
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.

- 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
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.
- 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
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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.
Pass84,722 miles (+3,084)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Dec 2026
- Odometer
- 84,722 miles
- Test number
- 715769300516
No defects or advisories recorded.
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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
Pass68,271 miles (+5,176)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Dec 2020
- Odometer
- 68,271 miles
- Test number
- 293903149031
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass63,095 miles (+131)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Dec 2019
- Odometer
- 63,095 miles
- Test number
- 382327569337
No defects or advisories recorded.
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))
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)
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
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
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
Pass42,119 miles (+4,290)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Dec 2015
- Odometer
- 42,119 miles
- Test number
- 947130444329
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass37,829 miles (+5,116)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Dec 2014
- Odometer
- 37,829 miles
- Test number
- 719851543317
No defects or advisories recorded.
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)
Pass30,246 miles (+1,750)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Dec 2012
- Odometer
- 30,246 miles
- Test number
- 357950551361
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass28,496 miles (+253)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 28 Dec 2011
- Odometer
- 28,496 miles
- Test number
- 303313460379
- NoteRear tyres cracking on side walls
Pass28,243 miles (+931)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Dec 2010
- Odometer
- 28,243 miles
- Test number
- 911330159367
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass27,312 miles (+1,234)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Dec 2009
- Odometer
- 27,312 miles
- Test number
- 734472958384
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass26,078 miles (+1,346)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Dec 2008
- Odometer
- 26,078 miles
- Test number
- 312590647371
No defects or advisories recorded.
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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