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Volkswagen Golf

Silver · Petrol · 2001 · 1,781 cc

Y303 NBTMOT history

Y303 NBT is a silver petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 1 Mar 2001. Its MOT is valid until 1 Mar 2027 and it has passed 17 of 23 MOT tests, with 114,281 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Mar 2026.

Y303 NBT silver Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 1 Mar 2027
Mileage
114,281 mi
At MOT on 2 Mar 2026
MOT tests
23
17 passed · 6 failed
Per year
3,509 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y303 NBT
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
1 Mar 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 1 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
2 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y303 NBT was last recorded at 114,281 miles on 2 Mar 2026, 3,071 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Apr 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
111,210 miles · 15 Apr 2024
Between the last two tests
3,071 miles
Average per year
3,509 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 114,281 miles
  • 2024 – 111,210 miles
  • 2022 – 100,695 miles
  • 2021 – 100,596 miles
  • 2020 – 91,216 miles
  • 2019 – 89,480 miles
  • 2018 – 87,471 miles
  • 2017 – 85,833 miles
  • 2016 – 83,831 miles
  • 2015 – 81,695 miles
  • 2014 – 78,315 miles
  • 2013 – 74,500 miles
  • 2012 – 71,232 miles
  • 2011 – 67,224 miles
  • 2010 – 62,242 miles
  • 2009 – 57,626 miles
  • 2008 – 51,983 miles
  • 2007 – 47,231 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass114,281 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.

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2013–2016

  • Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2018

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2018

  • Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2018

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2016

  • Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2016

Full MOT history

23 tests since 22 Jan 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass114,281 miles (+3,071)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    114,281 miles
    Test number
    501568550315

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass111,210 miles (+10,515)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    111,210 miles
    Test number
    137749002753
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

  3. Pass100,695 miles (+99)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    100,695 miles
    Test number
    564397942207
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Fail100,596 miles (+9,380)2 dangerous3 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,596 miles
    Test number
    797821171494
    • DangerousNearside Front Brake hose connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake hose connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (1.1.12 (d))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases cat to center section blowing (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass91,216 miles (+19)
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2021
    Odometer
    91,216 miles
    Test number
    866250967661

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail91,197 miles (+1,717)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,197 miles
    Test number
    897689181276
    • MajorFront Sub-frame corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Strut top mounting (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Strut top mounting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Pass89,480 miles (+2,009)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    89,480 miles
    Test number
    685299914445
    • AdvisoryFront Slight movement in both front top strut mountings
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Pass87,471 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    87,471 miles
    Test number
    387845756627
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • 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)

  9. Fail87,470 miles (+1,637)3 failures6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,470 miles
    Test number
    247438939883
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureRear Exhaust system not adequately supported sleeve (7.1.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • 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)

  10. Pass85,833 miles (+2,002)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    85,833 miles
    Test number
    306516583366

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass83,831 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    83,831 miles
    Test number
    121949150570
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake back plate corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake binding on
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  12. Fail83,831 miles (+2,136)1 failure7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,831 miles
    Test number
    257642196640
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake back plate corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake binding on
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  13. Fail81,695 miles1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,695 miles
    Test number
    219881225073
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  14. Pass81,695 miles (+3,380)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    81,695 miles
    Test number
    236961825066
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  15. Pass78,315 miles (+3,815)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    78,315 miles
    Test number
    479035914060

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass74,500 miles (+3,268)10 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    74,500 miles
    Test number
    716081723098
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteRear exhaust mounting rubber deteriorating

  17. Pass71,232 miles (+4,008)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    71,232 miles
    Test number
    426017012089
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

  18. Pass67,224 miles (+4,982)10 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    67,224 miles
    Test number
    178722511044
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteFront brake discs slightly pitted
    • NoteRear brake discs slightly pitted

  19. Fail62,242 miles1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,242 miles
    Test number
    220572510019
    • Repaired at testCentre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

  20. Pass62,242 miles (+4,616)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    62,242 miles
    Test number
    934362810077
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

  21. Pass57,626 miles (+5,643)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    57,626 miles
    Test number
    160553819459
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

  22. Pass51,983 miles (+4,752)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    51,983 miles
    Test number
    722048408090

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass47,231 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    47,231 miles
    Test number
    570902827042

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y303 NBT

Does Y303 NBT currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y303 NBT is valid until 1 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y303 NBT?
The MOT on Y303 NBT is valid until 1 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y303 NBT done?
Y303 NBT was recorded at 114,281 miles at its MOT on 2 Mar 2026, an average of 3,509 miles a year.
Has Y303 NBT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y303 NBT has failed 6 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Jun 2021.
Has the mileage on Y303 NBT 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 NBT find?
Y303 NBT passed its latest MOT on 2 Mar 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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