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Volkswagen Golf

Silver · Diesel · 2008 · 1,968 cc

L23 BUHMOT history

L23 BUH is a silver diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 26 Jan 2008. Its MOT is valid until 28 Jun 2027 and it has passed 16 of 25 MOT tests, with 121,748 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Jun 2026.

L23 BUH silver Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 28 Jun 2027
Mileage
121,748 mi
At MOT on 29 Jun 2026
MOT tests
25
16 passed · 9 failed
Per year
4,744 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L23 BUH
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,968 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
26 Jan 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 28 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
29 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L23 BUH was last recorded at 121,748 miles on 29 Jun 2026, 2,401 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
119,347 miles · 25 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
2,401 miles
Average per year
4,744 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 121,748 miles
  • 2025 – 119,347 miles
  • 2024 – 116,648 miles
  • 2023 – 113,727 miles
  • 2022 – 110,992 miles
  • 2021 – 107,872 miles
  • 2020 – 104,409 miles
  • 2019 – 99,741 miles
  • 2018 – 94,880 miles
  • 2017 – 89,567 miles
  • 2016 – 83,688 miles
  • 2015 – 77,399 miles
  • 2014 – 70,668 miles
  • 2013 – 64,525 miles
  • 2011 – 56,505 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass121,748 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Rear suspension bushes perished/deteriorated

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2015–2017

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2015

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2015

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2022

Full MOT history

25 tests since 19 Jan 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass121,748 miles (+2,401)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    121,748 miles
    Test number
    743389360836

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass119,347 miles (+2,699)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    119,347 miles
    Test number
    973012578835
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated weeping grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt rear seats
    • AdvisoryRear suspension bushes perished/deteriorated
    • AdvisoryN/s indicator weak operation

  3. Pass116,648 miles (+2,921)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    116,648 miles
    Test number
    569130426507
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated split/weeping grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear suspension bushes perished/deteriorated
    • AdvisoryN/s indicator dim/weak operation

  4. Pass113,727 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    113,727 miles
    Test number
    527965132459
    • AdvisoryRear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryRear suspension bushes perished/deteriorated
    • AdvisoryN/s indicator repeater dim/weak operation

  5. Fail113,727 miles (+2,735)1 dangerous2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,727 miles
    Test number
    133520923022
    • DangerousOffside Front Seat belt webbing significantly weakened (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryRear suspension bushes perished/deteriorated
    • AdvisoryN/s indicator repeater dim/weak operation

  6. Pass110,992 miles (+152)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    110,992 miles
    Test number
    606036197286
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Fail110,840 miles (+2,968)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,840 miles
    Test number
    940859275025
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass107,872 miles (+3,463)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    107,872 miles
    Test number
    499392533199
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both Front (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  9. Pass104,409 miles (+4,668)
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    104,409 miles
    Test number
    851904639715

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass99,741 miles (+14)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    99,741 miles
    Test number
    820104964727
    • AdvisoryOffside Non obligatory mirror damaged door mirror glass

  11. Fail99,727 miles (+4,847)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,727 miles
    Test number
    246550792130
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Non obligatory mirror damaged door mirror glass
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  12. Pass94,880 miles (+5,313)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    94,880 miles
    Test number
    473757335057
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

  13. Pass89,567 miles (+8)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    89,567 miles
    Test number
    256204524400
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  14. Fail89,559 miles (+5,871)2 dangerous1 failure4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,559 miles
    Test number
    155503061260
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  15. Pass83,688 miles (+6,289)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    83,688 miles
    Test number
    831384781524
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit Both rears (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass77,399 miles (+52)3 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    77,399 miles
    Test number
    758455345066
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  17. Fail77,347 miles (+121)1 failure5 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,347 miles
    Test number
    819613645018
    • FailureOffside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  18. Fail77,226 miles (+26)1 failure6 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,226 miles
    Test number
    745060845010
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

  19. Fail77,200 miles (+6,532)4 failures6 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,200 miles
    Test number
    867036135094
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

  20. Pass70,668 miles (+6,143)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    70,668 miles
    Test number
    595876134039
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  21. Pass64,525 miles (+48)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    64,525 miles
    Test number
    178078003477

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail64,477 miles (+7,972)3 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,477 miles
    Test number
    917294503019
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNearside & Offside front tyres have low tread.
    • NoteRear brake pads are low.

  23. Pass56,505 miles (+8,011)
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    56,505 miles
    Test number
    695309711337

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail48,494 miles1 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,494 miles
    Test number
    467989811038
    • Repaired at testRear registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)
    • NoteNEAR SIDE AND OFF SIDE REAR SEATS BOTH HAVE BABY SEATS FITTED.

  25. Pass48,494 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    48,494 miles
    Test number
    657739011034
    • NoteNEAR SIDE AND OFF SIDE REAR SEATS BOTH HAVE BABY SEATS FITTED.

Questions about L23 BUH

Does L23 BUH currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L23 BUH is valid until 28 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on L23 BUH?
The MOT on L23 BUH is valid until 28 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L23 BUH done?
L23 BUH was recorded at 121,748 miles at its MOT on 29 Jun 2026, an average of 4,744 miles a year.
Has L23 BUH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L23 BUH has failed 9 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Feb 2023.
Has the mileage on L23 BUH 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 BUH find?
L23 BUH passed its latest MOT on 29 Jun 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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