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Black · Petrol · 2008 · 3,200 cc

L23 JDKMOT history

L23 JDK is a black petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 4 Dec 2008. Its MOT expired on 10 Oct 2025 and it has passed 13 of 18 MOT tests, with 120,333 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Oct 2024.

L23 JDK black Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 10 Oct 2025
Mileage
120,333 mi
At MOT on 11 Oct 2024
MOT tests
18
13 passed · 5 failed
Per year
7,143 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L23 JDK
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,200 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
4 Dec 2008
MOT status
MOT expired on 10 Oct 2025
Latest MOT test
11 Oct 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

L23 JDK was last recorded at 120,333 miles on 11 Oct 2024, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Oct 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
120,333 miles · 10 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
7,143 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 120,333 miles
  • 2023 – 111,834 miles
  • 2022 – 111,282 miles
  • 2020 – 106,252 miles
  • 2019 – 93,524 miles
  • 2018 – 77,226 miles
  • 2017 – 69,072 miles
  • 2016 – 58,504 miles
  • 2015 – 50,664 miles
  • 2013 – 41,006 miles
  • 2012 – 33,999 miles
  • 2011 – 28,746 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass120,333 miles
  • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024

What MOT advisories mean

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.

  • Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2023

Full MOT history

18 tests since 16 Dec 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass120,333 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    120,333 miles
    Test number
    342922392165
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. Fail120,333 miles (+8,499)3 dangerous1 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,333 miles
    Test number
    466271863407
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Front Anti-roll bar likely to become detached (5.3.3 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Anti-roll bar likely to become detached (5.3.3 (a) (ii))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. Pass111,834 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    111,834 miles
    Test number
    406659847326
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Fail111,834 miles (+552)1 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,834 miles
    Test number
    308677623075
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass111,282 miles (+5,030)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    111,282 miles
    Test number
    421140750028
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play NSF & OSF (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement NSF & OSF wishbone bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Pass106,252 miles1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    106,252 miles
    Test number
    607549039023
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres void of tread inner edges
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s) Both

  7. Fail106,252 miles (+12,728)1 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,252 miles
    Test number
    230771615422
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres void of tread inner edges
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s) Both

  8. Pass93,524 miles (+16,298)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    93,524 miles
    Test number
    735823268510
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn smooth on inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn smooth on inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear brake pads worn unevenly

  9. Pass77,226 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    77,226 miles
    Test number
    556077449573

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail77,225 miles (+8,153)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,225 miles
    Test number
    550477992633
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

  11. Pass69,072 miles (+3,236)
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    69,072 miles
    Test number
    782276800695

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass65,836 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    65,836 miles
    Test number
    559045801036

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail65,836 miles (+7,332)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,836 miles
    Test number
    799995444370
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  14. Pass58,504 miles (+7,840)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    58,504 miles
    Test number
    672417053704
    • AdvisoryChild seats fitted, seat belts not tested.

  15. Pass50,664 miles (+9,658)
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    50,664 miles
    Test number
    409844645024

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass41,006 miles (+7,007)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    41,006 miles
    Test number
    597609733344
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass33,999 miles (+5,253)1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    33,999 miles
    Test number
    537440042306
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  18. Pass28,746 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    28,746 miles
    Test number
    389120151385

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L23 JDK

Does L23 JDK currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on L23 JDK expired on 10 Oct 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on L23 JDK?
The MOT on L23 JDK expired on 10 Oct 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has L23 JDK done?
L23 JDK was recorded at 120,333 miles at its MOT on 11 Oct 2024, an average of 7,143 miles a year.
Has L23 JDK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L23 JDK has failed 5 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Oct 2024.
Has the mileage on L23 JDK 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 JDK find?
L23 JDK passed its latest MOT on 11 Oct 2024 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: offside rear registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi; nearside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing.

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