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Volkswagen Golf

Blue · Petrol · 2013 · 1,395 cc

X23 LJYMOT history

X23 LJY is a blue petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 18 Nov 2013. Its MOT is valid until 3 Aug 2027 and it has passed 11 of 14 MOT tests, with 78,189 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Jul 2026.

X23 LJY blue Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 3 Aug 2027
Mileage
78,189 mi
At MOT on 10 Jul 2026
MOT tests
14
11 passed · 3 failed
Per year
5,739 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X23 LJY
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,395 cc
Year of manufacture
2013
First used
18 Nov 2013
MOT status
MOT valid until 3 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
10 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

X23 LJY was last recorded at 78,189 miles on 10 Jul 2026, 16 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Jul 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
78,173 miles · 9 Jul 2026
Between the last two tests
16 miles
Average per year
5,739 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 78,189 miles
  • 2025 – 73,852 miles
  • 2024 – 69,922 miles
  • 2023 – 66,112 miles
  • 2022 – 56,907 miles
  • 2021 – 50,500 miles
  • 2020 – 43,125 miles
  • 2019 – 37,061 miles
  • 2018 – 30,609 miles
  • 2017 – 27,513 miles
  • 2016 – 22,806 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass78,189 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (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 Coil spring corroded

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Undertrays fitted

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2022

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Under covers fitted

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019

Full MOT history

14 tests since 14 Nov 2016, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass78,189 miles (+16)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    78,189 miles
    Test number
    876720569020
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  2. Fail78,173 miles (+4,321)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,173 miles
    Test number
    447590659753
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  3. Pass73,852 miles (+3,930)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    73,852 miles
    Test number
    598231378286
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass69,922 miles (+13)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    69,922 miles
    Test number
    693542703395
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  5. Fail69,909 miles (+3,797)1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,909 miles
    Test number
    485963826540
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear shocker absorber worn/corroded
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass66,112 miles (+9,205)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    66,112 miles
    Test number
    172562837522
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass56,907 miles (+6,407)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    56,907 miles
    Test number
    740250917735
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge uneven (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted

  8. Pass50,500 miles (+7,375)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    50,500 miles
    Test number
    360863170639
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin aprox 3 to 4000 miles (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryN\s rear tyre slightly uneven
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted

  9. Pass43,125 miles (+6,064)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    43,125 miles
    Test number
    705228148922
    • AdvisoryEngine oil leak
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted

  10. Pass37,061 miles (+6,452)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    37,061 miles
    Test number
    739254093994
    • AdvisoryUnder covers fitted

  11. Pass30,609 miles (+3,096)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    30,609 miles
    Test number
    413411915234
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge perished (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge perished (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryUnder covers fitted

  12. Pass27,513 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    27,513 miles
    Test number
    429369803389

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail27,513 miles (+4,707)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    27,513 miles
    Test number
    684537438932
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  14. Pass22,806 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    22,806 miles
    Test number
    868714266314
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Questions about X23 LJY

Does X23 LJY currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on X23 LJY is valid until 3 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on X23 LJY?
The MOT on X23 LJY is valid until 3 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has X23 LJY done?
X23 LJY was recorded at 78,189 miles at its MOT on 10 Jul 2026, an average of 5,739 miles a year.
Has X23 LJY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X23 LJY has failed 3 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Jul 2026.
Has the mileage on X23 LJY 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 LJY find?
X23 LJY passed its latest MOT on 10 Jul 2026 with 1 advisory: offside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil.

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