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Volkswagen Golf

White · Diesel · 2012 · 1,968 cc

S23 BFRMOT history

S23 BFR is a white diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 28 Sept 2012. Its MOT is valid until 1 May 2027 and it has passed 12 of 14 MOT tests, with 101,290 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 May 2026.

S23 BFR white Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 1 May 2027
Mileage
101,290 mi
At MOT on 2 May 2026
MOT tests
14
12 passed · 2 failed
Per year
6,958 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S23 BFR
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,968 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
28 Sept 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 1 May 2027
Latest MOT test
2 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S23 BFR was last recorded at 101,290 miles on 2 May 2026, 5,952 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
95,338 miles · 21 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
5,952 miles
Average per year
6,958 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 101,290 miles
  • 2025 – 95,338 miles
  • 2024 – 90,720 miles
  • 2023 – 85,738 miles
  • 2022 – 81,290 miles
  • 2021 – 70,586 miles
  • 2020 – 63,043 miles
  • 2019 – 57,037 miles
  • 2018 – 50,618 miles
  • 2017 – 43,147 miles
  • 2016 – 34,818 miles
  • 2015 – 27,629 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass101,290 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened stabliser (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • 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.

  • Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2021

Full MOT history

14 tests since 30 Sept 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass101,290 miles (+5,952)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2027
    Odometer
    101,290 miles
    Test number
    667514572056
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened stabliser (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Pass95,338 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    95,338 miles
    Test number
    454756526082

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail95,338 miles (+4,618)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,338 miles
    Test number
    239244972523
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring missing (5.3.1 (c) (i))

  4. Pass90,720 miles (+4,982)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    90,720 miles
    Test number
    848466506090
    • AdvisoryOffside Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

  5. Pass85,738 miles (+4,448)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    85,738 miles
    Test number
    517656090478
    • AdvisoryFront chips in screen
    • AdvisoryEngine cover and under trays fitted obscuring view

  6. Pass81,290 miles (+27)
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    81,290 miles
    Test number
    834588761383

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail81,263 miles (+10,677)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,263 miles
    Test number
    478290432917
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  8. Pass70,586 miles (+7,543)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    70,586 miles
    Test number
    258769019782
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  9. Pass63,043 miles (+6,006)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    63,043 miles
    Test number
    789490940352
    • AdvisoryCovers fitted obscuring some testable components
    • 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))

  10. Pass57,037 miles (+6,419)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    57,037 miles
    Test number
    287059311396
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  11. Pass50,618 miles (+7,471)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    50,618 miles
    Test number
    302977087274
    • AdvisoryCentre exhaust sleeve deteriorated

  12. Pass43,147 miles (+8,329)
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    43,147 miles
    Test number
    868136747433

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass34,818 miles (+7,189)
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    34,818 miles
    Test number
    994426989509

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass27,629 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    27,629 miles
    Test number
    942840206737

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S23 BFR

Does S23 BFR currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S23 BFR is valid until 1 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on S23 BFR?
The MOT on S23 BFR is valid until 1 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S23 BFR done?
S23 BFR was recorded at 101,290 miles at its MOT on 2 May 2026, an average of 6,958 miles a year.
Has S23 BFR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S23 BFR has failed 2 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Apr 2025.
Has the mileage on S23 BFR 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 S23 BFR find?
S23 BFR passed its latest MOT on 2 May 2026 with 5 advisories: nearside front coil spring corroded; nearside rear suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened; offside rear lower suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened stabliser, and 2 more.

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