Volkswagen Golf
Green · Diesel · 2001 · 1,896 cc
Y312 HEPMOT history
Y312 HEP is a green diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 14 Aug 2001. Its MOT is valid until 11 Mar 2027 and it has passed 21 of 28 MOT tests, with 213,129 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Feb 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 11 Mar 2027
- Mileage
- 213,129 mi
- At MOT on 12 Feb 2026
- MOT tests
- 28
- 21 passed · 7 failed
- Per year
- 9,294 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- Y312 HEP
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Golf
- Colour
- Green
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,896 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2001
- First used
- 14 Aug 2001
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 11 Mar 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 12 Feb 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
Y312 HEP was last recorded at 213,129 miles on 12 Feb 2026, 11,448 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Feb 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 201,681 miles · 20 Feb 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 11,448 miles
- Average per year
- 9,294 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 213,129 miles
- 2025 – 201,681 miles
- 2024 – 188,388 miles
- 2023 – 172,683 miles
- 2022 – 157,292 miles
- 2021 – 136,420 miles
- 2020 – 129,896 miles
- 2019 – 118,163 miles
- 2018 – 104,983 miles
- 2017 – 93,490 miles
- 2016 – 89,333 miles
- 2015 – 81,296 miles
- 2014 – 75,003 miles
- 2013 – 69,665 miles
- 2012 – 62,804 miles
- 2011 – 55,159 miles
- 2010 – 49,774 miles
- 2009 – 46,559 miles
- 2008 – 40,663 miles
- 2007 – 34,955 miles
- 2006 – 29,840 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass213,129 miles
- AdvisoryFront Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
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.
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule
Advisory4 MOTs, 2022–2025
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2017
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2017
Advise van tyres fitted to rear wheels 175/14
Advisory2 MOTs, 2017
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2008–2010
Full MOT history
28 tests since 25 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass213,129 miles (+11,448)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 Mar 2027
- Odometer
- 213,129 miles
- Test number
- 600663056466
- AdvisoryFront Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass201,681 miles (+13,293)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 Mar 2026
- Odometer
- 201,681 miles
- Test number
- 523010772744
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to caliper (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from front (1.1.11 (c))
Pass188,388 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 Mar 2025
- Odometer
- 188,388 miles
- Test number
- 103509167495
- AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened beam axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Fail188,375 miles (+15,692)1 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 188,375 miles
- Test number
- 318833872430
- MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened beam axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass172,683 miles (+15,391)1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 Mar 2024
- Odometer
- 172,683 miles
- Test number
- 958833773661
- MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Pass157,292 miles (+20,872)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 Mar 2023
- Odometer
- 157,292 miles
- Test number
- 728530533587
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material under seal (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
- AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Pass136,420 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 Mar 2022
- Odometer
- 136,420 miles
- Test number
- 913788654474
- AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule covered in in underseal (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material covered in underseal (1.1.11 (c))
Fail136,416 miles (+6,520)1 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 136,416 miles
- Test number
- 453012363890
- MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule covered in in underseal (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material covered in underseal (1.1.11 (c))
Pass129,896 miles (+11,733)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Apr 2021
- Odometer
- 129,896 miles
- Test number
- 427251300792
- AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryRear beam axle slightly corroded
Pass118,163 miles (+13,180)
- MOT expiry
- 12 Apr 2020
- Odometer
- 118,163 miles
- Test number
- 993876581398
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass104,983 miles (+11,493)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 12 Apr 2019
- Odometer
- 104,983 miles
- Test number
- 145693249267
- AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Pass93,490 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 16 May 2018
- Odometer
- 93,490 miles
- Test number
- 634689993214
- AdvisoryNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryAdvise van tyres fitted to rear wheels 175/14
Fail93,490 miles (+4,157)5 failures3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 93,490 miles
- Test number
- 872847301592
- FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases hole above cat (7.1.2)
- FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 175/80/14 (4.1.E.1)
- FailureOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
- FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 175/80/14 (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryAdvise van tyres fitted to rear wheels 175/14
Pass89,333 miles (+8,037)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 Aug 2017
- Odometer
- 89,333 miles
- Test number
- 573683547925
- 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)
Pass81,296 miles (+6,293)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 May 2016
- Odometer
- 81,296 miles
- Test number
- 298266725450
- 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)
Pass75,003 miles (+5,338)
- MOT expiry
- 6 May 2015
- Odometer
- 75,003 miles
- Test number
- 318557024151
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass69,665 miles
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jul 2014
- Odometer
- 69,665 miles
- Test number
- 255442213297
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail69,665 miles (+6,861)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 69,665 miles
- Test number
- 206522113213
- FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Pass62,804 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jul 2013
- Odometer
- 62,804 miles
- Test number
- 977048082133
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Fail62,804 miles (+7,645)1 failure2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 62,804 miles
- Test number
- 985158082105
- FailureCentre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Pass55,159 miles (+5,385)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jul 2012
- Odometer
- 55,159 miles
- Test number
- 337329381180
- NoteDrivers door has difficulty in opening from outside, adjustment required,
Pass49,774 miles (+3,215)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jul 2011
- Odometer
- 49,774 miles
- Test number
- 941612000265
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass46,559 miles (+5,896)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jul 2010
- Odometer
- 46,559 miles
- Test number
- 730195409282
- AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Pass40,663 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jul 2009
- Odometer
- 40,663 miles
- Test number
- 804840908229
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Fail40,663 miles (+5,708)2 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 40,663 miles
- Test number
- 563570008259
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass34,955 miles
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jul 2008
- Odometer
- 34,955 miles
- Test number
- 190102017207
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail34,951 miles (+5,111)2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 34,951 miles
- Test number
- 402122717208
- FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Pass29,840 miles
- MOT expiry
- 24 May 2007
- Odometer
- 29,840 miles
- Test number
- 134405746165
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about Y312 HEP
- Does Y312 HEP currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y312 HEP is valid until 11 Mar 2027.
- When is the MOT due on Y312 HEP?
- The MOT on Y312 HEP is valid until 11 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has Y312 HEP done?
- Y312 HEP was recorded at 213,129 miles at its MOT on 12 Feb 2026, an average of 9,294 miles a year.
- Has Y312 HEP ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. Y312 HEP has failed 7 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Feb 2024.
- Has the mileage on Y312 HEP 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 HEP find?
- Y312 HEP passed its latest MOT on 12 Feb 2026 with 2 advisories: front upper macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.
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