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Volkswagen Golf

Silver · Petrol · 2001 · 1,390 cc

Y304 GKJMOT history

Y304 GKJ is a silver petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 13 Jul 2001. Its MOT expired on 5 Jul 2022 and it has passed 15 of 21 MOT tests, with 146,711 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Jul 2022.

Y304 GKJ silver Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 5 Jul 2022
Mileage
146,711 mi
At MOT on 6 Jul 2022
MOT tests
21
15 passed · 6 failed
Per year
6,719 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y304 GKJ
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,390 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
13 Jul 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 5 Jul 2022
Latest MOT test
6 Jul 2022 (Fail)

Mileage history

Y304 GKJ was last recorded at 146,711 miles on 6 Jul 2022, 7,505 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Jul 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
139,206 miles · 5 Jul 2021
Between the last two tests
7,505 miles
Average per year
6,719 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 146,711 miles
  • 2021 – 139,206 miles
  • 2020 – 134,162 miles
  • 2019 – 127,340 miles
  • 2018 – 115,712 miles
  • 2017 – 112,028 miles
  • 2016 – 108,032 miles
  • 2015 – 103,153 miles
  • 2014 – 97,314 miles
  • 2013 – 90,606 miles
  • 2012 – 83,431 miles
  • 2010 – 74,393 miles
  • 2009 – 66,737 miles
  • 2008 – 58,069 miles
  • 2007 – 49,974 miles
  • 2006 – 40,745 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail146,711 miles
  • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
  • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
  • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
  • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
  • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
  • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
  • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
  • MinorOffside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rearmost (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2020

What MOT failures 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 Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt

    Major2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2017

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2016

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2013

Full MOT history

21 tests since 28 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail146,711 miles (+7,505)7 major4 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    146,711 miles
    Test number
    561754077240
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rearmost (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  2. Pass139,206 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    139,206 miles
    Test number
    786180363158
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  3. Fail139,197 miles (+5,035)2 dangerous2 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    139,197 miles
    Test number
    261817178054
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass134,162 miles1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    134,162 miles
    Test number
    935242813069
    • MinorFront Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small crack (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  5. Fail134,162 miles (+6,822)4 major1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,162 miles
    Test number
    146709567502
    • MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorFront Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small crack (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  6. Pass127,340 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    127,340 miles
    Test number
    523830763744
    • AdvisoryEML LIGHT ON
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Drive shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust system not secure

  7. Fail127,340 miles (+11,628)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,340 miles
    Test number
    300584650869
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryEML LIGHT ON
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Drive shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust system not secure

  8. Pass115,712 miles (+3,684)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    115,712 miles
    Test number
    789742824539
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  9. Pass112,028 miles (+3,996)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    112,028 miles
    Test number
    347318612906
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  10. Pass108,032 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    108,032 miles
    Test number
    431788083437
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  11. Fail108,032 miles (+4,879)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,032 miles
    Test number
    719946503460
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  12. Pass103,153 miles (+5,839)1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    103,153 miles
    Test number
    977337525088
    • NoteOil leak

  13. Pass97,314 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    97,314 miles
    Test number
    716699124087
    • NoteOil leak

  14. Fail97,314 miles (+6,708)3 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,314 miles
    Test number
    957049724018
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
    • FailureExhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • NoteOil leak

  15. Pass90,606 miles (+7,175)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    90,606 miles
    Test number
    389528813005
    • 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)
    • 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)
    • NoteOil leak

  16. Pass83,431 miles (+9,038)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    83,431 miles
    Test number
    979548812038
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • NoteOil leak

  17. Pass74,393 miles (+7,656)
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    74,393 miles
    Test number
    482772120342

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass66,737 miles (+8,668)
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    66,737 miles
    Test number
    140212529325

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass58,069 miles (+8,095)
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    58,069 miles
    Test number
    870152528372

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass49,974 miles (+9,229)
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    49,974 miles
    Test number
    533236497202

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass40,745 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    40,745 miles
    Test number
    273481276251

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y304 GKJ

Does Y304 GKJ currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y304 GKJ expired on 5 Jul 2022, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y304 GKJ?
The MOT on Y304 GKJ expired on 5 Jul 2022. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y304 GKJ done?
Y304 GKJ was recorded at 146,711 miles at its MOT on 6 Jul 2022, an average of 6,719 miles a year.
Has Y304 GKJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y304 GKJ has failed 6 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Jul 2022.
Has the mileage on Y304 GKJ 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 Y304 GKJ find?
Y304 GKJ failed its latest MOT on 6 Jul 2022 with 7 major defects, 4 minor defects and 5 advisories: engine mil inoperative or indicates a malfunction; exhaust lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits; exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits, and 13 more.

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