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Grey · Diesel · 2018 · 1,968 cc

L23 ELGMOT history

L23 ELG is a grey diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 15 Mar 2018. Its MOT is valid until 13 Feb 2027 and it has passed 6 of 7 MOT tests, with 159,174 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Feb 2026.

L23 ELG grey Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 13 Feb 2027
Mileage
159,174 mi
At MOT on 3 Feb 2026
MOT tests
7
6 passed · 1 failed
Per year
19,833 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L23 ELG
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,968 cc
Year of manufacture
2018
First used
15 Mar 2018
MOT status
MOT valid until 13 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
3 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L23 ELG was last recorded at 159,174 miles on 3 Feb 2026, 17,426 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
141,748 miles · 5 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
17,426 miles
Average per year
19,833 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 159,174 miles
  • 2025 – 141,748 miles
  • 2024 – 130,089 miles
  • 2023 – 104,008 miles
  • 2022 – 85,195 miles
  • 2021 – 61,215 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass159,174 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

7 tests since 25 Feb 2021, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass159,174 miles (+17,426)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    159,174 miles
    Test number
    564543318647
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))

  2. Pass141,748 miles (+11,659)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    141,748 miles
    Test number
    338501687771
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  3. Pass130,089 miles (+26,081)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    130,089 miles
    Test number
    477945110851
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted, Cannot inspect the full underside of the vehicle

  4. Pass104,008 miles (+18,813)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    104,008 miles
    Test number
    791593669924
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  5. Pass85,195 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    85,195 miles
    Test number
    214803586481
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  6. Fail85,195 miles (+23,980)1 dangerous1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,195 miles
    Test number
    675429350425
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorFront Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  7. Pass61,215 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    61,215 miles
    Test number
    725726603408
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Questions about L23 ELG

Does L23 ELG currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L23 ELG is valid until 13 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on L23 ELG?
The MOT on L23 ELG is valid until 13 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L23 ELG done?
L23 ELG was recorded at 159,174 miles at its MOT on 3 Feb 2026, an average of 19,833 miles a year.
Has L23 ELG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L23 ELG has failed 1 of its 7 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Mar 2022.
Has the mileage on L23 ELG 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 ELG find?
L23 ELG passed its latest MOT on 3 Feb 2026 with 3 advisories: nearside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil; nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

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