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Volkswagen Golf

Red · Petrol · 2001 · 1,390 cc

Y311 RUJMOT history

Y311 RUJ is a red petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 24 Aug 2001. Its MOT expired on 25 Sept 2024 and it has passed 18 of 23 MOT tests, with 136,214 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Sept 2023.

Y311 RUJ red Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 25 Sept 2024
Mileage
136,214 mi
At MOT on 26 Sept 2023
MOT tests
23
18 passed · 5 failed
Per year
6,601 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y311 RUJ
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,390 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
24 Aug 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 25 Sept 2024
Latest MOT test
26 Sept 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y311 RUJ was last recorded at 136,214 miles on 26 Sept 2023, 8,192 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Aug 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
128,022 miles · 3 Aug 2022
Between the last two tests
8,192 miles
Average per year
6,601 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 136,214 miles
  • 2022 – 128,022 miles
  • 2021 – 118,293 miles
  • 2020 – 112,362 miles
  • 2019 – 108,599 miles
  • 2018 – 106,943 miles
  • 2017 – 105,430 miles
  • 2016 – 88,791 miles
  • 2014 – 75,963 miles
  • 2013 – 70,022 miles
  • 2012 – 60,962 miles
  • 2011 – 50,870 miles
  • 2010 – 40,734 miles
  • 2009 – 33,256 miles
  • 2008 – 28,527 miles
  • 2007 – 24,859 miles
  • 2006 – 21,043 miles
  • 2005 – 16,679 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass136,214 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 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 Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2006–2009

  • Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2006–2009

Full MOT history

23 tests since 17 Aug 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass136,214 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    136,214 miles
    Test number
    581091682097
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail136,214 miles (+8,192)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,214 miles
    Test number
    211691806156
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass128,022 miles (+9,729)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    128,022 miles
    Test number
    292130395365
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened axle beam (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  4. Pass118,293 miles (+5,931)
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    118,293 miles
    Test number
    633671692362

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass112,362 miles (+3,763)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    112,362 miles
    Test number
    400913476569
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass108,599 miles (+1,656)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    108,599 miles
    Test number
    752118726630
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak Slightly from radiator
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass106,943 miles (+1,513)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    106,943 miles
    Test number
    703296111729
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipes slightly corroded
    • AdvisorySlight misting around power steering pipe

  8. Pass105,430 miles (+16,639)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    105,430 miles
    Test number
    252653897283
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

  9. Pass88,791 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    88,791 miles
    Test number
    684568800137
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

  10. Fail88,791 miles (+12,828)7 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,791 miles
    Test number
    167414081925
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement back bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement back bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

  11. Pass75,963 miles (+5,941)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    75,963 miles
    Test number
    318982204287
    • AdvisoryOffside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

  12. Pass70,022 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    70,022 miles
    Test number
    995220623271
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

  13. Fail70,022 miles (+9,060)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,022 miles
    Test number
    308180223414
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureFront Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

  14. Pass60,962 miles (+10,092)1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    60,962 miles
    Test number
    349953422261
    • NoteOffside front wing mirror cracked

  15. Pass50,870 miles (+10,136)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    50,870 miles
    Test number
    319464831410
    • NoteRear exhaust rubber split
    • NoteSlight movement in both rear axle bushes

  16. Pass40,734 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    40,734 miles
    Test number
    281036230256
    • 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)

  17. Fail40,734 miles (+7,478)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,734 miles
    Test number
    144176430253
    • FailureNearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureOffside Rear brake disc has restricted free movement (3.5.1j)
    • FailureOffside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • 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)

  18. Fail33,256 miles1 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,256 miles
    Test number
    350438839429
    • Repaired at testExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

  19. Pass33,256 miles (+4,729)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    33,256 miles
    Test number
    554148039290
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

  20. Pass28,527 miles (+3,668)
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    28,527 miles
    Test number
    372691048402

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass24,859 miles (+3,816)
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    24,859 miles
    Test number
    200331147250

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass21,043 miles (+4,364)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    21,043 miles
    Test number
    960854636252
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

  23. Pass16,679 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2006
    Odometer
    16,679 miles
    Test number
    261919125200

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y311 RUJ

Does Y311 RUJ currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y311 RUJ expired on 25 Sept 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y311 RUJ?
The MOT on Y311 RUJ expired on 25 Sept 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y311 RUJ done?
Y311 RUJ was recorded at 136,214 miles at its MOT on 26 Sept 2023, an average of 6,601 miles a year.
Has Y311 RUJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y311 RUJ has failed 5 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Sept 2023.
Has the mileage on Y311 RUJ 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 RUJ find?
Y311 RUJ passed its latest MOT on 26 Sept 2023 with 4 advisories: nearside front lower suspension arm ball joint has slight play; nearside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; offside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material, and 1 more.

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