Volkswagen Golf
Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 2,000 cc
T311 AYJMOT history
T311 AYJ is a silver petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 23 Jul 1999. Its MOT is valid until 24 Jul 2027 and it has passed 20 of 33 MOT tests, with 152,645 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Jul 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 24 Jul 2027
- Mileage
- 152,645 mi
- At MOT on 16 Jul 2026
- MOT tests
- 33
- 20 passed · 13 failed
- Per year
- 5,224 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- T311 AYJ
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Golf
- Colour
- Silver
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 2,000 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1999
- First used
- 23 Jul 1999
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 24 Jul 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 16 Jul 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
T311 AYJ was last recorded at 152,645 miles on 16 Jul 2026, 3,552 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Jul 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 149,093 miles · 25 Jul 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 3,552 miles
- Average per year
- 5,224 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 152,645 miles
- 2025 – 149,093 miles
- 2024 – 139,891 miles
- 2023 – 138,342 miles
- 2022 – 135,568 miles
- 2021 – 133,329 miles
- 2019 – 128,012 miles
- 2018 – 123,218 miles
- 2017 – 120,718 miles
- 2016 – 117,611 miles
- 2015 – 111,166 miles
- 2014 – 103,534 miles
- 2013 – 99,752 miles
- 2012 – 95,222 miles
- 2011 – 89,559 miles
- 2010 – 82,308 miles
- 2009 – 73,064 miles
- 2008 – 63,434 miles
- 2007 – 54,674 miles
- 2005 – 43,026 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass152,645 miles
- AdvisoryNearside Front wing corroded.Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
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.
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory6 MOTs, 2007–2015
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated
Advisory4 MOTs, 2024–2025
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill
Advisory4 MOTs, 2024–2025
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated
Advisory4 MOTs, 2024–2025
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill
Advisory4 MOTs, 2024–2025
Reverse light not working
Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2025
Full MOT history
33 tests since 21 Jul 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass152,645 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Jul 2027
- Odometer
- 152,645 miles
- Test number
- 168571700702
- AdvisoryNearside Front wing corroded.
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
FailMileage not read1 dangerous2 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- Not read
- Test number
- 241754597260
- DangerousRear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))
- MajorBattery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front wing corroded.
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Pass149,093 miles (+1)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Jul 2026
- Odometer
- 149,093 miles
- Test number
- 518167315289
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All rear (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryReverse light not working
Fail149,092 miles (+9,201)1 dangerous6 major6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 149,092 miles
- Test number
- 592278822474
- DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MajorEmissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))
- MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All rear (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryReverse light not working
Pass139,891 miles (+1)2 minor13 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Jul 2025
- Odometer
- 139,891 miles
- Test number
- 233443909018
- MinorOffside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear axle corroded
- AdvisoryRear brake back plates corroded front and rear
- AdvisoryReverse light not working
- AdvisorySlightly free play at parking brake level
Fail139,890 miles (+1,548)1 dangerous5 major1 minor10 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 139,890 miles
- Test number
- 116098108783
- DangerousOffside Front Seat belt webbing significantly weakened (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
- MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
- MinorOther passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed Boot lid (6.2.3 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryCoil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryN/S/R reverse light not working
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear axle corroded
Pass138,342 miles (+2)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 19 Jan 2024
- Odometer
- 138,342 miles
- Test number
- 941555713013
- AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Fail138,340 miles (+2,772)2 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 138,340 miles
- Test number
- 303737611669
- MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
- MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Pass135,568 miles
- MOT expiry
- 19 Jan 2023
- Odometer
- 135,568 miles
- Test number
- 372336044246
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail135,568 miles (+2,239)2 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 135,568 miles
- Test number
- 730578655176
- Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- Repaired at testOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Pass133,329 miles (+1)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 19 Jan 2022
- Odometer
- 133,329 miles
- Test number
- 256094199760
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
Fail133,328 miles (+5,316)4 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 133,328 miles
- Test number
- 453073526179
- MajorFluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users coolant pooring out of housing on side of head (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside steering rack boot has lost its outer retaining cable tie
