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Volkswagen Golf

Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 1,600 cc

S723 XHKMOT history

S723 XHK is a silver petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 6 Jan 1999. Its MOT is valid until 28 Dec 2026 and it has passed 20 of 25 MOT tests, with 84,722 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Dec 2025.

S723 XHK silver Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 28 Dec 2026
Mileage
84,722 mi
At MOT on 4 Dec 2025
MOT tests
25
20 passed · 5 failed
Per year
3,168 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S723 XHK
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,600 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
6 Jan 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 28 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
4 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

S723 XHK was last recorded at 84,722 miles on 4 Dec 2025, 3,084 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
81,638 miles · 17 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
3,084 miles
Average per year
3,168 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 84,722 miles
  • 2024 – 81,638 miles
  • 2023 – 78,948 miles
  • 2022 – 76,315 miles
  • 2021 – 73,001 miles
  • 2020 – 70,913 miles
  • 2019 – 68,271 miles
  • 2018 – 63,095 miles
  • 2017 – 57,058 miles
  • 2016 – 51,452 miles
  • 2015 – 46,790 miles
  • 2014 – 42,119 miles
  • 2013 – 37,829 miles
  • 2012 – 32,713 miles
  • 2011 – 30,246 miles
  • 2010 – 28,496 miles
  • 2009 – 28,243 miles
  • 2008 – 27,312 miles
  • 2007 – 26,078 miles
  • 2006 – 24,732 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass84,722 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Central Exhaust mounting defective Centre exhaust bracket corroded / detached.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Spare tyre defective Flat.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear axle pivot bushes deteriorated.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

25 tests since 28 Dec 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass84,722 miles (+3,084)
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    84,722 miles
    Test number
    715769300516

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass81,638 miles (+11)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    81,638 miles
    Test number
    468738764539
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective Centre exhaust bracket corroded / detached. (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySpare tyre defective Flat.
    • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear axle pivot bushes deteriorated. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  3. Fail81,627 miles (+2,679)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,627 miles
    Test number
    263932646579
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorFront Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective Centre exhaust bracket corroded / detached. (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySpare tyre defective Flat.
    • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear axle pivot bushes deteriorated. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  4. Pass78,948 miles (+12)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    78,948 miles
    Test number
    565246917227
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  5. Fail78,936 miles (+2,621)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,936 miles
    Test number
    553712642751
    • MajorEmissions unable to be completed vehicle started to overheat (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  6. Pass76,315 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    76,315 miles
    Test number
    646199364110
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front & rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  7. Fail76,315 miles (+3,314)2 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,315 miles
    Test number
    256705646391
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front & rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  8. Pass73,001 miles (+2,088)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    73,001 miles
    Test number
    897924289253
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  9. Pass70,913 miles (+2,642)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    70,913 miles
    Test number
    507064595623
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all rear brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))
  10. Pass68,271 miles (+5,176)
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    68,271 miles
    Test number
    293903149031

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass63,095 miles (+131)
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    63,095 miles
    Test number
    382327569337

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail62,964 miles (+5,906)2 dangerous3 major1 repaired1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,964 miles
    Test number
    956093392134
    • DangerousFront Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  13. Pass57,058 miles (+5,606)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    57,058 miles
    Test number
    118615702184
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear slight brake bind
    • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
  14. Pass51,452 miles (+8)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    51,452 miles
    Test number
    636087580221
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryFront plate has slight damage
  15. Fail51,444 miles (+4,654)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,444 miles
    Test number
    724854112123
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryFront plate has slight damage
  16. Pass46,790 miles (+4,671)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    46,790 miles
    Test number
    118664022091
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryNearside front tyre has slight outer wall damage
    • AdvisoryNearside tie rod inner ball joint has slight play
  17. Pass42,119 miles (+4,290)
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    42,119 miles
    Test number
    947130444329

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass37,829 miles (+5,116)
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    37,829 miles
    Test number
    719851543317

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass32,713 miles (+2,467)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    32,713 miles
    Test number
    778303752338
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
  20. Pass30,246 miles (+1,750)
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    30,246 miles
    Test number
    357950551361

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass28,496 miles (+253)1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    28,496 miles
    Test number
    303313460379
    • NoteRear tyres cracking on side walls
  22. Pass28,243 miles (+931)
    MOT expiry
    27 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    28,243 miles
    Test number
    911330159367

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass27,312 miles (+1,234)
    MOT expiry
    27 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    27,312 miles
    Test number
    734472958384

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass26,078 miles (+1,346)
    MOT expiry
    27 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    26,078 miles
    Test number
    312590647371

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass24,732 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Dec 2007
    Odometer
    24,732 miles
    Test number
    460792966315

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S723 XHK

Does S723 XHK currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S723 XHK is valid until 28 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on S723 XHK?
The MOT on S723 XHK is valid until 28 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S723 XHK done?
S723 XHK was recorded at 84,722 miles at its MOT on 4 Dec 2025, an average of 3,168 miles a year.
Has S723 XHK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S723 XHK has failed 5 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Dec 2024.
Has the mileage on S723 XHK 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 S723 XHK find?
S723 XHK passed its latest MOT on 4 Dec 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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