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Volkswagen Golf

Black · Petrol · 2001 · 2,792 cc

Y308 UUJMOT history

Y308 UUJ is a black petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 3 May 2001. Its MOT expired on 7 Apr 2026 and it has passed 18 of 22 MOT tests, with 136,178 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Apr 2025.

Y308 UUJ black Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 7 Apr 2026
Mileage
136,178 mi
At MOT on 8 Apr 2025
MOT tests
22
18 passed · 4 failed
Per year
5,767 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y308 UUJ
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,792 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
3 May 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 7 Apr 2026
Latest MOT test
8 Apr 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y308 UUJ was last recorded at 136,178 miles on 8 Apr 2025, 3,903 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Jan 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
132,275 miles · 18 Jan 2024
Between the last two tests
3,903 miles
Average per year
5,767 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 136,178 miles
  • 2024 – 132,275 miles
  • 2021 – 128,660 miles
  • 2020 – 123,374 miles
  • 2018 – 110,558 miles
  • 2017 – 97,340 miles
  • 2016 – 90,443 miles
  • 2015 – 86,441 miles
  • 2014 – 78,546 miles
  • 2013 – 67,338 miles
  • 2012 – 57,534 miles
  • 2011 – 47,433 miles
  • 2010 – 41,435 miles
  • 2009 – 34,935 miles
  • 2008 – 32,343 miles
  • 2007 – 30,010 miles
  • 2006 – 26,941 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass136,178 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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 Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement back bush (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

22 tests since 29 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass136,178 miles (+3,903)
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    136,178 miles
    Test number
    4231426

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass132,275 miles (+3,615)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    132,275 miles
    Test number
    2735756

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass128,660 miles (+5,286)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    128,660 miles
    Test number
    23093831

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass123,374 miles (+12,816)
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    123,374 miles
    Test number
    273714650717

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass110,558 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    110,558 miles
    Test number
    773077569900
    • AdvisoryDamage to offside and nearside sills.
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met, 17%.
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack arms. Noise from steering when steering wheel rocked from side to side.
  6. Fail110,558 miles (+13,218)1 dangerous1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,558 miles
    Test number
    198338497349
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryDamage to offside and nearside sills.
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met, 17%.
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack arms. Noise from steering when steering wheel rocked from side to side.
  7. Pass97,340 miles8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    97,340 miles
    Test number
    429639496998
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm slightly distorted both (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryEngine covers + under tray fitted
  8. Fail97,340 miles (+6,897)1 repaired8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,340 miles
    Test number
    266118094917
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm slightly distorted both (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryEngine covers + under tray fitted
  9. Pass90,443 miles (+1,599)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    90,443 miles
    Test number
    362853088218
    • AdvisoryFront constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt both front outer (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Front suspension has slight deterioration of the bonding between metal and flexible material of an upper support bearing rear (2.5.B.3a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
  10. Pass88,844 miles (+17)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    88,844 miles
    Test number
    981399179734
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement back bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
  11. Fail88,827 miles (+2,386)5 failures6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,827 miles
    Test number
    892694946498
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to caliper flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to caliper flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement back bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
  12. Pass86,441 miles (+7,895)6 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    86,441 miles
    Test number
    928091325146
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
  13. Pass78,546 miles (+11,208)
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    78,546 miles
    Test number
    556945814151

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass67,338 miles (+9,804)
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    67,338 miles
    Test number
    938407013153

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass57,534 miles (+10,101)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    57,534 miles
    Test number
    648404702160
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
  16. Pass47,433 miles (+5,998)
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    47,433 miles
    Test number
    116991011182

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass41,435 miles (+6,500)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    41,435 miles
    Test number
    274691410165
    • 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)
  18. Pass34,935 miles (+2,592)
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    34,935 miles
    Test number
    714497319179

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass32,343 miles (+49)
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    32,343 miles
    Test number
    511390428122

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail32,294 miles (+2,284)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    32,294 miles
    Test number
    152936218191
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
  21. Pass30,010 miles (+3,069)
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    30,010 miles
    Test number
    593071917107

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass26,941 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    26,941 miles
    Test number
    323429616143

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y308 UUJ

Does Y308 UUJ currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y308 UUJ expired on 7 Apr 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y308 UUJ?
The MOT on Y308 UUJ expired on 7 Apr 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y308 UUJ done?
Y308 UUJ was recorded at 136,178 miles at its MOT on 8 Apr 2025, an average of 5,767 miles a year.
Has Y308 UUJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y308 UUJ has failed 4 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Nov 2018.
Has the mileage on Y308 UUJ 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 UUJ find?
Y308 UUJ passed its latest MOT on 8 Apr 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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