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Volkswagen Golf

Red · Petrol · 2001 · 1,598 cc

Y308 KSCMOT history

Y308 KSC is a red petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 27 Jul 2001. Its MOT expired on 18 Apr 2026 and it has passed 19 of 23 MOT tests, with 95,511 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Apr 2025.

Y308 KSC red Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Golf, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 18 Apr 2026
Mileage
95,511 mi
At MOT on 16 Apr 2025
MOT tests
23
19 passed · 4 failed
Per year
3,571 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y308 KSC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
27 Jul 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 18 Apr 2026
Latest MOT test
16 Apr 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y308 KSC was last recorded at 95,511 miles on 16 Apr 2025, 4,872 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Apr 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
90,639 miles · 11 Apr 2024
Between the last two tests
4,872 miles
Average per year
3,571 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 95,511 miles
  • 2024 – 90,639 miles
  • 2023 – 84,775 miles
  • 2022 – 78,203 miles
  • 2021 – 73,179 miles
  • 2019 – 67,590 miles
  • 2018 – 46,533 miles
  • 2017 – 37,327 miles
  • 2016 – 37,151 miles
  • 2015 – 36,582 miles
  • 2014 – 36,029 miles
  • 2013 – 35,577 miles
  • 2012 – 35,089 miles
  • 2011 – 34,577 miles
  • 2010 – 34,077 miles
  • 2009 – 33,045 miles
  • 2008 – 31,574 miles
  • 2007 – 29,489 miles
  • 2006 – 27,160 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass95,511 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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 Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

Full MOT history

23 tests since 23 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass95,511 miles (+4,872)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    95,511 miles
    Test number
    923048681812
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Pass90,639 miles (+5,864)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    90,639 miles
    Test number
    796670918197
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • 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 Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing In treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. Pass84,775 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    84,775 miles
    Test number
    569576616232
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryEml on

  4. Fail84,765 miles (+6,562)2 dangerous2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,765 miles
    Test number
    196616870484
    • DangerousNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryEml on

  5. Pass78,203 miles (+5,024)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    78,203 miles
    Test number
    888034397686
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bushes both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  6. Pass73,179 miles (+5,589)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    73,179 miles
    Test number
    381217413325
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn axle beam (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn axle beam (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Pass67,590 miles (+21,057)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    67,590 miles
    Test number
    767654267354
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  8. Pass46,533 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    46,533 miles
    Test number
    906256557775

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail46,533 miles (+9,206)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,533 miles
    Test number
    365255487797
    • FailureCentral Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

  10. Pass37,327 miles (+176)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    37,327 miles
    Test number
    504355234412
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  11. Pass37,151 miles (+569)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    37,151 miles
    Test number
    706905514342
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  12. Pass36,582 miles (+553)
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    36,582 miles
    Test number
    405785955062

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass36,029 miles (+452)
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    36,029 miles
    Test number
    366896054032

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass35,577 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    35,577 miles
    Test number
    496079753037

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail35,577 miles (+488)2 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,577 miles
    Test number
    478179753001
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteN/s/f tyre sidewall deteriorated.

  16. Pass35,089 miles (+512)
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    35,089 miles
    Test number
    239405062018

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass34,577 miles (+500)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    34,577 miles
    Test number
    125213131416

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail34,077 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,077 miles
    Test number
    444353050079
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  19. Pass34,077 miles (+1,032)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    34,077 miles
    Test number
    901173350072

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass33,045 miles (+1,471)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    33,045 miles
    Test number
    794857459071

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass31,574 miles (+2,085)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    31,574 miles
    Test number
    132230468005

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass29,489 miles (+2,329)
    MOT expiry
    29 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    29,489 miles
    Test number
    932457657037

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass27,160 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    27,160 miles
    Test number
    993754556081

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y308 KSC

Does Y308 KSC currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y308 KSC expired on 18 Apr 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y308 KSC?
The MOT on Y308 KSC expired on 18 Apr 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y308 KSC done?
Y308 KSC was recorded at 95,511 miles at its MOT on 16 Apr 2025, an average of 3,571 miles a year.
Has Y308 KSC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y308 KSC has failed 4 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Mar 2023.
Has the mileage on Y308 KSC 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 KSC find?
Y308 KSC passed its latest MOT on 16 Apr 2025 with 4 advisories: nearside front upper macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; nearside rear suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm; offside front upper macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement, and 1 more.

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