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Volkswagen Golf

Grey · Diesel · 2010 · 1,968 cc

V23 MGNMOT history

V23 MGN is a grey diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 24 Jun 2010. Its MOT is valid until 4 Oct 2027 and it has passed 15 of 23 MOT tests, with 184,670 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Oct 2026.

V23 MGN grey Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 4 Oct 2027
Mileage
184,670 mi
At MOT on 5 Oct 2026
MOT tests
23
15 passed · 8 failed
Per year
11,096 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V23 MGN
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,968 cc
Year of manufacture
2010
First used
24 Jun 2010
MOT status
MOT valid until 4 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
5 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V23 MGN was last recorded at 184,670 miles on 5 Oct 2026, 720 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Sept 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
183,950 miles · 2 Sept 2026
Between the last two tests
720 miles
Average per year
11,096 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 184,670 miles
  • 2025 – 173,251 miles
  • 2024 – 165,317 miles
  • 2023 – 156,872 miles
  • 2022 – 148,223 miles
  • 2021 – 138,513 miles
  • 2020 – 129,353 miles
  • 2019 – 120,267 miles
  • 2018 – 106,898 miles
  • 2017 – 93,899 miles
  • 2016 – 82,363 miles
  • 2015 – 72,553 miles
  • 2014 – 58,175 miles
  • 2013 – 39,509 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass184,670 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
  • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryFront Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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.

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2022

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2017

Full MOT history

23 tests since 1 Jul 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass184,670 miles (+720)2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    184,670 miles
    Test number
    295184404078
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  2. Fail183,950 miles (+10,699)4 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    183,950 miles
    Test number
    997226037207
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring insecure not fitted correctly (5.3.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both rear lower arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both rear rails (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  3. Pass173,251 miles (+11)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    173,251 miles
    Test number
    375340315281
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Fail173,240 miles (+7,923)2 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    173,240 miles
    Test number
    198303305158
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass165,317 miles (+8,445)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    165,317 miles
    Test number
    973801423568
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm rear bushs (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Pass156,872 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    156,872 miles
    Test number
    110387206116

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail156,872 miles (+8,649)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    156,872 miles
    Test number
    708548242172
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
    • MajorNearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  8. Pass148,223 miles (+9,710)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    148,223 miles
    Test number
    855305830496
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryWasher jet spray weak

  9. Pass138,513 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    138,513 miles
    Test number
    980518358221
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  10. Fail138,513 miles (+9,160)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    138,513 miles
    Test number
    295326119358
    • Repaired at testEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  11. Pass129,353 miles (+9,086)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    129,353 miles
    Test number
    719984178947
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front 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 (5.2.3 (e))

  12. Pass120,267 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    120,267 miles
    Test number
    580345311899

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail120,267 miles (+13,369)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,267 miles
    Test number
    994908353286
    • MajorFront Undertray insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Side repeater with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  14. Pass106,898 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    106,898 miles
    Test number
    141924502570

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail106,895 miles (+12,996)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,895 miles
    Test number
    709508947638
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

  16. Pass93,899 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    93,899 miles
    Test number
    757458141226

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail93,899 miles (+11,536)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,899 miles
    Test number
    173332696947
    • FailureNearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureOffside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  18. Pass82,363 miles (+9,810)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    82,363 miles
    Test number
    281349577118
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test

  19. Pass72,553 miles (+14,378)
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    72,553 miles
    Test number
    827181853588

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass58,175 miles (+18,666)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    58,175 miles
    Test number
    809874644295
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  21. Pass39,509 miles (+1,982)
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    39,509 miles
    Test number
    568096453246

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass37,527 miles (+17)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    37,527 miles
    Test number
    317653783104

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail37,510 miles2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,510 miles
    Test number
    185452883185
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • NoteFront brake pads getting low

Questions about V23 MGN

Does V23 MGN currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V23 MGN is valid until 4 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on V23 MGN?
The MOT on V23 MGN is valid until 4 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V23 MGN done?
V23 MGN was recorded at 184,670 miles at its MOT on 5 Oct 2026, an average of 11,096 miles a year.
Has V23 MGN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V23 MGN has failed 8 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Sept 2026.
Has the mileage on V23 MGN 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 MGN find?
V23 MGN passed its latest MOT on 5 Oct 2026 with 2 minor defects and 5 advisories: nearside front windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; offside front drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; front macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened nearside and offside, and 4 more.

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