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Volkswagen Golf

Green · Diesel · 2001 · 1,896 cc

Y223 MDBMOT history

Y223 MDB is a green diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 11 Apr 2001. Its MOT expired on 6 May 2023 and it has passed 14 of 23 MOT tests, with 210,404 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 May 2022.

Y223 MDB green Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 6 May 2023
Mileage
210,404 mi
At MOT on 7 May 2022
MOT tests
23
14 passed · 9 failed
Per year
9,605 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y223 MDB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
11 Apr 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 6 May 2023
Latest MOT test
7 May 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y223 MDB was last recorded at 210,404 miles on 7 May 2022, 5,050 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Oct 2020.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 24 Apr 2015: 154,682 miles, lower than 154,851 miles on 13 Apr 2015.

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
205,354 miles · 29 Oct 2020
Between the last two tests
5,050 miles
Average per year
9,605 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 210,404 miles
  • 2020 – 205,354 miles
  • 2019 – 195,518 miles
  • 2018 – 186,042 miles
  • 2017 – 175,877 miles
  • 2016 – 165,051 miles
  • 2015 – 154,682 miles
  • 2013 – 131,845 miles
  • 2012 – 117,361 miles
  • 2011 – 100,418 miles
  • 2010 – 93,535 miles
  • 2009 – 81,730 miles
  • 2008 – 75,879 miles
  • 2007 – 63,054 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass210,404 miles
  • MinorNearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front wing corroded/covered
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2020

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 Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2018

  • Horn not working (1.6.2a)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Both front tyres wearing on inner edges

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Rear exhaust box bracket corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

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

    Failure2 MOTs, 2012–2015

Full MOT history

23 tests since 3 Jan 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass210,404 miles (+5,050)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2023
    Odometer
    210,404 miles
    Test number
    738709137247
    • MinorNearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wing corroded/covered
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

  2. Pass205,354 miles (+9,836)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    205,354 miles
    Test number
    212586774468
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement *STRONG ADVISE* (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

  3. Pass195,518 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    195,518 miles
    Test number
    291128242458
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm rear bush splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront noplate deteriorating
    • AdvisoryLift in front strut top mounts
    • AdvisoryO/s/f wheel arch tapped up

  4. Fail195,515 miles (+9,473)1 dangerous4 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    195,515 miles
    Test number
    142376652235
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated metal part of hose (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated metal part of hose (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm rear bush splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront noplate deteriorating
    • AdvisoryLift in front strut top mounts
    • AdvisoryO/s/f wheel arch tapped up

  5. Pass186,042 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    186,042 miles
    Test number
    607488926778
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryCorrosion rear brake flexy hose ferrules
    • AdvisoryCorrosion rear of n/s front to rear, o/s/r, n/s/r, n/s/f and o/s/f brake pipes
    • AdvisoryFront number plate deteriorated
    • AdvisoryPlay/ movement in front strut top mounts

  6. Fail186,042 miles (+10,165)5 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    186,042 miles
    Test number
    818486140765
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryCorrosion rear brake flexy hose ferrules
    • AdvisoryCorrosion rear of n/s front to rear, o/s/r, n/s/r, n/s/f and o/s/f brake pipes
    • AdvisoryFront number plate deteriorated
    • AdvisoryPlay/ movement in front strut top mounts

  7. Pass175,877 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    175,877 miles
    Test number
    111349849570
    • AdvisoryCut in n/s/r tyre tread
    • AdvisoryFront exhaust not fitted correctly in mount
    • AdvisoryPlay in front strut top mounts
    • AdvisoryRear shock covers insecure

  8. Fail175,877 miles (+10,826)2 dangerous4 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    175,877 miles
    Test number
    651229422751
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed on inner edge (4.1.D.1b)
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryCut in n/s/r tyre tread
    • AdvisoryFront exhaust not fitted correctly in mount
    • AdvisoryPlay in front strut top mounts
    • AdvisoryRear shock covers insecure

  9. Pass165,051 miles (+96)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    165,051 miles
    Test number
    525565458287
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres wearing on inner edges
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust box bracket corroded

  10. Fail164,955 miles (+10,273)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    164,955 miles
    Test number
    511075845015
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureNearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres wearing on inner edges
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust box bracket corroded

  11. Pass154,682 miles (-169)
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    154,682 miles
    Test number
    206314115469

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail154,851 miles (+23,006)6 failures2 advisories8 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    154,851 miles
    Test number
    445613505197
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureRear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • NoteFront brake discs in poor condition on inner faces
    • NoteNearside and offside front inner protective wheelarch covers damaged
    • NoteNearside and offside front inner wishbone bushes worn/weak
    • NoteNearside and offside rear coil springs corroded
    • NoteOffside rear inner brake pad appears to have worn low-unable to fully inspect
    • NoteOffside rear road wheel binding on slightly
    • NotePlay in nearside and offside front top suspension mounts
    • NoteRear exhaust box bracket corroded

  13. Pass131,845 miles2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    131,845 miles
    Test number
    787437913333
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteCentre exhaust joint deteriating
    • NoteRear no plate deteriating
    • NoteN/side rear tyre perishing

  14. Fail131,845 miles (+14,484)3 failures4 advisories5 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,845 miles
    Test number
    106937013309
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteCentre exhaust joint deteriating
    • NoteRear no plate deteriating
    • NoteN/side rear tyre perishing
    • NoteO/side rear brake caliper park brake lever sticky
    • NoteRear brake imbalance

  15. Pass117,361 miles2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    117,361 miles
    Test number
    207182632337
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteSmall cuts in n/side rear tyre tread
    • NoteN/side front tyre perishing

  16. Fail117,361 miles (+16,943)3 failures2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,361 miles
    Test number
    329388922372
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteSmall cuts in n/side rear tyre tread
    • NoteN/side front tyre perishing

  17. Pass100,418 miles (+10)
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    100,418 miles
    Test number
    695466321363

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail100,408 miles (+6,873)2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,408 miles
    Test number
    286192321338
    • FailureNearside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • NoteOffside front shock absorber weaping slightly

  19. Pass93,535 miles (+11,805)
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    93,535 miles
    Test number
    893793110348

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass81,730 miles (+9)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    81,730 miles
    Test number
    122489429326
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • NoteSlight travle on foot brake

  21. Fail81,721 miles (+5,842)2 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,721 miles
    Test number
    221578929320
    • FailureNearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

  22. Pass75,879 miles (+12,825)
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    75,879 miles
    Test number
    841862268254

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass63,054 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    63,054 miles
    Test number
    473383207014

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y223 MDB

Does Y223 MDB currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y223 MDB expired on 6 May 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y223 MDB?
The MOT on Y223 MDB expired on 6 May 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y223 MDB done?
Y223 MDB was recorded at 210,404 miles at its MOT on 7 May 2022, an average of 9,605 miles a year.
Has Y223 MDB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y223 MDB has failed 9 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Apr 2019.
Has the mileage on Y223 MDB ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 24 Apr 2015. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on Y223 MDB find?
Y223 MDB passed its latest MOT on 7 May 2022 with 1 minor defect and 6 advisories: nearside windscreen wiper blade defective; nearside front brake hose slightly deteriorated; nearside front macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement, and 4 more.

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