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Volkswagen Golf

Silver · Diesel · 2011 · 1,598 cc

L23 WTMMOT history

L23 WTM is a silver diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 23 Jun 2011. Its MOT is valid until 12 Jul 2027 and it has passed 13 of 15 MOT tests, with 103,958 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Jun 2026.

L23 WTM silver Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 12 Jul 2027
Mileage
103,958 mi
At MOT on 26 Jun 2026
MOT tests
15
13 passed · 2 failed
Per year
6,080 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L23 WTM
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
23 Jun 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 12 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
26 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L23 WTM was last recorded at 103,958 miles on 26 Jun 2026, 10,196 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Jun 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
93,762 miles · 19 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
10,196 miles
Average per year
6,080 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 103,958 miles
  • 2025 – 93,762 miles
  • 2024 – 86,516 miles
  • 2023 – 82,771 miles
  • 2022 – 81,185 miles
  • 2021 – 78,621 miles
  • 2020 – 77,753 miles
  • 2019 – 74,622 miles
  • 2018 – 69,131 miles
  • 2017 – 62,532 miles
  • 2016 – 52,919 miles
  • 2015 – 42,358 miles
  • 2014 – 31,444 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass103,958 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

15 tests since 23 Jul 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass103,958 miles (+10,196)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    103,958 miles
    Test number
    247632495547

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass93,762 miles (+7,246)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    93,762 miles
    Test number
    630025302384

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass86,516 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    86,516 miles
    Test number
    248753728765
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  4. Fail86,515 miles (+3,744)1 dangerous3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,515 miles
    Test number
    989277129826
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  5. Pass82,771 miles (+1,586)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    82,771 miles
    Test number
    953515047337

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass81,185 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    81,185 miles
    Test number
    944662035795
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  7. Fail81,185 miles (+2,564)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,185 miles
    Test number
    409212487766
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  8. Pass78,621 miles (+868)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    78,621 miles
    Test number
    374439899930
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (Sticker) (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (Sticker) (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  9. Pass77,753 miles (+3,131)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    77,753 miles
    Test number
    314288859846
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking borderline pass (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking borderline pass (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  10. Pass74,622 miles (+5,491)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    74,622 miles
    Test number
    595796300554
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  11. Pass69,131 miles (+6,599)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    69,131 miles
    Test number
    127911724039

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass62,532 miles (+9,613)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    62,532 miles
    Test number
    468507617992
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted obscuring some undef side components
  13. Pass52,919 miles (+10,561)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    52,919 miles
    Test number
    317229397025
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
  14. Pass42,358 miles (+10,914)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    42,358 miles
    Test number
    278193485489
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm 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)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
    • NoteOil leak
  15. Pass31,444 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    31,444 miles
    Test number
    105834504291
    • NoteN/s side repeater slightly damaged

Questions about L23 WTM

Does L23 WTM currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L23 WTM is valid until 12 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on L23 WTM?
The MOT on L23 WTM is valid until 12 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L23 WTM done?
L23 WTM was recorded at 103,958 miles at its MOT on 26 Jun 2026, an average of 6,080 miles a year.
Has L23 WTM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L23 WTM has failed 2 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Jun 2024.
Has the mileage on L23 WTM 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 WTM find?
L23 WTM passed its latest MOT on 26 Jun 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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