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Volkswagen Golf

Black · Petrol · 2011 · 1,390 cc

S23 DXAMOT history

S23 DXA is a black petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 17 Dec 2011. Its MOT is valid until 9 Oct 2027 and it has passed 13 of 15 MOT tests, with 88,319 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Oct 2026.

S23 DXA black Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 9 Oct 2027
Mileage
88,319 mi
At MOT on 3 Oct 2026
MOT tests
15
13 passed · 2 failed
Per year
5,825 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S23 DXA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,390 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
17 Dec 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 9 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
3 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S23 DXA was last recorded at 88,319 miles on 3 Oct 2026, 3,026 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
85,293 miles · 10 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
3,026 miles
Average per year
5,825 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 88,319 miles
  • 2025 – 85,293 miles
  • 2024 – 73,460 miles
  • 2023 – 68,537 miles
  • 2022 – 62,899 miles
  • 2021 – 58,568 miles
  • 2020 – 55,084 miles
  • 2019 – 50,293 miles
  • 2018 – 45,507 miles
  • 2017 – 38,674 miles
  • 2016 – 29,286 miles
  • 2014 – 19,295 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass88,319 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 brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

15 tests since 27 Nov 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass88,319 miles (+3,026)
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    88,319 miles
    Test number
    949275522357

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass85,293 miles (+5,195)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    85,293 miles
    Test number
    252779402486
    • AdvisoryAll underbody protected by underseal
  3. Pass80,098 miles (+6,638)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    80,098 miles
    Test number
    221999846312
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement ns/ofs (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  4. Pass73,460 miles (+4,923)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    73,460 miles
    Test number
    746322208549

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass68,537 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    68,537 miles
    Test number
    127277059071

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail68,537 miles (+5,638)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,537 miles
    Test number
    518653461683
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
  7. Pass62,899 miles (+4,331)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    62,899 miles
    Test number
    710089508248
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  8. Pass58,568 miles (+3,484)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    58,568 miles
    Test number
    853400115483

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass55,084 miles (+4,791)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    55,084 miles
    Test number
    856927745621

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass50,293 miles (+4,786)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    50,293 miles
    Test number
    491210124619

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass45,507 miles (+6,833)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    45,507 miles
    Test number
    834452308722

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass38,674 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    38,674 miles
    Test number
    909855691905
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
  13. Fail38,674 miles (+9,388)1 failure5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,674 miles
    Test number
    422496825354
    • FailureNearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • 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 brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
  14. Pass29,286 miles (+9,991)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    29,286 miles
    Test number
    193660723559

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass19,295 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    19,295 miles
    Test number
    415251534460

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S23 DXA

Does S23 DXA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S23 DXA is valid until 9 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on S23 DXA?
The MOT on S23 DXA is valid until 9 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S23 DXA done?
S23 DXA was recorded at 88,319 miles at its MOT on 3 Oct 2026, an average of 5,825 miles a year.
Has S23 DXA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S23 DXA has failed 2 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Jan 2023.
Has the mileage on S23 DXA 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 DXA find?
S23 DXA passed its latest MOT on 3 Oct 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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