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Volkswagen Golf

White · Diesel · 2017 · 1,968 cc

L23 NGLMOT history

L23 NGL is a white diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 31 Jan 2017. Its MOT is valid until 17 Oct 2027 and it has passed 9 of 10 MOT tests, with 90,054 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Oct 2026.

L23 NGL white Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 17 Oct 2027
Mileage
90,054 mi
At MOT on 3 Oct 2026
MOT tests
10
9 passed · 1 failed
Per year
8,134 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L23 NGL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,968 cc
Year of manufacture
2017
First used
31 Jan 2017
MOT status
MOT valid until 17 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
3 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L23 NGL was last recorded at 90,054 miles on 3 Oct 2026, 7,495 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
82,559 miles · 18 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
7,495 miles
Average per year
8,134 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 90,054 miles
  • 2025 – 82,559 miles
  • 2024 – 76,226 miles
  • 2023 – 69,848 miles
  • 2022 – 64,841 miles
  • 2021 – 60,222 miles
  • 2020 – 41,831 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass90,054 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

10 tests since 25 Aug 2020, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass90,054 miles (+7,495)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    90,054 miles
    Test number
    576715977758
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  2. Pass82,559 miles (+6,333)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    82,559 miles
    Test number
    637458009963
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both N/S and O/S (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox rear casing (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass76,226 miles (+6,378)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    76,226 miles
    Test number
    474470170512
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass69,848 miles (+5,007)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    69,848 miles
    Test number
    984708659778
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass64,841 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    64,841 miles
    Test number
    725868906270

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail64,841 miles (+4,615)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,841 miles
    Test number
    723910782388
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass60,226 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    60,226 miles
    Test number
    504022366572

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass60,222 miles (+18,391)
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    60,222 miles
    Test number
    802408981543

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass41,831 miles (+1,436)
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    41,831 miles
    Test number
    574426566757

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass40,395 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    40,395 miles
    Test number
    950665612185
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Questions about L23 NGL

Does L23 NGL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L23 NGL is valid until 17 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on L23 NGL?
The MOT on L23 NGL is valid until 17 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L23 NGL done?
L23 NGL was recorded at 90,054 miles at its MOT on 3 Oct 2026, an average of 8,134 miles a year.
Has L23 NGL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L23 NGL has failed 1 of its 10 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Dec 2022.
Has the mileage on L23 NGL 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 NGL find?
L23 NGL passed its latest MOT on 3 Oct 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil; offside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil.

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