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Volkswagen Golf

Black · Diesel · 2007 · 1,968 cc

Y23 LBEMOT history

Y23 LBE is a black diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 11 Dec 2007. Its MOT is valid until 3 Sept 2027 and it has passed 16 of 29 MOT tests, with 127,828 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Sept 2026.

Y23 LBE black Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 3 Sept 2027
Mileage
127,828 mi
At MOT on 4 Sept 2026
MOT tests
29
16 passed · 13 failed
Per year
6,385 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y23 LBE
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,968 cc
Year of manufacture
2007
First used
11 Dec 2007
MOT status
MOT valid until 3 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
4 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y23 LBE was last recorded at 127,828 miles on 4 Sept 2026, 6 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Sept 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
127,822 miles · 1 Sept 2026
Between the last two tests
6 miles
Average per year
6,385 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 127,828 miles
  • 2025 – 120,991 miles
  • 2024 – 119,857 miles
  • 2023 – 116,556 miles
  • 2022 – 111,746 miles
  • 2021 – 105,757 miles
  • 2020 – 101,005 miles
  • 2019 – 90,873 miles
  • 2018 – 83,994 miles
  • 2016 – 79,558 miles
  • 2015 – 77,424 miles
  • 2014 – 67,072 miles
  • 2013 – 56,354 miles
  • 2012 – 45,449 miles
  • 2011 – 36,792 miles
  • 2010 – 27,185 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass127,828 miles
  • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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.

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2026

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2026

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both

    Minor2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2025

Full MOT history

29 tests since 30 Nov 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass127,828 miles (+6)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    127,828 miles
    Test number
    892187378311
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  2. Fail127,822 miles (+6,831)4 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,822 miles
    Test number
    744027394444
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass120,991 miles (+897)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    120,991 miles
    Test number
    172334988692
    • MinorFront Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

  4. Fail120,094 miles (+237)1 dangerous1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,094 miles
    Test number
    293290307133
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))
    • MinorFront Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass119,857 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    119,857 miles
    Test number
    507780281312
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Fail119,857 miles (+1)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,857 miles
    Test number
    998965056766
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Fail119,856 miles (+9)1 major2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,856 miles
    Test number
    594738459037
    • MajorBonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Fail119,847 miles (+3,291)2 major2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,847 miles
    Test number
    687326274986
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Pass116,556 miles (+4,810)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    116,556 miles
    Test number
    288253174208
    • MinorFront Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both side (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyres only 3mm 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  10. Pass111,746 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    111,746 miles
    Test number
    573364795560
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  11. Fail111,746 miles (+5,989)1 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,746 miles
    Test number
    404324587634
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  12. Pass105,757 miles (+4,752)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    105,757 miles
    Test number
    311097914061

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass101,005 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    101,005 miles
    Test number
    595764053000
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  14. Fail101,005 miles (+10,132)4 dangerous1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,005 miles
    Test number
    242905562539
    • DangerousNearside Front Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  15. Pass90,873 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    90,873 miles
    Test number
    324375318253
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer tyre wall damaged
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryEngine cover and undertray fitted

  16. Fail90,873 miles (+6,879)1 dangerous5 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,873 miles
    Test number
    635028023799
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer tyre wall damaged
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryEngine cover and undertray fitted

  17. Pass83,994 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    83,994 miles
    Test number
    972855022224
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt inner clip area. (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  18. Fail83,994 miles (+4,436)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,994 miles
    Test number
    110922425758
    • FailureNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt inner clip area. (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  19. Pass79,558 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    79,558 miles
    Test number
    335689257945

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail79,558 miles (+2,134)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,558 miles
    Test number
    400438660308
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  21. Pass77,424 miles (+10,352)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    77,424 miles
    Test number
    526889280862
    • AdvisoryNail in nearside rear tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre worn - aprox.3mm tread left
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit very low - strong advice (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre worn - aprox.3mm tread left
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit very low - strong advice (4.1.E.1)

  22. Fail67,072 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,072 miles
    Test number
    357551934398
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  23. Pass67,072 miles (+10,718)
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    67,072 miles
    Test number
    868571934377

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail56,354 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,354 miles
    Test number
    107580533372
    • Repaired at testRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

  25. Pass56,354 miles (+10,905)
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    56,354 miles
    Test number
    246050533392

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass45,449 miles (+8,657)7 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    45,449 miles
    Test number
    489523142462
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteFont brake discs lipped.
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  27. Pass36,792 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    36,792 miles
    Test number
    737776641365
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  28. Fail36,792 miles (+9,607)1 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,792 miles
    Test number
    849446241330
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  29. Pass27,185 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    27,185 miles
    Test number
    663694030348

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y23 LBE

Does Y23 LBE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y23 LBE is valid until 3 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y23 LBE?
The MOT on Y23 LBE is valid until 3 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y23 LBE done?
Y23 LBE was recorded at 127,828 miles at its MOT on 4 Sept 2026, an average of 6,385 miles a year.
Has Y23 LBE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y23 LBE has failed 13 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Sept 2026.
Has the mileage on Y23 LBE 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 LBE find?
Y23 LBE passed its latest MOT on 4 Sept 2026 with 1 minor defect: windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view.

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