Volkswagen Golf
Black · Diesel · 2011 · 1,598 cc
Y23 WENMOT history
Y23 WEN is a black diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 29 Nov 2011. Its MOT is valid until 19 Dec 2026 and it has passed 12 of 15 MOT tests, with 113,991 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Dec 2025.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 19 Dec 2026
- Mileage
- 113,991 mi
- At MOT on 16 Dec 2025
- MOT tests
- 15
- 12 passed · 3 failed
- Per year
- 7,937 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- Y23 WEN
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Golf
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,598 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2011
- First used
- 29 Nov 2011
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 19 Dec 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 16 Dec 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
Y23 WEN was last recorded at 113,991 miles on 16 Dec 2025, 1,382 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Nov 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 112,609 miles · 29 Nov 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 1,382 miles
- Average per year
- 7,937 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 113,991 miles
- 2024 – 112,609 miles
- 2023 – 109,809 miles
- 2022 – 106,997 miles
- 2021 – 98,831 miles
- 2020 – 89,098 miles
- 2019 – 82,333 miles
- 2018 – 71,197 miles
- 2017 – 59,933 miles
- 2016 – 48,464 miles
- 2015 – 35,459 miles
- 2014 – 25,441 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass113,991 miles
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
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.
Manufacturers underguards fitted restricting inspection of components
Advisory5 MOTs, 2017–2024
Both rear tyres stepping on inner edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018
Full MOT history
15 tests since 20 Oct 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass113,991 miles (+1,382)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 19 Dec 2026
- Odometer
- 113,991 miles
- Test number
- 731820175532
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass112,609 miles (+2,800)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 Dec 2025
- Odometer
- 112,609 miles
- Test number
- 470446209251
- AdvisoryCentre exhaust sleeve clamp is corroded and broken
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryManufacturers underguards fitted restricting inspection of components
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.8mm, 195/65/15 (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass109,809 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 Dec 2024
- Odometer
- 109,809 miles
- Test number
- 581248514482
- AdvisoryManufacturers underguards fitted restricting inspection of components
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Fail109,805 miles (+2,808)1 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 109,805 miles
- Test number
- 655661607860
- MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryManufacturers underguards fitted restricting inspection of components
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass106,997 miles (+8,166)
- MOT expiry
- 19 Dec 2023
- Odometer
- 106,997 miles
- Test number
- 752256666205
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass98,831 miles (+9,733)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 Dec 2022
- Odometer
- 98,831 miles
- Test number
- 648006342117
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass89,098 miles (+6,765)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 19 Dec 2021
- Odometer
- 89,098 miles
- Test number
- 233683358511
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass82,333 miles (+6)
- MOT expiry
- 19 Dec 2020
- Odometer
- 82,333 miles
- Test number
- 807997233916
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail82,327 miles (+11,130)1 dangerous2 major1 minor
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 82,327 miles
- Test number
- 760181075012
- DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- MajorNearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- MinorNearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
Pass71,197 miles (+5)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 Dec 2019
- Odometer
- 71,197 miles
- Test number
- 343213743237
- AdvisoryBoth rear tyres stepping on inner edge
- AdvisoryManufacturers underguards fitted restricting inspection of components
Fail71,192 miles (+11,259)1 dangerous6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 71,192 miles
- Test number
- 205633551053
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryBoth rear tyres stepping on inner edge
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush on near and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryManufacturers underguards fitted restricting inspection of components
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively strong advise (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass59,933 miles (+11,469)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 Dec 2018
- Odometer
- 59,933 miles
- Test number
- 317304629418
- AdvisoryManufacturers underguards fitted restricting inspection of components
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
Pass48,464 miles (+13,005)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 19 Dec 2017
- Odometer
- 48,464 miles
- Test number
- 597620353958
- AdvisoryUndertrays fitted unable to fully check underside
Pass35,459 miles (+10,018)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Nov 2016
- Odometer
- 35,459 miles
- Test number
- 235102735758
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass25,441 miles1 note
- MOT expiry
- 19 Oct 2015
- Odometer
- 25,441 miles
- Test number
- 928043194217
- NoteSteering wheel covering damaged
Questions about Y23 WEN
- Does Y23 WEN currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y23 WEN is valid until 19 Dec 2026.
- When is the MOT due on Y23 WEN?
- The MOT on Y23 WEN is valid until 19 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has Y23 WEN done?
- Y23 WEN was recorded at 113,991 miles at its MOT on 16 Dec 2025, an average of 7,937 miles a year.
- Has Y23 WEN ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. Y23 WEN has failed 3 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Dec 2023.
- Has the mileage on Y23 WEN 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 WEN find?
- Y23 WEN passed its latest MOT on 16 Dec 2025 with 1 advisory: rear sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened.
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