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Volkswagen Golf

Silver · Diesel · 2001 · 1,896 cc

Y303 PDOMOT history

Y303 PDO is a silver diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 23 Jul 2001. Its MOT expired on 22 Mar 2023 and it has passed 10 of 16 MOT tests, with 118,637 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Mar 2022.

Y303 PDO silver Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Golf, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 22 Mar 2023
Mileage
118,637 mi
At MOT on 23 Mar 2022
MOT tests
16
10 passed · 6 failed
Per year
4,718 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y303 PDO
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
23 Jul 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 22 Mar 2023
Latest MOT test
23 Mar 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y303 PDO was last recorded at 118,637 miles on 23 Mar 2022, 11,451 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Dec 2020.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
107,186 miles · 23 Dec 2020
Between the last two tests
11,451 miles
Average per year
4,718 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 118,637 miles
  • 2020 – 107,186 miles
  • 2013 – 101,004 miles
  • 2012 – 94,628 miles
  • 2011 – 86,449 miles
  • 2010 – 78,057 miles
  • 2009 – 70,168 miles
  • 2008 – 62,055 miles
  • 2007 – 54,598 miles
  • 2006 – 45,145 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass118,637 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryParts undersealed

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.

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

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2009–2013

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2010

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

Full MOT history

16 tests since 24 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass118,637 miles (+11,451)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    118,637 miles
    Test number
    931513579359
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryParts undersealed

  2. Pass107,186 miles (+6,182)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    107,186 miles
    Test number
    905413998334
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes greased (1.1.11 (c))

  3. Pass101,004 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    101,004 miles
    Test number
    576378713395
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  4. Fail101,004 miles (+6,376)3 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,004 miles
    Test number
    178627613384
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  5. Pass94,628 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    94,628 miles
    Test number
    638817142255
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  6. Fail94,628 miles (+8,179)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,628 miles
    Test number
    725032142248
    • FailureEmissions not tested (7.0)
    • FailureFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  7. Pass86,449 miles1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    86,449 miles
    Test number
    319508931245
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • NoteFront discs slight worn and corroded
    • NoteRear discs slight corroded and pitted

  8. Fail86,449 miles (+8,392)1 failure1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,449 miles
    Test number
    435957631229
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pad(s) insecure (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • NoteFront discs slight worn and corroded
    • NoteRear discs slight corroded and pitted

  9. Pass78,057 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    78,057 miles
    Test number
    541694740251
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre

  10. Fail78,057 miles (+7,889)1 failure2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,057 miles
    Test number
    260083840256
    • FailureCentre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre

  11. Pass70,168 miles (+8,113)4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    70,168 miles
    Test number
    922014849209
    • 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 Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteFront number plate cracked.
    • NoteMinor chips on windscreen.

  12. Pass62,055 miles (+8)
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    62,055 miles
    Test number
    250822748293

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail62,047 miles (+7,449)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,047 miles
    Test number
    694609638207
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

  14. Pass54,598 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    54,598 miles
    Test number
    994051447285
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

  15. Fail54,598 miles (+9,453)2 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,598 miles
    Test number
    281761647257
    • FailureExhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

  16. Pass45,145 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    45,145 miles
    Test number
    244086436223
    • AdvisoryBrake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Questions about Y303 PDO

Does Y303 PDO currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y303 PDO expired on 22 Mar 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y303 PDO?
The MOT on Y303 PDO expired on 22 Mar 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y303 PDO done?
Y303 PDO was recorded at 118,637 miles at its MOT on 23 Mar 2022, an average of 4,718 miles a year.
Has Y303 PDO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y303 PDO has failed 6 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Nov 2013.
Has the mileage on Y303 PDO 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 PDO find?
Y303 PDO passed its latest MOT on 23 Mar 2022 with 7 advisories: front sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened; nearside front coil spring corroded; nearside rear coil spring corroded, and 4 more.

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