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Volkswagen Golf

White · Diesel · 2014 · 1,598 cc

L23 SHOMOT history

L23 SHO is a white diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 30 Sept 2014. Its MOT is valid until 16 Jan 2027 and it has passed 9 of 11 MOT tests, with 125,076 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Jan 2026.

L23 SHO white Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 16 Jan 2027
Mileage
125,076 mi
At MOT on 12 Jan 2026
MOT tests
11
9 passed · 2 failed
Per year
9,636 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L23 SHO
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2014
First used
30 Sept 2014
MOT status
MOT valid until 16 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
12 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L23 SHO was last recorded at 125,076 miles on 12 Jan 2026, 8,360 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
116,716 miles · 6 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
8,360 miles
Average per year
9,636 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 125,076 miles
  • 2025 – 116,716 miles
  • 2024 – 107,302 miles
  • 2023 – 98,064 miles
  • 2022 – 87,033 miles
  • 2021 – 78,704 miles
  • 2019 – 64,641 miles
  • 2018 – 56,717 miles
  • 2017 – 44,688 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass125,076 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

11 tests since 9 Sept 2017, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass125,076 miles (+8,360)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    125,076 miles
    Test number
    308133167486
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. Pass116,716 miles (+9,414)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    116,716 miles
    Test number
    945722932034
    • AdvisoryEngine cover and undertrays fitted

  3. Pass107,302 miles (+9,238)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    107,302 miles
    Test number
    232530324172
    • AdvisoryEngine covers and undertrays fitted

  4. Pass98,064 miles (+11,031)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    98,064 miles
    Test number
    634623368311
    • AdvisoryCovers fitted under vehicle preventing full inspection of some components

  5. Pass87,033 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    87,033 miles
    Test number
    348942449962

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail87,033 miles (+8,329)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,033 miles
    Test number
    344424753598
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

  7. Pass78,704 miles (+14,063)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    78,704 miles
    Test number
    306280643417
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated has a slight leak (6.1.7 (g) (i))

  8. Pass64,641 miles (+7,924)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    64,641 miles
    Test number
    872043635813

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass56,717 miles (+12,029)
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    56,717 miles
    Test number
    420828513711

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass44,688 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    44,688 miles
    Test number
    622910399748
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear tyres perished slightly

  11. Fail44,688 miles3 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,688 miles
    Test number
    174296838145
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear tyres perished slightly

Questions about L23 SHO

Does L23 SHO currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L23 SHO is valid until 16 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on L23 SHO?
The MOT on L23 SHO is valid until 16 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L23 SHO done?
L23 SHO was recorded at 125,076 miles at its MOT on 12 Jan 2026, an average of 9,636 miles a year.
Has L23 SHO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L23 SHO has failed 2 of its 11 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Jan 2022.
Has the mileage on L23 SHO 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 SHO find?
L23 SHO passed its latest MOT on 12 Jan 2026 with 1 advisory: nearside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing.

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