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Volkswagen Golf

Grey · Diesel · 2008 · 1,968 cc

S23 KTNMOT history

S23 KTN is a grey diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 16 Mar 2008. Its MOT is valid until 30 Dec 2026 and it has passed 16 of 21 MOT tests, with 128,395 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Dec 2025.

S23 KTN grey Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 30 Dec 2026
Mileage
128,395 mi
At MOT on 23 Dec 2025
MOT tests
21
16 passed · 5 failed
Per year
7,283 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S23 KTN
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,968 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
16 Mar 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 30 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
23 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

S23 KTN was last recorded at 128,395 miles on 23 Dec 2025, 9,227 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
119,168 miles · 2 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
9,227 miles
Average per year
7,283 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 128,395 miles
  • 2024 – 119,168 miles
  • 2023 – 107,384 miles
  • 2022 – 95,583 miles
  • 2021 – 86,172 miles
  • 2020 – 75,909 miles
  • 2019 – 70,587 miles
  • 2018 – 64,050 miles
  • 2017 – 58,017 miles
  • 2016 – 52,296 miles
  • 2015 – 46,025 miles
  • 2014 – 40,172 miles
  • 2013 – 34,699 miles
  • 2012 – 28,683 miles
  • 2011 – 20,780 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass128,395 miles
  • MinorFront Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both sides (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective faded (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (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 Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated

    Minor3 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor2 MOTs, 2023

  • Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both lenses degraded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

21 tests since 15 Mar 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass128,395 miles (+9,227)2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    128,395 miles
    Test number
    173262819722
    • MinorFront Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both sides (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective faded (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass119,168 miles (+11,784)2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    119,168 miles
    Test number
    132209310656
    • MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective both faded (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass107,384 miles (+16)3 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    107,384 miles
    Test number
    924086738977
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both lenses degraded (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  4. Fail107,368 miles (+11,785)3 major3 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,368 miles
    Test number
    931538267820
    • MajorBattery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both lenses degraded (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  5. Pass95,583 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    95,583 miles
    Test number
    559608671939
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres going out of shape on inner edges

  6. Fail95,583 miles (+9,411)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,583 miles
    Test number
    782339812902
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres going out of shape on inner edges

  7. Pass86,172 miles (+38)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    86,172 miles
    Test number
    240827001631
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Fail86,134 miles (+10,225)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,134 miles
    Test number
    307664140885
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Pass75,909 miles (+935)
    MOT expiry
    27 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    75,909 miles
    Test number
    169847684980

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass74,974 miles (+4,387)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    74,974 miles
    Test number
    954749167338
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  11. Pass70,587 miles (+6,537)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    70,587 miles
    Test number
    669263549169
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  12. Pass64,050 miles (+6,033)
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    64,050 miles
    Test number
    167837128779

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass58,017 miles (+5,721)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    58,017 miles
    Test number
    748771358561
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  14. Pass52,296 miles (+6,271)
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    52,296 miles
    Test number
    735890302168

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass46,025 miles (+5,853)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    46,025 miles
    Test number
    179789665059
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  16. Pass40,172 miles (+5,473)
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    40,172 miles
    Test number
    679693264013

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail34,699 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,699 miles
    Test number
    129113973468
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  18. Pass34,699 miles (+6,016)
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    34,699 miles
    Test number
    505023573082

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass28,683 miles (+7,903)
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    28,683 miles
    Test number
    155505672497

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass20,780 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    20,780 miles
    Test number
    359074171067

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail20,780 miles2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    20,780 miles
    Test number
    128374771008
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Questions about S23 KTN

Does S23 KTN currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S23 KTN is valid until 30 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on S23 KTN?
The MOT on S23 KTN is valid until 30 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 KTN done?
S23 KTN was recorded at 128,395 miles at its MOT on 23 Dec 2025, an average of 7,283 miles a year.
Has S23 KTN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S23 KTN has failed 5 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Dec 2023.
Has the mileage on S23 KTN 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 KTN find?
S23 KTN passed its latest MOT on 23 Dec 2025 with 2 minor defects and 2 advisories: front outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both sides; headlamp lens slightly defective faded; nearside rear shock absorbers has light misting of oil, and 1 more.

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