Volkswagen Golf
Silver · Petrol · 2001 · 1,781 cc
Y300 DONMOT history
Y300 DON is a silver petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 23 Apr 2001. Its MOT is valid until 7 May 2027 and it has passed 18 of 26 MOT tests, with 111,128 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Apr 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 7 May 2027
- Mileage
- 111,128 mi
- At MOT on 28 Apr 2026
- MOT tests
- 26
- 18 passed · 8 failed
- Per year
- 3,366 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- Y300 DON
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Golf
- Colour
- Silver
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,781 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2001
- First used
- 23 Apr 2001
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 7 May 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 28 Apr 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
Y300 DON was last recorded at 111,128 miles on 28 Apr 2026, 6,434 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 May 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 104,694 miles · 8 May 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 6,434 miles
- Average per year
- 3,366 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 111,128 miles
- 2025 – 104,694 miles
- 2022 – 103,919 miles
- 2021 – 103,191 miles
- 2019 – 101,522 miles
- 2018 – 99,564 miles
- 2017 – 97,588 miles
- 2016 – 95,892 miles
- 2015 – 93,817 miles
- 2014 – 91,155 miles
- 2013 – 88,098 miles
- 2012 – 85,257 miles
- 2011 – 80,474 miles
- 2010 – 77,215 miles
- 2009 – 69,058 miles
- 2008 – 59,971 miles
- 2007 – 53,167 miles
- 2006 – 44,240 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass111,128 miles
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Sill Slightly Corroded
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
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 Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019
Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Failure2 MOTs, 2014–2017
Full MOT history
26 tests since 14 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass111,128 miles (+6,434)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 May 2027
- Odometer
- 111,128 miles
- Test number
- 163898755510
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Sill Slightly Corroded
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass104,694 miles (+775)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 May 2026
- Odometer
- 104,694 miles
- Test number
- 988047311029
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both Sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both Sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Pass103,919 miles
- MOT expiry
- 23 Sept 2023
- Odometer
- 103,919 miles
- Test number
- 240348427837
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail103,919 miles (+728)7 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 103,919 miles
- Test number
- 150545092780
- MajorCentral Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases both clamps either side of centre box are corroded (6.1.2 (a))
- MajorEmissions not tested aborted due to exhaust leaks (8.2.1.2 (d))
- MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
- MajorNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Road wheel fixing loose (5.2.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc backing plate insecure
Pass103,191 miles (+1,669)
- MOT expiry
- 23 Sept 2022
- Odometer
- 103,191 miles
- Test number
- 266251205467
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass101,522 miles (+1,958)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 Dec 2020
- Odometer
- 101,522 miles
- Test number
- 556778752981
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- 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))
- AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass99,564 miles5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 Jun 2019
- Odometer
- 99,564 miles
- Test number
- 524533656054
- AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush slightly unbonded (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail99,564 miles (+1,976)1 major5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 99,564 miles
- Test number
- 354947642714
- MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush slightly unbonded (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass97,588 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 Jun 2018
- Odometer
- 97,588 miles
- Test number
- 241326257440
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOil leak
Fail97,587 miles (+1,695)1 failure4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 97,587 miles
- Test number
- 507100493852
- FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOil leak
- AdvisoryEngine management light illuminated
Pass95,892 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 Jun 2017
- Odometer
- 95,892 miles
- Test number
- 112176941970
- AdvisoryBoth front bottom arms corroded and rear bushes slightly deteriorated
- AdvisoryInner faces of all 4 brake discs deteriorated
- AdvisorySlight bind on offside rear wheel
- AdvisorySlight judder on both front brakes
Fail95,892 miles (+2,075)1 repaired4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 95,892 miles
- Test number
- 838844143438
- Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- AdvisoryBoth front bottom arms corroded and rear bushes slightly deteriorated
- AdvisoryInner faces of all 4 brake discs deteriorated
- AdvisorySlight bind on offside rear wheel
- AdvisorySlight judder on both front brakes
Pass93,817 miles1 advisory2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 17 Jun 2016
- Odometer
- 93,817 miles
- Test number
- 777825855136
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
- NoteInner faces of both front brake discs slightly deteriorated
- NoteSlight judder on both front brakes
Fail93,817 miles (+2,662)1 failure1 advisory2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 93,817 miles
- Test number
- 278105055461
- FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
- NoteInner faces of both front brake discs slightly deteriorated
- NoteSlight judder on both front brakes
Pass91,155 miles2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 17 Jun 2015
- Odometer
- 91,155 miles
- Test number
- 186176854187
- NoteExhaust joiner rotted through
- NoteInner faces of front brake discs slightly deteriorated
Fail91,155 miles (+3,057)1 failure2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 91,155 miles
- Test number
- 907425754162
- FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
- NoteExhaust joiner rotted through
- NoteInner faces of front brake discs slightly deteriorated
Pass88,098 miles (+2,841)
- MOT expiry
- 17 Jun 2014
- Odometer
- 88,098 miles
- Test number
- 599228053120
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass85,257 miles (+4,783)
- MOT expiry
- 17 Jun 2013
- Odometer
- 85,257 miles
- Test number
- 208223462155
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass80,474 miles (+3,259)
- MOT expiry
- 17 Jun 2012
- Odometer
- 80,474 miles
- Test number
- 206259851107
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass77,215 miles (+8,157)2 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 17 Jun 2011
- Odometer
- 77,215 miles
- Test number
- 912599260140
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- NoteFront brake discs slightly worn
- NoteRear brake discs slightly worn and deteriorated
Pass69,058 miles (+55)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Jun 2010
- Odometer
- 69,058 miles
- Test number
- 652883869173
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail69,003 miles (+9,032)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 69,003 miles
- Test number
- 362342869148
- FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Pass59,971 miles (+6,804)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Jun 2009
- Odometer
- 59,971 miles
- Test number
- 351970358144
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass53,167 miles (+8,927)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Jun 2008
- Odometer
- 53,167 miles
- Test number
- 194077957140
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass44,240 miles
- MOT expiry
- 13 Jun 2007
- Odometer
- 44,240 miles
- Test number
- 212825066136
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail44,240 miles1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 44,240 miles
- Test number
- 703365966197
- Repaired at testFront Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
Questions about Y300 DON
- Does Y300 DON currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y300 DON is valid until 7 May 2027.
- When is the MOT due on Y300 DON?
- The MOT on Y300 DON is valid until 7 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has Y300 DON done?
- Y300 DON was recorded at 111,128 miles at its MOT on 28 Apr 2026, an average of 3,366 miles a year.
- Has Y300 DON ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. Y300 DON has failed 8 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Sept 2022.
- Has the mileage on Y300 DON 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 Y300 DON find?
- Y300 DON passed its latest MOT on 28 Apr 2026 with 3 advisories: nearside rear shock absorbers has light misting of oil; offside sill slightly corroded; oil leak, but not excessive.
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