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Volkswagen Golf

Green · Petrol · 2001 · 1,781 cc

Y311 RJMMOT history

Y311 RJM is a green petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 6 Apr 2001. Its MOT expired on 27 Apr 2024 and it has passed 17 of 27 MOT tests, with 142,198 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Apr 2023.

Y311 RJM green Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Golf, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 27 Apr 2024
Mileage
142,198 mi
At MOT on 28 Apr 2023
MOT tests
27
17 passed · 10 failed
Per year
5,295 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y311 RJM
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,781 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
6 Apr 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 27 Apr 2024
Latest MOT test
28 Apr 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y311 RJM was last recorded at 142,198 miles on 28 Apr 2023, 7,229 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Mar 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
134,969 miles · 3 Mar 2022
Between the last two tests
7,229 miles
Average per year
5,295 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 142,198 miles
  • 2022 – 134,969 miles
  • 2021 – 131,159 miles
  • 2020 – 126,001 miles
  • 2018 – 121,353 miles
  • 2017 – 116,028 miles
  • 2016 – 110,761 miles
  • 2015 – 104,578 miles
  • 2014 – 97,931 miles
  • 2013 – 90,967 miles
  • 2012 – 86,359 miles
  • 2011 – 79,826 miles
  • 2010 – 74,202 miles
  • 2009 – 70,169 miles
  • 2008 – 62,621 miles
  • 2007 – 59,865 miles
  • 2006 – 53,374 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass142,198 miles
  • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
  • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022

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.

  • Engine light on

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2015–2016

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2006–2015

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2006–2015

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2006–2016

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2016

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2006–2016

Full MOT history

27 tests since 19 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass142,198 miles (+7,229)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    142,198 miles
    Test number
    725085173062
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  2. Pass134,969 miles (+3,810)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    134,969 miles
    Test number
    217060093653
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  3. Pass131,159 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    131,159 miles
    Test number
    578390894948

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail131,151 miles (+5,150)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,151 miles
    Test number
    418878884578
    • MajorNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  5. Pass126,001 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    126,001 miles
    Test number
    247868833845

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail126,001 miles (+4,648)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,001 miles
    Test number
    381314352718
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

  7. Pass121,353 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    121,353 miles
    Test number
    436789105784
    • AdvisoryRegistration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread FRONT/ REAR (0.1 (b))

  8. Fail121,353 miles (+5,325)8 major1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,353 miles
    Test number
    775872548074
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which shows white light to the rear (4.2.3 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge PERISHING (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Parking Brake Efficiency 17% (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRegistration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread FRONT/ REAR (0.1 (b))

  9. Pass116,028 miles (+5,267)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    116,028 miles
    Test number
    590282539928
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisorySub frame bushes deteriorated
    • AdvisorySuspension components corroded

  10. Pass110,761 miles (+41)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    110,761 miles
    Test number
    931097682384
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear shock absorber weak
    • AdvisoryCatalyst heat shield loose
    • AdvisoryEngine light on
    • AdvisoryMiddle exhaust bracket broken

  11. Fail110,720 miles (+6,142)2 failures9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,720 miles
    Test number
    487522767152
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Front Seat belt stitching badly frayed (5.2.2b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear shock absorber weak
    • AdvisoryCatalyst heat shield loose
    • AdvisoryEngine light on
    • AdvisoryMiddle exhaust bracket broken

  12. Pass104,578 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    104,578 miles
    Test number
    197505745742
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryEngine light on

  13. Fail104,578 miles (+6,647)4 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,578 miles
    Test number
    989433707695
    • FailureNearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • FailureOffside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryEngine light on

  14. Pass97,931 miles (+6,964)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    97,931 miles
    Test number
    308468594407
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  15. Pass90,967 miles (+4,608)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    90,967 miles
    Test number
    678738963205
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  16. Fail86,359 miles1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,359 miles
    Test number
    618618692227
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  17. Pass86,359 miles (+6,533)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    86,359 miles
    Test number
    767408492272
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  18. Pass79,826 miles (+5,624)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    79,826 miles
    Test number
    476763851243
    • AdvisoryNearside Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Pass74,202 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    74,202 miles
    Test number
    344163450480

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail74,202 miles (+4,033)6 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,202 miles
    Test number
    542232850296
    • FailureNearside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  21. Pass70,169 miles (+7,548)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    70,169 miles
    Test number
    354789899101
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

  22. Fail62,621 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,621 miles
    Test number
    592045478147
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

  23. Pass62,621 miles (+2,756)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    62,621 miles
    Test number
    691875678139

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass59,865 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    59,865 miles
    Test number
    232270307231

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail59,865 miles (+6,491)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,865 miles
    Test number
    210800807297
    • FailureCentre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

  26. Pass53,374 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    53,374 miles
    Test number
    474341006236

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail53,374 miles2 failures7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,374 miles
    Test number
    163490606234
    • FailureNearside Inner Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Questions about Y311 RJM

Does Y311 RJM currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y311 RJM expired on 27 Apr 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y311 RJM?
The MOT on Y311 RJM expired on 27 Apr 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y311 RJM done?
Y311 RJM was recorded at 142,198 miles at its MOT on 28 Apr 2023, an average of 5,295 miles a year.
Has Y311 RJM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y311 RJM has failed 10 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Feb 2021.
Has the mileage on Y311 RJM 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 RJM find?
Y311 RJM passed its latest MOT on 28 Apr 2023 with 2 advisories: play in steering rack inner joint(s); rear exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases.

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