Volkswagen Golf
Black · Diesel · 2009 · 1,968 cc
L23 LBNMOT history
L23 LBN is a black diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 11 Mar 2009. Its MOT is valid until 25 Mar 2027 and it has passed 12 of 15 MOT tests, with 180,035 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Mar 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 25 Mar 2027
- Mileage
- 180,035 mi
- At MOT on 26 Mar 2026
- MOT tests
- 15
- 12 passed · 3 failed
- Per year
- 10,272 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L23 LBN
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Golf
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,968 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2009
- First used
- 11 Mar 2009
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 25 Mar 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 26 Mar 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
L23 LBN was last recorded at 180,035 miles on 26 Mar 2026, 11,275 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Feb 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 168,760 miles · 12 Feb 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 11,275 miles
- Average per year
- 10,272 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 180,035 miles
- 2025 – 168,760 miles
- 2024 – 158,289 miles
- 2023 – 152,174 miles
- 2019 – 151,867 miles
- 2018 – 147,116 miles
- 2017 – 124,254 miles
- 2016 – 106,231 miles
- 2015 – 89,045 miles
- 2014 – 71,990 miles
- 2013 – 57,550 miles
- 2012 – 35,706 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass180,035 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
- MinorFront Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2019
- AdvisoryRear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened axle and suspension (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryUndertray fitted thus allowing inspection
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 Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2024
Nearside Rear Nail in tyre
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017
Full MOT history
15 tests since 7 Mar 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass180,035 miles1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Mar 2027
- Odometer
- 180,035 miles
- Test number
- 820561424150
- MinorFront Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened axle and suspension (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryUndertray fitted thus allowing inspection
Fail180,035 miles (+11,275)1 repaired1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 180,035 miles
- Test number
- 368444252158
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))
- MinorFront Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened axle and suspension (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryUndertray fitted thus allowing inspection
Pass168,760 miles (+10,471)1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Feb 2026
- Odometer
- 168,760 miles
- Test number
- 420659601816
- MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryCoil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryUnder trays fitted
Pass158,289 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Feb 2025
- Odometer
- 158,289 miles
- Test number
- 961734233842
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Fail158,289 miles (+6,115)2 repaired2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 158,289 miles
- Test number
- 205678022167
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass152,174 miles (+307)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jan 2024
- Odometer
- 152,174 miles
- Test number
- 147213213246
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass151,867 miles (+4,751)1 minor8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 Dec 2020
- Odometer
- 151,867 miles
- Test number
- 814649357142
- MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Pass147,116 miles (+391)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Jul 2019
- Odometer
- 147,116 miles
- Test number
- 448208067326
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre two nails
Fail146,725 miles (+22,471)1 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 146,725 miles
- Test number
- 875283186318
- MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Pass124,254 miles (+18,023)7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 Mar 2018
- Odometer
- 124,254 miles
- Test number
- 634915757878
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Pass106,231 miles (+17,186)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 Mar 2017
- Odometer
- 106,231 miles
- Test number
- 292721429093
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Pass89,045 miles (+17,055)2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 11 Mar 2016
- Odometer
- 89,045 miles
- Test number
- 167309465032
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Pass71,990 miles (+14,440)3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 11 Mar 2015
- Odometer
- 71,990 miles
- Test number
- 765306554032
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
- NoteRear brake pads wearing low.
Pass57,550 miles (+21,844)1 advisory3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 11 Mar 2014
- Odometer
- 57,550 miles
- Test number
- 839950573014
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
- NoteNail in offside rear tyre
- NoteOffside rear tyre castleated.
Pass35,706 miles1 note
- MOT expiry
- 11 Mar 2013
- Odometer
- 35,706 miles
- Test number
- 485697062029
- NoteOffside rear tyre wearing on inner edge.
Questions about L23 LBN
- Does L23 LBN currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L23 LBN is valid until 25 Mar 2027.
- When is the MOT due on L23 LBN?
- The MOT on L23 LBN is valid until 25 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 LBN done?
- L23 LBN was recorded at 180,035 miles at its MOT on 26 Mar 2026, an average of 10,272 miles a year.
- Has L23 LBN ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L23 LBN has failed 3 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Mar 2026.
- Has the mileage on L23 LBN 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 LBN find?
- L23 LBN passed its latest MOT on 26 Mar 2026 with 1 minor defect and 4 advisories: front anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 2 more.
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