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Volkswagen Golf

Blue · Petrol · 2001 · 1,984 cc

Y311 HMXMOT history

Y311 HMX is a blue petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 19 Mar 2001. Its MOT expired on 21 Nov 2022 and it has passed 16 of 22 MOT tests, with 122,373 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Nov 2021.

Y311 HMX blue Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 21 Nov 2022
Mileage
122,373 mi
At MOT on 22 Nov 2021
MOT tests
22
16 passed · 6 failed
Per year
6,345 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y311 HMX
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,984 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
19 Mar 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 21 Nov 2022
Latest MOT test
22 Nov 2021 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y311 HMX was last recorded at 122,373 miles on 22 Nov 2021, 3,798 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Nov 2020.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 18 Dec 2019: 11,765 miles, lower than 113,762 miles on 17 Dec 2019.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
118,575 miles · 30 Nov 2020
Between the last two tests
3,798 miles
Average per year
6,345 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2021 – 122,373 miles
  • 2020 – 118,575 miles
  • 2019 – 11,765 miles
  • 2018 – 107,554 miles
  • 2017 – 101,425 miles
  • 2016 – 95,183 miles
  • 2015 – 93,412 miles
  • 2014 – 88,101 miles
  • 2013 – 82,222 miles
  • 2012 – 75,187 miles
  • 2011 – 68,803 miles
  • 2010 – 53,560 miles
  • 2009 – 48,999 miles
  • 2008 – 38,498 miles
  • 2007 – 33,134 miles
  • 2006 – 25,399 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass122,373 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively pitted (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear disc pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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 Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory7 MOTs, 2012–2016

  • Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2013

  • Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2013

  • Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

22 tests since 11 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass122,373 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    122,373 miles
    Test number
    729373655733
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively pitted (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear disc pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  2. Fail122,373 miles (+3,798)1 dangerous2 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,373 miles
    Test number
    322925574421
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • Repaired at testAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • Repaired at testRear Direction indicator incorrect colour both rear indicators flash white (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively pitted (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear disc pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass118,575 miles (+106,810)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    118,575 miles
    Test number
    428938567475
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisorySlight play wishbone bushes

  4. Pass11,765 miles (-101,997)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    11,765 miles
    Test number
    620584638253
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  5. Fail113,762 miles (+6,208)1 dangerous1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,762 miles
    Test number
    587621290576
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  6. Pass107,554 miles (+6,129)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    107,554 miles
    Test number
    325430923607
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  7. Pass101,425 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    101,425 miles
    Test number
    921787709837
    • AdvisoryOil leak engine
    • AdvisoryFront suspension top mount bushes warn

  8. Fail101,425 miles (+6,242)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,425 miles
    Test number
    848041920549
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOil leak engine
    • AdvisoryFront suspension top mount bushes warn

  9. Pass95,183 miles (+1,771)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    95,183 miles
    Test number
    412373310789
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear TYRE WORN SMOOTH ON INNER EDGE
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  10. Pass93,412 miles (+1,000)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    93,412 miles
    Test number
    154724607914
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  11. Fail92,412 miles (+4,311)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,412 miles
    Test number
    268265546224
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 195 50 15 (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  12. Pass88,101 miles (+5,879)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    88,101 miles
    Test number
    527055764287
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

  13. Pass82,222 miles4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    82,222 miles
    Test number
    386401563433
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteOuter casing of rear silencer corroded and detached.

  14. Fail82,222 miles (+7,035)2 failures4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,222 miles
    Test number
    748761363203
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteOuter casing of rear silencer corroded and detached.

  15. Pass75,187 miles (+1)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    75,187 miles
    Test number
    316748962400
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  16. Fail75,186 miles (+6,383)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,186 miles
    Test number
    386805262242
    • FailureIndicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  17. Pass68,803 miles (+15,243)
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    68,803 miles
    Test number
    295762761294

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass53,560 miles (+4,561)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    53,560 miles
    Test number
    240458650211
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Pass48,999 miles (+10,501)
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    48,999 miles
    Test number
    351627369466

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass38,498 miles (+5,364)
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    38,498 miles
    Test number
    984569048278

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass33,134 miles (+7,735)
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    33,134 miles
    Test number
    674101347296

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass25,399 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    25,399 miles
    Test number
    251413126207

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y311 HMX

Does Y311 HMX currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y311 HMX expired on 21 Nov 2022, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y311 HMX?
The MOT on Y311 HMX expired on 21 Nov 2022. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y311 HMX done?
Y311 HMX was recorded at 122,373 miles at its MOT on 22 Nov 2021, an average of 6,345 miles a year.
Has Y311 HMX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y311 HMX has failed 6 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Nov 2021.
Has the mileage on Y311 HMX ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 18 Dec 2019. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on Y311 HMX find?
Y311 HMX passed its latest MOT on 22 Nov 2021 with 3 advisories: nearside front brake disc worn, but not excessively pitted; offside rear service brake binding but not excessively; rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear disc pitted.

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