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Volkswagen Golf

Blue · Diesel · 2010 · 1,968 cc

T23 LAHMOT history

T23 LAH is a blue diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 30 Jan 2010. Its MOT is valid until 10 Oct 2027 and it has passed 15 of 19 MOT tests, with 171,807 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Sept 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 10 Oct 2027
Mileage
171,807 mi
At MOT on 15 Sept 2026
MOT tests
19
15 passed · 4 failed
Per year
11,266 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T23 LAH
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,968 cc
Year of manufacture
2010
First used
30 Jan 2010
MOT status
MOT valid until 10 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
15 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T23 LAH was last recorded at 171,807 miles on 15 Sept 2026, 9,488 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
162,319 miles · 2 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
9,488 miles
Average per year
11,266 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 171,807 miles
  • 2025 – 162,319 miles
  • 2024 – 151,486 miles
  • 2023 – 141,731 miles
  • 2022 – 131,199 miles
  • 2021 – 119,253 miles
  • 2020 – 110,098 miles
  • 2019 – 97,955 miles
  • 2018 – 83,559 miles
  • 2017 – 70,867 miles
  • 2016 – 53,071 miles
  • 2015 – 33,457 miles
  • 2014 – 25,852 miles
  • 2013 – 18,321 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass171,807 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • MinorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage 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 rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022

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 Coil spring corroded

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Engine cover fitted obscuring engine components

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Engine cover and under trays fitted obscuring some components

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2022

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

Full MOT history

19 tests since 30 Jan 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass171,807 miles (+9,488)2 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    171,807 miles
    Test number
    688366718113
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage 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 rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  2. Pass162,319 miles (+10,833)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    162,319 miles
    Test number
    105131787472
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre wearing on inner edge uneven (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre wearing on inner edge uneven (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass151,486 miles8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    151,486 miles
    Test number
    275157763524
    • AdvisoryEngine cover fitted obscuring engine components
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisorySmoke level too low to record
    • AdvisoryUndertray fitted obscuring underside components

  4. Fail151,486 miles (+9,755)2 major1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    151,486 miles
    Test number
    873762073968
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryEngine cover fitted obscuring engine components
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisorySmoke level too low to record
    • AdvisoryUndertray fitted obscuring underside components

  5. Pass141,731 miles (+10,532)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    141,731 miles
    Test number
    740755299541
    • AdvisoryEngine cover fitted obscuring engine components
    • AdvisoryUnder tray fitted obscuring underside components

  6. Pass131,199 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    131,199 miles
    Test number
    642374997508
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryEngine cover and under trays fitted obscuring some components

  7. Fail131,199 miles (+11,946)1 dangerous5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,199 miles
    Test number
    990905929916
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryEngine cover and under trays fitted obscuring some components

  8. Pass119,253 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    119,253 miles
    Test number
    244889876792
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn thin , corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn thin , corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  9. Fail119,253 miles (+9,155)3 dangerous2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,253 miles
    Test number
    981367804626
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall splitting (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall splitting (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorBrake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass110,098 miles (+12,143)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    110,098 miles
    Test number
    702749765926
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres worn uneven on inside edge

  11. Pass97,955 miles (+14,396)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    97,955 miles
    Test number
    126248414099
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryEngine cover and under trays fitted obscuring some components

  12. Pass83,559 miles (+12,692)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    83,559 miles
    Test number
    246496432433
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryEngine and underside covers fitted

  13. Pass70,867 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    70,867 miles
    Test number
    173253506613
    • AdvisoryBoth console bushes perished
    • AdvisoryFront brake pads worn low (70%)
    • AdvisoryFront wipers smearing slightly
    • AdvisorySlight oil misting on both front shock absorbers
    • AdvisorySmall chips in windscreen

  14. Fail70,867 miles (+17,796)1 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,867 miles
    Test number
    206758614076
    • Repaired at testWindscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' camera (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryBoth console bushes perished
    • AdvisoryFront brake pads worn low (70%)
    • AdvisoryFront wipers smearing slightly
    • AdvisorySlight oil misting on both front shock absorbers
    • AdvisorySmall chips in windscreen

  15. Pass53,071 miles (+6,485)
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    53,071 miles
    Test number
    714867281330

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass46,586 miles (+13,129)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    46,586 miles
    Test number
    134032519206

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass33,457 miles (+7,605)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    33,457 miles
    Test number
    688405615081
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNearside and offside rear tyres uneven treadwear

  18. Pass25,852 miles (+7,531)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    25,852 miles
    Test number
    269760634016
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  19. Pass18,321 miles3 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    18,321 miles
    Test number
    796200633000
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Questions about T23 LAH

Does T23 LAH currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T23 LAH is valid until 10 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on T23 LAH?
The MOT on T23 LAH is valid until 10 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T23 LAH done?
T23 LAH was recorded at 171,807 miles at its MOT on 15 Sept 2026, an average of 11,266 miles a year.
Has T23 LAH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T23 LAH has failed 4 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Sept 2024.
Has the mileage on T23 LAH 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 LAH find?
T23 LAH passed its latest MOT on 15 Sept 2026 with 2 minor defects and 7 advisories: nearside front upper anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; offside front upper anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; front sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened, and 6 more.

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