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Volkswagen Golf

Silver · Petrol · 2008 · 1,984 cc

L23 HLCMOT history

L23 HLC is a silver petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 9 Jun 2008. Its MOT is valid until 22 Feb 2027 and it has passed 16 of 23 MOT tests, with 73,323 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Feb 2026.

L23 HLC silver Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 22 Feb 2027
Mileage
73,323 mi
At MOT on 23 Feb 2026
MOT tests
23
16 passed · 7 failed
Per year
2,916 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L23 HLC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,984 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
9 Jun 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 22 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
23 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L23 HLC was last recorded at 73,323 miles on 23 Feb 2026, 2,261 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
71,062 miles · 14 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
2,261 miles
Average per year
2,916 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 73,323 miles
  • 2025 – 71,062 miles
  • 2024 – 70,186 miles
  • 2023 – 69,327 miles
  • 2022 – 67,629 miles
  • 2021 – 66,246 miles
  • 2020 – 64,677 miles
  • 2019 – 60,534 miles
  • 2018 – 58,385 miles
  • 2017 – 54,691 miles
  • 2016 – 49,499 miles
  • 2015 – 46,058 miles
  • 2014 – 41,342 miles
  • 2013 – 38,718 miles
  • 2012 – 35,916 miles
  • 2011 – 29,924 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass73,323 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

23 tests since 7 Apr 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass73,323 miles (+2,261)
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    73,323 miles
    Test number
    456128922487

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass71,062 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    71,062 miles
    Test number
    117232648820

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail71,062 miles (+876)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,062 miles
    Test number
    927185865720
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Pass70,186 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    70,186 miles
    Test number
    459548364758

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail70,186 miles (+859)1 dangerous1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,186 miles
    Test number
    905751380264
    • DangerousFront Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

  6. Pass69,327 miles (+6)
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    69,327 miles
    Test number
    934986675988

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail69,321 miles (+1,692)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,321 miles
    Test number
    400005146057
    • MajorCentral Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

  8. Pass67,629 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    67,629 miles
    Test number
    444200959083

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail67,626 miles (+1,380)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,626 miles
    Test number
    616281403665
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

  10. Pass66,246 miles (+9)
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    66,246 miles
    Test number
    498490252773

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail66,237 miles (+1,560)1 dangerous2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,237 miles
    Test number
    576267117028
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorFront Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

  12. Pass64,677 miles (+4,143)
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    64,677 miles
    Test number
    216310981290

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass60,534 miles (+2,149)
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    60,534 miles
    Test number
    767352725815

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass58,385 miles (+3,694)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    58,385 miles
    Test number
    553026201693
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  15. Pass54,691 miles (+5,192)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    54,691 miles
    Test number
    877541661874
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit nearside & offside (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass49,499 miles (+3,441)
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    49,499 miles
    Test number
    827623891244

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass46,058 miles (+4,716)
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    46,058 miles
    Test number
    745012145050

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass41,342 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    41,342 miles
    Test number
    109453544016

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail41,342 miles (+2,624)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,342 miles
    Test number
    828802944049
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

  20. Pass38,718 miles (+2,802)
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    38,718 miles
    Test number
    268106003190

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail35,916 miles2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,916 miles
    Test number
    258686512494
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryRear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

  22. Pass35,916 miles (+5,992)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    35,916 miles
    Test number
    547756612111
    • AdvisoryRear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

  23. Pass29,924 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    29,924 miles
    Test number
    825657091041
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteRear tyres going out of shape on inner edge

Questions about L23 HLC

Does L23 HLC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L23 HLC is valid until 22 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on L23 HLC?
The MOT on L23 HLC is valid until 22 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 HLC done?
L23 HLC was recorded at 73,323 miles at its MOT on 23 Feb 2026, an average of 2,916 miles a year.
Has L23 HLC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L23 HLC has failed 7 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Feb 2025.
Has the mileage on L23 HLC 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 HLC find?
L23 HLC passed its latest MOT on 23 Feb 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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