Volkswagen Golf
Black · Petrol · 2010 · 1,390 cc
K23 VALMOT history
K23 VAL is a black petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 29 Sept 2010. Its MOT is valid until 19 Feb 2027 and it has passed 13 of 19 MOT tests, with 98,269 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Feb 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 19 Feb 2027
- Mileage
- 98,269 mi
- At MOT on 20 Feb 2026
- MOT tests
- 19
- 13 passed · 6 failed
- Per year
- 6,679 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- K23 VAL
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Golf
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,390 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2010
- First used
- 29 Sept 2010
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 19 Feb 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 20 Feb 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
K23 VAL was last recorded at 98,269 miles on 20 Feb 2026, 4,948 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Feb 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 93,321 miles · 17 Feb 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 4,948 miles
- Average per year
- 6,679 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 98,269 miles
- 2025 – 93,321 miles
- 2024 – 86,616 miles
- 2023 – 81,631 miles
- 2022 – 75,194 miles
- 2020 – 69,691 miles
- 2019 – 64,442 miles
- 2018 – 58,887 miles
- 2017 – 50,203 miles
- 2015 – 42,147 miles
- 2014 – 19,088 miles
- 2013 – 15,288 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass98,269 miles
- AdvisoryFront Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play both n/s & o/s advise to change (2.1.3 (b) (i))
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.
Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier
Minor2 MOTs, 2022
Central Exhaust mounting defective
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Nearside Headlamp aim too high
Major2 MOTs, 2018–2022
Nearside Side repeater not working
Major2 MOTs, 2018–2022
Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt
Major2 MOTs, 2018–2022
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn
Major2 MOTs, 2018–2019
Full MOT history
19 tests since 18 Sept 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass98,269 miles (+4,948)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 19 Feb 2027
- Odometer
- 98,269 miles
- Test number
- 800294413371
- AdvisoryFront Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play both n/s & o/s advise to change (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Pass93,321 miles (+6,705)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Feb 2026
- Odometer
- 93,321 miles
- Test number
- 273982322563
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides console bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisorySound deadening material not fully secure under bonnet (8.1.1 (b) (i))
Pass86,616 miles (+4,985)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Feb 2025
- Odometer
- 86,616 miles
- Test number
- 479388613045
- AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass81,631 miles (+6,437)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Feb 2024
- Odometer
- 81,631 miles
- Test number
- 775348032784
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass75,194 miles (+28)1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 18 Feb 2023
- Odometer
- 75,194 miles
- Test number
- 191503917660
- MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Fail75,166 miles (+5,475)7 major1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 75,166 miles
- Test number
- 719271794687
- MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
- MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Pass69,691 miles
- MOT expiry
- 3 Jan 2022
- Odometer
- 69,691 miles
- Test number
- 968966136293
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail69,691 miles (+5,249)1 dangerous2 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 69,691 miles
- Test number
- 628745401416
- DangerousRear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Pass64,442 miles
- MOT expiry
- 3 Jan 2021
- Odometer
- 64,442 miles
- Test number
- 374473117834
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail64,442 miles (+5,358)2 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 64,442 miles
- Test number
- 338761149202
- MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass59,084 miles
- MOT expiry
- 3 Jan 2020
- Odometer
- 59,084 miles
- Test number
- 829702304386
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail59,084 miles (+197)2 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 59,084 miles
- Test number
- 164077852321
- MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Fail58,887 miles (+8,684)1 dangerous7 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 58,887 miles
- Test number
- 198176550123
- DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
- MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryUnder vehicle dry - recommend waxoil
Pass50,203 miles (+2,586)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Jan 2019
- Odometer
- 50,203 miles
- Test number
- 222762820939
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass47,617 miles
- MOT expiry
- 3 Jan 2018
- Odometer
- 47,617 miles
- Test number
- 133457054675
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail47,617 miles (+5,470)1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 47,617 miles
- Test number
- 378017277815
- Repaired at testHeadlamp aim too low (1.8)
Pass42,147 miles (+23,059)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Nov 2016
- Odometer
- 42,147 miles
- Test number
- 450122242275
- AdvisoryNearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush rear bush (2.5.A.1c)
Pass19,088 miles (+3,800)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Oct 2015
- Odometer
- 19,088 miles
- Test number
- 115675874211
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass15,288 miles2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 29 Sept 2014
- Odometer
- 15,288 miles
- Test number
- 625731563273
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Questions about K23 VAL
- Does K23 VAL currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on K23 VAL is valid until 19 Feb 2027.
- When is the MOT due on K23 VAL?
- The MOT on K23 VAL is valid until 19 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has K23 VAL done?
- K23 VAL was recorded at 98,269 miles at its MOT on 20 Feb 2026, an average of 6,679 miles a year.
- Has K23 VAL ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. K23 VAL has failed 6 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Feb 2022.
- Has the mileage on K23 VAL 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 K23 VAL find?
- K23 VAL passed its latest MOT on 20 Feb 2026 with 1 advisory: front outer track rod end ball joint has slight play both n/s & o/s advise to change.
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