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Volkswagen Golf

Red · Petrol · 2007 · 2,000 cc

L23 SLCMOT history

L23 SLC is a red petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 12 Apr 2007. Its MOT is valid until 4 May 2027 and it has passed 11 of 13 MOT tests, with 74,281 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 May 2026.

L23 SLC red Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 4 May 2027
Mileage
74,281 mi
At MOT on 5 May 2026
MOT tests
13
11 passed · 2 failed
Per year
3,763 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L23 SLC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,000 cc
Year of manufacture
2007
First used
12 Apr 2007
MOT status
MOT valid until 4 May 2027
Latest MOT test
5 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L23 SLC was last recorded at 74,281 miles on 5 May 2026, 4,327 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
69,954 miles · 30 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
4,327 miles
Average per year
3,763 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 74,281 miles
  • 2025 – 69,954 miles
  • 2024 – 64,656 miles
  • 2023 – 55,266 miles
  • 2022 – 50,486 miles
  • 2015 – 31,998 miles
  • 2014 – 28,357 miles
  • 2013 – 24,213 miles
  • 2012 – 20,384 miles
  • 2011 – 16,757 miles
  • 2010 – 13,855 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass74,281 miles
  • 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))

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 Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt

    Major2 MOTs, 2023–2024

Full MOT history

13 tests since 14 Apr 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass74,281 miles (+4,327)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2027
    Odometer
    74,281 miles
    Test number
    961713734252
    • 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))
  2. Pass69,954 miles (+5,298)
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    69,954 miles
    Test number
    881539213820

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass64,656 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    64,656 miles
    Test number
    184642708280
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  4. Fail64,656 miles (+9,390)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,656 miles
    Test number
    468062329800
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  5. Pass55,266 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    55,266 miles
    Test number
    908468952122
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  6. Fail55,266 miles (+4,780)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,266 miles
    Test number
    379321726033
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  7. Pass50,486 miles (+18,488)
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    50,486 miles
    Test number
    934672328178

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass31,998 miles (+3,641)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    31,998 miles
    Test number
    377122065117

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass28,357 miles (+4,144)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    28,357 miles
    Test number
    939172664128

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass24,213 miles (+3,829)1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    24,213 miles
    Test number
    478363763193
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  11. Pass20,384 miles (+3,627)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    20,384 miles
    Test number
    525471372110

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass16,757 miles (+2,902)
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    16,757 miles
    Test number
    657762101140

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass13,855 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    13,855 miles
    Test number
    383064700151

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L23 SLC

Does L23 SLC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L23 SLC is valid until 4 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on L23 SLC?
The MOT on L23 SLC is valid until 4 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L23 SLC done?
L23 SLC was recorded at 74,281 miles at its MOT on 5 May 2026, an average of 3,763 miles a year.
Has L23 SLC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L23 SLC has failed 2 of its 13 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Mar 2024.
Has the mileage on L23 SLC 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 SLC find?
L23 SLC passed its latest MOT on 5 May 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

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