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Volkswagen Golf

White · Petrol · 2011 · 1,390 cc

Y23 GHLMOT history

Y23 GHL is a white petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 12 Nov 2011. Its MOT is valid until 13 Jun 2027 and it has passed 13 of 16 MOT tests, with 162,388 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Jun 2026.

Y23 GHL white Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 13 Jun 2027
Mileage
162,388 mi
At MOT on 1 Jun 2026
MOT tests
16
13 passed · 3 failed
Per year
12,846 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y23 GHL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
White
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,390 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
12 Nov 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 13 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
1 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y23 GHL was last recorded at 162,388 miles on 1 Jun 2026, 15,956 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Jun 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 7 Dec 2023: 138,438 miles, lower than 145,963 miles on 10 Jan 2023.

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
146,432 miles · 14 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
15,956 miles
Average per year
12,846 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 162,388 miles
  • 2025 – 146,432 miles
  • 2024 – 144,810 miles
  • 2023 – 138,438 miles
  • 2022 – 124,032 miles
  • 2021 – 102,730 miles
  • 2020 – 90,529 miles
  • 2019 – 81,060 miles
  • 2017 – 65,601 miles
  • 2016 – 31,485 miles
  • 2015 – 16,042 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass162,388 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRoad wheel slightly distorted both front (5.2.2 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both fronts (5.2.3 (e))

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.

  • Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both inner sides

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

16 tests since 9 Jan 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass162,388 miles (+15,956)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    162,388 miles
    Test number
    389144600003
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRoad wheel slightly distorted both front (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both fronts (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass146,432 miles (+1,622)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    146,432 miles
    Test number
    103906552788

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass144,810 miles (+6,372)
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    144,810 miles
    Test number
    833540864340

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass138,438 miles (-7,525)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    138,438 miles
    Test number
    186484617889
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted On inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Slightly worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear tyres worn on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass145,963 miles (+21,931)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    145,963 miles
    Test number
    719320745697
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  6. Pass124,032 miles (+219)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    124,032 miles
    Test number
    890956196001
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both inner sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  7. Fail123,813 miles (+21,083)2 major2 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,813 miles
    Test number
    441417848287
    • MajorFuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both inner sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  8. Pass102,730 miles (+12,201)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    102,730 miles
    Test number
    606371947858

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass90,529 miles (+9,469)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    90,529 miles
    Test number
    408027587928

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass81,060 miles (+15,459)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    81,060 miles
    Test number
    203834798282

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass65,601 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    65,601 miles
    Test number
    651982634941
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  12. Fail65,601 miles (+16,744)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,601 miles
    Test number
    493549699446
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  13. Pass48,857 miles8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    48,857 miles
    Test number
    141191562059
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front floor mat fouling throttle pedal
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre cracking
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryEngine covers and undertrays fitted

  14. Fail48,856 miles (+17,371)2 failures1 repaired8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,856 miles
    Test number
    900262964873
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testRear registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front floor mat fouling throttle pedal
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre cracking
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryEngine covers and undertrays fitted

  15. Pass31,485 miles (+15,443)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    31,485 miles
    Test number
    941069893948
    • AdvisoryRear wiper deteriorated

  16. Pass16,042 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    16,042 miles
    Test number
    536309805085

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y23 GHL

Does Y23 GHL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y23 GHL is valid until 13 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y23 GHL?
The MOT on Y23 GHL is valid until 13 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y23 GHL done?
Y23 GHL was recorded at 162,388 miles at its MOT on 1 Jun 2026, an average of 12,846 miles a year.
Has Y23 GHL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y23 GHL has failed 3 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Jan 2022.
Has the mileage on Y23 GHL ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 7 Dec 2023. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on Y23 GHL find?
Y23 GHL passed its latest MOT on 1 Jun 2026 with 3 advisories: nearside rear anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play; road wheel slightly distorted both front; tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both fronts.

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