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Volkswagen Golf

Silver · Petrol · 2001 · 1,984 cc

Y308 WOFMOT history

Y308 WOF is a silver petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 9 May 2001. Its MOT expired on 6 Feb 2025 and it has passed 19 of 27 MOT tests, with 132,951 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Feb 2024.

Y308 WOF silver Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 6 Feb 2025
Mileage
132,951 mi
At MOT on 7 Feb 2024
MOT tests
27
19 passed · 8 failed
Per year
4,173 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y308 WOF
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,984 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
9 May 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 6 Feb 2025
Latest MOT test
7 Feb 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y308 WOF was last recorded at 132,951 miles on 7 Feb 2024, 2,483 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 May 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
130,468 miles · 2 May 2023
Between the last two tests
2,483 miles
Average per year
4,173 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 132,951 miles
  • 2023 – 130,468 miles
  • 2022 – 127,979 miles
  • 2021 – 123,859 miles
  • 2020 – 121,227 miles
  • 2019 – 117,737 miles
  • 2018 – 114,489 miles
  • 2017 – 110,219 miles
  • 2016 – 106,532 miles
  • 2015 – 102,957 miles
  • 2014 – 99,027 miles
  • 2013 – 95,388 miles
  • 2012 – 91,451 miles
  • 2011 – 87,025 miles
  • 2010 – 82,380 miles
  • 2009 – 76,606 miles
  • 2008 – 70,991 miles
  • 2007 – 64,729 miles
  • 2006 – 58,835 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass132,951 miles
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryUnderbody corroded

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.

  • Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2011–2013

  • Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010

Full MOT history

27 tests since 5 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass132,951 miles (+2,483)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    132,951 miles
    Test number
    801513887151
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryUnderbody corroded

  2. Pass130,468 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2024
    Odometer
    130,468 miles
    Test number
    799458921071
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear axle badly corroded!

  3. Fail130,468 miles (+2,489)1 dangerous2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,468 miles
    Test number
    691731425183
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength axle mounting point (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on outside edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear axle badly corroded!

  4. Pass127,979 miles (+4,120)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2023
    Odometer
    127,979 miles
    Test number
    536316190011
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive From the top of the engine,esp rear (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass123,859 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2022
    Odometer
    123,859 miles
    Test number
    484842528902
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  6. Fail123,859 miles (+2,632)3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,859 miles
    Test number
    399288512942
    • MajorFront Service brake excessively fluctuating both sides (1.2.1 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  7. Pass121,227 miles (+3,490)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2021
    Odometer
    121,227 miles
    Test number
    551135274681
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre

  8. Pass117,737 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2020
    Odometer
    117,737 miles
    Test number
    698782030144

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail117,737 miles (+3,248)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,737 miles
    Test number
    829793864772
    • Repaired at testEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

  10. Pass114,489 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2019
    Odometer
    114,489 miles
    Test number
    240349571588
    • 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)

  11. Fail114,489 miles (+4,270)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,489 miles
    Test number
    109609674804
    • FailureNearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • 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)

  12. Pass110,219 miles (+3,687)
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2018
    Odometer
    110,219 miles
    Test number
    485606014747

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass106,532 miles (+3,575)
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2017
    Odometer
    106,532 miles
    Test number
    486569923475

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass102,957 miles (+3,930)
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2016
    Odometer
    102,957 miles
    Test number
    207413635166

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass99,027 miles (+3,639)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2015
    Odometer
    99,027 miles
    Test number
    208476024492
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass95,388 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2014
    Odometer
    95,388 miles
    Test number
    549727433192
    • 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)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre

  17. Fail95,388 miles (+3,937)1 dangerous1 failure2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,388 miles
    Test number
    569567433125
    • DangerousBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureFront brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)
    • 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)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
    • NoteFront brake disc's worn

  18. Pass91,451 miles (+4,426)
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2013
    Odometer
    91,451 miles
    Test number
    715025722160

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass87,025 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2012
    Odometer
    87,025 miles
    Test number
    259464421197

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail87,025 miles (+4,645)1 dangerous2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,025 miles
    Test number
    486214521137
    • DangerousBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureFront brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

  21. Pass82,380 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2011
    Odometer
    82,380 miles
    Test number
    750356720166
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  22. Fail82,380 miles (+5,774)4 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,380 miles
    Test number
    871924820126
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  23. Pass76,606 miles (+5,615)
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2010
    Odometer
    76,606 miles
    Test number
    964987029169

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass70,991 miles (+6,262)
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2009
    Odometer
    70,991 miles
    Test number
    251367728478

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass64,729 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2008
    Odometer
    64,729 miles
    Test number
    261908127486

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail64,729 miles (+5,894)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,729 miles
    Test number
    913038927170
    • Repaired at testRear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

  27. Pass58,835 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2007
    Odometer
    58,835 miles
    Test number
    432735626187

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y308 WOF

Does Y308 WOF currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y308 WOF expired on 6 Feb 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y308 WOF?
The MOT on Y308 WOF expired on 6 Feb 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y308 WOF done?
Y308 WOF was recorded at 132,951 miles at its MOT on 7 Feb 2024, an average of 4,173 miles a year.
Has Y308 WOF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y308 WOF has failed 8 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 2 May 2023.
Has the mileage on Y308 WOF 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 WOF find?
Y308 WOF passed its latest MOT on 7 Feb 2024 with 3 advisories: rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both; rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; underbody corroded.

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