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Volkswagen Golf

Silver · Petrol · 2011 · 1,197 cc

S23 KVSMOT history

S23 KVS is a silver petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 25 Feb 2011. Its MOT is valid until 5 Nov 2026 and it has passed 13 of 20 MOT tests, with 135,680 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Nov 2025.

S23 KVS silver Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 5 Nov 2026
Mileage
135,680 mi
At MOT on 6 Nov 2025
MOT tests
20
13 passed · 7 failed
Per year
6,954 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S23 KVS
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,197 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
25 Feb 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 5 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
6 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

S23 KVS was last recorded at 135,680 miles on 6 Nov 2025, 2,085 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
133,595 miles · 5 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
2,085 miles
Average per year
6,954 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 135,680 miles
  • 2024 – 133,595 miles
  • 2023 – 124,135 miles
  • 2022 – 116,233 miles
  • 2020 – 109,219 miles
  • 2019 – 101,538 miles
  • 2018 – 94,124 miles
  • 2017 – 86,859 miles
  • 2016 – 72,809 miles
  • 2015 – 60,941 miles
  • 2014 – 57,632 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass135,680 miles
  • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryFront Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryRear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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 slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2018–2023

  • Offside Front Nail in tyre

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023

  • Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023

  • Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor3 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

20 tests since 17 Mar 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass135,680 miles (+2,085)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    135,680 miles
    Test number
    859717833438
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  2. Pass133,595 miles (+74)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    133,595 miles
    Test number
    754908356843
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted
  3. Fail133,521 miles (+9,386)3 dangerous2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,521 miles
    Test number
    297648055907
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Anti-roll bar fractured snapped (5.3.3 (b) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted
  4. Pass124,135 miles (+9)1 minor11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    124,135 miles
    Test number
    926406099494
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisorySupplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))
  5. Fail124,126 miles (+1,847)1 major1 minor11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,126 miles
    Test number
    207824732153
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisorySupplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))
  6. Fail122,279 miles (+6,046)3 major1 minor12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,279 miles
    Test number
    128226348701
    • MajorBonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorBonnet primary retaining device ineffective (3.1 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCenter exhaust sleeve corroded.
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Middle box. (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both bald on shoulders. (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both spring mounting arms. (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both cracking in tread. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisorySupplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))
  7. Pass116,233 miles (+146)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    116,233 miles
    Test number
    189904961359
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • 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. Fail116,087 miles (+6,868)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,087 miles
    Test number
    816310982044
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • 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))
  9. Pass109,219 miles (+7,681)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    109,219 miles
    Test number
    336405389573
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
  10. Pass101,538 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    101,538 miles
    Test number
    409027457473

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail101,538 miles (+7,414)2 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,538 miles
    Test number
    739405561587
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
  12. Pass94,124 miles (+7,265)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    94,124 miles
    Test number
    622204174376
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))
  13. Pass86,859 miles (+5,458)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    86,859 miles
    Test number
    933987021408
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)
  14. Pass81,401 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    81,401 miles
    Test number
    811215917177
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre worn on edges
  15. Fail81,401 miles (+8,592)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,401 miles
    Test number
    453971342945
    • FailureNearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre worn on edges
  16. Pass72,809 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    72,809 miles
    Test number
    757666006722

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail72,809 miles (+11,868)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,809 miles
    Test number
    164367054312
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
  18. Pass60,941 miles (+3,309)
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    60,941 miles
    Test number
    358005455049

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass57,632 miles (+2,906)
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    57,632 miles
    Test number
    878543584286

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass54,726 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    54,726 miles
    Test number
    855826774024

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S23 KVS

Does S23 KVS currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S23 KVS is valid until 5 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on S23 KVS?
The MOT on S23 KVS is valid until 5 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S23 KVS done?
S23 KVS was recorded at 135,680 miles at its MOT on 6 Nov 2025, an average of 6,954 miles a year.
Has S23 KVS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S23 KVS has failed 7 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Oct 2024.
Has the mileage on S23 KVS 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 KVS find?
S23 KVS passed its latest MOT on 6 Nov 2025 with 5 advisories: exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases; front service brake binding but not excessively; nearside rear coil spring corroded, and 2 more.

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