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Volkswagen Golf

Blue · Diesel · 2011 · 1,896 cc

T23 MKYMOT history

T23 MKY is a blue diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 17 Sept 2011. Its MOT is valid until 23 Oct 2026 and it has passed 13 of 16 MOT tests, with 127,804 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Oct 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 23 Oct 2026
Mileage
127,804 mi
At MOT on 17 Oct 2025
MOT tests
16
13 passed · 3 failed
Per year
5,082 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T23 MKY
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
17 Sept 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 23 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
17 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T23 MKY was last recorded at 127,804 miles on 17 Oct 2025, 4 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
127,800 miles · 16 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
4 miles
Average per year
5,082 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 127,804 miles
  • 2024 – 121,921 miles
  • 2023 – 113,093 miles
  • 2022 – 108,999 miles
  • 2021 – 104,941 miles
  • 2020 – 103,086 miles
  • 2019 – 98,116 miles
  • 2018 – 90,847 miles
  • 2017 – 82,712 miles
  • 2016 – 77,337 miles
  • 2015 – 72,816 miles
  • 2014 – 72,681 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass127,804 miles
  • AdvisoryCentral Rear Heat shield insecureRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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.

  • Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

16 tests since 12 Dec 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass127,804 miles (+4)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    127,804 miles
    Test number
    432009979791
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Heat shield insecure
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  2. Fail127,800 miles (+5,879)1 dangerous6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,800 miles
    Test number
    836258175209
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Heat shield insecure
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  3. Pass121,921 miles (+3)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    121,921 miles
    Test number
    196655997016
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  4. Fail121,918 miles (+8,825)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,918 miles
    Test number
    872767388987
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  5. Pass113,093 miles (+4,094)
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    113,093 miles
    Test number
    921493776587

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass108,999 miles (+4,058)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    108,999 miles
    Test number
    146281268888
    • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule O/S and N/S/F (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  7. Pass104,941 miles (+1,855)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    104,941 miles
    Test number
    576812837070
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust mounting defective clamp corroded (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides light cracking rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear heat shield insecure
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted obscuring some components
  8. Pass103,086 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    103,086 miles
    Test number
    813579769654
    • AdvisoryCentral exhaust sleeve slightly corroded
    • AdvisoryRear both tyres have slight cracking on tread
  9. Fail103,086 miles (+4,970)1 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,086 miles
    Test number
    664422791519
    • DangerousNearside Front Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure sidewall also on 2mm (205/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCentral exhaust sleeve slightly corroded
    • AdvisoryRear both tyres have slight cracking on tread
  10. Pass98,116 miles (+7,269)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    98,116 miles
    Test number
    548209898540
    • AdvisoryAll brake discs corroded
  11. Pass90,847 miles (+8,135)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    90,847 miles
    Test number
    795480545339
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
  12. Pass82,712 miles (+5,375)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    82,712 miles
    Test number
    272131019893
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Middle section clamps corroded and broken (7.1.2)
  13. Pass77,337 miles (+4,521)
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    77,337 miles
    Test number
    708646484735

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass72,816 miles (+130)
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    72,816 miles
    Test number
    266224015437

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass72,686 miles (+5)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    72,686 miles
    Test number
    886505035000
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  16. Pass72,681 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    72,681 miles
    Test number
    208806844394

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T23 MKY

Does T23 MKY currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T23 MKY is valid until 23 Oct 2026.
When is the MOT due on T23 MKY?
The MOT on T23 MKY is valid until 23 Oct 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T23 MKY done?
T23 MKY was recorded at 127,804 miles at its MOT on 17 Oct 2025, an average of 5,082 miles a year.
Has T23 MKY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T23 MKY has failed 3 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Oct 2025.
Has the mileage on T23 MKY 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 T23 MKY find?
T23 MKY passed its latest MOT on 17 Oct 2025 with 3 advisories: central rear heat shield insecure; nearside rear suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened; offside rear suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened.

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