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Volkswagen Golf

Red · Petrol · 2001 · 2,000 cc

Y312 ERUMOT history

Y312 ERU is a red petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 19 Jul 2001. Its MOT expired on 8 Apr 2026 and it has passed 20 of 30 MOT tests, with 118,159 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Apr 2025.

Y312 ERU red Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Golf, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 8 Apr 2026
Mileage
118,159 mi
At MOT on 9 Apr 2025
MOT tests
30
20 passed · 10 failed
Per year
4,434 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y312 ERU
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,000 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
19 Jul 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 8 Apr 2026
Latest MOT test
9 Apr 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y312 ERU was last recorded at 118,159 miles on 9 Apr 2025, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
118,159 miles · 7 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
4,434 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 118,159 miles
  • 2024 – 114,534 miles
  • 2023 – 110,207 miles
  • 2022 – 104,675 miles
  • 2021 – 100,380 miles
  • 2020 – 95,051 miles
  • 2019 – 88,861 miles
  • 2018 – 82,785 miles
  • 2017 – 76,757 miles
  • 2016 – 70,229 miles
  • 2015 – 64,380 miles
  • 2014 – 60,943 miles
  • 2013 – 56,958 miles
  • 2012 – 53,862 miles
  • 2011 – 50,148 miles
  • 2010 – 46,760 miles
  • 2009 – 43,588 miles
  • 2008 – 40,941 miles
  • 2007 – 37,959 miles
  • 2006 – 34,873 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass118,159 miles
  • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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.

  • Fuel cap seal deteriorated.

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2018–2021

  • Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits

    Major2 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged

    Minor2 MOTs, 2018–2022

  • Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2019

  • Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass118,159 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    118,159 miles
    Test number
    677809468498
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  2. Fail118,159 miles (+3,625)2 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,159 miles
    Test number
    865260323283
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  3. Pass114,534 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    114,534 miles
    Test number
    330630780419
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

  4. Fail114,534 miles (+4,327)1 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,534 miles
    Test number
    556511739019
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

  5. Pass110,207 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    110,207 miles
    Test number
    695512838726

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail110,205 miles (+5,530)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,205 miles
    Test number
    594514105907
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

  7. Pass104,675 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    104,675 miles
    Test number
    166136452345
    • AdvisoryFuel cap seal deteriorated
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  8. Fail104,675 miles (+4,295)1 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,675 miles
    Test number
    572950230126
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))
    • MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFuel cap seal deteriorated
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  9. Pass100,380 miles (+5,329)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    100,380 miles
    Test number
    539432718873
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFuel cap seal deteriorated.
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySide repeater slightly discoloured Both (4.4.3 (a))

  10. Pass95,051 miles (+6,190)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    95,051 miles
    Test number
    372856329645
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated nearside and offside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Side repeater slightly discoloured nearside and offside (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

  11. Pass88,861 miles1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    88,861 miles
    Test number
    856492101653
    • MinorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFuel cap seal deteriorated.
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryValve stem slightly damaged Both front (5.2.3 (j))

  12. Fail88,861 miles (+6,076)1 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,861 miles
    Test number
    394013311214
    • MajorOffside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFuel cap seal deteriorated.
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryValve stem slightly damaged Both front (5.2.3 (j))

  13. Pass82,785 miles (+6,028)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    82,785 miles
    Test number
    655553450345
    • MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFuel cap seal deteriorated.
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  14. Pass76,757 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    76,757 miles
    Test number
    369158293789
    • AdvisorySuspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both front (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded Both rear (2.4.C.1b)

  15. Fail76,757 miles (+6,528)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,757 miles
    Test number
    596177187283
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)
    • AdvisorySuspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both front (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded Both rear (2.4.C.1b)

  16. Pass70,229 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    70,229 miles
    Test number
    535747527698
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres perished & close to limit.
    • AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated Both front (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryFuel cap seal slightly deteriorated.
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded Both rear (2.4.C.1b)

  17. Fail70,229 miles (+5,849)3 failures8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,229 miles
    Test number
    454907551374
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)
    • FailureRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureFront brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres perished & close to limit.
    • AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated Both front (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFuel cap seal slightly deteriorated.
    • AdvisoryNearside rear wheel binding slightly.
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded Both rear (2.4.C.1b)

  18. Pass64,380 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    64,380 miles
    Test number
    107542085183
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

  19. Fail64,380 miles (+3,437)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,380 miles
    Test number
    616392285156
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

  20. Pass60,943 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    60,943 miles
    Test number
    705771994148
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  21. Fail60,942 miles (+3,984)2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,942 miles
    Test number
    628141694180
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  22. Pass56,958 miles (+3,096)1 note
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    56,958 miles
    Test number
    277024083180
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  23. Pass53,862 miles (+3,714)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    53,862 miles
    Test number
    599338582123
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  24. Pass50,148 miles (+3,388)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    50,148 miles
    Test number
    897700481141

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass46,760 miles (+3,172)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    46,760 miles
    Test number
    900023290126
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre

  26. Pass43,588 miles (+2,647)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    43,588 miles
    Test number
    462717179130

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass40,941 miles (+2)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    40,941 miles
    Test number
    283184388106
    • 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)

  28. Fail40,939 miles (+2,980)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,939 miles
    Test number
    773023788155
    • FailureExhaust emits clearly visible black smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)
    • 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)

  29. Pass37,959 miles (+3,086)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    37,959 miles
    Test number
    590185387165

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Pass34,873 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    34,873 miles
    Test number
    334928976166

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y312 ERU

Does Y312 ERU currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y312 ERU expired on 8 Apr 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y312 ERU?
The MOT on Y312 ERU expired on 8 Apr 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y312 ERU done?
Y312 ERU was recorded at 118,159 miles at its MOT on 9 Apr 2025, an average of 4,434 miles a year.
Has Y312 ERU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y312 ERU has failed 10 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Apr 2025.
Has the mileage on Y312 ERU 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 ERU find?
Y312 ERU passed its latest MOT on 9 Apr 2025 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: offside front track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt; oil leak, but not excessive; rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material.

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