Volkswagen Golf
Black · Diesel · 2002 · 1,896 cc
L23 LDJMOT history
L23 LDJ is a black diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 21 Aug 2002. Its MOT is valid until 20 Jun 2027 and it has passed 19 of 23 MOT tests, with 202,667 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Jun 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 20 Jun 2027
- Mileage
- 202,667 mi
- At MOT on 12 Jun 2026
- MOT tests
- 23
- 19 passed · 4 failed
- Per year
- 6,141 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L23 LDJ
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Golf
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,896 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2002
- First used
- 21 Aug 2002
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 20 Jun 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 12 Jun 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
L23 LDJ was last recorded at 202,667 miles on 12 Jun 2026.
Mileage went down between tests
- 20 May 2016: 118,790 miles, lower than 240,306 miles on 15 May 2015.
A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.
- Previous MOT
- 288,852 miles · 8 Jul 2022
- Average per year
- 6,141 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 202,667 miles
- 2022 – 288,852 miles
- 2021 – 279,859 miles
- 2019 – 275,820 miles
- 2018 – 264,673 miles
- 2017 – 261,018 miles
- 2016 – 118,790 miles
- 2015 – 240,306 miles
- 2014 – 218,184 miles
- 2013 – 194,992 miles
- 2012 – 174,600 miles
- 2011 – 152,825 miles
- 2010 – 130,780 miles
- 2009 – 112,807 miles
- 2008 – 99,720 miles
- 2007 – 89,830 miles
- 2006 – 80,798 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass202,667 miles
- AdvisoryFront Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive axle mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
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 hose slightly deteriorated both sides
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2017–2018
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2017–2018
Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2017–2018
Full MOT history
23 tests since 7 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass202,667 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 Jun 2027
- Odometer
- 202,667 miles
- Test number
- 323467861659
- AdvisoryFront Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive axle mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Pass501,787 km (+6,024)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 Jun 2026
- Odometer
- 501,787 km
- Test number
- 972784998827
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside sill has slight corrosion
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))
Pass495,763 km1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 20 Jun 2025
- Odometer
- 495,763 km
- Test number
- 682037718503
- MinorOffside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Fail495,763 km3 dangerous1 major1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 495,763 km
- Test number
- 682166533181
- DangerousNearside Rear Road wheel more than one fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (ii))
- DangerousOffside Front Road wheel more than one fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (ii))
- DangerousOffside Rear Road wheel more than one fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Pass288,852 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 7 Jul 2023
- Odometer
- 288,852 miles
- Test number
- 487986490276
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Fail288,580 miles (+8,721)4 major2 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 288,580 miles
- Test number
- 293622584674
- MajorFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- MajorFront Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- MajorRear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
- MinorOffside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
- MinorOffside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass279,859 miles (+13)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 May 2022
- Odometer
- 279,859 miles
- Test number
- 947797148103
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all rears x4 corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases near cat (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged small cuts in tread x3 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryRegistration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryEngine under tray hanging down
Fail279,846 miles (+4,026)2 dangerous6 major2 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 279,846 miles
- Test number
- 149154142876
- DangerousNearside Front Anti-roll bar fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii))
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner side wall . + cracking and at 3mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MajorFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn both sides D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Inner Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn bottom arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective cracked (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases cat (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x 4 pipes (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRegistration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (0.1 (b))
Pass275,820 miles (+11,147)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Nov 2020
- Odometer
- 275,820 miles
- Test number
- 948518298044
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases cat (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass264,673 miles (+3,655)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 16 Apr 2019
- Odometer
- 264,673 miles
- Test number
- 692523114731
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar 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)
Pass261,018 miles (+142,228)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 May 2018
- Odometer
- 261,018 miles
- Test number
- 177805296719
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge (4.1.E.1)
Pass118,790 miles (-121,516)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 24 May 2017
- Odometer
- 118,790 miles
- Test number
- 733181278767
- AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Pass240,306 miles (+22,122)
- MOT expiry
- 24 May 2016
- Odometer
- 240,306 miles
- Test number
- 916945735144
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass218,184 miles
- MOT expiry
- 24 May 2015
- Odometer
- 218,184 miles
- Test number
- 225422844469
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail218,184 miles (+23,192)2 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 218,184 miles
- Test number
- 965632044131
- Repaired at testBrake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)
- Repaired at testExhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Pass194,992 miles (+20,392)
- MOT expiry
- 24 May 2014
- Odometer
- 194,992 miles
- Test number
- 626358723190
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass174,600 miles (+21,775)
- MOT expiry
- 24 May 2013
- Odometer
- 174,600 miles
- Test number
- 959916942190
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass152,825 miles (+22,045)
- MOT expiry
- 13 May 2012
- Odometer
- 152,825 miles
- Test number
- 886051531162
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass130,780 miles (+17,973)
- MOT expiry
- 13 May 2011
- Odometer
- 130,780 miles
- Test number
- 941284330147
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass112,807 miles (+13,087)
- MOT expiry
- 5 May 2010
- Odometer
- 112,807 miles
- Test number
- 702276829113
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass99,720 miles (+9,890)
- MOT expiry
- 23 Jun 2009
- Odometer
- 99,720 miles
- Test number
- 763586678158
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass89,830 miles (+9,032)1 advisory5 notes
- MOT expiry
- 6 Aug 2008
- Odometer
- 89,830 miles
- Test number
- 983528517266
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- NoteCover under engine area restricting view of testable items
- NoteFront brake discs are lipped
- NoteFront registration plate is damaged
- NoteOffside door mirror is cracked
- NoteRear tyre treads are getting low
Pass80,798 miles6 notes
- MOT expiry
- 6 Aug 2007
- Odometer
- 80,798 miles
- Test number
- 633919916276
- NoteCover under the engine area restricting the view of testable items
- NoteFront brakes are slightly out of balance
- NoteFront number plate is cracked
- NoteOffside and nearside rear brake discs are corroded
- NoteOffside and nearside rear tyre treads are slightly uneven
- NoteOffside door mirror is cracked
Questions about L23 LDJ
- Does L23 LDJ currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L23 LDJ is valid until 20 Jun 2027.
- When is the MOT due on L23 LDJ?
- The MOT on L23 LDJ is valid until 20 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has L23 LDJ done?
- L23 LDJ was recorded at 202,667 miles at its MOT on 12 Jun 2026, an average of 6,141 miles a year.
- Has L23 LDJ ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L23 LDJ has failed 4 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Jun 2024.
- Has the mileage on L23 LDJ ever gone down?
- Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 20 May 2016. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
- What did the latest MOT on L23 LDJ find?
- L23 LDJ passed its latest MOT on 12 Jun 2026 with 3 advisories: front service brake requirements only just met. it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair; nearside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil; nearside rear suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive axle mount.
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