2023 Volkswagen Golf 1.5L Petrol · KN23 LLW
2023 Volkswagen Golf (1.5L, petrol). First registered 24 Mar 2023. Recorded mileage 39,656 miles. MOT valid until 04 Oct 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2023 · Northampton
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 04 Oct 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 39,656 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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KN23 LLW Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 06/10/2026
- 39,656 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (3 mentions)
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KN23 LLW MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
3 MOT tests are recorded for this 2023 Volkswagen Golf (KN23 LLW) between March 2026 and October 2026.
The record contains 2 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 06 October 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 2 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”.
KN23 LLW Mileage History
- 19/03/202633,470 mi
- 30/09/202639,653 mi+6,183 mi
- 06/10/202639,656 mi+3 mi
Average of roughly 11,247 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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