
Volkswagen Golf
Black · Diesel · 2014 · 1,968 cc
Y23 LMLMOT history
Y23 LML is a black diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 25 Apr 2014. Its MOT expired on 5 Apr 2026 and it has passed 8 of 14 MOT tests, with 120,642 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Mar 2025.

- MOT
- Expired
- On 5 Apr 2026
- Mileage
- 120,642 mi
- At MOT on 28 Mar 2025
- MOT tests
- 14
- 8 passed · 6 failed
- Per year
- 8,420 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- Y23 LML
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Golf
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,968 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2014
- First used
- 25 Apr 2014
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 5 Apr 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 28 Mar 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
Y23 LML was last recorded at 120,642 miles on 28 Mar 2025, 4,175 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Apr 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 116,467 miles · 4 Apr 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 4,175 miles
- Average per year
- 8,420 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 120,642 miles
- 2024 – 116,467 miles
- 2023 – 107,348 miles
- 2022 – 96,705 miles
- 2021 – 85,265 miles
- 2019 – 66,612 miles
- 2018 – 64,069 miles
- 2017 – 54,390 miles
What the latest MOT found
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber corroded
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber corroded
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
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.
Exhaust silencer slightly loose Centre Exhaust Sleeve Rusty and Weak
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner face
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Nearside Rear Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Cracked
Minor2 MOTs, 2024
Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner face
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Scored
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Full MOT history
14 tests since 15 May 2017, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass120,642 miles6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Apr 2026
- Odometer
- 120,642 miles
- Test number
- 217630653740
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber corroded
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber corroded
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Fail120,642 miles (+4,175)1 dangerous1 major9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 120,642 miles
- Test number
- 812414944012
- DangerousExhaust silencer likely to become detached (8.1.1 (b) (ii))
- MajorBonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber corroded
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber corroded
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryPlay in handbrake lever
Pass116,467 miles1 minor8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Apr 2025
- Odometer
- 116,467 miles
- Test number
- 129466770545
- MinorNearside Rear Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Cracked (3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust silencer slightly loose Centre Exhaust Sleeve Rusty and Weak (8.1.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Scored (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower 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))
Fail116,467 miles (+9,119)3 dangerous2 major1 minor11 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 116,467 miles
- Test number
- 335546586832
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner side wall, treaded area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed Cracks to inner side wall, exposing cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Cracked to cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted Corner projecting out from body panel (6.1.4 (a) (i))
- MinorNearside Rear Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Cracked (3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust silencer slightly loose Centre Exhaust Sleeve Rusty and Weak (8.1.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Scored (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower 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 Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass107,348 miles (+491)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Apr 2024
- Odometer
- 107,348 miles
- Test number
- 668972412014
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail106,857 miles (+10,152)5 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 106,857 miles
- Test number
- 744461625724
- MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MajorNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both wipers (3.4 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass96,705 miles (+11,440)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 14 Mar 2023
- Odometer
- 96,705 miles
- Test number
- 167797634415
- AdvisoryRear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Pass85,265 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Feb 2022
- Odometer
- 85,265 miles
- Test number
- 704664333156
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front arm rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Fail85,265 miles (+18,653)2 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 85,265 miles
- Test number
- 856540456573
- MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
- MajorTyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front arm rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass66,612 miles (+1)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 Oct 2020
- Odometer
- 66,612 miles
- Test number
- 745859728485
- AdvisoryEngine covers and under trays fitted
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner surfaces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Fail66,611 miles (+2,542)1 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 66,611 miles
- Test number
- 251307361662
- MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryEngine covers and under trays fitted
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner surfaces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass64,069 miles (+9,679)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 1 Oct 2019
- Odometer
- 64,069 miles
- Test number
- 334538334198
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass54,390 miles
- MOT expiry
- 14 May 2018
- Odometer
- 54,390 miles
- Test number
- 996035544429
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail54,390 miles4 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 54,390 miles
- Test number
- 726816492214
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Questions about Y23 LML
- Does Y23 LML currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on Y23 LML expired on 5 Apr 2026, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on Y23 LML?
- The MOT on Y23 LML expired on 5 Apr 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has Y23 LML done?
- Y23 LML was recorded at 120,642 miles at its MOT on 28 Mar 2025, an average of 8,420 miles a year.
- Has Y23 LML ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. Y23 LML has failed 6 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Mar 2025.
- Has the mileage on Y23 LML 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 LML find?
- Y23 LML passed its latest MOT on 28 Mar 2025 with 6 advisories: nearside front inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; nearside front shock absorber corroded; nearside rear shock absorbers has light misting of oil, and 3 more.
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