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Volkswagen Golf

Silver · Diesel · 2001 · 1,896 cc

Y308 DABMOT history

Y308 DAB is a silver diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 24 Mar 2001. Its MOT expired on 9 Jun 2026 and it has passed 19 of 26 MOT tests, with 219,488 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 May 2025.

Y308 DAB silver Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 9 Jun 2026
Mileage
219,488 mi
At MOT on 15 May 2025
MOT tests
26
19 passed · 7 failed
Per year
7,326 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y308 DAB
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
24 Mar 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 9 Jun 2026
Latest MOT test
15 May 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y308 DAB was last recorded at 219,488 miles on 15 May 2025, 3,955 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Jun 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
215,533 miles · 10 Jun 2024
Between the last two tests
3,955 miles
Average per year
7,326 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 219,488 miles
  • 2024 – 215,533 miles
  • 2023 – 211,187 miles
  • 2022 – 205,956 miles
  • 2021 – 200,816 miles
  • 2020 – 198,050 miles
  • 2019 – 192,618 miles
  • 2018 – 185,189 miles
  • 2017 – 178,251 miles
  • 2016 – 169,144 miles
  • 2015 – 161,230 miles
  • 2014 – 153,544 miles
  • 2013 – 147,484 miles
  • 2012 – 142,575 miles
  • 2011 – 128,683 miles
  • 2010 – 113,823 miles
  • 2009 – 102,062 miles
  • 2008 – 91,360 miles
  • 2007 – 85,138 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass219,488 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryBoth rear shock cover/bump stops deterioratedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 8 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2023

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.

  • Rear Coil spring corroded both sides

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2019–2023

  • Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated

    Minor3 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2023

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2016

  • Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside rear shock cover/bump stop deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

26 tests since 12 Jan 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass219,488 miles (+3,955)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    219,488 miles
    Test number
    688975662601
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth rear shock cover/bump stops deteriorated
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. Pass215,533 miles (+4,346)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    215,533 miles
    Test number
    710992965680
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth rear shock cover/bump stops deteriorated
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. Pass211,187 miles (+37)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    211,187 miles
    Test number
    529351247965
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside rear shock cover/bump stop deteriorated
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  4. Fail211,150 miles (+5,194)2 major1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    211,150 miles
    Test number
    836013671461
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside rear shock cover/bump stop deteriorated
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  5. Pass205,956 miles (+5,140)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    205,956 miles
    Test number
    272759617323
    • AdvisoryNearside rear shock cover bump stop deteriorated
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake binding but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (f))

  6. Pass200,816 miles (+2,766)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    200,816 miles
    Test number
    940530888205
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake binding but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (f))

  7. Pass198,050 miles (+5,432)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    198,050 miles
    Test number
    933445615839
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear All direction indicators slightly affected by the operation of another lamp both sides (4.4.3 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  8. Pass192,618 miles (+154)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2020
    Odometer
    192,618 miles
    Test number
    497764646340
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

  9. Fail192,464 miles (+7,275)4 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    192,464 miles
    Test number
    440461200717
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

  10. Pass185,189 miles (+74)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    185,189 miles
    Test number
    459201243893
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  11. Fail185,115 miles (+6,864)2 dangerous1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    185,115 miles
    Test number
    463038175249
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 195/65/15v (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre

  12. Pass178,251 miles (+5)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    178,251 miles
    Test number
    363745427171
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  13. Fail178,246 miles (+9,102)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    178,246 miles
    Test number
    373917662004
    • FailureNearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  14. Pass169,144 miles (+7,914)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    169,144 miles
    Test number
    395204873047
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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)
    • AdvisoryRear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)

  15. Pass161,230 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    161,230 miles
    Test number
    688439685111
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  16. Fail161,230 miles (+7,686)1 failure6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    161,230 miles
    Test number
    398349085175
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  17. Pass153,544 miles (+6,060)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    153,544 miles
    Test number
    586902194147
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

  18. Pass147,484 miles (+4,909)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2014
    Odometer
    147,484 miles
    Test number
    296816123134
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  19. Pass142,575 miles (+13,892)6 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2013
    Odometer
    142,575 miles
    Test number
    956065622159
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  20. Pass128,683 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2012
    Odometer
    128,683 miles
    Test number
    405016821157

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail128,683 miles (+14,860)2 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,683 miles
    Test number
    189033521185
    • FailureOffside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureRear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm 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 Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  22. Pass113,823 miles (+11,761)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    113,823 miles
    Test number
    660088550060
    • AdvisoryFront Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
    • NoteSills not checked covers fitted

  23. Pass102,062 miles (+10,702)
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    102,062 miles
    Test number
    722894369073

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass91,360 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    91,360 miles
    Test number
    462608518062

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail91,360 miles (+6,222)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,360 miles
    Test number
    953608318090
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

  26. Pass85,138 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    85,138 miles
    Test number
    184692917070
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteFront and rear brake discs slightly worn

Questions about Y308 DAB

Does Y308 DAB currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y308 DAB expired on 9 Jun 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y308 DAB?
The MOT on Y308 DAB expired on 9 Jun 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y308 DAB done?
Y308 DAB was recorded at 219,488 miles at its MOT on 15 May 2025, an average of 7,326 miles a year.
Has Y308 DAB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y308 DAB has failed 7 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Jun 2023.
Has the mileage on Y308 DAB 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 Y308 DAB find?
Y308 DAB passed its latest MOT on 15 May 2025 with 1 minor defect and 5 advisories: nearside front outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; both rear shock cover/bump stops deteriorated; front brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides, and 3 more.

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