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Volkswagen Golf

Green · Diesel · 2001 · 1,896 cc

Y303 FRAMOT history

Y303 FRA is a green diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 31 May 2001. Its MOT expired on 29 Oct 2024 and it has passed 18 of 26 MOT tests, with 179,723 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Oct 2023.

Y303 FRA green Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 29 Oct 2024
Mileage
179,723 mi
At MOT on 30 Oct 2023
MOT tests
26
18 passed · 8 failed
Per year
6,666 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y303 FRA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
31 May 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 29 Oct 2024
Latest MOT test
30 Oct 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y303 FRA was last recorded at 179,723 miles on 30 Oct 2023, 3,486 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Aug 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
176,237 miles · 19 Aug 2022
Between the last two tests
3,486 miles
Average per year
6,666 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 179,723 miles
  • 2022 – 176,237 miles
  • 2021 – 172,356 miles
  • 2020 – 168,550 miles
  • 2019 – 163,898 miles
  • 2018 – 153,509 miles
  • 2017 – 146,750 miles
  • 2016 – 136,390 miles
  • 2015 – 130,724 miles
  • 2014 – 124,950 miles
  • 2013 – 114,686 miles
  • 2012 – 106,213 miles
  • 2011 – 104,456 miles
  • 2010 – 95,485 miles
  • 2009 – 85,633 miles
  • 2008 – 76,606 miles
  • 2007 – 70,117 miles
  • 2006 – 60,988 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass179,723 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

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.

  • Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

26 tests since 6 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass179,723 miles (+3,486)
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    179,723 miles
    Test number
    857676604492

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass176,237 miles (+2)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    176,237 miles
    Test number
    671487631290
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  3. Fail176,235 miles (+3,879)1 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    176,235 miles
    Test number
    808526269695
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass172,356 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    172,356 miles
    Test number
    894841381530
    • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Nearside and offside.
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill. (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Fail172,356 miles (+3,806)2 major2 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    172,356 miles
    Test number
    975422867000
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Nearside and offside.
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill. (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass168,550 miles (+4,652)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    168,550 miles
    Test number
    686674884256
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

  7. Pass163,898 miles (+1)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    163,898 miles
    Test number
    728827713519
    • AdvisoryFront Air/vacuum reservoir slightly corroded Servo unit. (1.1.9 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  8. Fail163,897 miles (+10,388)5 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    163,897 miles
    Test number
    731016514897
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Lower arm inner rear bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Air/vacuum reservoir slightly corroded Servo unit. (1.1.9 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  9. Pass153,509 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    153,509 miles
    Test number
    625178316595
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted obscuring some under side components

  10. Fail153,507 miles (+6,757)2 dangerous5 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    153,507 miles
    Test number
    828625052790
    • DangerousBrake servo inoperative (1.1.10 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted obscuring some under side components

  11. Pass146,750 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    146,750 miles
    Test number
    735311464989
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  12. Fail146,750 miles (+10,360)3 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    146,750 miles
    Test number
    300824639153
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  13. Pass136,390 miles (+5,666)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    136,390 miles
    Test number
    248530832546
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted

  14. Pass130,724 miles (+5,774)6 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    130,724 miles
    Test number
    706139055194
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  15. Pass124,950 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    124,950 miles
    Test number
    455377754160

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail124,950 miles (+10,264)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,950 miles
    Test number
    209185554197
    • FailureNearside Inner Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass114,686 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    114,686 miles
    Test number
    425044573033

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail114,686 miles (+8,473)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,686 miles
    Test number
    995954873078
    • FailureFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

  19. Pass106,213 miles (+1,757)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    106,213 miles
    Test number
    876076062055
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  20. Pass104,456 miles (+8,971)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    104,456 miles
    Test number
    896848661022
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  21. Pass95,485 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    95,485 miles
    Test number
    550755910005

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail95,485 miles (+9,852)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,485 miles
    Test number
    253945810027
    • FailureOffside Inner Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

  23. Pass85,633 miles (+9,027)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    85,633 miles
    Test number
    641163019050
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  24. Pass76,606 miles (+6,489)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    76,606 miles
    Test number
    214383328046

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass70,117 miles (+9,129)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    70,117 miles
    Test number
    850601517083

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass60,988 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    60,988 miles
    Test number
    123956706034

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y303 FRA

Does Y303 FRA currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y303 FRA expired on 29 Oct 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y303 FRA?
The MOT on Y303 FRA expired on 29 Oct 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y303 FRA done?
Y303 FRA was recorded at 179,723 miles at its MOT on 30 Oct 2023, an average of 6,666 miles a year.
Has Y303 FRA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y303 FRA has failed 8 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Aug 2022.
Has the mileage on Y303 FRA 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 FRA find?
Y303 FRA passed its latest MOT on 30 Oct 2023 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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