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Volkswagen Golf

Grey · Diesel · 2001 · 1,896 cc

Y223 FHJMOT history

Y223 FHJ is a grey diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 9 Apr 2001. Its MOT expired on 12 Jan 2023 and it has passed 17 of 27 MOT tests, with 230,774 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Jan 2023.

Y223 FHJ grey Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 12 Jan 2023
Mileage
230,774 mi
At MOT on 9 Jan 2023
MOT tests
27
17 passed · 10 failed
Per year
11,412 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y223 FHJ
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
9 Apr 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 12 Jan 2023
Latest MOT test
9 Jan 2023 (Fail)

Mileage history

Y223 FHJ was last recorded at 230,774 miles on 9 Jan 2023, 17,425 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Jan 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
213,349 miles · 11 Jan 2022
Between the last two tests
17,425 miles
Average per year
11,412 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 230,774 miles
  • 2022 – 213,349 miles
  • 2021 – 194,161 miles
  • 2020 – 194,118 miles
  • 2019 – 168,934 miles
  • 2018 – 168,916 miles
  • 2017 – 155,795 miles
  • 2016 – 139,680 miles
  • 2015 – 120,304 miles
  • 2014 – 110,783 miles
  • 2013 – 99,088 miles
  • 2012 – 86,525 miles
  • 2011 – 78,066 miles
  • 2010 – 70,803 miles
  • 2009 – 62,736 miles
  • 2008 – 56,697 miles
  • 2007 – 49,306 miles
  • 2006 – 39,489 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail230,774 miles
  • DangerousNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
  • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
  • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
  • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • MajorNearside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
  • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
  • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

What MOT failures 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 brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2008–2010

  • Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2008–2011

  • Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009–2010

Full MOT history

27 tests since 6 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail230,774 miles (+17,425)3 dangerous3 major2 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    230,774 miles
    Test number
    279125528885
    • DangerousNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  2. Pass213,349 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    213,349 miles
    Test number
    726904013367

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail213,349 miles (+19,188)2 dangerous1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    213,349 miles
    Test number
    964705956272
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass194,161 miles (+43)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    194,161 miles
    Test number
    566673475676

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail194,118 miles (+11,510)5 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    194,118 miles
    Test number
    891598075169
    • MajorExhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded caliper to pipe (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded caliper to pipe (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront subframe corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge worn (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear disk corroded

  6. Pass182,608 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    182,608 miles
    Test number
    413651051646
    • AdvisoryAnti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  7. Fail182,605 miles (+13,671)1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    182,605 miles
    Test number
    958895463502
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryAnti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  8. Pass168,934 miles (+18)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    168,934 miles
    Test number
    164842873252
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wing slightly corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wing slightly corroded

  9. Fail168,916 miles (+13,121)11 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    168,916 miles
    Test number
    320140614326
    • MajorBrake lever has abnormal movement of levers indicating excessive wear or maladjustment (1.1.15 (f))
    • MajorCentral Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorFront Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened Off Side of Front Sub-Frame Corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged and seriously weakened Top Mounting Excess Lift (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged and seriously weakened Top Mounting Excess Lift (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side Caliper Stuck on HandBrake Lever (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  10. Pass155,795 miles (+16,115)
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    155,795 miles
    Test number
    300411115730

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass139,680 miles (+19,376)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    139,680 miles
    Test number
    249217393075
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Exhaust Flexi (7.1.2)

  12. Pass120,304 miles (+9,521)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    120,304 miles
    Test number
    512709919926
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front and Centre (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  13. Fail110,783 miles1 repaired6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,783 miles
    Test number
    385079714378
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  14. Pass110,783 miles (+11,695)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    110,783 miles
    Test number
    786929214338
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  15. Pass99,088 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    99,088 miles
    Test number
    675242113342
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  16. Fail99,088 miles (+12,563)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,088 miles
    Test number
    376462213381
    • FailureFront Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  17. Pass86,525 miles (+2,608)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    86,525 miles
    Test number
    488292892286
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass83,917 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    83,917 miles
    Test number
    345021712122
    • NoteO/s/rear disc pitted

  19. Fail83,917 miles (+5,851)1 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,917 miles
    Test number
    957961912160
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteO/s/rear disc pitted

  20. Pass78,066 miles2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    78,066 miles
    Test number
    799478801135
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • NoteFront discs worn
    • NoteO/s/rear disc pitted

  21. Fail78,059 miles (+7,256)2 failures3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,059 miles
    Test number
    358678401169
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • NoteFront discs worn
    • NoteO/s/rear disc pitted

  22. Pass70,803 miles (+8,067)5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    70,803 miles
    Test number
    781216400128
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
    • NoteSlight binding front brakes

  23. Fail62,736 miles2 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,736 miles
    Test number
    291134709411
    • Repaired at testBonnet retaining device excessively deteriorated (8.4.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryFront 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)

  24. Pass62,736 miles (+6,039)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    62,736 miles
    Test number
    300074809137
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryFront 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)

  25. Pass56,697 miles (+7,391)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    56,697 miles
    Test number
    350579498017
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

  26. Pass49,306 miles (+9,817)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    49,306 miles
    Test number
    291540907410
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteStone chip on headlamp lens

  27. Pass39,489 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    39,489 miles
    Test number
    233586496057
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
    • NoteN/s/front crack in lens

Questions about Y223 FHJ

Does Y223 FHJ currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y223 FHJ expired on 12 Jan 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y223 FHJ?
The MOT on Y223 FHJ expired on 12 Jan 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y223 FHJ done?
Y223 FHJ was recorded at 230,774 miles at its MOT on 9 Jan 2023, an average of 11,412 miles a year.
Has Y223 FHJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y223 FHJ has failed 10 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Jan 2023.
Has the mileage on Y223 FHJ 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 Y223 FHJ find?
Y223 FHJ failed its latest MOT on 9 Jan 2023 with 3 dangerous defects, 3 major defects and 2 minor defects: nearside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached; nearside rear tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm; offside rear tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, and 5 more.

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