Volkswagen Golf
Black · Diesel · 2010 · 1,968 cc
L23 DHRMOT history
L23 DHR is a black diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 17 Dec 2010. Its MOT is valid until 9 Apr 2027 and it has passed 12 of 19 MOT tests, with 126,201 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Apr 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 9 Apr 2027
- Mileage
- 126,201 mi
- At MOT on 10 Apr 2026
- MOT tests
- 19
- 12 passed · 7 failed
- Per year
- 7,612 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L23 DHR
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Golf
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,968 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2010
- First used
- 17 Dec 2010
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 9 Apr 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 10 Apr 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
L23 DHR was last recorded at 126,201 miles on 10 Apr 2026, 4 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Apr 2026.
- Previous MOT
- 126,197 miles · 9 Apr 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 4 miles
- Average per year
- 7,612 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 126,201 miles
- 2025 – 120,125 miles
- 2024 – 112,763 miles
- 2023 – 104,296 miles
- 2022 – 96,778 miles
- 2020 – 85,962 miles
- 2019 – 76,757 miles
- 2018 – 68,695 miles
- 2017 – 59,020 miles
- 2016 – 49,764 miles
- 2014 – 39,179 miles
- 2013 – 32,486 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass126,201 miles
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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 Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Front brake disc's thin Front pads pads getting low
Advisory2 MOTs, 2017
N/s/f shocker weeping
Advisory2 MOTs, 2017
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil
Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2014
Full MOT history
19 tests since 17 Dec 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass126,201 miles (+4)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Apr 2027
- Odometer
- 126,201 miles
- Test number
- 856864123377
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail126,197 miles (+6,072)1 dangerous3 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 126,197 miles
- Test number
- 675126000836
- DangerousFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii))
- MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
- MajorBrakes imbalanced across an axle n/s/f low (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
Pass120,125 miles (+2)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Mar 2026
- Odometer
- 120,125 miles
- Test number
- 222031095066
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Fail120,123 miles (+7,360)1 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 120,123 miles
- Test number
- 115714712012
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive complete subframe (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Pass112,763 miles
- MOT expiry
- 6 Mar 2025
- Odometer
- 112,763 miles
- Test number
- 646107227128
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail112,762 miles (+8,466)1 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 112,762 miles
- Test number
- 700094728887
- MajorNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Pass104,296 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Mar 2024
- Odometer
- 104,296 miles
- Test number
- 148946970284
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear console bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Fail104,295 miles (+7,517)2 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 104,295 miles
- Test number
- 158025451627
- MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear console bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Pass96,778 miles (+10,816)10 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Mar 2023
- Odometer
- 96,778 miles
- Test number
- 800211794053
- AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective sleeve is corroded & broken (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement console bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement console bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass85,962 miles (+9,205)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 15 Nov 2021
- Odometer
- 85,962 miles
- Test number
- 133942954785
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Pass76,757 miles (+1)
- MOT expiry
- 15 Nov 2020
- Odometer
- 76,757 miles
- Test number
- 193258901837
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail76,756 miles (+8,061)3 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 76,756 miles
- Test number
- 850439024878
- MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Pass68,695 miles (+1)
- MOT expiry
- 8 May 2019
- Odometer
- 68,695 miles
- Test number
- 823626517930
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail68,694 miles (+9,674)2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 68,694 miles
- Test number
- 686787107437
- FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Pass59,020 miles (+2)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 May 2018
- Odometer
- 59,020 miles
- Test number
- 181861833067
- AdvisoryFront brake disc's thin Front pads pads getting low
- AdvisoryN/s/f shocker weeping
Fail59,018 miles (+9,254)2 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 59,018 miles
- Test number
- 400223097326
- FailureNearside Front Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
- FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- AdvisoryFront brake disc's thin Front pads pads getting low
- AdvisoryN/s/f shocker weeping
Pass49,764 miles (+10,585)
- MOT expiry
- 4 May 2017
- Odometer
- 49,764 miles
- Test number
- 907903373791
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass39,179 miles (+6,693)2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 17 Dec 2015
- Odometer
- 39,179 miles
- Test number
- 188570654336
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Pass32,486 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 17 Dec 2014
- Odometer
- 32,486 miles
- Test number
- 276781453315
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Questions about L23 DHR
- Does L23 DHR currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L23 DHR is valid until 9 Apr 2027.
- When is the MOT due on L23 DHR?
- The MOT on L23 DHR is valid until 9 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has L23 DHR done?
- L23 DHR was recorded at 126,201 miles at its MOT on 10 Apr 2026, an average of 7,612 miles a year.
- Has L23 DHR ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L23 DHR has failed 7 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Apr 2026.
- Has the mileage on L23 DHR 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 DHR find?
- L23 DHR passed its latest MOT on 10 Apr 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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