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Volkswagen Golf

Black · Diesel · 2012 · 1,598 cc

Y23 GORMOT history

Y23 GOR is a black diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 29 Mar 2012. Its MOT is valid until 5 Jun 2027 and it has passed 12 of 15 MOT tests, with 99,830 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Jun 2026.

Y23 GOR black Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 5 Jun 2027
Mileage
99,830 mi
At MOT on 1 Jun 2026
MOT tests
15
12 passed · 3 failed
Per year
6,176 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y23 GOR
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
29 Mar 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 5 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
1 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y23 GOR was last recorded at 99,830 miles on 1 Jun 2026, 3,766 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
96,064 miles · 19 May 2025
Between the last two tests
3,766 miles
Average per year
6,176 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 99,830 miles
  • 2025 – 96,064 miles
  • 2024 – 92,011 miles
  • 2023 – 88,892 miles
  • 2022 – 85,524 miles
  • 2021 – 82,329 miles
  • 2020 – 79,341 miles
  • 2019 – 70,573 miles
  • 2018 – 57,076 miles
  • 2017 – 45,221 miles
  • 2016 – 36,943 miles
  • 2015 – 31,801 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass99,830 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of underside components

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.

  • Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

Full MOT history

15 tests since 27 May 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass99,830 miles (+3,766)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    99,830 miles
    Test number
    569773792502
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of underside components
  2. Pass96,064 miles (+4,053)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    96,064 miles
    Test number
    922658918525
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  3. Pass92,011 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    92,011 miles
    Test number
    533230200901

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail92,009 miles (+3,117)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,009 miles
    Test number
    148667748557
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  5. Pass88,892 miles (+3,368)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    88,892 miles
    Test number
    269071551312

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass85,524 miles (+3,195)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    85,524 miles
    Test number
    566836800987

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass82,329 miles (+2,988)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    82,329 miles
    Test number
    851714786085

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass79,341 miles (+8,768)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    79,341 miles
    Test number
    954741031422

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass70,573 miles (+13,497)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    70,573 miles
    Test number
    870766617394
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front inner swept area (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  10. Pass57,076 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2019
    Odometer
    57,076 miles
    Test number
    694128248594

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail57,076 miles (+11,855)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,076 miles
    Test number
    243346214485
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  12. Pass45,221 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2018
    Odometer
    45,221 miles
    Test number
    963576716435

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail45,220 miles (+8,277)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,220 miles
    Test number
    293326061673
    • FailureNearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
  14. Pass36,943 miles (+5,142)
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2017
    Odometer
    36,943 miles
    Test number
    597703792537

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass31,801 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2016
    Odometer
    31,801 miles
    Test number
    976557445141

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y23 GOR

Does Y23 GOR currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y23 GOR is valid until 5 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y23 GOR?
The MOT on Y23 GOR is valid until 5 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 GOR done?
Y23 GOR was recorded at 99,830 miles at its MOT on 1 Jun 2026, an average of 6,176 miles a year.
Has Y23 GOR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y23 GOR has failed 3 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 16 May 2024.
Has the mileage on Y23 GOR 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 GOR find?
Y23 GOR passed its latest MOT on 1 Jun 2026 with 4 advisories: nearside rear lower suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened; offside rear lower suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened; rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread, and 1 more.

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