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Volkswagen Golf

Black · Diesel · 2014 · 1,598 cc

L23 APSMOT history

L23 APS is a black diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 30 Sept 2014. Its MOT is valid until 26 Aug 2027 and it has passed 10 of 11 MOT tests, with 94,258 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Aug 2026.

L23 APS black Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 26 Aug 2027
Mileage
94,258 mi
At MOT on 27 Aug 2026
MOT tests
11
10 passed · 1 failed
Per year
6,121 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L23 APS
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2014
First used
30 Sept 2014
MOT status
MOT valid until 26 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
27 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L23 APS was last recorded at 94,258 miles on 27 Aug 2026, 4,145 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
90,113 miles · 22 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
4,145 miles
Average per year
6,121 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 94,258 miles
  • 2025 – 90,113 miles
  • 2024 – 86,771 miles
  • 2023 – 83,444 miles
  • 2022 – 77,099 miles
  • 2021 – 72,198 miles
  • 2020 – 66,461 miles
  • 2019 – 60,507 miles
  • 2018 – 50,908 miles
  • 2017 – 39,505 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass94,258 miles
  • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2020

What MOT advisories mean

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.

  • Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2023

Full MOT history

11 tests since 16 Sept 2017, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass94,258 miles (+4,145)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    94,258 miles
    Test number
    952719034309
    • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  2. Pass90,113 miles (+3,342)
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    90,113 miles
    Test number
    696534381537

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass86,771 miles (+3,327)
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    86,771 miles
    Test number
    961106944396

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass83,444 miles (+10)
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    83,444 miles
    Test number
    784804190717

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail83,434 miles (+6,335)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,434 miles
    Test number
    866083853487
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  6. Pass77,099 miles (+4,901)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    77,099 miles
    Test number
    445042058022
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  7. Pass72,198 miles (+5,737)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    72,198 miles
    Test number
    137071948646
    • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin O/S AND N/S FRONT. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin O/S AND N/S REAR. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  8. Pass66,461 miles (+5,954)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    66,461 miles
    Test number
    598756939830
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
  9. Pass60,507 miles (+9,599)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    60,507 miles
    Test number
    913806712355
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  10. Pass50,908 miles (+11,403)
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    50,908 miles
    Test number
    911511228891

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass39,505 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    39,505 miles
    Test number
    216151342364

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L23 APS

Does L23 APS currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L23 APS is valid until 26 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on L23 APS?
The MOT on L23 APS 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 L23 APS done?
L23 APS was recorded at 94,258 miles at its MOT on 27 Aug 2026, an average of 6,121 miles a year.
Has L23 APS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L23 APS has failed 1 of its 11 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Aug 2023.
Has the mileage on L23 APS 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 L23 APS find?
L23 APS passed its latest MOT on 27 Aug 2026 with 2 advisories: brake pad(s) wearing thin; front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened.

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