No, YIB 7438 is currently registered under SORN (Statutory Off Road Notification) with the DVLA.

When is the MOT due for YIB 7438?

The MOT for YIB 7438 is valid and due for renewal on or before 22 November 2007.

What is the recorded mileage of YIB 7438?

The recorded mileage for YIB 7438 is 92,590 miles, recorded at its most recent DVSA MOT test.

Is YIB 7438 ULEZ compliant?

No, YIB 7438 does not meet standard ULEZ emissions requirements and would incur a daily charge when driven within the London Ultra Low Emission Zone.

Official DVLA Record

1996 Volkswagen Golf 1.9L Diesel · YIB 7438

YIB 7438

1996 Volkswagen Golf (1.9L, diesel). First registered 01/11/1999. Recorded mileage 92,590 miles. MOT status: Expired. Currently declared SORN.

Make & Model: VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
Year / Origin: 1996 · Leeds
Safety Recall: Unknown
MOT Status: Valid until 22/11/2007
Road Tax: SORN
Recorded Mileage: 92,590 mi
ULEZ Compliance: Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
Fuel & Engine: DIESEL · 1.9L
Reliability Guide: Common Faults

MOT Status

Expired

Valid until 22/11/2007

Tax Status

SORN

Statutory Off Road (SORN)

Mileage: 92,590 mi
Fuel Type: DIESEL
Year: 1996
Engine: 1896cc

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YIB 7438 Key Findings

3 MOT tests recorded
Latest MOT failed on 07/05/2008
92,590 miles recorded at latest MOT
2 historical MOT failures
16 defects noted at the latest MOT
Recurring brakes items (6 mentions)

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis

/ 100 · Below Average

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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average

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✗ MOT Expired or Failed

! Tax Status Unknown

! No MOT history found

! Older vehicle

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YIB 7438 Mileage History

22/11/200686,426 mi
23/11/200686,426 mi
07/05/200892,590 mi+6,164 mi

Average of roughly 4,232 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.

YIB 7438 MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 6 Oct 2026, 18:04

MOT Analysis

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3 MOT tests are recorded for this 1996 Volkswagen Golf (YIB 7438) between November 2006 and May 2008.

The record contains 1 pass and 2 failures.

The most recent test on 07 May 2008 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (6 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Windscreen (2 issues), Suspension (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

Recorded failure items include: “Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)”; “Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)”; “Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)”.

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