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Volkswagen Golf

Black · Petrol · 2001 · 1,390 cc

Y304 UDSMOT history

Y304 UDS is a black petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 20 Mar 2001. Its MOT is valid until 29 Sept 2027 and it has passed 18 of 26 MOT tests, with 119,489 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Oct 2026.

Y304 UDS black Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 29 Sept 2027
Mileage
119,489 mi
At MOT on 30 Sept 2026
MOT tests
26
18 passed · 8 failed
Per year
4,199 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y304 UDS
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,390 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
20 Mar 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 29 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
30 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y304 UDS was last recorded at 119,489 miles on 30 Sept 2026, 10 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
119,479 miles · 12 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
10 miles
Average per year
4,199 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 119,489 miles
  • 2025 – 119,479 miles
  • 2024 – 119,474 miles
  • 2021 – 119,468 miles
  • 2020 – 119,467 miles
  • 2018 – 118,157 miles
  • 2017 – 114,445 miles
  • 2016 – 111,185 miles
  • 2015 – 108,850 miles
  • 2014 – 106,128 miles
  • 2013 – 103,170 miles
  • 2012 – 101,749 miles
  • 2011 – 97,784 miles
  • 2010 – 94,713 miles
  • 2009 – 85,876 miles
  • 2008 – 70,676 miles
  • 2007 – 50,032 miles
  • 2006 – 33,221 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass119,489 miles
  • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  • AdvisoryBrake pedal soft

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 Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2024

  • Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault

    Major2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush and corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush and corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

26 tests since 15 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass119,489 miles (+10)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    119,489 miles
    Test number
    334787445016
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryBrake pedal soft

  2. Pass119,479 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    119,479 miles
    Test number
    441778567074

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail119,479 miles (+5)2 dangerous4 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,479 miles
    Test number
    970059402992
    • DangerousNearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear up to flexi pipe (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

  4. Pass119,474 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2025
    Odometer
    119,474 miles
    Test number
    358721406668
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

  5. Fail119,474 miles (+6)5 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,474 miles
    Test number
    216374833425
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively normal blade (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear up to flexi pipe (1.1.11 (c))

  6. Pass119,468 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    119,468 miles
    Test number
    745800539973

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass119,467 miles8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2021
    Odometer
    119,467 miles
    Test number
    154732640091
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush and corroded (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush and corroded (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryFull exhaust system deteriorated

  8. Fail119,467 miles (+1,310)2 dangerous8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,467 miles
    Test number
    522718540509
    • DangerousNearside Front Inner Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases catalytic convertor (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush and corroded (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush and corroded (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFull exhaust system deteriorated

  9. Pass118,157 miles (+3,712)10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    118,157 miles
    Test number
    312513177297
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded Main front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

  10. Pass114,445 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    114,445 miles
    Test number
    821449203906
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit both rear tyres wearing on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

  11. Fail114,445 miles (+3,260)1 failure4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,445 miles
    Test number
    586656806402
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit both rear tyres wearing on inner edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryCar over heating

  12. Pass111,185 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    111,185 miles
    Test number
    165801804247
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened brake disc overheat (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisorySlight free play detected in both front steering arms/rack

  13. Fail111,184 miles (+2,334)3 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,184 miles
    Test number
    293796369231
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureFront registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases from 3x points (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened brake disc overheat (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisorySlight free play detected in both front steering arms/rack

  14. Pass108,850 miles (+2,722)3 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    108,850 miles
    Test number
    337347975019
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
    • NoteExhaust backbox mount/bracket hanger snapped
    • NoteSlight freeplay detected at both front steering arms/rack
    • NoteCoolant leak at radiator

  15. Pass106,128 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    106,128 miles
    Test number
    139023684075
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisorySupplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  16. Fail106,128 miles (+2,958)1 repaired6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,128 miles
    Test number
    648273184092
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisorySupplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  17. Pass103,170 miles (+1,421)
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    103,170 miles
    Test number
    857015773083

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass101,749 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    101,749 miles
    Test number
    815513982020

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail101,749 miles (+3,965)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,749 miles
    Test number
    579631782086
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

  20. Pass97,784 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    97,784 miles
    Test number
    156867771071
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  21. Fail97,784 miles (+3,071)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,784 miles
    Test number
    995627171009
    • FailureCentre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  22. Pass94,713 miles (+8,837)
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    94,713 miles
    Test number
    512920070039

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass85,876 miles (+15,200)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    85,876 miles
    Test number
    251911579057
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

  24. Pass70,676 miles (+20,644)
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    70,676 miles
    Test number
    361885988042

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass50,032 miles (+16,811)
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    50,032 miles
    Test number
    391005777043

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass33,221 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    33,221 miles
    Test number
    303394976048

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y304 UDS

Does Y304 UDS currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y304 UDS is valid until 29 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y304 UDS?
The MOT on Y304 UDS is valid until 29 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y304 UDS done?
Y304 UDS was recorded at 119,489 miles at its MOT on 30 Sept 2026, an average of 4,199 miles a year.
Has Y304 UDS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y304 UDS has failed 8 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 6 May 2025.
Has the mileage on Y304 UDS 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 UDS find?
Y304 UDS passed its latest MOT on 30 Sept 2026 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier; front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread; brake pedal soft.

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