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Volkswagen Golf

Silver · Petrol · 2001 · 1,598 cc

Y223 WTLMOT history

Y223 WTL is a silver petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 24 Jul 2001. Its MOT expired on 27 Jul 2026 and it has passed 20 of 29 MOT tests, with 224,976 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Jul 2025.

Y223 WTL silver Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 27 Jul 2026
Mileage
224,976 mi
At MOT on 28 Jul 2025
MOT tests
29
20 passed · 9 failed
Per year
9,096 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y223 WTL
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
24 Jul 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 27 Jul 2026
Latest MOT test
28 Jul 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y223 WTL was last recorded at 224,976 miles on 28 Jul 2025, 325 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
224,651 miles · 15 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
325 miles
Average per year
9,096 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 224,976 miles
  • 2024 – 203,071 miles
  • 2023 – 194,326 miles
  • 2022 – 191,722 miles
  • 2021 – 185,623 miles
  • 2020 – 180,014 miles
  • 2019 – 175,842 miles
  • 2018 – 166,202 miles
  • 2017 – 159,350 miles
  • 2016 – 151,543 miles
  • 2015 – 143,559 miles
  • 2014 – 135,544 miles
  • 2013 – 127,131 miles
  • 2012 – 120,504 miles
  • 2011 – 111,945 miles
  • 2010 – 98,740 miles
  • 2009 – 88,677 miles
  • 2008 – 75,304 miles
  • 2007 – 65,662 miles
  • 2006 – 52,078 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass224,976 miles
  • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases hole in rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material some corrotion (incorperated in flexi hose) (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rear both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive depositing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Exhaust in centre in poor condition

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Tyre profiles on axle 1 appear too narrow

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle box

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

29 tests since 25 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass224,976 miles (+325)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    224,976 miles
    Test number
    878144286640
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases hole in rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material some corrotion (incorperated in flexi hose) (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rear both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  2. Fail224,651 miles (+21,580)7 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    224,651 miles
    Test number
    261771373016
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits hole in rear silencer (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases hole in rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material some corrotion (incorperated in flexi hose) (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rear both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass203,071 miles (+578)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    203,071 miles
    Test number
    136069205565
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive depositing (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust in centre in poor condition
    • AdvisoryTyre profiles on axle 1 appear too narrow

  4. Fail202,493 miles (+8,167)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    202,493 miles
    Test number
    596817437400
    • MajorNearside Power steering ram leaking rack leaking (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive depositing (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel rack inners worn (2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust in centre in poor condition
    • AdvisoryTyre profiles on axle 1 appear too narrow

  5. Pass194,326 miles (+1)1 dangerous8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    194,326 miles
    Test number
    980901107494
    • DangerousNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle box (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  6. Fail194,325 miles (+2,603)2 dangerous8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    194,325 miles
    Test number
    305936162393
    • DangerousNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • DangerousOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle box (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass191,722 miles (+6,099)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    191,722 miles
    Test number
    598435433242
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  8. Pass185,623 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    185,623 miles
    Test number
    861870223287
    • MinorNearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Fail185,623 miles (+5,609)3 repaired1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    185,623 miles
    Test number
    241285184384
    • 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))
    • Repaired at testRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Pass180,014 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    180,014 miles
    Test number
    555621079040

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail180,014 miles (+4,172)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    180,014 miles
    Test number
    975333891385
    • Repaired at testRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

  12. Pass175,842 miles (+9,640)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    175,842 miles
    Test number
    548597168289
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  13. Pass166,202 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2019
    Odometer
    166,202 miles
    Test number
    827815640221
    • 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)

  14. Fail166,202 miles (+6,852)3 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    166,202 miles
    Test number
    985152667052
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear slight brake bind

  15. Pass159,350 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    159,350 miles
    Test number
    926076284367
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  16. Fail159,350 miles (+7,807)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    159,350 miles
    Test number
    158518734390
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  17. Pass151,543 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    151,543 miles
    Test number
    814607373412

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail151,543 miles (+7,984)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    151,543 miles
    Test number
    432543845190
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  19. Pass143,559 miles (+8,015)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    143,559 miles
    Test number
    219748265484
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteFront wipers split

  20. Pass135,544 miles (+8,413)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    135,544 miles
    Test number
    646347264158

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass127,131 miles (+6,627)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    127,131 miles
    Test number
    155658063184

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass120,504 miles (+8,559)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    120,504 miles
    Test number
    797797462185

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass111,945 miles (+13,205)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    111,945 miles
    Test number
    355027561121

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass98,740 miles (+10,063)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    98,740 miles
    Test number
    840609860184
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  25. Pass88,677 miles (+13,373)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    88,677 miles
    Test number
    354519609448

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass75,304 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    75,304 miles
    Test number
    373468898149
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  27. Fail75,304 miles (+9,642)3 failures2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,304 miles
    Test number
    282718698489
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteRear Axle bushes splitting
    • NoteRear Bumpstops split

  28. Pass65,662 miles (+13,584)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    65,662 miles
    Test number
    803281507275
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteNearside mirror cover damaged but still secure

  29. Pass52,078 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    52,078 miles
    Test number
    123926806210
    • NoteFuel smell under bonnet,charcoal filter top damaged
    • NoteNearside rear shock absorber bump stop splitting

Questions about Y223 WTL

Does Y223 WTL currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y223 WTL expired on 27 Jul 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y223 WTL?
The MOT on Y223 WTL expired on 27 Jul 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y223 WTL done?
Y223 WTL was recorded at 224,976 miles at its MOT on 28 Jul 2025, an average of 9,096 miles a year.
Has Y223 WTL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y223 WTL has failed 9 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Jul 2025.
Has the mileage on Y223 WTL 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 WTL find?
Y223 WTL passed its latest MOT on 28 Jul 2025 with 1 minor defect and 4 advisories: offside registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases hole in rear silencer; nearside front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush, and 2 more.

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