Volkswagen Golf
Blue · Diesel · 2001 · 1,896 cc
Y303 AOBMOT history
Y303 AOB is a blue diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 16 Mar 2001. Its MOT expired on 25 Jan 2026 and it has passed 19 of 28 MOT tests, with 159,056 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Jan 2025.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 25 Jan 2026
- Mileage
- 159,056 mi
- At MOT on 22 Jan 2025
- MOT tests
- 28
- 19 passed · 9 failed
- Per year
- 6,311 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- Y303 AOB
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Golf
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,896 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2001
- First used
- 16 Mar 2001
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 25 Jan 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 22 Jan 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
Y303 AOB was last recorded at 159,056 miles on 22 Jan 2025, 8,052 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Jan 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 151,004 miles · 25 Jan 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 8,052 miles
- Average per year
- 6,311 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 159,056 miles
- 2024 – 151,004 miles
- 2023 – 141,215 miles
- 2022 – 122,645 miles
- 2021 – 117,241 miles
- 2019 – 112,152 miles
- 2018 – 110,159 miles
- 2017 – 107,355 miles
- 2016 – 103,172 miles
- 2015 – 100,915 miles
- 2014 – 98,199 miles
- 2013 – 96,221 miles
- 2012 – 94,954 miles
- 2011 – 93,417 miles
- 2010 – 91,890 miles
- 2009 – 90,883 miles
- 2008 – 87,871 miles
- 2007 – 81,780 miles
- 2006 – 41,467 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass159,056 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective also exhaust leak (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))
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 Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2013
Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2013
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2011
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2010–2013
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2013
Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2010–2013
Full MOT history
28 tests since 5 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass159,056 miles5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Jan 2026
- Odometer
- 159,056 miles
- Test number
- 105102905618
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective also exhaust leak (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Fail159,056 miles (+8,052)1 repaired5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 159,056 miles
- Test number
- 987818704943
- Repaired at testFront Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective also exhaust leak (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Pass151,004 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Jan 2025
- Odometer
- 151,004 miles
- Test number
- 759054728724
- AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides (1.1.11 (c))
Fail151,004 miles (+9,789)1 repaired2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 151,004 miles
- Test number
- 272701300743
- Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides (1.1.11 (c))
Pass141,215 miles (+18,570)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Jan 2024
- Odometer
- 141,215 miles
- Test number
- 412492662750
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Pass122,645 miles (+5,404)1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Jan 2023
- Odometer
- 122,645 miles
- Test number
- 706630986003
- MinorNearside Front Direction indicator insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam both sides (5.1.2 (c) (i))
Pass117,241 miles (+5,089)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Jan 2022
- Odometer
- 117,241 miles
- Test number
- 681837145159
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Coil spring worn both coils (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
- AdvisoryRear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring worn both coils (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass112,152 miles (+1,993)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Jan 2021
- Odometer
- 112,152 miles
- Test number
- 862861217711
- AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisorySuspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass110,159 miles (+2,804)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Jul 2019
- Odometer
- 110,159 miles
- Test number
- 205457460355
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass107,355 miles (+4,183)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Jul 2018
- Odometer
- 107,355 miles
- Test number
- 405224269387
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass103,172 miles
- MOT expiry
- 25 Jul 2017
- Odometer
- 103,172 miles
- Test number
- 621057058817
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail103,172 miles (+2,257)2 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 103,172 miles
- Test number
- 484828089061
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low adjusted aim free of charge (1.8)
- Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working fitted bulb free of charge (1.1.C.1d)
Pass100,915 miles
- MOT expiry
- 25 Jul 2016
- Odometer
- 100,915 miles
- Test number
- 505281295115
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail100,915 miles (+2,716)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 100,915 miles
- Test number
- 988090795142
- FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Fail98,199 miles1 repaired3 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 98,199 miles
- Test number
- 317637794119
- Repaired at testOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
- NoteClip missing off os inner cv joint
Pass98,199 miles (+1,978)3 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 25 Jul 2015
- Odometer
- 98,199 miles
- Test number
- 646527094193
- AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
- NoteClip missing off os inner cv joint
Pass96,221 miles (+1,267)9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Jul 2014
- Odometer
- 96,221 miles
- Test number
- 407286403217
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Fail94,954 miles2 repaired6 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 94,954 miles
- Test number
- 245727502288
- Repaired at testFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- NoteVehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
Pass94,954 miles (+1,537)6 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 25 Jul 2013
- Odometer
- 94,954 miles
- Test number
- 336717202263
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- NoteVehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
Pass93,417 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 25 Jul 2012
- Odometer
- 93,417 miles
- Test number
- 677667601204
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Fail93,417 miles (+1,527)4 failures2 repaired1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 93,417 miles
- Test number
- 196386801202
- FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Fail91,890 miles1 repaired6 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 91,890 miles
- Test number
- 233417700265
- Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- NoteAbs wire fouling nearside front wheel/tyre
- NoteSlight binding on front wheels
Pass91,890 miles (+1,007)6 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 25 Jul 2011
- Odometer
- 91,890 miles
- Test number
- 614677200294
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- NoteAbs wire fouling nearside front wheel/tyre
- NoteSlight binding on front wheels
Pass90,883 miles (+3,012)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Jul 2010
- Odometer
- 90,883 miles
- Test number
- 182324599115
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass87,871 miles (+6,091)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Jul 2009
- Odometer
- 87,871 miles
- Test number
- 474301298101
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass81,780 miles (+26)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Jul 2008
- Odometer
- 81,780 miles
- Test number
- 582267707268
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail81,754 miles (+40,287)4 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 81,754 miles
- Test number
- 314131997112
- FailureExhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
- FailureNearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- FailureWindscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Pass41,467 miles
- MOT expiry
- 4 Jun 2007
- Odometer
- 41,467 miles
- Test number
- 133216756170
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about Y303 AOB
- Does Y303 AOB currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on Y303 AOB expired on 25 Jan 2026, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on Y303 AOB?
- The MOT on Y303 AOB expired on 25 Jan 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has Y303 AOB done?
- Y303 AOB was recorded at 159,056 miles at its MOT on 22 Jan 2025, an average of 6,311 miles a year.
- Has Y303 AOB ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. Y303 AOB has failed 9 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Jan 2025.
- Has the mileage on Y303 AOB 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 Y303 AOB find?
- Y303 AOB passed its latest MOT on 22 Jan 2025 with 5 advisories: brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; central exhaust mounting defective also exhaust leak; front play in steering rack inner joint(s), and 2 more.
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