121,227 MI
Registration at time of test: B918YTA
Data source: DVSA

ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

ADVISORY Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

MOT test number: 974788810785
Mileage recorded: 121,221 MI
Registration at time of test: B918YTA
Data source: DVSA

MAJOR Horn not working (7.7 (a))

MAJOR Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

ADVISORY Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

MOT test number: 603294838007
Expiry date: 18 Jul 2025
Mileage recorded: 120,313 MI
Registration at time of test: B918YTA
Data source: DVSA

ADVISORY Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

ADVISORY Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

ADVISORY Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

MOT test number: 939031945681
Mileage recorded: 120,313 MI
Registration at time of test: B918YTA
Data source: DVSA

MAJOR Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

ADVISORY Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

ADVISORY Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

ADVISORY Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

MOT test number: 216097898044
Expiry date: 11 Jul 2024
Mileage recorded: 119,566 MI
Registration at time of test: B918YTA
Data source: DVSA

ADVISORY Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

ADVISORY Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

MOT test number: 141625686711
Mileage recorded: 119,559 MI
Registration at time of test: B918YTA
Data source: DVSA

ADVISORY Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

ADVISORY Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

MAJOR Offside Front Brake hose excessively stretched flexi hose incorrectly secured to body and excessively stretched on full lock. rigid brake pipe cut short on flexi hose connection (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

MINOR Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

MOT test number: 454659034644
Mileage recorded: 119,535 MI
Registration at time of test: B918YTA
Data source: DVSA

MAJOR Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

MAJOR Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

MAJOR Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

MINOR Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

ADVISORY Coolant leak

ADVISORY Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

ADVISORY Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases center joint (6.1.2 (a))

MOT test number: 103110648996
Mileage recorded: 119,323 MI
Registration at time of test: B918YTA
Data source: DVSA

DANGEROUS Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

MAJOR Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

MAJOR Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

MAJOR Horn not working (7.7 (a))

MAJOR Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

MAJOR Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

MAJOR Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

MAJOR Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

MAJOR Emissions not tested engine wont idle (8.2.1.2 (d))

ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

DANGEROUS Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

ADVISORY Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

ADVISORY Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

ADVISORY Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

MINOR Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

ADVISORY Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

ADVISORY Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle and rear joints (6.1.2 (a))

MAJOR Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

MOT test number: 422586427057
Mileage recorded: 118,495 MI
Registration at time of test: B918YTA
Data source: DVSA

FAIL Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

FAIL Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

FAIL Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Vehicle specifications

Model: GOLF
Fuel Type: PETROL
Engine Size: 1,595 cc
First Registered: May 1985
First Used on Road: 13 May 1985
Wheelplan: 2 AXLE RIGID BODY
Last V5C Issued: 14 Jul 2025
Safety Recall: Unknown
Export Marker: No

Data from DVLA & DVSA. For personal use only, always verify independently before purchase decisions. Last updated 13 Jul 2026 at 19:08.