Volkswagen Golf
Silver · Petrol · 2001 · 2,324 cc
V23 ABRMOT history
V23 ABR is a silver petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 11 Jun 2001. Its MOT expired on 5 Aug 2026 and it has passed 18 of 21 MOT tests, with 128,596 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 31 Jul 2025.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 5 Aug 2026
- Mileage
- 128,596 mi
- At MOT on 31 Jul 2025
- MOT tests
- 21
- 18 passed · 3 failed
- Per year
- 4,539 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- V23 ABR
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Golf
- Colour
- Silver
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 2,324 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2001
- First used
- 11 Jun 2001
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 5 Aug 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 31 Jul 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
V23 ABR was last recorded at 128,596 miles on 31 Jul 2025, 784 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Aug 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 127,812 miles · 6 Aug 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 784 miles
- Average per year
- 4,539 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 128,596 miles
- 2024 – 127,812 miles
- 2023 – 125,621 miles
- 2022 – 121,517 miles
- 2021 – 117,450 miles
- 2020 – 110,685 miles
- 2018 – 110,684 miles
- 2017 – 110,673 miles
- 2016 – 109,979 miles
- 2015 – 108,636 miles
- 2014 – 106,994 miles
- 2012 – 105,208 miles
- 2011 – 92,072 miles
- 2010 – 77,513 miles
- 2009 – 68,180 miles
- 2008 – 57,639 miles
- 2007 – 49,757 miles
- 2006 – 42,056 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass128,596 miles
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
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 Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2020
Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2020
Coolant leak unknown origin
Advisory2 MOTs, 2016
Oil leak unknown origin
Advisory2 MOTs, 2016
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2015
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2015
Full MOT history
21 tests since 7 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass128,596 miles (+784)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 5 Aug 2026
- Odometer
- 128,596 miles
- Test number
- 777557872049
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Pass127,812 miles (+2,191)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 5 Aug 2025
- Odometer
- 127,812 miles
- Test number
- 574894617993
- AdvisoryFront sub frame and rear axle corroded
Pass125,621 miles (+4,104)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Aug 2024
- Odometer
- 125,621 miles
- Test number
- 624426899286
- AdvisoryCoolant leak radiator bottom hose
- AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear suspension components corroded but not weakened
Pass121,517 miles (+4,067)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Aug 2023
- Odometer
- 121,517 miles
- Test number
- 995270596594
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass117,450 miles (+6,765)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Aug 2022
- Odometer
- 117,450 miles
- Test number
- 445901377989
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass110,685 miles (+1)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jun 2021
- Odometer
- 110,685 miles
- Test number
- 451408629959
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass110,684 miles (+11)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Dec 2019
- Odometer
- 110,684 miles
- Test number
- 599259296521
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass110,673 miles (+694)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Jul 2018
- Odometer
- 110,673 miles
- Test number
- 171407893172
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass109,979 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Jul 2017
- Odometer
- 109,979 miles
- Test number
- 169936051688
- AdvisoryCoolant leak unknown origin
- AdvisoryOil leak unknown origin
Fail109,979 miles (+1,343)2 failures4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 109,979 miles
- Test number
- 238857178216
- FailureBrake servo vacuum pipe split (3.6.C.1b)
- FailureFront front brake application uneven NSF (3.7.B.2)
- AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
- AdvisoryCoolant leak unknown origin
- AdvisoryFront brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
- AdvisoryOil leak unknown origin
Pass108,636 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Jul 2016
- Odometer
- 108,636 miles
- Test number
- 928075095186
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Fail108,636 miles (+1,642)3 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 108,636 miles
- Test number
- 627314095144
- FailureNearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
- FailureNearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureOffside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass106,994 miles (+1,786)
- MOT expiry
- 2 Jan 2015
- Odometer
- 106,994 miles
- Test number
- 598773804032
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass105,208 miles (+13,136)1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 26 Dec 2013
- Odometer
- 105,208 miles
- Test number
- 587022662365
- AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- NoteOil leak
Pass92,072 miles (+14,559)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Jul 2012
- Odometer
- 92,072 miles
- Test number
- 359510201451
- 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)
Pass77,513 miles (+9,333)1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 21 Jul 2011
- Odometer
- 77,513 miles
- Test number
- 623492100267
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- NoteFront brake discs corroded
Pass68,180 miles (+10,541)3 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 21 Jul 2010
- Odometer
- 68,180 miles
- Test number
- 931828199174
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- NoteOffside front tyre 2mm on inner edge
Pass57,639 miles (+7,882)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Jul 2009
- Odometer
- 57,639 miles
- Test number
- 864264008222
- AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Pass49,757 miles (+7,701)2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 9 Jul 2008
- Odometer
- 49,757 miles
- Test number
- 130350097145
- AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
- AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
- NoteOil leak
Pass42,056 miles
- MOT expiry
- 9 Jul 2007
- Odometer
- 42,056 miles
- Test number
- 214371096188
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail42,056 miles1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 42,056 miles
- Test number
- 864818486113
- FailureCentre Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Questions about V23 ABR
- Does V23 ABR currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on V23 ABR expired on 5 Aug 2026, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on V23 ABR?
- The MOT on V23 ABR expired on 5 Aug 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has V23 ABR done?
- V23 ABR was recorded at 128,596 miles at its MOT on 31 Jul 2025, an average of 4,539 miles a year.
- Has V23 ABR ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. V23 ABR has failed 3 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Jul 2016.
- Has the mileage on V23 ABR 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 V23 ABR find?
- V23 ABR passed its latest MOT on 31 Jul 2025 with 1 advisory: nearside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material.
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