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Volkswagen Golf

Grey · Diesel · 2002 · 1,896 cc

S23 LGCMOT history

S23 LGC is a grey diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 24 Oct 2002. Its MOT expired on 15 Dec 2024 and it has passed 18 of 24 MOT tests, with 187,911 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Dec 2023.

S23 LGC grey Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 15 Dec 2024
Mileage
187,911 mi
At MOT on 16 Dec 2023
MOT tests
24
18 passed · 6 failed
Per year
8,393 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S23 LGC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
24 Oct 2002
MOT status
MOT expired on 15 Dec 2024
Latest MOT test
16 Dec 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

S23 LGC was last recorded at 187,911 miles on 16 Dec 2023, 8,569 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Oct 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
179,342 miles · 11 Oct 2022
Between the last two tests
8,569 miles
Average per year
8,393 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 187,911 miles
  • 2022 – 179,342 miles
  • 2021 – 167,490 miles
  • 2020 – 163,497 miles
  • 2019 – 152,871 miles
  • 2018 – 142,515 miles
  • 2017 – 137,466 miles
  • 2016 – 131,625 miles
  • 2015 – 126,351 miles
  • 2014 – 121,121 miles
  • 2013 – 114,152 miles
  • 2012 – 108,110 miles
  • 2011 – 99,672 miles
  • 2010 – 90,703 miles
  • 2009 – 77,808 miles
  • 2008 – 61,364 miles
  • 2007 – 51,559 miles
  • 2006 – 43,764 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass187,911 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.

  • Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting damaged but its strength is not seriously reduced

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Windscreen excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2010–2017

  • Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2010–2017

  • Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2008

Full MOT history

24 tests since 13 Oct 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass187,911 miles (+8,569)
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    187,911 miles
    Test number
    743993068599

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass179,342 miles (+11,852)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    179,342 miles
    Test number
    572454650145
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass167,490 miles (+3,993)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    167,490 miles
    Test number
    331268050217
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Pass163,497 miles (+2)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    163,497 miles
    Test number
    276313297518
    • MinorWindscreen excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting damaged but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  5. Fail163,495 miles (+10,624)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    163,495 miles
    Test number
    327974054131
    • MajorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt inner and outer (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect and nearside (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting damaged but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  6. Pass152,871 miles (+10,356)4 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    152,871 miles
    Test number
    813735236079
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced & offsided, including all rear lights due to tinted lenses. (4.3.3 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view & offside. (3.2 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Pass142,515 miles (+5,049)
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    142,515 miles
    Test number
    441938691005

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass137,466 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    137,466 miles
    Test number
    412031337648
    • AdvisoryHeavy acrid combustion fumes around engine. heavy black smoke from exhaust prior to test.

  9. Fail137,466 miles (+136)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    137,466 miles
    Test number
    418817356357
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect obscure. (1.8.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryHeavy acrid combustion fumes around engine. heavy black smoke from exhaust prior to test.

  10. Fail137,330 miles (+5,705)5 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    137,330 miles
    Test number
    802383144391
    • FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  11. Pass131,625 miles (+5,274)
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    131,625 miles
    Test number
    536273502847

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass126,351 miles (+5,230)
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    126,351 miles
    Test number
    459432853685

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass121,121 miles (+6,969)1 note
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    121,121 miles
    Test number
    586105454266
    • NoteBoth front lower arm rear bushes worn

  14. Pass114,152 miles (+6,042)
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    114,152 miles
    Test number
    996096853278

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass108,110 miles (+8,438)
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    108,110 miles
    Test number
    387006482455

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass99,672 miles (+8,969)
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    99,672 miles
    Test number
    738953271210

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass90,703 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    90,703 miles
    Test number
    434090670247
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  18. Fail90,703 miles (+12,895)5 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,703 miles
    Test number
    100510870264
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  19. Fail77,808 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,808 miles
    Test number
    221828779291
    • Repaired at testNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

  20. Pass77,808 miles (+16,444)
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    77,808 miles
    Test number
    842608679277

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass61,364 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    61,364 miles
    Test number
    713435458273
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  22. Fail61,364 miles (+9,805)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,364 miles
    Test number
    130574458256
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  23. Pass51,559 miles (+7,795)
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    51,559 miles
    Test number
    321086387217

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass43,764 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    43,764 miles
    Test number
    634896986227
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Questions about S23 LGC

Does S23 LGC currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S23 LGC expired on 15 Dec 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S23 LGC?
The MOT on S23 LGC expired on 15 Dec 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S23 LGC done?
S23 LGC was recorded at 187,911 miles at its MOT on 16 Dec 2023, an average of 8,393 miles a year.
Has S23 LGC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S23 LGC has failed 6 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Oct 2020.
Has the mileage on S23 LGC 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 LGC find?
S23 LGC passed its latest MOT on 16 Dec 2023 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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