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Volkswagen Golf

Blue · Petrol · 2001 · 2,324 cc

Y304 HWJMOT history

Y304 HWJ is a blue petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 23 Apr 2001. Its MOT is valid until 3 Nov 2026 and it has passed 19 of 25 MOT tests, with 96,814 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Nov 2025.

Y304 HWJ blue Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 3 Nov 2026
Mileage
96,814 mi
At MOT on 1 Nov 2025
MOT tests
25
19 passed · 6 failed
Per year
2,790 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y304 HWJ
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,324 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
23 Apr 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 3 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
1 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y304 HWJ was last recorded at 96,814 miles on 1 Nov 2025, 909 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
95,905 miles · 2 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
909 miles
Average per year
2,790 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 96,814 miles
  • 2024 – 95,905 miles
  • 2023 – 92,591 miles
  • 2022 – 89,845 miles
  • 2021 – 86,875 miles
  • 2020 – 83,828 miles
  • 2019 – 72,461 miles
  • 2018 – 70,337 miles
  • 2016 – 68,622 miles
  • 2015 – 65,400 miles
  • 2013 – 63,853 miles
  • 2012 – 62,434 miles
  • 2011 – 59,858 miles
  • 2010 – 59,250 miles
  • 2009 – 55,137 miles
  • 2008 – 47,789 miles
  • 2007 – 46,380 miles
  • 2006 – 42,403 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass96,814 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

25 tests since 3 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass96,814 miles (+909)
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    96,814 miles
    Test number
    826466946115

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass95,905 miles (+3,314)
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    95,905 miles
    Test number
    937040137736

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass92,591 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    92,591 miles
    Test number
    870899146558

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail92,591 miles (+2,746)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,591 miles
    Test number
    249467926256
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
  5. Pass89,845 miles (+2,970)
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    89,845 miles
    Test number
    659957438589

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass86,875 miles (+3,047)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    86,875 miles
    Test number
    695697869968
    • AdvisoryRear axle bushes slight deteriorated
  7. Pass83,828 miles (+28)
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    83,828 miles
    Test number
    717798946370

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail83,800 miles (+11,339)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,800 miles
    Test number
    260796110396
    • MajorCentral Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
    • MajorCentral Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  9. Pass72,461 miles (+2,124)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    72,461 miles
    Test number
    758200745938
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  10. Pass70,337 miles (+1,715)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2019
    Odometer
    70,337 miles
    Test number
    933445525945
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test b zone.
  11. Pass68,622 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    68,622 miles
    Test number
    735456565033

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail68,622 miles (+3,222)3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,622 miles
    Test number
    971908706966
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
  13. Pass65,400 miles (+27)1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    65,400 miles
    Test number
    397177775131
    • NoteManagement light stay on.
  14. Fail65,373 miles (+1,520)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,373 miles
    Test number
    146390675195
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • NoteManagement light stay on.
  15. Pass63,853 miles (+1,419)
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    63,853 miles
    Test number
    746034433314

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass62,434 miles (+2,576)
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    62,434 miles
    Test number
    426941912460

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass59,858 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    59,858 miles
    Test number
    746070661180

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail59,858 miles (+608)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,858 miles
    Test number
    888700061103
    • FailureNearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)
    • FailureOffside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)
  19. Pass59,250 miles (+1,749)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    59,250 miles
    Test number
    622952510370
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteEngine warning light on
  20. Pass57,501 miles (+6)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    57,501 miles
    Test number
    731997030102

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail57,495 miles (+2,358)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,495 miles
    Test number
    291168420465
    • FailureFront Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)
  22. Pass55,137 miles (+7,348)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    55,137 miles
    Test number
    724296759148
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  23. Pass47,789 miles (+1,409)
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2009
    Odometer
    47,789 miles
    Test number
    241242358452

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass46,380 miles (+3,977)
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2008
    Odometer
    46,380 miles
    Test number
    330042037136

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass42,403 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2007
    Odometer
    42,403 miles
    Test number
    831053526182
    • 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)

Questions about Y304 HWJ

Does Y304 HWJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y304 HWJ is valid until 3 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on Y304 HWJ?
The MOT on Y304 HWJ is valid until 3 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y304 HWJ done?
Y304 HWJ was recorded at 96,814 miles at its MOT on 1 Nov 2025, an average of 2,790 miles a year.
Has Y304 HWJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y304 HWJ has failed 6 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Nov 2023.
Has the mileage on Y304 HWJ 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 HWJ find?
Y304 HWJ passed its latest MOT on 1 Nov 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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