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Volkswagen Golf

Silver · Petrol · 2001 · 1,598 cc

Y223 OHCMOT history

Y223 OHC is a silver petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 8 Jun 2001. Its MOT is valid until 18 Jan 2027 and it has passed 21 of 27 MOT tests, with 181,976 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Jan 2026.

Y223 OHC silver Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 18 Jan 2027
Mileage
181,976 mi
At MOT on 16 Jan 2026
MOT tests
27
21 passed · 6 failed
Per year
6,874 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y223 OHC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
8 Jun 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 18 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
16 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y223 OHC was last recorded at 181,976 miles on 16 Jan 2026, 2,636 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
179,340 miles · 8 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
2,636 miles
Average per year
6,874 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 181,976 miles
  • 2025 – 179,340 miles
  • 2023 – 177,219 miles
  • 2022 – 171,658 miles
  • 2021 – 166,331 miles
  • 2020 – 160,298 miles
  • 2019 – 150,720 miles
  • 2018 – 141,349 miles
  • 2017 – 134,377 miles
  • 2016 – 131,013 miles
  • 2015 – 129,619 miles
  • 2014 – 117,351 miles
  • 2013 – 109,195 miles
  • 2012 – 101,195 miles
  • 2011 – 90,627 miles
  • 2010 – 80,612 miles
  • 2009 – 70,133 miles
  • 2007 – 54,452 miles
  • 2006 – 48,862 miles
  • 2005 – 43,315 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass181,976 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2013–2015

Full MOT history

27 tests since 14 Nov 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass181,976 miles (+2,636)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    181,976 miles
    Test number
    154646206958

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass179,340 miles (+2,121)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    179,340 miles
    Test number
    491653874881

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass177,219 miles1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    177,219 miles
    Test number
    208699794800
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective cracked and moisture inside (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front 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))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront and rear suspension components are corroded
  4. Fail177,219 miles (+1,102)2 repaired1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    177,219 miles
    Test number
    276814982489
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective cracked and moisture inside (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front 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))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront and rear suspension components are corroded
  5. Pass176,117 miles (+4,459)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    176,117 miles
    Test number
    130403681011

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass171,658 miles (+5,327)
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    171,658 miles
    Test number
    477845670064

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass166,331 miles (+6,033)
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    166,331 miles
    Test number
    162344259404

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass160,298 miles (+9,578)
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    160,298 miles
    Test number
    302109958151

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass150,720 miles (+9,371)
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    150,720 miles
    Test number
    388135360777

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass141,349 miles (+6,972)
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    141,349 miles
    Test number
    521976175122

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass134,377 miles (+3,364)
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    134,377 miles
    Test number
    443077742859

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass131,013 miles (+1,394)
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    131,013 miles
    Test number
    401353028938

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass129,619 miles (+89)
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    129,619 miles
    Test number
    319444635032

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail129,530 miles (+12,179)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,530 miles
    Test number
    195687425098
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
  15. Fail117,351 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,351 miles
    Test number
    458943414075
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
  16. Pass117,351 miles (+8,156)
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    117,351 miles
    Test number
    968913514013

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass109,195 miles4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    109,195 miles
    Test number
    245544313096
    • AdvisoryFront Lower 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)
    • 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)
    • NoteDamage to nearside headlight
  18. Fail109,188 miles (+7,993)1 failure4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,188 miles
    Test number
    769164613061
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • AdvisoryFront Lower 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)
    • 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)
    • NoteDamage to nearside headlight
  19. Pass101,195 miles (+10,568)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    101,195 miles
    Test number
    178313132409
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteSlight damage to nearside headlamp glass
  20. Pass90,627 miles (+10,015)
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    90,627 miles
    Test number
    689440841091

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass80,612 miles (+10,479)
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    80,612 miles
    Test number
    113874730015

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass70,133 miles (+15,681)
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    70,133 miles
    Test number
    153633639012

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass54,452 miles (+5,590)
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    54,452 miles
    Test number
    760998617308

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass48,862 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    48,862 miles
    Test number
    444624316307

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail48,857 miles (+5,542)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,857 miles
    Test number
    342943416301
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
  26. Pass43,315 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2006
    Odometer
    43,315 miles
    Test number
    752598915337

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail43,315 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,315 miles
    Test number
    604518615358
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Questions about Y223 OHC

Does Y223 OHC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y223 OHC is valid until 18 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y223 OHC?
The MOT on Y223 OHC is valid until 18 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y223 OHC done?
Y223 OHC was recorded at 181,976 miles at its MOT on 16 Jan 2026, an average of 6,874 miles a year.
Has Y223 OHC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y223 OHC has failed 6 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Dec 2023.
Has the mileage on Y223 OHC 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 OHC find?
Y223 OHC passed its latest MOT on 16 Jan 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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