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Grey · Petrol · 2018 · 1,395 cc

L23 COXMOT history

L23 COX is a grey petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 1 Jul 2018. Its MOT is valid until 17 Jul 2027 and it has passed 6 of 8 MOT tests, with 75,341 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Jul 2026.

L23 COX grey Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 17 Jul 2027
Mileage
75,341 mi
At MOT on 17 Jul 2026
MOT tests
8
6 passed · 2 failed
Per year
10,152 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L23 COX
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,395 cc
Year of manufacture
2018
First used
1 Jul 2018
MOT status
MOT valid until 17 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
17 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L23 COX was last recorded at 75,341 miles on 17 Jul 2026, 11,105 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
64,236 miles · 18 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
11,105 miles
Average per year
10,152 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 75,341 miles
  • 2025 – 64,236 miles
  • 2024 – 48,273 miles
  • 2023 – 37,870 miles
  • 2022 – 30,368 miles
  • 2021 – 24,061 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass75,341 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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 Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

Full MOT history

8 tests since 28 Jun 2021, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass75,341 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    75,341 miles
    Test number
    307644578622
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  2. Fail75,341 miles (+11,105)1 dangerous2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,341 miles
    Test number
    294775386940
    • DangerousOffside Rear Outer Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  3. Pass64,236 miles (+59)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    64,236 miles
    Test number
    360325406685
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  4. Fail64,177 miles (+15,904)1 dangerous7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,177 miles
    Test number
    476379206437
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  5. Pass48,273 miles (+10,403)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    48,273 miles
    Test number
    634237125667
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  6. Pass37,870 miles (+7,502)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    37,870 miles
    Test number
    480157754236
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))
  7. Pass30,368 miles (+6,307)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    30,368 miles
    Test number
    733900978055

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass24,061 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    24,061 miles
    Test number
    988785687738

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L23 COX

Does L23 COX currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L23 COX is valid until 17 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on L23 COX?
The MOT on L23 COX is valid until 17 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L23 COX done?
L23 COX was recorded at 75,341 miles at its MOT on 17 Jul 2026, an average of 10,152 miles a year.
Has L23 COX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L23 COX has failed 2 of its 8 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Jul 2026.
Has the mileage on L23 COX 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 COX find?
L23 COX passed its latest MOT on 17 Jul 2026 with 3 advisories: nearside front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; nearside rear shock absorbers has light misting of oil; offside front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened.

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