
Volkswagen Golf
Black · Diesel · 2001 · 1,896 cc
Y223 GDUMOT history
Y223 GDU is a black diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 12 Mar 2001. Its MOT is valid until 17 Nov 2026 and it has passed 18 of 28 MOT tests, with 227,940 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Nov 2025.

- MOT
- Valid
- Until 17 Nov 2026
- Mileage
- 227,940 mi
- At MOT on 18 Nov 2025
- MOT tests
- 28
- 18 passed · 10 failed
- Per year
- 7,179 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- Y223 GDU
- 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
- 12 Mar 2001
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 17 Nov 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 18 Nov 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
Y223 GDU was last recorded at 227,940 miles on 18 Nov 2025, 48 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Jun 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 227,892 miles · 25 Jun 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 48 miles
- Average per year
- 7,179 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 227,940 miles
- 2024 – 224,876 miles
- 2023 – 221,042 miles
- 2022 – 217,229 miles
- 2021 – 213,878 miles
- 2019 – 210,611 miles
- 2018 – 205,192 miles
- 2017 – 200,788 miles
- 2015 – 190,365 miles
- 2014 – 178,960 miles
- 2013 – 168,108 miles
- 2012 – 159,045 miles
- 2011 – 150,626 miles
- 2010 – 140,755 miles
- 2009 – 134,159 miles
- 2008 – 125,886 miles
- 2007 – 110,033 miles
- 2006 – 88,844 miles
What the latest MOT found
- AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 8 MOTs since 2022
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.
Parking brake efficiency below requirements
Major3 MOTs, 2021–2025
Nearside Front Position lamp not working
Major2 MOTs, 2021–2025
Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side
Major2 MOTs, 2024–2025
Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both rear axle beam bushes
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both front
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Full MOT history
28 tests since 4 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass227,940 miles (+48)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 Nov 2026
- Odometer
- 227,940 miles
- Test number
- 390969686321
- AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail227,892 miles (+3,016)10 major1 minor6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 227,892 miles
- Test number
- 190180496136
- MajorFuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Power steering ram leaking (2.1.5 (a))
- MajorNearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
- MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- MinorTyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm/bald on edges (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass224,876 miles (+2)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 May 2025
- Odometer
- 224,876 miles
- Test number
- 751587248180
- AdvisoryAxle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both rear axle beam bushes (5.1.2 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryShock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both front (5.3.2 (d))
Fail224,874 miles (+3,832)6 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 224,874 miles
- Test number
- 172960199862
- MajorNearside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
- MajorNearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryAxle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both rear axle beam bushes (5.1.2 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryShock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both front (5.3.2 (d))
Pass221,042 miles (+6)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 May 2024
- Odometer
- 221,042 miles
- Test number
- 646347026925
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail221,036 miles (+3,807)3 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 221,036 miles
- Test number
- 118521405366
- MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass217,229 miles (+4)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 3 May 2023
- Odometer
- 217,229 miles
- Test number
- 854202711121
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail217,225 miles (+3,347)3 dangerous3 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 217,225 miles
- Test number
- 536090061372
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- DangerousOffside Front Suspension component attachment bracket/mounting likely to become detached top mounting bush (5.3.3 (a) (ii))
- DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
- MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass213,878 miles1 minor7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 31 Mar 2022
- Odometer
- 213,878 miles
- Test number
- 551772550706
- MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s) both front
- AdvisoryPlay in both front anti roll bar d bushes
- AdvisoryRear axle corroded
Fail213,878 miles (+3,267)9 major1 minor7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 213,878 miles
- Test number
- 621016193708
- MajorHeadlamp not working on dipped beam both front (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))
- MajorOffside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s) both front
- AdvisoryPlay in both front anti roll bar d bushes
- AdvisoryRear axle corroded
Pass210,611 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 Aug 2020
- Odometer
- 210,611 miles
- Test number
- 392035764876
- AdvisoryNearside Front inner/ outer cv boots perished
- AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Fail210,611 miles (+5,419)2 dangerous3 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 210,611 miles
