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Volkswagen Golf

Blue · Petrol · 2012 · 1,968 cc

Y23 YNXMOT history

Y23 YNX is a blue petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 20 Aug 2012. Its MOT is valid until 26 Aug 2027 and it has passed 11 of 13 MOT tests, with 142,110 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Aug 2026.

Y23 YNX blue Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 26 Aug 2027
Mileage
142,110 mi
At MOT on 25 Aug 2026
MOT tests
13
11 passed · 2 failed
Per year
11,117 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y23 YNX
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,968 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
20 Aug 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 26 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
25 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y23 YNX was last recorded at 142,110 miles on 25 Aug 2026, 12,707 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
129,403 miles · 27 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
12,707 miles
Average per year
11,117 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 142,110 miles
  • 2025 – 129,403 miles
  • 2024 – 115,370 miles
  • 2023 – 97,559 miles
  • 2022 – 81,486 miles
  • 2021 – 72,484 miles
  • 2020 – 64,362 miles
  • 2019 – 59,294 miles
  • 2018 – 47,972 miles
  • 2017 – 36,034 miles
  • 2015 – 19,785 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass142,110 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

13 tests since 24 Aug 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass142,110 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    142,110 miles
    Test number
    377299546721
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  2. Fail142,110 miles (+12,707)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    142,110 miles
    Test number
    115515973041
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  3. Pass129,403 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    129,403 miles
    Test number
    518544461875

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail129,403 miles (+14,033)1 dangerous8 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,403 miles
    Test number
    495879634238
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
  5. Pass115,370 miles (+17,811)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    115,370 miles
    Test number
    641652863937
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  6. Pass97,559 miles (+16,073)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    97,559 miles
    Test number
    840819244741

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass81,486 miles (+9,002)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    81,486 miles
    Test number
    489277104367

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass72,484 miles (+8,122)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    72,484 miles
    Test number
    617005744572

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass64,362 miles (+5,068)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    64,362 miles
    Test number
    589053208044

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass59,294 miles (+11,322)
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    59,294 miles
    Test number
    637278881336

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass47,972 miles (+11,938)
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    47,972 miles
    Test number
    385371577000

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass36,034 miles (+16,249)
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    36,034 miles
    Test number
    734226581439

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass19,785 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    19,785 miles
    Test number
    625616335261

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y23 YNX

Does Y23 YNX currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y23 YNX is valid until 26 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y23 YNX?
The MOT on Y23 YNX is valid until 26 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y23 YNX done?
Y23 YNX was recorded at 142,110 miles at its MOT on 25 Aug 2026, an average of 11,117 miles a year.
Has Y23 YNX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y23 YNX has failed 2 of its 13 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Aug 2026.
Has the mileage on Y23 YNX 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 YNX find?
Y23 YNX passed its latest MOT on 25 Aug 2026 with 1 advisory: offside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement.

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