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Volkswagen Golf

Grey · Petrol · 2001 · 1,390 cc

Y223 XJBMOT history

Y223 XJB is a grey petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 3 Jul 2001. Its MOT expired on 3 Aug 2026 and it has passed 20 of 28 MOT tests, with 87,669 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Jul 2025.

Y223 XJB grey Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 3 Aug 2026
Mileage
87,669 mi
At MOT on 24 Jul 2025
MOT tests
28
20 passed · 8 failed
Per year
3,676 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y223 XJB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,390 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
3 Jul 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 3 Aug 2026
Latest MOT test
24 Jul 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y223 XJB was last recorded at 87,669 miles on 24 Jul 2025, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
87,669 miles · 23 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
3,676 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 87,669 miles
  • 2024 – 83,462 miles
  • 2023 – 78,254 miles
  • 2022 – 76,565 miles
  • 2021 – 75,905 miles
  • 2020 – 75,245 miles
  • 2019 – 73,025 miles
  • 2018 – 68,219 miles
  • 2017 – 59,825 miles
  • 2016 – 55,031 miles
  • 2015 – 49,016 miles
  • 2014 – 43,386 miles
  • 2013 – 39,237 miles
  • 2012 – 35,139 miles
  • 2011 – 31,400 miles
  • 2009 – 28,447 miles
  • 2008 – 22,233 miles
  • 2007 – 19,537 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass87,669 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear. (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2024

  • Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor3 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Oil leak

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2017–2019

  • MIL lamp illuminated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

28 tests since 10 Jan 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass87,669 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    87,669 miles
    Test number
    923462778549
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Fail87,669 miles (+4,207)2 dangerous3 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,669 miles
    Test number
    206286932293
    • 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))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass83,462 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    83,462 miles
    Test number
    639670840775
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge btoh 175/80R14 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Fail83,462 miles (+5,208)3 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,462 miles
    Test number
    906903332292
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge btoh 175/80R14 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass78,254 miles (+1,689)
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    78,254 miles
    Test number
    582669089971

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass76,565 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    76,565 miles
    Test number
    774699533715

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail76,565 miles (+660)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,565 miles
    Test number
    570011807586
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass75,905 miles (+660)
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    75,905 miles
    Test number
    900977426396

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass75,245 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    75,245 miles
    Test number
    486973011757

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail75,245 miles (+2,220)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,245 miles
    Test number
    984299910865
    • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  11. Pass73,025 miles1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    73,025 miles
    Test number
    528842278239
    • MinorObligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryMIL lamp illuminated
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront nearside & offside front suspension struts upper bearing bush mounting bearing play , lift .

  12. Fail73,025 miles (+4,806)1 dangerous2 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,025 miles
    Test number
    834118884348
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MinorObligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryMIL lamp illuminated
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront nearside & offside front suspension struts upper bearing bush mounting bearing play , lift .

  13. Pass68,219 miles1 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    68,219 miles
    Test number
    901030388822
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres starting to perish
    • AdvisoryN/s/f tyre cracked around outer edge
    • AdvisoryN/s/f wiper blade split
    • AdvisoryO/s/f tyre worn flat around inner edge
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  14. Fail68,219 miles (+3,936)1 major1 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,219 miles
    Test number
    215438053423
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres starting to perish
    • AdvisoryN/s/f tyre cracked around outer edge
    • AdvisoryN/s/f wiper blade split
    • AdvisoryO/s/f tyre worn flat around inner edge
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  15. Pass64,283 miles (+4,458)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    64,283 miles
    Test number
    233200148674
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryBoth front lower arm bushes starting to split
    • AdvisoryEngine light on
    • AdvisoryO/s/f tyre worn around inner edge
    • AdvisorySlight oil leak

  16. Pass59,825 miles (+4,794)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    59,825 miles
    Test number
    545606784739
    • AdvisoryEngine management light on
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment Both sides (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit Wearing smooth (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  17. Pass55,031 miles (+6,015)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    55,031 miles
    Test number
    416642135846
    • AdvisoryEngine management light on
    • AdvisoryFront wiper blades slightly smearing
    • AdvisoryOffside front tyre worn on inner edge

  18. Pass49,016 miles (+5,630)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    49,016 miles
    Test number
    666317325083
    • NoteEngine management light on
    • NoteOffside stop light dim

  19. Pass43,386 miles (+4,149)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    43,386 miles
    Test number
    755203014016

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass39,237 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    39,237 miles
    Test number
    527895603056

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail39,237 miles (+4,098)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,237 miles
    Test number
    557484403046
    • FailureFront registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct stroke width (6.3.4a)
    • FailureRear registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct stroke width (6.3.4a)

  22. Pass35,139 miles (+3,739)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    35,139 miles
    Test number
    167894112412

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass31,400 miles (+2,953)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    31,400 miles
    Test number
    486471211051
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • NoteFront brake pads 80% worn
    • NoteRear brale pads 75% worn

  24. Pass28,447 miles (+3,553)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    28,447 miles
    Test number
    643975969365
    • NoteBoth front tyres 80% worn ,worn on edges ans badly perished
    • NoteBoth rear tyres perished
    • NoteExhaust rusty

  25. Pass24,894 miles (+3)6 notes
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    24,894 miles
    Test number
    224815809045
    • NoteAll tyres badly perished
    • NoteExhaust rusty
    • NoteFront number plate damaged
    • NoteFront tyres worn on edges
    • NoteRear pads appear 70% worn
    • NoteUndertray incomplete and lose

  26. Fail24,891 miles (+2,658)2 failures7 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    24,891 miles
    Test number
    484682109026
    • 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)
    • NoteAll tyres badly perished
    • NoteEngine running poorly
    • NoteExhaust rusty
    • NoteFront number plate damaged
    • NoteFront tyres worn on edges
    • NoteRear pads appear 70% worn
    • NoteUndertray incomplete and lose

  27. Pass22,233 miles (+2,696)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    22,233 miles
    Test number
    731424018011
    • NoteAll tyres perished
    • NoteExhaust rusty

  28. Pass19,537 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    19,537 miles
    Test number
    353010517023
    • NoteNail in nearside front tyre
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre

Questions about Y223 XJB

Does Y223 XJB currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y223 XJB expired on 3 Aug 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y223 XJB?
The MOT on Y223 XJB expired on 3 Aug 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y223 XJB done?
Y223 XJB was recorded at 87,669 miles at its MOT on 24 Jul 2025, an average of 3,676 miles a year.
Has Y223 XJB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y223 XJB has failed 8 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Jul 2025.
Has the mileage on Y223 XJB 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 XJB find?
Y223 XJB passed its latest MOT on 24 Jul 2025 with 4 advisories: front brake hose slightly deteriorated both.; nearside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; offside front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear., and 1 more.

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