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Volkswagen Golf

Blue · Diesel · 2001 · 1,896 cc

Y311 KNFMOT history

Y311 KNF is a blue diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 14 Mar 2001. Its MOT expired on 19 Feb 2023 and it has passed 17 of 27 MOT tests, with 146,101 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Jan 2023.

Y311 KNF blue Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 19 Feb 2023
Mileage
146,101 mi
At MOT on 27 Jan 2023
MOT tests
27
17 passed · 10 failed
Per year
4,809 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y311 KNF
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
14 Mar 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 19 Feb 2023
Latest MOT test
27 Jan 2023 (Fail)

Mileage history

Y311 KNF was last recorded at 146,101 miles on 27 Jan 2023, 1,514 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Feb 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
144,587 miles · 9 Feb 2022
Between the last two tests
1,514 miles
Average per year
4,809 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 146,101 miles
  • 2022 – 144,587 miles
  • 2021 – 142,905 miles
  • 2020 – 141,642 miles
  • 2019 – 138,973 miles
  • 2018 – 135,461 miles
  • 2017 – 131,278 miles
  • 2016 – 128,166 miles
  • 2015 – 122,460 miles
  • 2014 – 117,065 miles
  • 2013 – 111,840 miles
  • 2012 – 107,606 miles
  • 2011 – 102,008 miles
  • 2010 – 96,404 miles
  • 2009 – 87,184 miles
  • 2008 – 80,890 miles
  • 2007 – 72,726 miles
  • 2006 – 64,857 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail146,101 miles
  • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
  • MajorOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced within 30cm of offside rear seat belt mounting (7.1.1 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength within 30cm of rear suspension mounting point (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022

What MOT failures 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.

  • Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2014

  • Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2014

  • Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2014

  • Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2014

  • Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2014

Full MOT history

27 tests since 7 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail146,101 miles (+1,514)4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    146,101 miles
    Test number
    970659609500
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced within 30cm of offside rear seat belt mounting (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength within 30cm of rear suspension mounting point (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  2. Pass144,587 miles (+1,682)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    144,587 miles
    Test number
    805727075003
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside sill panel corroding

  3. Pass142,905 miles (+1,263)
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    142,905 miles
    Test number
    849527801860

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass141,642 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    141,642 miles
    Test number
    345145175892

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail141,640 miles (+2,667)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    141,640 miles
    Test number
    680285612754
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  6. Pass138,973 miles (+3,512)
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    138,973 miles
    Test number
    134565872645

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass135,461 miles (+4,183)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    135,461 miles
    Test number
    805011963922
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

  8. Pass131,278 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    131,278 miles
    Test number
    291584279414
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  9. Fail131,278 miles (+3,112)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,278 miles
    Test number
    197134770076
    • FailureOffside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  10. Pass128,166 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    128,166 miles
    Test number
    636723461381
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres are starting to perish
    • AdvisoryN/S/F brake hose is starting to perish
    • AdvisoryO/S hand brake cable is starting to bulge
    • AdvisoryPower steering fed pipe is weeping
    • AdvisoryWipers are poor

  11. Fail125,815 miles (+3,355)2 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,815 miles
    Test number
    785547231194
    • FailureEmissions not tested (7.4.B.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres are starting to perish
    • AdvisoryN/S/F brake hose is starting to perish
    • AdvisoryO/S hand brake cable is starting to bulge
    • AdvisoryPower steering fed pipe is weeping
    • AdvisoryWipers are poor

  12. Pass122,460 miles (+5,395)5 notes
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    122,460 miles
    Test number
    139401455015
    • NoteALL TYRES WERE 3-5PSi !!
    • NoteN/S/F INNER BRAKE DISC FACE VERY POOR, ADVISE REPLACEMENT IN APPROX 3-5K MILES
    • NotePAS FEED PIPE WEAPING, (KEEP AN EYE ON)
    • NoteWILL REQUIRE X2 PARK BRAKE CABLES, BOTH BUNCHING (OS WORSE, SUSPECT CAUSE OF CALIPER PARK LEVER HANGING ON)
    • NoteN/s/f inner cv boot missing inner clip

  13. Fail117,065 miles1 repaired8 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,065 miles
    Test number
    488989444097
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)
    • NoteO/s and n/s/f shockabsorbers have reduced damping effect
    • NoteO/s hand brake lever at caliper not returning fully to the off posistion

