Volkswagen Golf
Black · Petrol · 2006 · 1,984 cc
S23 MWSMOT history
S23 MWS is a black petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 8 Aug 2006. Its MOT is valid until 11 Aug 2027 and it has passed 18 of 25 MOT tests, with 80,705 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Aug 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 11 Aug 2027
- Mileage
- 80,705 mi
- At MOT on 10 Aug 2026
- MOT tests
- 25
- 18 passed · 7 failed
- Per year
- 3,513 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- S23 MWS
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Golf
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,984 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2006
- First used
- 8 Aug 2006
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 11 Aug 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 10 Aug 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
S23 MWS was last recorded at 80,705 miles on 10 Aug 2026, 2,309 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Aug 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 78,396 miles · 12 Aug 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 2,309 miles
- Average per year
- 3,513 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 80,705 miles
- 2025 – 78,396 miles
- 2024 – 74,996 miles
- 2023 – 70,890 miles
- 2022 – 67,703 miles
- 2021 – 64,613 miles
- 2020 – 63,058 miles
- 2019 – 60,026 miles
- 2018 – 57,623 miles
- 2017 – 55,394 miles
- 2016 – 53,067 miles
- 2015 – 50,553 miles
- 2014 – 47,049 miles
- 2013 – 43,212 miles
- 2012 – 40,745 miles
- 2011 – 38,985 miles
- 2010 – 31,156 miles
- 2009 – 20,850 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass80,705 miles
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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 Headlamp lens slightly defective
Minor5 MOTs, 2018–2021
Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective
Minor5 MOTs, 2018–2021
Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Silencer.
Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2024
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened
Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2025
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2024
Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt
Major2 MOTs, 2018–2022
Full MOT history
25 tests since 27 Jul 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass80,705 miles (+2,309)
- MOT expiry
- 11 Aug 2027
- Odometer
- 80,705 miles
- Test number
- 876969944705
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass78,396 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 11 Aug 2026
- Odometer
- 78,396 miles
- Test number
- 805968251169
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Fail78,396 miles (+3,400)3 major1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 78,396 miles
- Test number
- 690658139469
- MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
- MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryDriver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass74,996 miles (+4,106)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Aug 2025
- Odometer
- 74,996 miles
- Test number
- 538619012733
- AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Silencer. (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn close to legal limit. (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn close to legal limit. (5.2.3 (e))
Pass70,890 miles (+3,187)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Aug 2024
- Odometer
- 70,890 miles
- Test number
- 868467421923
- 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))
Pass67,703 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 8 Aug 2023
- Odometer
- 67,703 miles
- Test number
- 908574771200
- AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Silencer. (6.1.2 (a))
Fail67,703 miles (+3,090)2 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 67,703 miles
- Test number
- 687116264300
- MajorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Silencer. (6.1.2 (a))
Pass64,613 miles (+1,555)3 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Aug 2022
- Odometer
- 64,613 miles
- Test number
- 527483523784
- MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- MinorNearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Silencer. (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass63,058 miles2 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Aug 2021
- Odometer
- 63,058 miles
- Test number
- 661970969106
- MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Fail63,058 miles (+3,032)1 repaired2 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 63,058 miles
- Test number
- 897643747067
- Repaired at testOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass60,026 miles (+2,403)2 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Aug 2020
- Odometer
- 60,026 miles
- Test number
- 926726859369
- MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre silencer. (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Pass57,623 miles (+4)2 minor
- MOT expiry
- 8 Aug 2019
- Odometer
- 57,623 miles
- Test number
- 538145166933
- MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Fail57,619 miles (+2,225)2 dangerous4 major2 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 57,619 miles
- Test number
- 925302341306
- DangerousOffside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii))
- DangerousRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii))
- MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction Indicates a fault. (8.2.1.2 (h))
- MajorNearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))
- MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Gearbox end case seal. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass55,394 miles (+1)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Aug 2018
- Odometer
- 55,394 miles
- Test number
- 872266108970
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail55,393 miles (+2,326)4 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 55,393 miles
- Test number
- 450367701346
- FailureBonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)
- FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
- FailureOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
- FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Pass53,067 miles
- MOT expiry
- 8 Aug 2017
- Odometer
- 53,067 miles
- Test number
- 439596583958
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail53,067 miles (+2,514)3 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 53,067 miles
- Test number
- 646038725580
- FailureNearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
- FailureOffside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
- FailureOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
- AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Pass50,553 miles (+3,504)1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 8 Aug 2016
- Odometer
- 50,553 miles
- Test number
- 675184505223
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteVehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
Pass47,049 miles (+3,837)2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 8 Aug 2015
- Odometer
- 47,049 miles
- Test number
- 907861414217
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
- NoteVehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
Pass43,212 miles (+2,467)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 8 Aug 2014
- Odometer
- 43,212 miles
- Test number
- 935932213289
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass40,745 miles (+1,760)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Aug 2013
- Odometer
- 40,745 miles
- Test number
- 416014512279
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass38,985 miles (+1)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Aug 2012
- Odometer
- 38,985 miles
- Test number
- 938397601257
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail38,984 miles (+7,828)2 failures1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 38,984 miles
- Test number
- 567276101232
- FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
- FailureNearside Inner Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
- NoteBoth front inner discs excessively pitted with corrosion
Pass31,156 miles (+10,306)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Aug 2011
- Odometer
- 31,156 miles
- Test number
- 451879200295
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass20,850 miles
- MOT expiry
- 8 Aug 2010
- Odometer
- 20,850 miles
- Test number
- 152658509265
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about S23 MWS
- Does S23 MWS currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S23 MWS is valid until 11 Aug 2027.
- When is the MOT due on S23 MWS?
- The MOT on S23 MWS is valid until 11 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has S23 MWS done?
- S23 MWS was recorded at 80,705 miles at its MOT on 10 Aug 2026, an average of 3,513 miles a year.
- Has S23 MWS ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. S23 MWS has failed 7 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Aug 2025.
- Has the mileage on S23 MWS 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 MWS find?
- S23 MWS passed its latest MOT on 10 Aug 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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