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Volkswagen Golf

White · Diesel · 2010 · 1,968 cc

L23 KVNMOT history

L23 KVN is a white diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 25 Mar 2010. Its MOT is valid until 10 Apr 2027 and it has passed 14 of 17 MOT tests, with 147,618 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Apr 2026.

L23 KVN white Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 10 Apr 2027
Mileage
147,618 mi
At MOT on 7 Apr 2026
MOT tests
17
14 passed · 3 failed
Per year
7,464 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L23 KVN
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,968 cc
Year of manufacture
2010
First used
25 Mar 2010
MOT status
MOT valid until 10 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
7 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L23 KVN was last recorded at 147,618 miles on 7 Apr 2026, 10,485 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Apr 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 8 Apr 2021: 110,715 miles, lower than 148,621 miles on 13 Mar 2020.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
137,133 miles · 11 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
10,485 miles
Average per year
7,464 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 147,618 miles
  • 2025 – 137,133 miles
  • 2024 – 122,602 miles
  • 2023 – 113,998 miles
  • 2022 – 113,252 miles
  • 2021 – 110,715 miles
  • 2020 – 148,621 miles
  • 2019 – 136,823 miles
  • 2018 – 126,295 miles
  • 2017 – 119,704 miles
  • 2016 – 107,564 miles
  • 2015 – 89,230 miles
  • 2014 – 68,514 miles
  • 2013 – 49,773 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass147,618 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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.

  • Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Undertrays fitted obscuring some testable components

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022

Full MOT history

17 tests since 26 Feb 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass147,618 miles (+10,485)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    147,618 miles
    Test number
    241748728171
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Pass137,133 miles (+7)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    137,133 miles
    Test number
    331760167583
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Fail137,126 miles (+14,524)1 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    137,126 miles
    Test number
    512842430111
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Pass122,602 miles (+8,604)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    122,602 miles
    Test number
    931875207534
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  5. Pass113,998 miles (+746)
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    113,998 miles
    Test number
    616385436299

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass113,252 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    113,252 miles
    Test number
    176706866605
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted obscuring some testable components

  7. Fail113,252 miles (+2,537)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,252 miles
    Test number
    198796433202
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted obscuring some testable components

  8. Pass110,715 miles (-37,906)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    110,715 miles
    Test number
    796279990204
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted obscuring some testable components

  9. Pass148,621 miles (+11,798)
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    148,621 miles
    Test number
    382976236220

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass136,823 miles (+10,528)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    136,823 miles
    Test number
    182380459224
    • AdvisoryAdvise(front wishbone rear bushes beginning to deteriorate)
    • AdvisoryAdvise(slight damage to n,s, sill)

  11. Pass126,295 miles (+6,591)
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    126,295 miles
    Test number
    175332732928

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass119,704 miles (+12,140)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    119,704 miles
    Test number
    878792438015
    • AdvisoryAdvise(chip in screen)
    • AdvisoryAdvise(front discs & pads 80% worn)
    • AdvisoryAdvise(slight dampness at rear shock absorber)

  13. Pass107,564 miles (+18,334)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    107,564 miles
    Test number
    746648554573
    • AdvisoryAdvise(front blades smearing screen)
    • AdvisoryAdvise(front discs & pads wearing low 80% worn)

  14. Pass89,230 miles (+20,716)
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    89,230 miles
    Test number
    899958675019

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass68,514 miles4 notes
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    68,514 miles
    Test number
    375043074078
    • NoteAdvise(nail in n,s,f tyre)
    • NoteAdvise(slight dampness at o,s,f shocky)
    • NoteAdvise(slight wear & lipping on front discs )
    • NoteAdvise(uneven wear on rear tyres & marginal)

  16. Fail68,514 miles (+18,741)2 failures4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,514 miles
    Test number
    128403174062
    • FailureNearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • NoteAdvise(nail in n,s,f tyre)
    • NoteAdvise(slight dampness at o,s,f shocky)
    • NoteAdvise(slight wear & lipping on front discs )
    • NoteAdvise(uneven wear on rear tyres & marginal)

  17. Pass49,773 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    49,773 miles
    Test number
    525697353043
    • NoteAdvise(all four shock absorbers slightly damp)

Questions about L23 KVN

Does L23 KVN currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L23 KVN is valid until 10 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on L23 KVN?
The MOT on L23 KVN is valid until 10 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L23 KVN done?
L23 KVN was recorded at 147,618 miles at its MOT on 7 Apr 2026, an average of 7,464 miles a year.
Has L23 KVN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L23 KVN has failed 3 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Apr 2025.
Has the mileage on L23 KVN ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 8 Apr 2021. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on L23 KVN find?
L23 KVN passed its latest MOT on 7 Apr 2026 with 3 advisories: nearside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play; nearside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; rear sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened.

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