- Test number
- 777885204350
- 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))
- MajorAnti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both rear (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
- MajorStop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front inner/ outer cv boots perished
- AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Pass205,192 miles (+4)1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 Jul 2019
- Odometer
- 205,192 miles
- Test number
- 470977337140
- MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryCentral Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Fail205,188 miles (+4,400)1 dangerous5 major1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 205,188 miles
- Test number
- 671069781614
- DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryCentral Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass200,788 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jun 2018
- Odometer
- 200,788 miles
- Test number
- 108513302346
- AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryUnderside of vehicle dirty
Fail200,788 miles (+10,423)1 repaired3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 200,788 miles
- Test number
- 194720285369
- Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryUnderside of vehicle dirty
Pass190,365 miles (+11,405)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Nov 2016
- Odometer
- 190,365 miles
- Test number
- 318736365842
- AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Pass178,960 miles (+10,852)4 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 21 Oct 2015
- Odometer
- 178,960 miles
- Test number
- 629033594270
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
- NoteOffside rear tyre sidewall deterioated
Pass168,108 miles3 advisories4 notes
- MOT expiry
- 21 Oct 2014
- Odometer
- 168,108 miles
- Test number
- 339960993414
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- NoteNearside front wheel bearing slightly rough when rotated
- NoteNearside rear inner brake pad anti-rattle spring incorrectly located
- NoteOffside rear tyre perished on outer sidewall
- NoteSlight play in nearside inner rack joint
Fail168,105 miles (+9,060)6 failures3 advisories4 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 168,105 miles
- Test number
- 707470393284
- FailureNearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
- FailureOffside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
- FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
- FailureOffside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- NoteNearside front wheel bearing slightly rough when rotated
- NoteNearside rear inner brake pad anti-rattle spring incorrectly located
- NoteOffside rear tyre perished on outer sidewall
- NoteSlight play in nearside inner rack joint
Pass159,045 miles (+8,419)1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 21 Oct 2013
- Odometer
- 159,045 miles
- Test number
- 125094182251
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- NoteRear tyres getting low
Pass150,626 miles (+9,871)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Oct 2012
- Odometer
- 150,626 miles
- Test number
- 826255091259
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Pass140,755 miles (+6,596)3 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 21 Oct 2011
- Odometer
- 140,755 miles
- Test number
- 300722190251
- AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
- NoteRear discs heavily corroded but pull up ok on test
Pass134,159 miles (+8,273)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Oct 2010
- Odometer
- 134,159 miles
- Test number
- 440496989298
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass125,886 miles (+24)2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 21 Oct 2009
- Odometer
- 125,886 miles
- Test number
- 380806798289
- NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
- NoteBoth front inner brake disc's are worn & pitted
Fail125,862 miles (+15,829)5 failures3 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 125,862 miles
- Test number
- 831555898222
- FailureNearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
- FailureNearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
- FailureNearside Rear Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Rear Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- FailureWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- NoteBoth front suspension bushes slight movement
- NoteSlight play in anti rollbar bushes
- NoteSlight play in osf strut top brg
Pass110,033 miles (+21,189)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 6 Sept 2008
- Odometer
- 110,033 miles
- Test number
- 400250657289
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass88,844 miles
- MOT expiry
- 3 Jul 2007
- Odometer
- 88,844 miles
- Test number
- 141855986148
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about Y223 GDU
- Does Y223 GDU currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y223 GDU is valid until 17 Nov 2026.
- When is the MOT due on Y223 GDU?
- The MOT on Y223 GDU is valid until 17 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 GDU done?
- Y223 GDU was recorded at 227,940 miles at its MOT on 18 Nov 2025, an average of 7,179 miles a year.
- Has Y223 GDU ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. Y223 GDU has failed 10 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Jun 2025.
- Has the mileage on Y223 GDU 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 GDU find?
- Y223 GDU passed its latest MOT on 18 Nov 2025 with 2 advisories: nearside front track rod end ball joint has slight play; oil leak, but not excessive.
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