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Volkswagen Golf

Blue · Petrol · 2018 · 1,498 cc

L23 DRCMOT history

L23 DRC is a blue petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 18 Dec 2018. Its MOT is valid until 17 Dec 2026 and it has passed 5 of 6 MOT tests, with 43,015 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Dec 2025.

L23 DRC blue Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 17 Dec 2026
Mileage
43,015 mi
At MOT on 17 Dec 2025
MOT tests
6
5 passed · 1 failed
Per year
5,330 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L23 DRC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,498 cc
Year of manufacture
2018
First used
18 Dec 2018
MOT status
MOT valid until 17 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
17 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

L23 DRC was last recorded at 43,015 miles on 17 Dec 2025, 3,073 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
39,942 miles · 10 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
3,073 miles
Average per year
5,330 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 43,015 miles
  • 2024 – 39,942 miles
  • 2023 – 37,963 miles
  • 2022 – 34,434 miles
  • 2021 – 21,679 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass43,015 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryRear exhaust heat shield not fully secure

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

6 tests since 16 Dec 2021, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass43,015 miles (+3,073)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    43,015 miles
    Test number
    786120877178
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust heat shield not fully secure

  2. Pass39,942 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    39,942 miles
    Test number
    381821883912
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

  3. Fail39,941 miles (+1,978)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,941 miles
    Test number
    124926901314
    • MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass37,963 miles (+3,529)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    37,963 miles
    Test number
    732410401813
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test air freshener hanging from interior mirror
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  5. Pass34,434 miles (+12,755)
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    34,434 miles
    Test number
    514390767765

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass21,679 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    21,679 miles
    Test number
    419346846858
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Questions about L23 DRC

Does L23 DRC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L23 DRC is valid until 17 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on L23 DRC?
The MOT on L23 DRC is valid until 17 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L23 DRC done?
L23 DRC was recorded at 43,015 miles at its MOT on 17 Dec 2025, an average of 5,330 miles a year.
Has L23 DRC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L23 DRC has failed 1 of its 6 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Dec 2024.
Has the mileage on L23 DRC 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 DRC find?
L23 DRC passed its latest MOT on 17 Dec 2025 with 6 advisories: nearside front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; nearside rear brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule; offside front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened, and 3 more.

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