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Volkswagen Golf

Silver · Petrol · 2001 · 1,598 cc

Y312 EAVMOT history

Y312 EAV is a silver petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 1 Mar 2001. Its MOT expired on 28 Nov 2024 and it has passed 18 of 26 MOT tests, with 167,074 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Nov 2023.

Y312 EAV silver Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Golf, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 28 Nov 2024
Mileage
167,074 mi
At MOT on 23 Nov 2023
MOT tests
26
18 passed · 8 failed
Per year
6,968 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y312 EAV
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
1 Mar 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 28 Nov 2024
Latest MOT test
23 Nov 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y312 EAV was last recorded at 167,074 miles on 23 Nov 2023, 7,637 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Nov 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
159,437 miles · 29 Nov 2022
Between the last two tests
7,637 miles
Average per year
6,968 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 167,074 miles
  • 2022 – 159,437 miles
  • 2021 – 155,393 miles
  • 2020 – 151,308 miles
  • 2019 – 141,794 miles
  • 2018 – 130,948 miles
  • 2017 – 126,085 miles
  • 2016 – 117,453 miles
  • 2015 – 108,155 miles
  • 2014 – 104,035 miles
  • 2013 – 95,665 miles
  • 2012 – 87,068 miles
  • 2011 – 78,426 miles
  • 2010 – 77,681 miles
  • 2009 – 70,842 miles
  • 2008 – 63,962 miles
  • 2007 – 57,203 miles
  • 2006 – 43,652 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass167,074 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisorySlight blow from exhaust centre silencer

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 Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Eml illuminated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Engine bay covers & undertrays obscuring view

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass167,074 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    167,074 miles
    Test number
    998996351940
    • AdvisorySlight blow from exhaust centre silencer

  2. Fail167,074 miles (+7,637)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    167,074 miles
    Test number
    816272603069
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect refit bulb correctly (4.1.2 (c))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect refit bulb correctly (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisorySlight blow from exhaust centre silencer

  3. Pass159,437 miles (+17)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    159,437 miles
    Test number
    332813193733
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryEml illuminated
    • AdvisoryEngine bay covers & undertrays obscuring view

  4. Fail159,420 miles (+4,027)6 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    159,420 miles
    Test number
    234376981751
    • MajorDriver's view of an obligatory external mirror significantly affected by an obstruction wipers do not park (3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorFront Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both sides (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorRear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryEml illuminated
    • AdvisoryEngine bay covers & undertrays obscuring view

  5. Pass155,393 miles (+4,085)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    155,393 miles
    Test number
    624630216343
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass151,308 miles (+31)
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    151,308 miles
    Test number
    129307908827

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail151,277 miles (+9,483)4 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    151,277 miles
    Test number
    769428212593
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside steering track rod joint worn
    • AdvisoryOffside steering track rod joint worn
    • AdvisoryExhaust blowing slightly from catalyst area

  8. Pass141,794 miles (+10,846)
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    141,794 miles
    Test number
    407609475075

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass130,948 miles (+4,863)
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2019
    Odometer
    130,948 miles
    Test number
    334649637423

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass126,085 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2018
    Odometer
    126,085 miles
    Test number
    149078366747
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryCrack in windscreen but not affecting drivers view
    • AdvisoryOffside + nearside rear axle bushes slioghtly deteriorated

  11. Fail126,085 miles (+8,632)3 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,085 miles
    Test number
    741662139016
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryCrack in windscreen but not affecting drivers view
    • AdvisoryOffside + nearside rear axle bushes slioghtly deteriorated

  12. Pass117,453 miles (+9,298)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2017
    Odometer
    117,453 miles
    Test number
    641172330119
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  13. Pass108,155 miles4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2016
    Odometer
    108,155 miles
    Test number
    536223295096
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  14. Fail108,155 miles (+4,120)2 failures4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,155 miles
    Test number
    636813195053
    • FailureOffside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  15. Pass104,035 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2015
    Odometer
    104,035 miles
    Test number
    699483824180
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteFront brake disc's corroded

  16. Fail104,035 miles (+8,370)4 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,035 miles
    Test number
    645493224153
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteFront brake disc's corroded

  17. Pass95,665 miles8 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2014
    Odometer
    95,665 miles
    Test number
    169710413152
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteRear axle bushes wearing
    • NoteRear axle started to corrode

  18. Fail95,665 miles (+8,597)2 repaired8 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,665 miles
    Test number
    335780713168
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteRear axle bushes wearing
    • NoteRear axle started to corrode

  19. Pass87,068 miles (+8,642)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2013
    Odometer
    87,068 miles
    Test number
    828015202198
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test

  20. Pass78,426 miles (+745)
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2012
    Odometer
    78,426 miles
    Test number
    636453621196

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass77,681 miles (+6,839)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    77,681 miles
    Test number
    331000330111

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass70,842 miles (+30)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    70,842 miles
    Test number
    221081469108

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail70,812 miles (+6,850)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,812 miles
    Test number
    364259559152
    • FailureFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureFront Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • FailureFront registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)
    • FailureRear registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

  24. Pass63,962 miles (+6,759)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    63,962 miles
    Test number
    950232668137
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  25. Pass57,203 miles (+13,551)
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2008
    Odometer
    57,203 miles
    Test number
    450441237169

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass43,652 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    43,652 miles
    Test number
    360866766057
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Questions about Y312 EAV

Does Y312 EAV currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y312 EAV expired on 28 Nov 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y312 EAV?
The MOT on Y312 EAV expired on 28 Nov 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y312 EAV done?
Y312 EAV was recorded at 167,074 miles at its MOT on 23 Nov 2023, an average of 6,968 miles a year.
Has Y312 EAV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y312 EAV has failed 8 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Nov 2023.
Has the mileage on Y312 EAV 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 Y312 EAV find?
Y312 EAV passed its latest MOT on 23 Nov 2023 with 1 advisory: slight blow from exhaust centre silencer.

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