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Volkswagen Golf

Silver · Diesel · 2002 · 1,896 cc

V23 MJFMOT history

V23 MJF is a silver diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 5 Mar 2002. Its MOT expired on 15 Oct 2025 and it has passed 19 of 24 MOT tests, with 239,745 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Oct 2024.

V23 MJF silver Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 15 Oct 2025
Mileage
239,745 mi
At MOT on 16 Oct 2024
MOT tests
24
19 passed · 5 failed
Per year
10,535 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V23 MJF
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
5 Mar 2002
MOT status
MOT expired on 15 Oct 2025
Latest MOT test
16 Oct 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

V23 MJF was last recorded at 239,745 miles on 16 Oct 2024, 12,921 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Sept 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
226,824 miles · 12 Sept 2023
Between the last two tests
12,921 miles
Average per year
10,535 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 239,745 miles
  • 2023 – 226,824 miles
  • 2022 – 218,017 miles
  • 2021 – 200,416 miles
  • 2020 – 192,927 miles
  • 2018 – 185,729 miles
  • 2017 – 178,189 miles
  • 2016 – 159,444 miles
  • 2015 – 135,307 miles
  • 2014 – 110,839 miles
  • 2013 – 103,413 miles
  • 2012 – 95,828 miles
  • 2011 – 88,600 miles
  • 2010 – 81,532 miles
  • 2009 – 67,878 miles
  • 2008 – 59,148 miles
  • 2007 – 50,333 miles
  • 2006 – 43,117 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass239,745 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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 disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2012–2017

  • Nearside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2013

  • Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2013

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2013

Full MOT history

24 tests since 16 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass239,745 miles (+12,921)
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    239,745 miles
    Test number
    567429737141

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass226,824 miles (+8,807)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    226,824 miles
    Test number
    828375287145
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass218,017 miles (+17,601)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    218,017 miles
    Test number
    884847619353
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront and rear suspension lowered with lowering springs

  4. Pass200,416 miles (+15)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    200,416 miles
    Test number
    529675431369
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension modified with lowering springs
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Dip beam on minimum low ( Adjusted ).
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension modified with lowering springs

  5. Fail200,401 miles (+7,474)1 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    200,401 miles
    Test number
    400047481729
    • MajorFront Exhaust particulate filter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.1.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension modified with lowering springs
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Dip beam on minimum low ( Adjusted ).
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension modified with lowering springs

  6. Pass192,927 miles (+7,198)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    192,927 miles
    Test number
    155120899161
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged outer casing missing (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • 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 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass185,729 miles (+7,540)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    185,729 miles
    Test number
    389441446623
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seatbelt stalk outer casing missing but stalk working as intended

  8. Pass178,189 miles (+124)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    178,189 miles
    Test number
    906609417251
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load cover missing (5.2.4a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  9. Fail178,065 miles (+18,621)3 failures2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    178,065 miles
    Test number
    211000806457
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load cover missing (5.2.4a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  10. Pass159,444 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    159,444 miles
    Test number
    816192716553
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt cover missing (5.2.2a)
    • 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)

  11. Fail159,444 miles (+24,137)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    159,444 miles
    Test number
    537944358312
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt cover missing (5.2.2a)
    • 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)

  12. Pass135,307 miles (+14,531)
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    135,307 miles
    Test number
    941700157655

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass120,776 miles (+9,937)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    120,776 miles
    Test number
    358196015073
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteEXHAUST IN POOR CONDITION

  14. Pass110,839 miles (+7,426)6 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    110,839 miles
    Test number
    137963214037
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  15. Pass103,413 miles9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    103,413 miles
    Test number
    929334803014
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  16. Fail103,413 miles (+7,585)1 failure11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,413 miles
    Test number
    769784603095
    • FailureNearside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  17. Pass95,828 miles (+7,228)10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    95,828 miles
    Test number
    145164602434
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  18. Pass88,600 miles (+7,068)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    88,600 miles
    Test number
    357196301092
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  19. Pass81,532 miles (+13,654)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    81,532 miles
    Test number
    383096410031

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass67,878 miles (+8,730)
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    67,878 miles
    Test number
    803107239047

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass59,148 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    59,148 miles
    Test number
    371926348041

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail59,148 miles (+8,815)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,148 miles
    Test number
    824663748082
    • FailureExhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

  23. Pass50,333 miles (+7,216)
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    50,333 miles
    Test number
    914740757099

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass43,117 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    43,117 miles
    Test number
    754567246000

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V23 MJF

Does V23 MJF currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on V23 MJF expired on 15 Oct 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on V23 MJF?
The MOT on V23 MJF expired on 15 Oct 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has V23 MJF done?
V23 MJF was recorded at 239,745 miles at its MOT on 16 Oct 2024, an average of 10,535 miles a year.
Has V23 MJF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V23 MJF has failed 5 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Jun 2021.
Has the mileage on V23 MJF 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 MJF find?
V23 MJF passed its latest MOT on 16 Oct 2024 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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