Volkswagen Golf
Black · Petrol · 1996 · 1,984 cc
P523 PYYMOT history
P523 PYY is a black petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 6 Aug 1996. Its MOT expired on 18 Jul 2025 and it has passed 5 of 8 MOT tests, with 164,045 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Jul 2024.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 18 Jul 2025
- Mileage
- 164,045 mi
- At MOT on 19 Jul 2024
- MOT tests
- 8
- 5 passed · 3 failed
- Per year
- 516 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- P523 PYY
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Golf
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,984 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1996
- First used
- 6 Aug 1996
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 18 Jul 2025
- Latest MOT test
- 19 Jul 2024 (Pass)
Mileage history
P523 PYY was last recorded at 164,045 miles on 19 Jul 2024, 123 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Feb 2022.
- Previous MOT
- 163,922 miles · 28 Feb 2022
- Between the last two tests
- 123 miles
- Average per year
- 516 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2024 – 164,045 miles
- 2022 – 163,922 miles
- 2019 – 163,632 miles
- 2009 – 163,419 miles
- 2006 – 154,769 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass164,045 miles
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryHeat shield loose
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.
Brake fluid warning lamp functioning incorrectly
Minor2 MOTs, 2019
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2009
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2009
Full MOT history
8 tests since 3 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass164,045 miles (+123)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Jul 2025
- Odometer
- 164,045 miles
- Test number
- 536196670719
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryHeat shield loose
Pass163,922 miles (+290)1 minor8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Feb 2023
- Odometer
- 163,922 miles
- Test number
- 794822534226
- MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases from center (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front and offside rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryWheel bearing has slight play both rear (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryWheel bearing has slight play both rear (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryBoth front top mounts worn
- AdvisoryExhaust cat heat shield and center box heatshield insecure
- AdvisoryOil leak
- AdvisoryPower steering pipes corroded
Pass163,632 miles (+3)1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 Oct 2020
- Odometer
- 163,632 miles
- Test number
- 396619432755
- MinorBrake fluid warning lamp functioning incorrectly (1.1.10 (g))
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Fail163,629 miles (+210)2 dangerous2 major1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 163,629 miles
- Test number
- 801500583668
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- DangerousOffside Rear Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture (1.1.11 (a))
- MajorBrake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))
- MajorOffside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MinorBrake fluid warning lamp functioning incorrectly (1.1.10 (g))
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Pass163,419 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 Feb 2010
- Odometer
- 163,419 miles
- Test number
- 670541259096
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Fail163,419 miles (+8,650)4 failures3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 163,419 miles
- Test number
- 662755949021
- FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureOffside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
- FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Pass154,769 miles
- MOT expiry
- 23 Aug 2007
- Odometer
- 154,769 miles
- Test number
- 510085916245
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail154,769 miles2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 154,769 miles
- Test number
- 320955416230
- FailureBrake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Questions about P523 PYY
- Does P523 PYY currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on P523 PYY expired on 18 Jul 2025, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on P523 PYY?
- The MOT on P523 PYY expired on 18 Jul 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has P523 PYY done?
- P523 PYY was recorded at 164,045 miles at its MOT on 19 Jul 2024, an average of 516 miles a year.
- Has P523 PYY ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. P523 PYY has failed 3 of its 8 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Apr 2019.
- Has the mileage on P523 PYY 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 P523 PYY find?
- P523 PYY passed its latest MOT on 19 Jul 2024 with 6 advisories: nearside front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; offside front suspension component pin or bush slightly worn top mount; offside front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing, and 3 more.
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