  14. Pass117,065 miles (+5,225)8 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    117,065 miles
    Test number
    755489744063
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)
    • NoteO/s and n/s/f shockabsorbers have reduced damping effect
    • NoteO/s hand brake lever at caliper not returning fully to the off posistion

  15. Pass111,840 miles (+4,234)6 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    111,840 miles
    Test number
    909231553067
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  16. Pass107,606 miles (+5,598)7 notes
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    107,606 miles
    Test number
    596450472060
    • NoteADVISE CLUTCH KIT VERY SOON, MAY REQ DUEL MASS AS WELL
    • NoteADVISE REPLACEMENT OF BOTH REAR TYRES IN NEAR FUTURE, BOTH SPLITTING ON OUTER TREADS
    • NoteAdvise new o/s wiper blade
    • NoteBoth front (upper) brake flexi's starting to perrish
    • NoteN/s/f shock weaping, advise replacement b4 next mot
    • NoteSteering rack has some wear
    • NoteTyre size 195/65/15v

  17. Pass102,008 miles (+34)6 notes
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    102,008 miles
    Test number
    569550561080
    • NoteBOTH FRONT STEERING RACK KNUCLES HAVE WEAR AND SUSPECT CAUSE OF REPORTED KNOCK NOISE
    • NoteN/s/f brake flexi minor perrishing
    • NoteN/s/f shock weaping
    • NoteN/s/r tyre perrishing and down to 3mm
    • NoteO/s h/brake cable starting to bunch
    • NoteRear discs worn, but pads only 1/2 way

  18. Fail101,974 miles (+5,570)2 failures6 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,974 miles
    Test number
    595748341055
    • FailureEmissions not tested (7.0)
    • FailureFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • NoteBOTH FRONT STEERING RACK KNUCLES HAVE WEAR AND SUSPECT CAUSE OF REPORTED KNOCK NOISE
    • NoteN/s/f brake flexi minor perrishing
    • NoteN/s/f shock weaping
    • NoteN/s/r tyre perrishing and down to 3mm
    • NoteO/s h/brake cable starting to bunch
    • NoteRear discs worn, but pads only 1/2 way

  19. Pass96,404 miles (+9,220)5 notes
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    96,404 miles
    Test number
    350288660073
    • NoteAdvise new no. plates
    • NoteBoth front r/most wihbone bushes split and have movement, advise replacement soon
    • NoteFront inner discs poor, will last till next pad change
    • NoteMinor front brake inbalance
    • NoteRear tyres perrishing

  20. Pass87,184 miles3 notes
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    87,184 miles
    Test number
    264369969033
    • NoteBoth front tyres low and wearing on outer edges
    • NoteFront brake discs lipped
    • NoteN/s/f tyre has poor sidewall

  21. Fail87,184 miles (+6,294)5 failures6 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,184 miles
    Test number
    611899169086
    • FailureNearside Rear An item not tested (Manual)
    • FailureNearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
    • FailureOffside Rear An item not tested (Manual)
    • FailureOffside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
    • FailureRear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • NoteBoth front tyres low and wearing on outer edges
    • NoteFront brake discs lipped
    • NoteFront roll bushes worn
    • NoteMinor blow from front exhaust pipe
    • NoteN/s/f tyre has poor sidewall
    • NoteRear axle bushes worn

  22. Pass80,890 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    80,890 miles
    Test number
    630746568054
    • AdvisoryCentre Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  23. Fail80,890 miles (+8,164)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,890 miles
    Test number
    924206668027
    • FailureNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryCentre Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  24. Pass72,726 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    72,726 miles
    Test number
    171427967040

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail72,726 miles (+7,869)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,726 miles
    Test number
    993607467050
    • FailureNearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
    • NoteRear number plate started to deteriate

  26. Pass64,857 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    64,857 miles
    Test number
    793519266020

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail64,857 miles2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,857 miles
    Test number
    194186966086
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Questions about Y311 KNF

Does Y311 KNF currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y311 KNF expired on 19 Feb 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y311 KNF?
The MOT on Y311 KNF expired on 19 Feb 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y311 KNF done?
Y311 KNF was recorded at 146,101 miles at its MOT on 27 Jan 2023, an average of 4,809 miles a year.
Has Y311 KNF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y311 KNF has failed 10 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Jan 2023.
Has the mileage on Y311 KNF 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 KNF find?
Y311 KNF failed its latest MOT on 27 Jan 2023 with 4 major defects and 1 advisory: nearside windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively; offside rear seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced within 30cm of offside rear seat belt mounting; offside rear suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength within 30cm of rear suspension mounting point, and 2 more.

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