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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.

Y311 FHJ black Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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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
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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.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
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

Pass182,881 miles
  • 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

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.

  • 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.

  1. 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))
  2. 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))
  3. 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))
  4. 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))
  5. 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
  6. 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
  7. 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.
  8. Pass150,201 miles (+49)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    150,201 miles
    Test number
    141413242365
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to offside rear brake disc
  9. 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
  10. 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))
  11. 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
  12. 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)
  13. Pass123,134 miles (+121)
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2017
    Odometer
    123,134 miles
    Test number
    618045289001

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. 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
  15. 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)
  16. 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)
  17. 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)
  18. 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
  19. 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
  20. 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
  21. Pass80,274 miles (+7,293)
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2012
    Odometer
    80,274 miles
    Test number
    198330721134

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. 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.
  23. Pass65,460 miles (+7,033)
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2010
    Odometer
    65,460 miles
    Test number
    652569399082

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. 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)
  25. 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)
  26. Pass50,752 miles (+8,216)
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2008
    Odometer
    50,752 miles
    Test number
    223310617193

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. 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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