
Volkswagen Golf
Red · Petrol · 2001 · 1,390 cc
Y312 GMAMOT history
Y312 GMA is a red petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 1 Mar 2001. Its MOT is valid until 30 Oct 2026 and it has passed 20 of 30 MOT tests, with 110,630 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Oct 2025.

- MOT
- Valid
- Until 30 Oct 2026
- Mileage
- 110,630 mi
- At MOT on 14 Oct 2025
- MOT tests
- 30
- 20 passed · 10 failed
- Per year
- 4,205 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- Y312 GMA
- 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
- 1 Mar 2001
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 30 Oct 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 14 Oct 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
Y312 GMA was last recorded at 110,630 miles on 14 Oct 2025, 2,909 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Oct 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 107,721 miles · 22 Oct 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 2,909 miles
- Average per year
- 4,205 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 110,630 miles
- 2024 – 107,721 miles
- 2023 – 105,849 miles
- 2022 – 104,814 miles
- 2021 – 101,112 miles
- 2020 – 95,351 miles
- 2019 – 90,993 miles
- 2018 – 83,766 miles
- 2017 – 76,595 miles
- 2016 – 71,230 miles
- 2015 – 66,806 miles
- 2014 – 64,318 miles
- 2013 – 62,156 miles
- 2012 – 60,045 miles
- 2011 – 54,167 miles
- 2010 – 45,705 miles
- 2009 – 42,236 miles
- 2008 – 36,708 miles
- 2007 – 32,159 miles
- 2006 – 28,183 miles
What the latest MOT found
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Slightly corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))Recorded at 7 MOTs since 2021
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 7 MOTs since 2021
- AdvisoryOffside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Inner track rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Slightly corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))Recorded at 7 MOTs since 2021
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Worn low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2021
- AdvisoryPower steering pipe corrodedRecorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryReverse lights not working
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 Shock absorber has a light misting of oil
Advisory6 MOTs, 2012–2018
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Advisory4 MOTs, 2013–2015
Reverse light not working
Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits
Major3 MOTs, 2020–2024
Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded
Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2023
Oil leak, but not excessive Engine
Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022
Full MOT history
30 tests since 6 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass110,630 miles10 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Oct 2026
- Odometer
- 110,630 miles
- Test number
- 563579088515
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Slightly corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Inner track rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Slightly corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Worn low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryPower steering pipe corroded
- AdvisoryReverse lights not working
Fail110,630 miles (+2,909)1 repaired10 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 110,630 miles
- Test number
- 416860667662
- Repaired at testOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Slightly corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Inner track rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Slightly corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Worn low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryPower steering pipe corroded
- AdvisoryReverse lights not working
Pass107,721 miles (+1)9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Oct 2025
- Odometer
- 107,721 miles
- Test number
- 200709455033
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Slightly corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Slightly corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- AdvisoryPower steering pipe corroded
- AdvisoryReverse light not working
Fail107,720 miles (+1,871)5 major15 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 107,720 miles
- Test number
- 145464386847
- 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))
- MajorNearside Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Slightly corroded on inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Slightly corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Slightly corroded on inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Slightly corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- AdvisoryPower steering pipe corroded
- AdvisoryReverse light not working
Pass105,849 miles10 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Oct 2024
- Odometer
- 105,849 miles
- Test number
- 401255477388
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Slightly corroded on inner face of both discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryReverse light not working
Fail105,849 miles (+1,035)2 major10 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 105,849 miles
- Test number
- 432228933019
- MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
- MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Slightly corroded on inner face of both discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryReverse light not working
Pass104,814 miles (+3,702)10 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Oct 2023
- Odometer
- 104,814 miles
- Test number
- 663303663787
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear pipe slightly corroded under coating (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both discs slightly corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides wearing low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryPower steering pipe slightly corroded
Pass101,112 miles (+2)7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Oct 2022
- Odometer
- 101,112 miles
- Test number
- 152935754757
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear brake pipes corroded under coating (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
Fail101,110 miles (+5,759)6 major7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 101,110 miles
- Test number
- 343250808029
- MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
- MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
- MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
- MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
- MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear brake pipes corroded under coating (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
Pass95,351 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Oct 2021
- Odometer
- 95,351 miles
- Test number
- 978583636542
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn bald on outer edge of tread (5.2.3 (e))
Fail95,351 miles (+4,358)1 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 95,351 miles
- Test number
- 675040878915
- MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Back box joint leaking (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn bald on outer edge of tread (5.2.3 (e))
Pass90,993 miles (+7,227)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 30 Oct 2020
- Odometer
- 90,993 miles
- Test number
- 311800727418
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across axle to front (1.1.11 (c))
Pass83,766 miles (+7,171)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Apr 2019
- Odometer
- 83,766 miles
- Test number
- 528919680648
- AdvisoryNearside Rear brake binding slightly.
