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Volkswagen Golf

Grey · Petrol · 2016 · 1,984 cc

Y23 RDLMOT history

Y23 RDL is a grey petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 31 May 2016. Its MOT is valid until 4 Nov 2027 and it has passed 9 of 10 MOT tests, with 81,881 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Oct 2026.

Y23 RDL grey Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 4 Nov 2027
Mileage
81,881 mi
At MOT on 29 Oct 2026
MOT tests
10
9 passed · 1 failed
Per year
6,923 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y23 RDL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,984 cc
Year of manufacture
2016
First used
31 May 2016
MOT status
MOT valid until 4 Nov 2027
Latest MOT test
29 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y23 RDL was last recorded at 81,881 miles on 29 Oct 2026, 6,348 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
75,533 miles · 27 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
6,348 miles
Average per year
6,923 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 81,881 miles
  • 2025 – 75,533 miles
  • 2024 – 69,517 miles
  • 2023 – 62,768 miles
  • 2022 – 52,152 miles
  • 2021 – 43,096 miles
  • 2020 – 42,266 miles
  • 2019 – 29,982 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass81,881 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

10 tests since 1 May 2019, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass81,881 miles (+6,348)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2027
    Odometer
    81,881 miles
    Test number
    771968336495
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  2. Pass75,533 miles (+6,016)
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    75,533 miles
    Test number
    362861488929

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass69,517 miles (+13)
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    69,517 miles
    Test number
    847934364244

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail69,504 miles (+6,736)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,504 miles
    Test number
    953668947432
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • MajorTyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))
  5. Pass62,768 miles (+6,441)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    62,768 miles
    Test number
    391909688009
    • MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (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. Pass56,327 miles (+4,175)
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    56,327 miles
    Test number
    780999685913

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass52,152 miles (+9,056)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    52,152 miles
    Test number
    895808582272

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass43,096 miles (+830)
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    43,096 miles
    Test number
    783421243622

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass42,266 miles (+12,284)
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    42,266 miles
    Test number
    624383969884

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass29,982 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    29,982 miles
    Test number
    249063275411
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Questions about Y23 RDL

Does Y23 RDL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y23 RDL is valid until 4 Nov 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y23 RDL?
The MOT on Y23 RDL is valid until 4 Nov 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y23 RDL done?
Y23 RDL was recorded at 81,881 miles at its MOT on 29 Oct 2026, an average of 6,923 miles a year.
Has Y23 RDL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y23 RDL has failed 1 of its 10 MOT tests, most recently on 31 Oct 2024.
Has the mileage on Y23 RDL 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 RDL find?
Y23 RDL passed its latest MOT on 29 Oct 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

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