Volkswagen logo

Volkswagen Golf

White · Petrol · 1984 · 1,780 cc

B515 XEGMOT history

B515 XEG is a white petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 1 Aug 1984. Its MOT is valid until 25 Sept 2027 and it has passed 21 of 31 MOT tests, with 166,884 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Sept 2026.

B515 XEG white Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Golf, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 25 Sept 2027
Mileage
166,884 mi
At MOT on 16 Sept 2026
MOT tests
31
21 passed · 10 failed
Per year
491 mi
Average between MOTs
Get reminders for B515 XEG in the free Driver Codes app

Vehicle details

Registration
B515 XEG
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
White
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,780 cc
Year of manufacture
1984
First used
1 Aug 1984
MOT status
MOT valid until 25 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
16 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

B515 XEG was last recorded at 166,884 miles on 16 Sept 2026, 48 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
166,836 miles · 12 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
48 miles
Average per year
491 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 166,884 miles
  • 2025 – 166,836 miles
  • 2024 – 166,679 miles
  • 2023 – 166,354 miles
  • 2022 – 166,235 miles
  • 2021 – 166,126 miles
  • 2020 – 166,038 miles
  • 2019 – 165,936 miles
  • 2018 – 165,847 miles
  • 2017 – 165,630 miles
  • 2016 – 165,446 miles
  • 2015 – 165,347 miles
  • 2014 – 165,250 miles
  • 2013 – 164,328 miles
  • 2012 – 164,012 miles
  • 2011 – 163,780 miles
  • 2010 – 162,414 miles
  • 2009 – 162,202 miles
  • 2008 – 160,964 miles
  • 2007 – 158,200 miles
  • 2006 – 156,877 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass166,884 miles
  • AdvisoryWheel bearing has slight play Both rear (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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.

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2014

  • Wheel bearing has slight play both rears

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Wheel bearing has slight play both rear hub bearing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010

Full MOT history

31 tests since 6 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass166,884 miles (+48)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    166,884 miles
    Test number
    799356393963
    • AdvisoryWheel bearing has slight play Both rear (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  2. Pass166,836 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    166,836 miles
    Test number
    497118097901
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  3. Fail166,836 miles (+157)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    166,836 miles
    Test number
    676350795589
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  4. Pass166,679 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    166,679 miles
    Test number
    291911039014
    • AdvisoryWheel bearing has slight play both rears (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  5. Fail166,679 miles (+325)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    166,679 miles
    Test number
    545631897914
    • Repaired at testRear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryWheel bearing has slight play both rears (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  6. Pass166,354 miles (+119)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    166,354 miles
    Test number
    203052795122
    • AdvisoryReverse lamps not working
    • AdvisoryWheel bearing has slight play Both rears (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  7. Pass166,235 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    166,235 miles
    Test number
    633028500492
    • AdvisoryWheel bearing has slight play slight movement in both rear hub bearings (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  8. Fail166,235 miles (+109)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    166,235 miles
    Test number
    320350150478
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryWheel bearing has slight play slight movement in both rear hub bearings (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  9. Pass166,126 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    166,126 miles
    Test number
    754592798330

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail166,126 miles (+88)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    166,126 miles
    Test number
    270063707844
    • MajorDirection indicator not working all (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))

  11. Pass166,038 miles (+102)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    166,038 miles
    Test number
    554507996530
    • AdvisoryWheel bearing has slight play both rear hub bearing (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  12. Pass165,936 miles (+89)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    165,936 miles
    Test number
    980308194419
    • AdvisoryWheel bearing has slight play both rear hub bearing (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  13. Pass165,847 miles (+217)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2019
    Odometer
    165,847 miles
    Test number
    363886088389
    • AdvisoryRear wheel bearing has slight play both rear bearing slight movement (2.6.2)

  14. Pass165,630 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2018
    Odometer
    165,630 miles
    Test number
    205500503970

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail165,629 miles (+183)5 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    165,629 miles
    Test number
    246813481771
    • FailureNearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front brake caliper locking device insecure caliper bolt sheared (3.5.1l)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded both sides front (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit close to limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated perishing (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisorySuspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both side front (2.4.G.1)

  16. Pass165,446 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2017
    Odometer
    165,446 miles
    Test number
    175192784864
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded both front brake pipes (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear wheel bearing has slight play both rear (2.6.2)

  17. Fail165,446 miles (+99)3 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    165,446 miles
    Test number
    900247199511
    • FailureFront Fuel hose insecure fuel line (7.2.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated brake hose split to chord (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid not working (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded both front brake pipes (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear wheel bearing has slight play both rear (2.6.2)

  18. Pass165,347 miles (+97)
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2016
    Odometer
    165,347 miles
    Test number
    255656125102

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass165,250 miles (+922)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2015
    Odometer
    165,250 miles
    Test number
    338846724179
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteSlight play in steering
    • NoteSlight play in steering column

  20. Pass164,328 miles2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2014
    Odometer
    164,328 miles
    Test number
    736931723160
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • NoteOIL LIGHT FLASHING
    • NoteSlight play in steering column

  21. Fail164,328 miles (+316)2 failures2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    164,328 miles
    Test number
    889170323117
    • FailureNearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • NoteOIL LIGHT FLASHING
    • NoteSlight play in steering column

  22. Pass164,012 miles (+232)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2013
    Odometer
    164,012 miles
    Test number
    505599422188
    • NoteBattery insecure
    • NoteNearside service brake rear effort low
    • NoteOffside headlamp reflecto corroded

  23. Pass163,780 miles (+1,366)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2012
    Odometer
    163,780 miles
    Test number
    356571231142
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  24. Pass162,414 miles1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2011
    Odometer
    162,414 miles
    Test number
    643478210182
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteBrake pipes generally covered in grease corrosion dificult to access
    • NoteNearside headlamp pattern poor
    • NoteOffside brake effort poor

  25. Fail162,414 miles (+212)4 failures1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    162,414 miles
    Test number
    202756710118
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureNearside Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteBrake pipes generally covered in grease corrosion dificult to access
    • NoteNearside headlamp pattern poor
    • NoteOffside brake effort poor

  26. Pass162,202 miles (+1,238)
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2010
    Odometer
    162,202 miles
    Test number
    752617029168

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass160,964 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2009
    Odometer
    160,964 miles
    Test number
    664943808103
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  28. Fail160,964 miles (+2,764)1 dangerous1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    160,964 miles
    Test number
    232232508126
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  29. Pass158,200 miles (+6)
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2008
    Odometer
    158,200 miles
    Test number
    283531827403

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Fail158,194 miles (+1,317)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    158,194 miles
    Test number
    314420927192
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

  31. Pass156,877 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2007
    Odometer
    156,877 miles
    Test number
    821646826140

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about B515 XEG

Does B515 XEG currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on B515 XEG is valid until 25 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on B515 XEG?
The MOT on B515 XEG is valid until 25 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has B515 XEG done?
B515 XEG was recorded at 166,884 miles at its MOT on 16 Sept 2026, an average of 491 miles a year.
Has B515 XEG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. B515 XEG has failed 10 of its 31 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Sept 2025.
Has the mileage on B515 XEG 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 B515 XEG find?
B515 XEG passed its latest MOT on 16 Sept 2026 with 1 advisory: wheel bearing has slight play both rear.

Related registrations

Browse all B515 registrations

Contains DVSA MOT history data, public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Driver Codes is not affiliated with DVSA or DVLA.