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Volkswagen Golf

Black · Petrol · 2015 · 1,984 cc

Y23 RAGMOT history

Y23 RAG is a black petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 13 May 2015. Its MOT is valid until 23 Feb 2027 and it has passed 8 of 10 MOT tests, with 84,591 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Feb 2026.

Y23 RAG black Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 23 Feb 2027
Mileage
84,591 mi
At MOT on 18 Feb 2026
MOT tests
10
8 passed · 2 failed
Per year
7,955 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y23 RAG
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,984 cc
Year of manufacture
2015
First used
13 May 2015
MOT status
MOT valid until 23 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
18 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y23 RAG was last recorded at 84,591 miles on 18 Feb 2026, 12,728 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
71,863 miles · 17 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
12,728 miles
Average per year
7,955 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 84,591 miles
  • 2025 – 71,863 miles
  • 2024 – 60,975 miles
  • 2023 – 55,544 miles
  • 2022 – 48,779 miles
  • 2021 – 40,587 miles
  • 2019 – 30,412 miles
  • 2018 – 22,495 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass84,591 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

10 tests since 30 Apr 2018, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass84,591 miles (+12,728)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    84,591 miles
    Test number
    578451707532
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass71,863 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    71,863 miles
    Test number
    667990469611
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  3. Fail71,863 miles (+10,888)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,863 miles
    Test number
    119488460685
    • MajorFront Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass60,975 miles (+5,431)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    60,975 miles
    Test number
    986833556373
    • MinorOffside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

  5. Pass55,544 miles (+6,765)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    55,544 miles
    Test number
    180813840458
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass48,779 miles (+8,192)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    48,779 miles
    Test number
    280675269467
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass40,587 miles (+10,175)
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    40,587 miles
    Test number
    573375913465

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass30,412 miles (+7,917)
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    30,412 miles
    Test number
    804458964013

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass22,495 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2019
    Odometer
    22,495 miles
    Test number
    352840699286

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail22,495 miles2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    22,495 miles
    Test number
    243171642163
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Questions about Y23 RAG

Does Y23 RAG currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y23 RAG is valid until 23 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y23 RAG?
The MOT on Y23 RAG is valid until 23 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 RAG done?
Y23 RAG was recorded at 84,591 miles at its MOT on 18 Feb 2026, an average of 7,955 miles a year.
Has Y23 RAG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y23 RAG has failed 2 of its 10 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Feb 2025.
Has the mileage on Y23 RAG 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 RAG find?
Y23 RAG passed its latest MOT on 18 Feb 2026 with 5 advisories: nearside front outer tyre slightly damaged; offside rear inner tyre slightly damaged; rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both, and 2 more.

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