
Volkswagen Golf
Black · Diesel · 2001 · 1,896 cc
Y311 FHJMOT history
Y311 FHJ is a black diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 1 May 2001. Its MOT is valid until 24 Oct 2027 and it has passed 21 of 27 MOT tests, with 182,881 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Oct 2026.

- MOT
- Valid
- Until 24 Oct 2027
- Mileage
- 182,881 mi
- At MOT on 22 Oct 2026
- MOT tests
- 27
- 21 passed · 6 failed
- Per year
- 6,841 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- Y311 FHJ
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Golf
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,896 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2001
- First used
- 1 May 2001
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 24 Oct 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 22 Oct 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
Y311 FHJ was last recorded at 182,881 miles on 22 Oct 2026, 6,029 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Oct 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 176,852 miles · 22 Oct 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 6,029 miles
- Average per year
- 6,841 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 182,881 miles
- 2025 – 176,852 miles
- 2024 – 171,059 miles
- 2023 – 165,542 miles
- 2022 – 160,609 miles
- 2021 – 155,502 miles
- 2020 – 150,201 miles
- 2019 – 142,091 miles
- 2018 – 136,767 miles
- 2017 – 130,308 miles
- 2016 – 123,134 miles
- 2015 – 116,391 miles
- 2014 – 108,975 miles
- 2013 – 101,303 miles
- 2012 – 91,449 miles
- 2011 – 80,274 miles
- 2010 – 72,981 miles
- 2009 – 65,460 miles
- 2008 – 58,427 miles
- 2007 – 50,752 miles
- 2006 – 42,536 miles
What the latest MOT found
- MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 8 MOTs since 2019
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.
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Advisory4 MOTs, 2014–2018
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2018
Nearside Front front wings corroded
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Rear Coil spring corroded both
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023
Front wings corroded
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023
Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022
Full MOT history
27 tests since 17 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass182,881 miles (+6,029)1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Oct 2027
- Odometer
- 182,881 miles
- Test number
- 118043152496
- MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Pass176,852 miles (+5,793)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Oct 2026
- Odometer
- 176,852 miles
- Test number
- 311902894687
- AdvisoryFront wings corroding
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Pass171,059 miles (+15)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Oct 2025
- Odometer
- 171,059 miles
- Test number
- 456295081949
- AdvisoryNearside Front front wings corroded
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Fail171,044 miles (+5,502)1 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 171,044 miles
- Test number
- 677831282699
- MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front front wings corroded
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Pass165,542 miles (+4,933)2 minor12 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Oct 2024
- Odometer
- 165,542 miles
- Test number
- 963369229788
- MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- MinorNearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryFront wings corroded
- AdvisoryO/s front macpherson strut upper bearing worn
Pass160,609 miles (+5,107)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Oct 2023
- Odometer
- 160,609 miles
- Test number
- 531793878320
- AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryFront wings corroded
- AdvisoryO/s front tyre worn edge
Pass155,502 miles (+5,301)8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Oct 2022
- Odometer
- 155,502 miles
- Test number
- 944109407266
- AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement 'D' both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryCondensation in side repeaters' lens.
Pass150,201 miles (+49)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 6 Oct 2021
- Odometer
- 150,201 miles
- Test number
- 141413242365
- AdvisoryCorrosion to offside rear brake disc
Fail150,152 miles (+8,061)2 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 150,152 miles
- Test number
- 811150871347
- MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
- MajorFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryCorrosion to offside rear brake disc
Pass142,091 miles (+5,324)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Oct 2020
- Odometer
- 142,091 miles
- Test number
- 590287117668
- AdvisoryNearside Inner Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Pass136,767 miles (+6,459)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 May 2019
- Odometer
- 136,767 miles
- Test number
- 411606186629
- AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- AdvisoryBoth front tyres worn on inner edges
Pass130,308 miles (+7,174)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 May 2018
- Odometer
- 130,308 miles
- Test number
- 821098957285
- AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryRear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Pass123,134 miles (+121)
- MOT expiry
- 1 May 2017
- Odometer
- 123,134 miles
- Test number
- 618045289001
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail123,013 miles (+6,622)9 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 123,013 miles
- Test number
- 205316172854
- FailureFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
- FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureNearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement binding on (3.5.1k)
- FailureOffside Front Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement binding on (3.5.1k)
- FailureOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- FailureOffside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
- FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear unable to check wheel bearing
- AdvisoryOffside Front unable to test wheel bearing
Pass116,391 miles (+213)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 May 2016
- Odometer
- 116,391 miles
- Test number
- 235062015158
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Fail116,178 miles (+7,203)1 dangerous2 failures5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 116,178 miles
- Test number
- 789043105193
- DangerousOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
- FailureExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Pass108,975 miles (+7,672)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 May 2015
- Odometer
- 108,975 miles
- Test number
- 726414004136
- AdvisoryFront Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Fail101,303 miles1 repaired1 advisory2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 101,303 miles
- Test number
- 145072203169
- Repaired at testOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Pass101,303 miles (+9,854)1 advisory2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 1 May 2014
- Odometer
- 101,303 miles
- Test number
- 277742403446
- AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Pass91,449 miles (+11,175)3 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 1 May 2013
- Odometer
- 91,449 miles
- Test number
- 297495802116
- 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)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Pass80,274 miles (+7,293)
- MOT expiry
- 1 May 2012
- Odometer
- 80,274 miles
- Test number
- 198330721134
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass72,981 miles (+7,521)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 1 May 2011
- Odometer
- 72,981 miles
- Test number
- 180309490491
- NoteRear brake discs are starting to wear and corrode.
Pass65,460 miles (+7,033)
- MOT expiry
- 1 May 2010
- Odometer
- 65,460 miles
- Test number
- 652569399082
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass58,427 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 May 2009
- Odometer
- 58,427 miles
- Test number
- 433025698040
- AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Fail58,427 miles (+7,675)2 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 58,427 miles
- Test number
- 942425198008
- FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- FailureNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Pass50,752 miles (+8,216)
- MOT expiry
- 1 May 2008
- Odometer
- 50,752 miles
- Test number
- 223310617193
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass42,536 miles
- MOT expiry
- 1 May 2007
- Odometer
- 42,536 miles
- Test number
- 913107906125
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about Y311 FHJ
- Does Y311 FHJ currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y311 FHJ is valid until 24 Oct 2027.
- When is the MOT due on Y311 FHJ?
- The MOT on Y311 FHJ is valid until 24 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has Y311 FHJ done?
- Y311 FHJ was recorded at 182,881 miles at its MOT on 22 Oct 2026, an average of 6,841 miles a year.
- Has Y311 FHJ ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. Y311 FHJ has failed 6 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Oct 2024.
- Has the mileage on Y311 FHJ 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 Y311 FHJ find?
- Y311 FHJ passed its latest MOT on 22 Oct 2026 with 1 minor defect and 3 advisories: nearside front inner drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; nearside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; offside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 1 more.
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