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass76,595 miles (+5,365)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Apr 2018
- Odometer
- 76,595 miles
- Test number
- 783598051679
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass71,230 miles (+4,424)7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Apr 2017
- Odometer
- 71,230 miles
- Test number
- 779009735898
- AdvisoryCentre Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal rear of the engine (2.3.3b)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- AdvisoryFuel tank straps rusting.
- AdvisoryItems removed from drivers view
- AdvisorySlight play in steering rack inner joints
Fail66,806 miles1 repaired4 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 66,806 miles
- Test number
- 427129855025
- Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteFront wishbone bushes heavily deteriorated
- NoteSlight binding n/s rear brake
Pass66,806 miles (+2,488)4 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 27 Feb 2016
- Odometer
- 66,806 miles
- Test number
- 465209755045
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteFront wishbone bushes heavily deteriorated
- NoteSlight binding n/s rear brake
Pass64,318 miles (+2,162)2 advisories3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 16 Apr 2015
- Odometer
- 64,318 miles
- Test number
- 548722404114
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- NoteExhaust deteriorated
- NoteFront wishbone bushes deteriorated
- NoteSlight binding o/s rear brake
Pass62,156 miles (+2)2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 16 Apr 2014
- Odometer
- 62,156 miles
- Test number
- 445007603120
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- NoteAir bag light does not illuminate
Fail62,154 miles (+2,109)2 failures2 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 62,154 miles
- Test number
- 655581203164
- FailureExhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.D.1)
- FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- NoteOil level low
- NoteSlight binding o/s rear brake
Pass60,045 miles (+15)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 10 Mar 2013
- Odometer
- 60,045 miles
- Test number
- 179710572078
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Fail60,030 miles (+5,863)1 failure1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 60,030 miles
- Test number
- 855555462041
- FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Pass54,167 miles (+8,462)1 advisory2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 10 Mar 2012
- Odometer
- 54,167 miles
- Test number
- 488357451023
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- NoteFront brake discs worn
- NoteN/s rear tyre heavily deteriorated
Pass45,705 miles (+3,469)
- MOT expiry
- 10 Mar 2011
- Odometer
- 45,705 miles
- Test number
- 830140070047
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass42,236 miles (+5,528)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 5 Mar 2010
- Odometer
- 42,236 miles
- Test number
- 571274369091
- NoteRear wheels binding slightly
Pass36,708 miles
- MOT expiry
- 5 Mar 2009
- Odometer
- 36,708 miles
- Test number
- 414298158091
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail36,708 miles (+4,549)2 failures1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 36,708 miles
- Test number
- 680388558052
- FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- NoteRear no. plate deteriorated slightly
Pass32,159 miles (+3,976)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Mar 2008
- Odometer
- 32,159 miles
- Test number
- 611845867013
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail28,183 miles2 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 28,183 miles
- Test number
- 172185866446
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)
Pass28,183 miles
- MOT expiry
- 5 Mar 2007
- Odometer
- 28,183 miles
- Test number
- 183765766054
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about Y312 GMA
- Does Y312 GMA currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y312 GMA is valid until 30 Oct 2026.
- When is the MOT due on Y312 GMA?
- The MOT on Y312 GMA is valid until 30 Oct 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has Y312 GMA done?
- Y312 GMA was recorded at 110,630 miles at its MOT on 14 Oct 2025, an average of 4,205 miles a year.
- Has Y312 GMA ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. Y312 GMA has failed 10 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Oct 2025.
- Has the mileage on Y312 GMA 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 GMA find?
- Y312 GMA passed its latest MOT on 14 Oct 2025 with 10 advisories: nearside rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slightly corroded; nearside rear brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule; offside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil, and 7 more.
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