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Volkswagen Golf

Black · Diesel · 2007 · 1,968 cc

N23 OGSMOT history

N23 OGS is a black diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 9 Mar 2007. Its MOT is valid until 5 Nov 2027 and it has passed 17 of 19 MOT tests, with 184,955 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Oct 2026.

N23 OGS black Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 5 Nov 2027
Mileage
184,955 mi
At MOT on 15 Oct 2026
MOT tests
19
17 passed · 2 failed
Per year
8,596 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
N23 OGS
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,968 cc
Year of manufacture
2007
First used
9 Mar 2007
MOT status
MOT valid until 5 Nov 2027
Latest MOT test
15 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

N23 OGS was last recorded at 184,955 miles on 15 Oct 2026, 2,512 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Nov 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
182,443 miles · 5 Nov 2025
Between the last two tests
2,512 miles
Average per year
8,596 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 184,955 miles
  • 2025 – 182,443 miles
  • 2024 – 179,751 miles
  • 2023 – 178,006 miles
  • 2022 – 176,022 miles
  • 2021 – 173,592 miles
  • 2020 – 171,549 miles
  • 2019 – 154,230 miles
  • 2018 – 139,928 miles
  • 2017 – 132,901 miles
  • 2016 – 121,573 miles
  • 2015 – 117,393 miles
  • 2014 – 103,860 miles
  • 2013 – 89,173 miles
  • 2012 – 73,041 miles
  • 2011 – 59,219 miles
  • 2010 – 43,397 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass184,955 miles
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (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.

  • Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2015

  • Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012

Full MOT history

19 tests since 27 Apr 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass184,955 miles (+2,512)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2027
    Odometer
    184,955 miles
    Test number
    169964800818
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  2. Pass182,443 miles (+2,692)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    182,443 miles
    Test number
    308324159555
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  3. Pass179,751 miles (+1,745)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    179,751 miles
    Test number
    100124329156
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  4. Pass178,006 miles (+1,984)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    178,006 miles
    Test number
    153719718822
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  5. Pass176,022 miles (+2,430)
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    176,022 miles
    Test number
    456320630700

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass173,592 miles (+2,043)
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    173,592 miles
    Test number
    508846412635

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass171,549 miles (+17,319)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    171,549 miles
    Test number
    513686088119
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
  8. Pass154,230 miles (+14,302)
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    154,230 miles
    Test number
    795950133002

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass139,928 miles (+7,027)
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2019
    Odometer
    139,928 miles
    Test number
    720660119804

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass132,901 miles (+11,328)
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2018
    Odometer
    132,901 miles
    Test number
    398204552246

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass121,573 miles (+4,180)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2017
    Odometer
    121,573 miles
    Test number
    802184114043
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
  12. Pass117,393 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2016
    Odometer
    117,393 miles
    Test number
    308006525111
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
  13. Fail117,393 miles (+13,533)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,393 miles
    Test number
    256256525459
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
  14. Pass103,860 miles (+14,687)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2015
    Odometer
    103,860 miles
    Test number
    846515324176
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
  15. Pass89,173 miles (+16,132)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    89,173 miles
    Test number
    945880123158
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  16. Pass73,041 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    73,041 miles
    Test number
    527000522153
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
  17. Fail73,041 miles (+13,822)4 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,041 miles
    Test number
    689778912111
    • FailureNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
  18. Pass59,219 miles (+15,822)
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    59,219 miles
    Test number
    537370821129

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass43,397 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    43,397 miles
    Test number
    192977510144
    • NoteBoth front tyres splitting on inner sidewalls

Questions about N23 OGS

Does N23 OGS currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on N23 OGS is valid until 5 Nov 2027.
When is the MOT due on N23 OGS?
The MOT on N23 OGS is valid until 5 Nov 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has N23 OGS done?
N23 OGS was recorded at 184,955 miles at its MOT on 15 Oct 2026, an average of 8,596 miles a year.
Has N23 OGS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. N23 OGS has failed 2 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 6 May 2015.
Has the mileage on N23 OGS 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 N23 OGS find?
N23 OGS passed its latest MOT on 15 Oct 2026 with 1 advisory: rear sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened.

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