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Black · Diesel · 2011 · 1,968 cc

T23 DRTMOT history

T23 DRT is a black diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 30 Nov 2011. Its MOT is valid until 19 Mar 2027 and it has passed 12 of 14 MOT tests, with 127,872 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Mar 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 19 Mar 2027
Mileage
127,872 mi
At MOT on 6 Mar 2026
MOT tests
14
12 passed · 2 failed
Per year
9,025 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T23 DRT
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,968 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
30 Nov 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 19 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
6 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T23 DRT was last recorded at 127,872 miles on 6 Mar 2026, 8,399 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
119,473 miles · 20 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
8,399 miles
Average per year
9,025 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 127,872 miles
  • 2025 – 119,473 miles
  • 2024 – 112,797 miles
  • 2023 – 104,587 miles
  • 2022 – 95,933 miles
  • 2021 – 85,718 miles
  • 2020 – 77,716 miles
  • 2019 – 68,026 miles
  • 2017 – 58,382 miles
  • 2016 – 45,492 miles
  • 2015 – 33,292 miles
  • 2014 – 26,091 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass127,872 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(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 Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2024

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2024

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2024

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

Full MOT history

14 tests since 25 Nov 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass127,872 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    127,872 miles
    Test number
    498842107632
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  2. Fail127,872 miles (+8,399)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,872 miles
    Test number
    428471165080
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  3. Pass119,473 miles (+6,676)
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    119,473 miles
    Test number
    193008316902

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass112,797 miles (+8,210)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    112,797 miles
    Test number
    706451186631
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  5. Pass104,587 miles (+8,654)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    104,587 miles
    Test number
    163355721012
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  6. Pass95,933 miles (+10,215)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    95,933 miles
    Test number
    438321431571
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  7. Pass85,718 miles (+8,002)
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    85,718 miles
    Test number
    189108808702

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass77,716 miles (+53)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    77,716 miles
    Test number
    589655895659

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail77,663 miles (+9,637)2 dangerous1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,663 miles
    Test number
    327243954449
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  10. Pass68,026 miles (+9,644)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    68,026 miles
    Test number
    490942039253
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front 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))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  11. Pass58,382 miles (+12,890)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    58,382 miles
    Test number
    906215510537
    • AdvisoryTyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)
  12. Pass45,492 miles (+12,200)
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    45,492 miles
    Test number
    546820381047

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass33,292 miles (+7,201)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    33,292 miles
    Test number
    264491746278
    • AdvisoryNo emissions printout (too clean)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
  14. Pass26,091 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    26,091 miles
    Test number
    129769924373

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T23 DRT

Does T23 DRT currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T23 DRT is valid until 19 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on T23 DRT?
The MOT on T23 DRT is valid until 19 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T23 DRT done?
T23 DRT was recorded at 127,872 miles at its MOT on 6 Mar 2026, an average of 9,025 miles a year.
Has T23 DRT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T23 DRT has failed 2 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Mar 2026.
Has the mileage on T23 DRT 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 T23 DRT find?
T23 DRT passed its latest MOT on 6 Mar 2026 with 4 advisories: nearside rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; nearside rear brake pad(s) wearing thin; offside rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened, and 1 more.

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