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Volkswagen Golf

Blue · Diesel · 2013 · 1,598 cc

V23 RAEMOT history

V23 RAE is a blue diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 30 Nov 2013. Its MOT is valid until 13 Oct 2027 and it has passed 11 of 12 MOT tests, with 83,434 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Sept 2026.

V23 RAE blue Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 13 Oct 2027
Mileage
83,434 mi
At MOT on 16 Sept 2026
MOT tests
12
11 passed · 1 failed
Per year
5,394 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V23 RAE
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2013
First used
30 Nov 2013
MOT status
MOT valid until 13 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
16 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V23 RAE was last recorded at 83,434 miles on 16 Sept 2026, 2,345 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
81,089 miles · 6 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
2,345 miles
Average per year
5,394 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 83,434 miles
  • 2025 – 81,089 miles
  • 2024 – 78,747 miles
  • 2023 – 75,598 miles
  • 2022 – 72,874 miles
  • 2021 – 69,905 miles
  • 2020 – 65,873 miles
  • 2019 – 60,751 miles
  • 2018 – 47,640 miles
  • 2017 – 39,836 miles
  • 2016 – 30,416 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass83,434 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.

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023

Full MOT history

12 tests since 17 Nov 2016, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass83,434 miles (+2,345)
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    83,434 miles
    Test number
    295294396782

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass81,089 miles (+2,342)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    81,089 miles
    Test number
    353452960782
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  3. Pass78,747 miles (+3,149)
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    78,747 miles
    Test number
    506570227422

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass75,598 miles (+2,724)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    75,598 miles
    Test number
    557586784676
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front 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 outer side pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  5. Pass72,874 miles (+31)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    72,874 miles
    Test number
    548854429544
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  6. Fail72,843 miles (+2,938)3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,843 miles
    Test number
    729466017123
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre also cracked and perished (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  7. Pass69,905 miles (+4,032)
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    69,905 miles
    Test number
    185530545417

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass65,873 miles (+5,122)
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    65,873 miles
    Test number
    342046043662

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass60,751 miles (+13,111)
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    60,751 miles
    Test number
    597518142819

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass47,640 miles (+7,804)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    47,640 miles
    Test number
    441144686165
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • 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 Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  11. Pass39,836 miles (+9,420)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    39,836 miles
    Test number
    383968667260
    • AdvisoryNearside front shocker slight leak
  12. Pass30,416 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    30,416 miles
    Test number
    364869809636

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V23 RAE

Does V23 RAE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V23 RAE is valid until 13 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on V23 RAE?
The MOT on V23 RAE is valid until 13 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 RAE done?
V23 RAE was recorded at 83,434 miles at its MOT on 16 Sept 2026, an average of 5,394 miles a year.
Has V23 RAE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V23 RAE has failed 1 of its 12 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Oct 2022.
Has the mileage on V23 RAE 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 RAE find?
V23 RAE passed its latest MOT on 16 Sept 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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