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Volkswagen Golf

Black · Diesel · 2010 · 1,598 cc

L23 SBOMOT history

L23 SBO is a black diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 10 Dec 2010. Its MOT is valid until 21 Sept 2027 and it has passed 14 of 22 MOT tests, with 139,656 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Sept 2026.

L23 SBO black Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 21 Sept 2027
Mileage
139,656 mi
At MOT on 16 Sept 2026
MOT tests
22
14 passed · 8 failed
Per year
8,076 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L23 SBO
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2010
First used
10 Dec 2010
MOT status
MOT valid until 21 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
16 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L23 SBO was last recorded at 139,656 miles on 16 Sept 2026, 5,469 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
134,187 miles · 8 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
5,469 miles
Average per year
8,076 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 139,656 miles
  • 2025 – 134,187 miles
  • 2024 – 129,772 miles
  • 2023 – 123,653 miles
  • 2022 – 117,483 miles
  • 2021 – 109,651 miles
  • 2020 – 97,438 miles
  • 2019 – 93,964 miles
  • 2018 – 87,115 miles
  • 2017 – 80,214 miles
  • 2016 – 70,454 miles
  • 2015 – 59,537 miles
  • 2014 – 48,242 miles
  • 2013 – 35,962 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass139,656 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting damaged but its strength is not seriously reduced (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 Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2018–2020

  • Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor3 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

22 tests since 13 Nov 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass139,656 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    139,656 miles
    Test number
    300106331614
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting damaged but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Fail139,656 miles (+5,469)1 dangerous3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    139,656 miles
    Test number
    961048387927
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting damaged but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass134,187 miles1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    134,187 miles
    Test number
    659102275397
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Small stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged Cut on inside sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on the inside edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on the inside edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  4. Fail134,185 miles (+4,413)4 major1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,185 miles
    Test number
    871992711366
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Small stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged Cut on inside sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on the inside edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on the inside edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  5. Pass129,772 miles (+6,119)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    129,772 miles
    Test number
    534738812216
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

  6. Pass123,653 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    123,653 miles
    Test number
    621565612189
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  7. Fail123,653 miles (+6,170)1 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,653 miles
    Test number
    318257169695
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  8. Pass117,483 miles (+1)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    117,483 miles
    Test number
    581507710383
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  9. Fail117,482 miles (+7,831)1 dangerous3 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,482 miles
    Test number
    789963083476
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  10. Pass109,651 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    109,651 miles
    Test number
    575474802912
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged Starting to split on inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  11. Fail109,651 miles (+12,213)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,651 miles
    Test number
    901162756487
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged Starting to split on inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  12. Pass97,438 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    97,438 miles
    Test number
    923281985117
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres worn to limit , cracking and perished , no cords visable at time of test

  13. Fail97,438 miles (+3,474)1 dangerous1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,438 miles
    Test number
    714441654264
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  14. Pass93,964 miles (+4)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    93,964 miles
    Test number
    346451547894
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryEmissions not detected

  15. Fail93,960 miles (+6,845)1 dangerous1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,960 miles
    Test number
    102270615503
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryEmissions not detected

  16. Pass87,115 miles (+6,901)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    87,115 miles
    Test number
    717711559445
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  17. Pass80,214 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    80,214 miles
    Test number
    361237794266
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 75% worn aprox. (3.5.1g)

  18. Fail80,214 miles (+9,760)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,214 miles
    Test number
    979589156731
    • FailureOffside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 75% worn aprox. (3.5.1g)

  19. Pass70,454 miles (+10,917)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    70,454 miles
    Test number
    393439448724
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt c/v gaiter has a minor leak of grease. (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside front and offside rear tyres,have slight wear on edges.

  20. Pass59,537 miles (+11,295)
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    59,537 miles
    Test number
    704263691109

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass48,242 miles (+12,280)
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    48,242 miles
    Test number
    987128034396

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass35,962 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    35,962 miles
    Test number
    479877413381

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L23 SBO

Does L23 SBO currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L23 SBO is valid until 21 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on L23 SBO?
The MOT on L23 SBO is valid until 21 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L23 SBO done?
L23 SBO was recorded at 139,656 miles at its MOT on 16 Sept 2026, an average of 8,076 miles a year.
Has L23 SBO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L23 SBO has failed 8 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Sept 2026.
Has the mileage on L23 SBO 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 SBO find?
L23 SBO passed its latest MOT on 16 Sept 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; offside front suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting damaged but its strength is not seriously reduced.

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