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Volkswagen Golf

Grey · Diesel · 2010 · 1,968 cc

Y23 ALVMOT history

Y23 ALV is a grey diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 14 Apr 2010. Its MOT is valid until 18 Jan 2027 and it has passed 11 of 12 MOT tests, with 156,141 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Jan 2026.

Y23 ALV grey Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 18 Jan 2027
Mileage
156,141 mi
At MOT on 19 Jan 2026
MOT tests
12
11 passed · 1 failed
Per year
8,014 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y23 ALV
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,968 cc
Year of manufacture
2010
First used
14 Apr 2010
MOT status
MOT valid until 18 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
19 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y23 ALV was last recorded at 156,141 miles on 19 Jan 2026, 9,280 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
146,861 miles · 18 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
9,280 miles
Average per year
8,014 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 156,141 miles
  • 2025 – 146,861 miles
  • 2024 – 131,888 miles
  • 2023 – 120,183 miles
  • 2021 – 107,327 miles
  • 2019 – 101,187 miles
  • 2018 – 85,676 miles
  • 2017 – 83,429 miles
  • 2016 – 81,241 miles
  • 2014 – 68,534 miles
  • 2013 – 53,287 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass156,141 miles
  • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

12 tests since 20 Mar 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass156,141 miles (+9,280)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    156,141 miles
    Test number
    778629554252
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  2. Pass146,861 miles (+14,973)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    146,861 miles
    Test number
    472588522649
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass131,888 miles (+11,705)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    131,888 miles
    Test number
    357044898266

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass120,183 miles (+12,856)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    120,183 miles
    Test number
    527995856266
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisorySurface corrosion on suspension components

  5. Pass107,327 miles (+6,140)
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    107,327 miles
    Test number
    624102607444

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass101,187 miles (+15,511)
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    101,187 miles
    Test number
    451471181783

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass85,676 miles (+2,247)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    85,676 miles
    Test number
    570345887209

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass83,429 miles (+2,188)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    83,429 miles
    Test number
    714313397196
    • AdvisoryFront suspension arm (rear) bushes have slight play

  9. Pass81,241 miles (+705)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    81,241 miles
    Test number
    659721915528

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail80,536 miles (+12,002)12 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,536 miles
    Test number
    306287296540
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureElectronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureNearside Front Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
    • FailureNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside Front Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
    • FailureOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureRear registration plate missing (6.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  11. Pass68,534 miles (+15,247)
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    68,534 miles
    Test number
    805149994029

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass53,287 miles3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    53,287 miles
    Test number
    786319573056
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteNearside rear tyre wearing out of shape on inner edge

Questions about Y23 ALV

Does Y23 ALV currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y23 ALV is valid until 18 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y23 ALV?
The MOT on Y23 ALV 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 Y23 ALV done?
Y23 ALV was recorded at 156,141 miles at its MOT on 19 Jan 2026, an average of 8,014 miles a year.
Has Y23 ALV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y23 ALV has failed 1 of its 12 MOT tests, most recently on 17 May 2016.
Has the mileage on Y23 ALV 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 Y23 ALV find?
Y23 ALV passed its latest MOT on 19 Jan 2026 with 1 minor defect and 3 advisories: nearside rear registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both; nearside front suspension arm ball joint has slight play, and 1 more.

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