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Volkswagen Golf

Black · Diesel · 2013 · 1,598 cc

Y23 SBMMOT history

Y23 SBM is a black diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 16 Dec 2013. Its MOT is valid until 28 Jan 2027 and it has passed 10 of 11 MOT tests, with 109,561 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Jan 2026.

Y23 SBM black Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 28 Jan 2027
Mileage
109,561 mi
At MOT on 14 Jan 2026
MOT tests
11
10 passed · 1 failed
Per year
8,129 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y23 SBM
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2013
First used
16 Dec 2013
MOT status
MOT valid until 28 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
14 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y23 SBM was last recorded at 109,561 miles on 14 Jan 2026, 4,272 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
105,289 miles · 29 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
4,272 miles
Average per year
8,129 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 109,561 miles
  • 2025 – 105,289 miles
  • 2023 – 95,115 miles
  • 2022 – 82,130 miles
  • 2021 – 66,894 miles
  • 2020 – 57,312 miles
  • 2019 – 52,410 miles
  • 2018 – 45,785 miles
  • 2017 – 42,473 miles
  • 2016 – 35,357 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass109,561 miles
  • MinorOffside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))
  • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated pin hole/weep (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt 2x child seats

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

11 tests since 28 Nov 2016, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass109,561 miles (+4,272)2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    109,561 miles
    Test number
    821590107388
    • MinorOffside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated pin hole/weep (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt 2x child seats

  2. Pass105,289 miles (+10,174)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    105,289 miles
    Test number
    654868015018
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated weep/pin hole (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  3. Pass95,115 miles (+12,985)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    95,115 miles
    Test number
    960650455602
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside + offside front both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass82,130 miles (+15,236)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    82,130 miles
    Test number
    316565101411
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread slight (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  5. Pass66,894 miles (+9,582)
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    66,894 miles
    Test number
    169509336286

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass57,312 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    57,312 miles
    Test number
    974413390101

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail57,312 miles (+4,902)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,312 miles
    Test number
    580885463913
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass52,410 miles (+6,625)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    52,410 miles
    Test number
    912724879560
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass45,785 miles (+3,312)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    45,785 miles
    Test number
    722393995405

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass42,473 miles (+7,116)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    42,473 miles
    Test number
    297678272262
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  11. Pass35,357 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    35,357 miles
    Test number
    204382355039

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y23 SBM

Does Y23 SBM currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y23 SBM is valid until 28 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y23 SBM?
The MOT on Y23 SBM is valid until 28 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y23 SBM done?
Y23 SBM was recorded at 109,561 miles at its MOT on 14 Jan 2026, an average of 8,129 miles a year.
Has Y23 SBM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y23 SBM has failed 1 of its 11 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Aug 2020.
Has the mileage on Y23 SBM 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 SBM find?
Y23 SBM passed its latest MOT on 14 Jan 2026 with 2 minor defects and 1 advisory: offside front brake hose slightly damaged; offside front outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated pin hole/weep; rear child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt 2x child seats.

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