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Volkswagen Golf

Silver · Petrol · 2009 · 1,390 cc

Y23 HSSMOT history

Y23 HSS is a silver petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 9 Mar 2009. Its MOT is valid until 4 Feb 2027 and it has passed 15 of 20 MOT tests, with 142,035 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Jan 2026.

Y23 HSS silver Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 4 Feb 2027
Mileage
142,035 mi
At MOT on 10 Jan 2026
MOT tests
20
15 passed · 5 failed
Per year
7,985 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y23 HSS
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,390 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
9 Mar 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 4 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
10 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y23 HSS was last recorded at 142,035 miles on 10 Jan 2026, 4,812 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
137,223 miles · 16 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
4,812 miles
Average per year
7,985 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 142,035 miles
  • 2025 – 137,223 miles
  • 2024 – 131,618 miles
  • 2023 – 126,963 miles
  • 2022 – 124,010 miles
  • 2021 – 116,330 miles
  • 2020 – 110,122 miles
  • 2019 – 100,497 miles
  • 2018 – 92,734 miles
  • 2017 – 82,736 miles
  • 2016 – 73,428 miles
  • 2015 – 64,749 miles
  • 2013 – 46,084 miles
  • 2012 – 31,041 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass142,035 miles
  • MinorOffside Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryRear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt o/s + n/s

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 Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2025

  • Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Offside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2018

Full MOT history

20 tests since 16 Feb 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass142,035 miles (+4,812)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    142,035 miles
    Test number
    721722002834
    • MinorOffside Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt o/s + n/s
  2. Pass137,223 miles (+5,605)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    137,223 miles
    Test number
    583184439984
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  3. Pass131,618 miles (+4,655)2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    131,618 miles
    Test number
    617769507994
    • MinorOffside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  4. Pass126,963 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    126,963 miles
    Test number
    500517612894

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail126,960 miles (+2,950)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,960 miles
    Test number
    708372548288
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  6. Pass124,010 miles (+7,680)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    124,010 miles
    Test number
    529081116746
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  7. Pass116,330 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    116,330 miles
    Test number
    553215539374
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  8. Fail116,329 miles (+30)2 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,329 miles
    Test number
    518115360509
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  9. Fail116,299 miles (+6,177)4 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,299 miles
    Test number
    438556561232
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorRear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryEngine coolant low
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  10. Pass110,122 miles (+9,625)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    110,122 miles
    Test number
    981313311509
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  11. Pass100,497 miles (+7,763)
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    100,497 miles
    Test number
    245590029426

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass92,734 miles (+9,998)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    92,734 miles
    Test number
    907112447414
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  13. Pass82,736 miles (+44)
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    82,736 miles
    Test number
    378971879759

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail82,692 miles (+9,264)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,692 miles
    Test number
    818808874080
    • DangerousOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
  15. Pass73,428 miles (+8,679)
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    73,428 miles
    Test number
    637107782700

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass64,749 miles (+18,665)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    64,749 miles
    Test number
    536845535031
    • 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)
  17. Pass46,084 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    46,084 miles
    Test number
    185674953389

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail46,084 miles (+6,977)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,084 miles
    Test number
    805003853367
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • NoteRight front tyre has cracking in surface rubber.
  19. Pass39,107 miles (+8,066)
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    39,107 miles
    Test number
    605720653031

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass31,041 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    31,041 miles
    Test number
    766157742063

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y23 HSS

Does Y23 HSS currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y23 HSS is valid until 4 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y23 HSS?
The MOT on Y23 HSS is valid until 4 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y23 HSS done?
Y23 HSS was recorded at 142,035 miles at its MOT on 10 Jan 2026, an average of 7,985 miles a year.
Has Y23 HSS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y23 HSS has failed 5 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Jan 2023.
Has the mileage on Y23 HSS 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 HSS find?
Y23 HSS passed its latest MOT on 10 Jan 2026 with 1 minor defect and 1 advisory: offside steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt; rear child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt o/s + n/s.

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