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Volkswagen Golf

Blue · Petrol · 2007 · 1,598 cc

S23 VKPMOT history

S23 VKP is a blue petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 29 Mar 2007. Its MOT is valid until 30 Dec 2026 and it has passed 16 of 22 MOT tests, with 73,155 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Dec 2025.

S23 VKP blue Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 30 Dec 2026
Mileage
73,155 mi
At MOT on 30 Dec 2025
MOT tests
22
16 passed · 6 failed
Per year
3,312 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S23 VKP
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2007
First used
29 Mar 2007
MOT status
MOT valid until 30 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
30 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

S23 VKP was last recorded at 73,155 miles on 30 Dec 2025, 2 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Dec 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
73,153 miles · 29 Dec 2025
Between the last two tests
2 miles
Average per year
3,312 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 73,155 miles
  • 2024 – 62,910 miles
  • 2023 – 50,078 miles
  • 2022 – 44,105 miles
  • 2021 – 43,293 miles
  • 2020 – 42,838 miles
  • 2019 – 42,673 miles
  • 2018 – 42,486 miles
  • 2017 – 42,359 miles
  • 2016 – 42,171 miles
  • 2015 – 41,564 miles
  • 2014 – 39,803 miles
  • 2013 – 38,064 miles
  • 2012 – 31,840 miles
  • 2011 – 26,875 miles
  • 2010 – 20,932 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass73,155 miles
  • AdvisoryCentral Front Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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.

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2024

Full MOT history

22 tests since 25 Mar 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass73,155 miles (+2)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    73,155 miles
    Test number
    341754322885
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

  2. Fail73,153 miles (+10,243)4 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,153 miles
    Test number
    573067101598
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Coil spring mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass62,910 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    62,910 miles
    Test number
    550457922568

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail62,910 miles (+12,832)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,910 miles
    Test number
    725795932313
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass50,078 miles (+35)
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    50,078 miles
    Test number
    675925312947

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail50,043 miles (+5,938)1 dangerous2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,043 miles
    Test number
    861840460582
    • DangerousOffside Rear Outer Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

  7. Pass44,105 miles (+812)
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    44,105 miles
    Test number
    961753119646

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass43,293 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    43,293 miles
    Test number
    798197771000

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail43,291 miles (+453)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,291 miles
    Test number
    549941057383
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass42,838 miles (+165)
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    42,838 miles
    Test number
    226046939177

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass42,673 miles (+187)
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    42,673 miles
    Test number
    972874213755

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass42,486 miles (+127)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    42,486 miles
    Test number
    820900039560
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  13. Pass42,359 miles (+188)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    42,359 miles
    Test number
    574812628263
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both lenses slightly opaque and requires polishing (1.7.5a)

  14. Pass42,171 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    42,171 miles
    Test number
    568996174948

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail42,171 miles (+607)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,171 miles
    Test number
    600006412160
    • Repaired at testExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

  16. Pass41,564 miles (+9)1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    41,564 miles
    Test number
    349370985022
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

  17. Fail41,555 miles (+1,752)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,555 miles
    Test number
    356660575029
    • FailureOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

  18. Pass39,803 miles (+1,739)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    39,803 miles
    Test number
    138667384042
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  19. Pass38,064 miles (+6,224)
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    38,064 miles
    Test number
    618207103172

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass31,840 miles (+4,965)
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    31,840 miles
    Test number
    717712482081

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass26,875 miles (+5,943)
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    26,875 miles
    Test number
    668732581082

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass20,932 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    20,932 miles
    Test number
    101154680042
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about S23 VKP

Does S23 VKP currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S23 VKP is valid until 30 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on S23 VKP?
The MOT on S23 VKP 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 VKP done?
S23 VKP was recorded at 73,155 miles at its MOT on 30 Dec 2025, an average of 3,312 miles a year.
Has S23 VKP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S23 VKP has failed 6 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Dec 2025.
Has the mileage on S23 VKP 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 VKP find?
S23 VKP passed its latest MOT on 30 Dec 2025 with 1 advisory: central front lower engine mounting damaged but not to excess.

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