Volkswagen Golf
Black · Petrol · 2006 · 1,390 cc
S23 BRTMOT history
S23 BRT is a black petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 30 Jun 2006. Its MOT is valid until 27 Jan 2027 and it has passed 17 of 25 MOT tests, with 161,696 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Jan 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 27 Jan 2027
- Mileage
- 161,696 mi
- At MOT on 28 Jan 2026
- MOT tests
- 25
- 17 passed · 8 failed
- Per year
- 6,478 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- S23 BRT
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Golf
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,390 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2006
- First used
- 30 Jun 2006
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 27 Jan 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 28 Jan 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
S23 BRT was last recorded at 161,696 miles on 28 Jan 2026, 1 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Jan 2026.
- Previous MOT
- 161,695 miles · 26 Jan 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 1 miles
- Average per year
- 6,478 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 161,696 miles
- 2025 – 156,080 miles
- 2024 – 145,580 miles
- 2023 – 143,173 miles
- 2022 – 140,031 miles
- 2021 – 136,600 miles
- 2020 – 128,159 miles
- 2018 – 115,716 miles
- 2017 – 108,663 miles
- 2016 – 103,213 miles
- 2015 – 97,755 miles
- 2014 – 91,856 miles
- 2013 – 85,129 miles
- 2012 – 85,096 miles
- 2011 – 82,788 miles
- 2010 – 66,229 miles
- 2009 – 54,159 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass161,696 miles
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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 Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2025
Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt
Major3 MOTs, 2023–2025
Parking brake efficiency below requirements
Major3 MOTs, 2022–2025
Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt
Major3 MOTs, 2022–2024
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2025
Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt
Major2 MOTs, 2024–2025
Full MOT history
25 tests since 23 Jun 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass161,696 miles (+1)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jan 2027
- Odometer
- 161,696 miles
- Test number
- 882462746674
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail161,695 miles (+5,615)9 major1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 161,695 miles
- Test number
- 412332249208
- MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
- MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
- MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
- MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
- MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn lower ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorNearside Side repeater with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated slight grease weep (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases central exhaust silencer (6.1.2 (a))
Pass156,080 miles2 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jan 2026
- Odometer
- 156,080 miles
- Test number
- 111519614519
- MinorNearside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Fail156,078 miles (+10,498)6 major2 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 156,078 miles
- Test number
- 311057314106
- MajorFront Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- MajorRear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MinorNearside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass145,580 miles (+10)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jan 2025
- Odometer
- 145,580 miles
- Test number
- 164384101945
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail145,570 miles (+2,397)6 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 145,570 miles
- Test number
- 551854416162
- MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
- MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryCat removed
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass143,173 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jan 2024
- Odometer
- 143,173 miles
- Test number
- 966193675585
- AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear shock absorber dust cover loose
- AdvisoryOffside Rear offside rear wheel binding
Fail143,171 miles (+3,140)1 dangerous4 major1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 143,171 miles
- Test number
- 683398193080
- DangerousNearside Front Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii))
- MajorBrake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))
- MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MinorNearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
- AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear shock absorber dust cover loose
- AdvisoryOffside Rear offside rear wheel binding
Pass140,031 miles (+11)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jan 2023
- Odometer
- 140,031 miles
- Test number
- 765802625557
- AdvisoryNearside Rear shock absorber dust cover
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail140,020 miles (+3,420)5 major8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 140,020 miles
- Test number
- 119090502557
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear shock absorber dust cover
- AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (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))
Pass136,600 miles (+8,441)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jan 2022
- Odometer
- 136,600 miles
- Test number
- 454688450370
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass128,159 miles (+12,443)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 20 Jan 2021
- Odometer
- 128,159 miles
- Test number
- 631446969264
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass115,716 miles (+7,053)1 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Nov 2019
- Odometer
- 115,716 miles
- Test number
- 999216709046
- MinorOffside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre exhaust (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre in tread
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive lower engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass108,663 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Nov 2018
- Odometer
- 108,663 miles
- Test number
- 515680805237
- AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryOil leak
Fail108,663 miles (+5,450)6 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 108,663 miles
- Test number
- 879081231960
- FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
- FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
- AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryOil leak
Pass103,213 miles (+5,458)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Nov 2017
- Odometer
- 103,213 miles
- Test number
- 523949831189
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Pass97,755 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Nov 2016
- Odometer
- 97,755 miles
- Test number
- 864890262818
- AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre worn on inner edge
- AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre worn on inner edge
Fail97,755 miles (+5,899)4 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 97,755 miles
- Test number
- 262001725889
- FailureNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
- FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre worn on inner edge
- AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre worn on inner edge
Pass91,856 miles (+7)
- MOT expiry
- 20 Nov 2015
- Odometer
- 91,856 miles
- Test number
- 997065724342
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail91,849 miles (+6,720)2 failures2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 91,849 miles
- Test number
- 546313124340
- FailureFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
- FailureNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
- NoteFront brake discs in poor condition
- NoteFront inner brake pads appear to be operating over only aprroximately 60% of the brake disc area
Pass85,129 miles (+33)
- MOT expiry
- 19 Nov 2014
- Odometer
- 85,129 miles
- Test number
- 449404123379
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass85,096 miles (+2,308)
- MOT expiry
- 6 Nov 2013
- Odometer
- 85,096 miles
- Test number
- 769232912342
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass82,788 miles (+16,559)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jun 2012
- Odometer
- 82,788 miles
- Test number
- 466441381119
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass66,229 miles (+12,070)2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jun 2011
- Odometer
- 66,229 miles
- Test number
- 720973070155
- NoteThe nearside rear tyre is wearing thin on the inner edge.
- NoteThere is a bad oil leak from the engine.
Pass54,159 miles1 note
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jun 2010
- Odometer
- 54,159 miles
- Test number
- 564514579169
- NoteOffside front shock absorber is damp
Questions about S23 BRT
- Does S23 BRT currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S23 BRT is valid until 27 Jan 2027.
- When is the MOT due on S23 BRT?
- The MOT on S23 BRT is valid until 27 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has S23 BRT done?
- S23 BRT was recorded at 161,696 miles at its MOT on 28 Jan 2026, an average of 6,478 miles a year.
- Has S23 BRT ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. S23 BRT has failed 8 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Jan 2026.
- Has the mileage on S23 BRT 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 BRT find?
- S23 BRT passed its latest MOT on 28 Jan 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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