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Volkswagen Golf

Black · Diesel · 2005 · 1,968 cc

S23 BJGMOT history

S23 BJG is a black diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 21 Apr 2005. Its MOT expired on 4 Nov 2025 and it has passed 12 of 17 MOT tests, with 145,119 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Nov 2024.

S23 BJG black Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Golf, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 4 Nov 2025
Mileage
145,119 mi
At MOT on 5 Nov 2024
MOT tests
17
12 passed · 5 failed
Per year
5,214 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S23 BJG
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,968 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
21 Apr 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 4 Nov 2025
Latest MOT test
5 Nov 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

S23 BJG was last recorded at 145,119 miles on 5 Nov 2024, 4,856 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Oct 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
140,263 miles · 18 Oct 2021
Between the last two tests
4,856 miles
Average per year
5,214 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 145,119 miles
  • 2021 – 140,263 miles
  • 2017 – 136,737 miles
  • 2016 – 125,350 miles
  • 2015 – 116,191 miles
  • 2014 – 106,570 miles
  • 2013 – 94,580 miles
  • 2012 – 85,282 miles
  • 2011 – 77,560 miles
  • 2010 – 69,795 miles
  • 2009 – 63,481 miles
  • 2008 – 58,394 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass145,119 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2008–2016

  • Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Windscreen wiper blade defective

    Minor2 MOTs, 2021

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2008–2010

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2008–2009

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2008–2009

Full MOT history

17 tests since 19 Mar 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass145,119 miles (+4,856)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    145,119 miles
    Test number
    689807228958
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

  2. Pass140,263 miles (+24)2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    140,263 miles
    Test number
    648948901728
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  3. Fail140,239 miles (+3,502)4 major2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    140,239 miles
    Test number
    352171932827
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorTyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions Both front (5.2.3 (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass136,737 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    136,737 miles
    Test number
    293893942234

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail136,737 miles (+11,387)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,737 miles
    Test number
    798304595314
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  6. Pass125,350 miles (+9,159)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    125,350 miles
    Test number
    624559148772
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  7. Pass116,191 miles (+9)
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    116,191 miles
    Test number
    548887895097

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail116,182 miles (+9,612)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,182 miles
    Test number
    248970995032
    • FailureHeadlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  9. Pass106,570 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    106,570 miles
    Test number
    825901694075

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail106,570 miles (+11,990)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,570 miles
    Test number
    547120894062
    • FailureFront Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

  11. Pass94,580 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    94,580 miles
    Test number
    678998173039
    • AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  12. Fail94,580 miles (+9,298)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,580 miles
    Test number
    838138873094
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  13. Pass85,282 miles (+7,722)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    85,282 miles
    Test number
    486623692042
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteO/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge
    • NoteO/s/r brake dic back plate corroded and deteriorating

  14. Pass77,560 miles (+7,765)
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    77,560 miles
    Test number
    216815571088

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass69,795 miles (+6,314)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    69,795 miles
    Test number
    440911850008
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  16. Pass63,481 miles (+5,087)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    63,481 miles
    Test number
    583249469028
    • 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)

  17. Pass58,394 miles10 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    58,394 miles
    Test number
    544679878095
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
    • NoteRear number plate deteriorated

Questions about S23 BJG

Does S23 BJG currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S23 BJG expired on 4 Nov 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S23 BJG?
The MOT on S23 BJG expired on 4 Nov 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S23 BJG done?
S23 BJG was recorded at 145,119 miles at its MOT on 5 Nov 2024, an average of 5,214 miles a year.
Has S23 BJG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S23 BJG has failed 5 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Oct 2021.
Has the mileage on S23 BJG 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 BJG find?
S23 BJG passed its latest MOT on 5 Nov 2024 with 1 minor defect: nearside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated.

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