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Black · Petrol · 2010 · 1,984 cc

S23 GDRMOT history

S23 GDR is a black petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 29 Sept 2010. Its MOT is valid until 18 Dec 2026 and it has passed 13 of 21 MOT tests, with 141,984 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Dec 2025.

S23 GDR black Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 18 Dec 2026
Mileage
141,984 mi
At MOT on 9 Dec 2025
MOT tests
21
13 passed · 8 failed
Per year
10,372 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S23 GDR
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,984 cc
Year of manufacture
2010
First used
29 Sept 2010
MOT status
MOT valid until 18 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
9 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

S23 GDR was last recorded at 141,984 miles on 9 Dec 2025, 11,009 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
130,975 miles · 3 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
11,009 miles
Average per year
10,372 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 141,984 miles
  • 2024 – 130,975 miles
  • 2023 – 118,605 miles
  • 2022 – 104,829 miles
  • 2021 – 90,233 miles
  • 2020 – 76,302 miles
  • 2019 – 63,368 miles
  • 2018 – 57,825 miles
  • 2017 – 50,857 miles
  • 2016 – 43,653 miles
  • 2015 – 36,388 miles
  • 2014 – 22,979 miles
  • 2013 – 15,816 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass141,984 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm 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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory8 MOTs, 2018–2024

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2024

  • Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2024

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

21 tests since 10 Oct 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass141,984 miles (+11,009)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    141,984 miles
    Test number
    835277845203
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Pass130,975 miles1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    130,975 miles
    Test number
    189780971772
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Fail130,975 miles (+12,370)2 major1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,975 miles
    Test number
    367945681625
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass118,605 miles (+336)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    118,605 miles
    Test number
    490958777837
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust center sleeve clamp split

  5. Fail118,269 miles (+13,440)1 dangerous2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,269 miles
    Test number
    208201206852
    • DangerousOffside Front Seat belt webbing significantly weakened (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust center sleeve clamp split

  6. Pass104,829 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    104,829 miles
    Test number
    433076488344
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  7. Fail104,829 miles (+14,596)1 dangerous3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,829 miles
    Test number
    515435129784
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass90,233 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    90,233 miles
    Test number
    948647559036
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre feather on inner edge
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Fail90,233 miles (+13,931)2 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,233 miles
    Test number
    166922630463
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre feather on inner edge
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Pass76,302 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    76,302 miles
    Test number
    883559869533
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  11. Fail76,302 miles (+12,934)2 dangerous3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,302 miles
    Test number
    417485670866
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))

  12. Pass63,368 miles (+58)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    63,368 miles
    Test number
    166299017474
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  13. Fail63,310 miles (+5,485)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,310 miles
    Test number
    756958139160
    • MajorFront Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  14. Pass57,825 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    57,825 miles
    Test number
    734560296556
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  15. Fail57,825 miles (+6,968)1 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,825 miles
    Test number
    801668710454
    • DangerousFuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire filter (6.1.3 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  16. Pass50,857 miles (+7,204)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    50,857 miles
    Test number
    128361683062
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake grabbing slightly
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre starting to perish
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  17. Pass43,653 miles (+7,265)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    43,653 miles
    Test number
    988169290402
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  18. Pass36,388 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    36,388 miles
    Test number
    568490195186

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail36,388 miles (+13,409)1 failure2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,388 miles
    Test number
    695849585173
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteBrake fluid getting slightly low
    • NoteOffside rear tyre is wearing on inside edge

  20. Pass22,979 miles (+7,163)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    22,979 miles
    Test number
    996519284128
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  21. Pass15,816 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    15,816 miles
    Test number
    609213383216

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S23 GDR

Does S23 GDR currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S23 GDR is valid until 18 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on S23 GDR?
The MOT on S23 GDR is valid until 18 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S23 GDR done?
S23 GDR was recorded at 141,984 miles at its MOT on 9 Dec 2025, an average of 10,372 miles a year.
Has S23 GDR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S23 GDR has failed 8 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Dec 2024.
Has the mileage on S23 GDR 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 GDR find?
S23 GDR passed its latest MOT on 9 Dec 2025 with 3 advisories: nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; nearside rear suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened; offside rear suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened.

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