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Volkswagen Golf

Blue · Diesel · 2001 · 1,896 cc

Y304 YECMOT history

Y304 YEC is a blue diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 1 Mar 2001. Its MOT expired on 20 Oct 2023 and it has passed 18 of 19 MOT tests, with 176,994 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Oct 2023.

Y304 YEC blue Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 20 Oct 2023
Mileage
176,994 mi
At MOT on 18 Oct 2023
MOT tests
19
18 passed · 1 failed
Per year
4,582 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y304 YEC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
1 Mar 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 20 Oct 2023
Latest MOT test
18 Oct 2023 (Fail)

Mileage history

Y304 YEC was last recorded at 176,994 miles on 18 Oct 2023, 8,347 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Oct 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
168,647 miles · 1 Oct 2022
Between the last two tests
8,347 miles
Average per year
4,582 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 176,994 miles
  • 2022 – 168,647 miles
  • 2021 – 156,258 miles
  • 2020 – 145,145 miles
  • 2019 – 138,383 miles
  • 2018 – 129,708 miles
  • 2017 – 128,023 miles
  • 2016 – 125,647 miles
  • 2015 – 122,114 miles
  • 2014 – 122,114 miles
  • 2013 – 120,749 miles
  • 2012 – 119,129 miles
  • 2011 – 118,386 miles
  • 2009 – 113,409 miles
  • 2008 – 103,115 miles
  • 2007 – 101,465 miles
  • 2006 – 95,886 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail176,994 miles
  • DangerousFront Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (5.2.3 (e))
  • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
  • MajorCentral Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))
  • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
  • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  • MajorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
  • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
  • MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

What MOT failures mean

Full MOT history

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

  1. Fail176,994 miles (+8,347)1 dangerous9 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    176,994 miles
    Test number
    593538110823
    • DangerousFront Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorCentral Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. Pass168,647 miles (+12,389)2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    168,647 miles
    Test number
    694050625924
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. Pass156,258 miles (+11,113)2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    156,258 miles
    Test number
    110632610565
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Pass145,145 miles (+6,762)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    145,145 miles
    Test number
    882201486863
    • AdvisoryRear discs corroded

  5. Pass138,383 miles (+8,675)
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    138,383 miles
    Test number
    395016823878

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass129,708 miles (+1,685)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    129,708 miles
    Test number
    465466655614
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All 4 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass128,023 miles (+2,376)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    128,023 miles
    Test number
    476851428003
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

  8. Pass125,647 miles (+3,533)
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    125,647 miles
    Test number
    715567890923

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass122,114 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    122,114 miles
    Test number
    312312171157

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass122,114 miles (+1,365)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    122,114 miles
    Test number
    839910104344
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  11. Pass120,749 miles (+1,620)
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    120,749 miles
    Test number
    897016293265

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass119,129 miles (+743)
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    119,129 miles
    Test number
    286987922342

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass118,386 miles (+1,530)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    118,386 miles
    Test number
    225316341300

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass116,856 miles (+3,447)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    116,856 miles
    Test number
    706055401020

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass113,409 miles (+4,014)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    113,409 miles
    Test number
    503775559303

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass109,395 miles (+6,280)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    109,395 miles
    Test number
    721302519093

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass103,115 miles (+1,650)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    103,115 miles
    Test number
    631382838086
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass101,465 miles (+5,579)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    101,465 miles
    Test number
    941283837067
    • AdvisoryNearside brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

  19. Pass95,886 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    95,886 miles
    Test number
    163624536440
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)
    • AdvisoryRear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Questions about Y304 YEC

Does Y304 YEC currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y304 YEC expired on 20 Oct 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y304 YEC?
The MOT on Y304 YEC expired on 20 Oct 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y304 YEC done?
Y304 YEC was recorded at 176,994 miles at its MOT on 18 Oct 2023, an average of 4,582 miles a year.
Has Y304 YEC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y304 YEC has failed 1 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Oct 2023.
Has the mileage on Y304 YEC 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 YEC find?
Y304 YEC failed its latest MOT on 18 Oct 2023 with 1 dangerous defect, 9 major defects and 2 advisories: front tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both; anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an abs fault; central exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi, and 9 more.

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