Pass128,012 miles (+1)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Jan 2021
- Odometer
- 128,012 miles
- Test number
- 661456711654
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail128,011 miles (+4,793)1 dangerous5 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 128,011 miles
- Test number
- 992930908795
- DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn bush has become unbonded (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Lower arm rear bush broken (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Lower arm rear bush broken (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush has become unbonded (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass123,218 miles (+2,500)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Jul 2019
- Odometer
- 123,218 miles
- Test number
- 964463763998
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass120,718 miles (+3,107)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Jul 2018
- Odometer
- 120,718 miles
- Test number
- 549432450950
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside rear hand brake caliper arm not returning to stop
Pass117,611 miles (+3)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Jul 2017
- Odometer
- 117,611 miles
- Test number
- 651982942082
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail117,608 miles (+6,442)2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 117,608 miles
- Test number
- 524100716295
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Pass111,166 miles (+10)1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 17 Jul 2016
- Odometer
- 111,166 miles
- Test number
- 648876895139
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteO/s/r tyre perished in the inner sidewall
Fail111,156 miles (+7,622)3 failures2 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 111,156 miles
- Test number
- 918784795196
- FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- FailureWindscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- FailureWindscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteCentre exhaust mounting weld broken
- NoteO/s/r tyre perished in the inner sidewall
Pass103,534 miles (+2)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 Jul 2015
- Odometer
- 103,534 miles
- Test number
- 637012794100
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Fail103,532 miles (+3,780)1 failure2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 103,532 miles
- Test number
- 116661094134
- FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass99,752 miles1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 17 Jul 2014
- Odometer
- 99,752 miles
- Test number
- 825836893127
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteRear brake pipes starting to get corroded
Fail99,751 miles (+4,529)3 failures1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 99,751 miles
- Test number
- 885316293177
- FailureNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- FailureOffside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
- FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteRear brake pipes starting to get corroded
Pass95,222 miles (+1)1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 17 Jul 2013
- Odometer
- 95,222 miles
- Test number
- 178310002264
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteN/s mirror glass cracked
Fail95,221 miles (+5,662)1 failure1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 95,221 miles
- Test number
- 458769492198
- FailureNearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteN/s mirror glass cracked
Pass89,559 miles (+7,251)
- MOT expiry
- 11 Jul 2012
- Odometer
- 89,559 miles
- Test number
- 119763691148
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass82,308 miles (+9,244)
- MOT expiry
- 15 Feb 2011
- Odometer
- 82,308 miles
- Test number
- 773247440051
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass73,064 miles (+1)1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 4 Feb 2010
- Odometer
- 73,064 miles
- Test number
- 113546939492
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteO/s rear tyre split on side walls
Fail73,063 miles (+9,629)4 failures1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 73,063 miles
- Test number
- 704814639019
- FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
- FailureNearside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)
- FailureOffside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- FailureOffside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteO/s rear tyre split on side walls
Pass63,434 miles (+8,760)4 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 7 Jan 2009
- Odometer
- 63,434 miles
- Test number
- 782698108036
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
- 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)
- NoteEngine oil level low,sludge in filler cap
Pass54,674 miles (+11,648)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 3 Jan 2008
- Odometer
- 54,674 miles
- Test number
- 930574607027
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass43,026 miles
- MOT expiry
- 20 Jul 2006
- Odometer
- 43,026 miles
- Test number
- 481042205242
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about T311 AYJ
- Does T311 AYJ currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T311 AYJ is valid until 24 Jul 2027.
- When is the MOT due on T311 AYJ?
- The MOT on T311 AYJ is valid until 24 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has T311 AYJ done?
- T311 AYJ was recorded at 152,645 miles at its MOT on 16 Jul 2026, an average of 5,224 miles a year.
- Has T311 AYJ ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. T311 AYJ has failed 13 of its 33 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Jul 2026.
- Has the mileage on T311 AYJ 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 T311 AYJ find?
- T311 AYJ passed its latest MOT on 16 Jul 2026 with 4 advisories: nearside front wing corroded.; nearside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; offside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material, and 1 more.
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