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Volkswagen Golf

Silver · Diesel · 2012 · 1,968 cc

L23 HDRMOT history

L23 HDR is a silver diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 19 Jan 2012. Its MOT is valid until 27 Mar 2027 and it has passed 11 of 16 MOT tests, with 167,509 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Mar 2026.

L23 HDR silver Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 27 Mar 2027
Mileage
167,509 mi
At MOT on 24 Mar 2026
MOT tests
16
11 passed · 5 failed
Per year
10,777 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L23 HDR
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,968 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
19 Jan 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 27 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
24 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L23 HDR was last recorded at 167,509 miles on 24 Mar 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Mar 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
167,509 miles · 23 Mar 2026
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
10,777 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 167,509 miles
  • 2025 – 150,742 miles
  • 2024 – 140,322 miles
  • 2023 – 139,968 miles
  • 2021 – 136,365 miles
  • 2020 – 130,804 miles
  • 2019 – 114,362 miles
  • 2017 – 97,112 miles
  • 2016 – 83,610 miles
  • 2015 – 65,378 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass167,509 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

16 tests since 13 Jan 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass167,509 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    167,509 miles
    Test number
    160459681901

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail167,509 miles (+16,767)1 dangerous2 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    167,509 miles
    Test number
    613004607199
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  3. Pass150,742 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    150,742 miles
    Test number
    694703734153
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Fail150,742 miles (+10,420)2 repaired1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    150,742 miles
    Test number
    265956841402
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass140,322 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    140,322 miles
    Test number
    316490896561

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail140,322 miles (+354)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    140,322 miles
    Test number
    789517690152
    • MajorOffside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear both trailing arm bushes

  7. Pass139,968 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    139,968 miles
    Test number
    791252975470

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail139,965 miles (+3,600)1 dangerous3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    139,965 miles
    Test number
    803597156932
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

  9. Pass136,365 miles (+5,561)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    136,365 miles
    Test number
    172962828421
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  10. Pass130,804 miles (+16,442)
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    130,804 miles
    Test number
    592040696500

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass114,362 miles (+17,250)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    114,362 miles
    Test number
    324082247606
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  12. Pass97,112 miles (+13,502)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    97,112 miles
    Test number
    707738743783
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres worn on inner & outer edges

  13. Pass83,610 miles (+18,232)
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    83,610 miles
    Test number
    252103725429

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass65,378 miles (+18,489)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    65,378 miles
    Test number
    300868037016

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass46,889 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    46,889 miles
    Test number
    418414615004

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail46,889 miles1 dangerous1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,889 miles
    Test number
    115123215427
    • DangerousOffside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Questions about L23 HDR

Does L23 HDR currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L23 HDR is valid until 27 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on L23 HDR?
The MOT on L23 HDR is valid until 27 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L23 HDR done?
L23 HDR was recorded at 167,509 miles at its MOT on 24 Mar 2026, an average of 10,777 miles a year.
Has L23 HDR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L23 HDR has failed 5 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Mar 2026.
Has the mileage on L23 HDR 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 HDR find?
L23 HDR passed its latest MOT on 24 Mar 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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