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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.

Y23 LML black Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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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
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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.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
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

Pass120,642 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • 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

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.

  • 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.

  1. 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))
  2. 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
  3. 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))
  4. 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))
  5. Pass107,348 miles (+491)
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    107,348 miles
    Test number
    668972412014

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. 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))
  7. 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))
  8. 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))
  9. 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))
  10. 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))
  11. 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))
  12. 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))
  13. Pass54,390 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2018
    Odometer
    54,390 miles
    Test number
    996035544429

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. 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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