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Volkswagen Golf

Black · Diesel · 2001 · 1,896 cc

Y223 CHOMOT history

Y223 CHO is a black diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 1 Mar 2001. Its MOT is valid until 30 Nov 2026 and it has passed 20 of 29 MOT tests, with 193,623 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Nov 2025.

Y223 CHO black Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 30 Nov 2026
Mileage
193,623 mi
At MOT on 28 Nov 2025
MOT tests
29
20 passed · 9 failed
Per year
6,098 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y223 CHO
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
1 Mar 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 30 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
28 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y223 CHO was last recorded at 193,623 miles on 28 Nov 2025, 4,019 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Nov 2024.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 20 Oct 2005: 70,795 miles, lower than 70,973 miles on 18 Oct 2005.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
189,604 miles · 28 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
4,019 miles
Average per year
6,098 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 193,623 miles
  • 2024 – 189,604 miles
  • 2023 – 173,352 miles
  • 2022 – 160,227 miles
  • 2020 – 160,027 miles
  • 2019 – 149,857 miles
  • 2018 – 144,911 miles
  • 2017 – 142,206 miles
  • 2016 – 140,222 miles
  • 2015 – 137,375 miles
  • 2014 – 134,793 miles
  • 2013 – 132,075 miles
  • 2012 – 128,053 miles
  • 2011 – 122,099 miles
  • 2010 – 114,510 miles
  • 2009 – 108,790 miles
  • 2008 – 100,771 miles
  • 2007 – 91,536 miles
  • 2006 – 82,254 miles
  • 2005 – 70,795 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass193,623 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2018

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.

  • Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2008–2017

  • Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2005–2016

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2008–2010

  • Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2008

  • Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2008

Full MOT history

29 tests since 18 Oct 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass193,623 miles (+4,019)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    193,623 miles
    Test number
    302846535673
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass189,604 miles1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    189,604 miles
    Test number
    491120549504
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in screen (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Fail189,602 miles (+16,250)6 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    189,602 miles
    Test number
    995310435843
    • MajorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt inner cv boot (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect manual adjuster not working (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too high manual adjuster not working (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in screen (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass173,352 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    173,352 miles
    Test number
    675704460580
    • AdvisoryExhaust flexi section starting to deteriorate
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryService brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both front (1.2.1 (e))

  5. Fail173,352 miles (+13,125)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    173,352 miles
    Test number
    635173121908
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryExhaust flexi section starting to deteriorate
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryService brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both front (1.2.1 (e))

  6. Pass160,227 miles (+200)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    160,227 miles
    Test number
    986612505091
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Front of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Sump/ gearbox area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass160,027 miles (+10,170)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    160,027 miles
    Test number
    137201794358
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides
    • AdvisoryUnder trays/covers limit inspectiion

  8. Pass149,857 miles (+4,946)2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    149,857 miles
    Test number
    372858181656
    • MinorNearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  9. Pass144,911 miles (+2,705)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    144,911 miles
    Test number
    875157170414
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  10. Pass142,206 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    142,206 miles
    Test number
    902929985685
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  11. Fail142,206 miles (+1,984)7 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    142,206 miles
    Test number
    676450809849
    • FailureNearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  12. Pass140,222 miles (+2,847)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    140,222 miles
    Test number
    249466311721
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit and deteriorating (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit and cracking on inner wall (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  13. Pass137,375 miles (+2,582)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    137,375 miles
    Test number
    530541386133
    • AdvisoryN/S rear tyre worn on inner edge
    • AdvisoryPlay in O/S front shock absorber
    • AdvisoryRear brake pads look low

  14. Pass134,793 miles (+2,718)1 note
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    134,793 miles
    Test number
    386930194412
    • NoteOffsid rear tyre starting to perish

  15. Pass132,075 miles (+4,022)
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    132,075 miles
    Test number
    369875203395

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass128,053 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    128,053 miles
    Test number
    236115172266

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail128,053 miles (+5,954)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,053 miles
    Test number
    488005872240
    • FailureOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  18. Pass122,099 miles3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    122,099 miles
    Test number
    177648971235
    • AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • NoteN/s inner cv boot split

  19. Fail122,098 miles (+7,588)1 failure2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,098 miles
    Test number
    496218971276
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteN/s inner cv boot split

  20. Pass114,510 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    114,510 miles
    Test number
    152477070250

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail114,509 miles (+5,719)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,509 miles
    Test number
    531663470227
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  22. Pass108,790 miles (+8,019)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    108,790 miles
    Test number
    892437889228
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  23. Pass100,771 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    100,771 miles
    Test number
    510320398289
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  24. Fail100,771 miles (+68)6 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,771 miles
    Test number
    454520698238
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  25. Fail100,703 miles (+9,167)5 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,703 miles
    Test number
    353718788495
    • FailureNearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureNearside Front suspension has excessive play in a pin or bush of a lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  26. Pass91,536 miles (+9,282)
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    91,536 miles
    Test number
    520882997204

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass82,254 miles (+11,459)
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    82,254 miles
    Test number
    463479386257

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass70,795 miles (-178)
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2006
    Odometer
    70,795 miles
    Test number
    672113195269

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Fail70,973 miles2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,973 miles
    Test number
    743461895232
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about Y223 CHO

Does Y223 CHO currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y223 CHO is valid until 30 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on Y223 CHO?
The MOT on Y223 CHO is valid until 30 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y223 CHO done?
Y223 CHO was recorded at 193,623 miles at its MOT on 28 Nov 2025, an average of 6,098 miles a year.
Has Y223 CHO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y223 CHO has failed 9 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Nov 2024.
Has the mileage on Y223 CHO ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 20 Oct 2005. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on Y223 CHO find?
Y223 CHO passed its latest MOT on 28 Nov 2025 with 2 advisories: offside rear wheel bearing has slight play; oil leak, but not excessive.

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