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Volkswagen Golf

Red · Petrol · 2016 · 1,395 cc

X23 CEMMOT history

X23 CEM is a red petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 11 Mar 2016. Its MOT is valid until 7 Apr 2027 and it has passed 7 of 8 MOT tests, with 68,301 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Apr 2026.

X23 CEM red Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 7 Apr 2027
Mileage
68,301 mi
At MOT on 1 Apr 2026
MOT tests
8
7 passed · 1 failed
Per year
6,073 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X23 CEM
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,395 cc
Year of manufacture
2016
First used
11 Mar 2016
MOT status
MOT valid until 7 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
1 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

X23 CEM was last recorded at 68,301 miles on 1 Apr 2026, 3 miles more than at the previous MOT on 31 Mar 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
68,298 miles · 31 Mar 2026
Between the last two tests
3 miles
Average per year
6,073 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 68,301 miles
  • 2025 – 64,146 miles
  • 2024 – 60,015 miles
  • 2023 – 53,747 miles
  • 2021 – 52,581 miles
  • 2020 – 46,038 miles
  • 2019 – 25,367 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass68,301 miles
  • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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.

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

Full MOT history

8 tests since 7 Mar 2019, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass68,301 miles (+3)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    68,301 miles
    Test number
    890260961302
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both (5.3.2 (b))

  2. Fail68,298 miles (+4,152)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,298 miles
    Test number
    604105062280
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring insecure (5.3.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both (5.3.2 (b))

  3. Pass64,146 miles (+4,131)
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    64,146 miles
    Test number
    530996210771

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass60,015 miles (+6,268)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    60,015 miles
    Test number
    927383599465
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass53,747 miles (+1,166)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    53,747 miles
    Test number
    904356721821
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  6. Pass52,581 miles (+6,543)
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    52,581 miles
    Test number
    348575863867

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass46,038 miles (+20,671)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    46,038 miles
    Test number
    291581102759
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre scrubbing on inside edge
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre scrubbing on inside edge

  8. Pass25,367 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    25,367 miles
    Test number
    222083408326
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • 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))

Questions about X23 CEM

Does X23 CEM currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on X23 CEM is valid until 7 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on X23 CEM?
The MOT on X23 CEM is valid until 7 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has X23 CEM done?
X23 CEM was recorded at 68,301 miles at its MOT on 1 Apr 2026, an average of 6,073 miles a year.
Has X23 CEM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X23 CEM has failed 1 of its 8 MOT tests, most recently on 31 Mar 2026.
Has the mileage on X23 CEM 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 X23 CEM find?
X23 CEM passed its latest MOT on 1 Apr 2026 with 1 advisory: rear shock absorbers has light misting of oil both.

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