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Black · Petrol · 2006 · 1,984 cc

F3 XKUMOT history

F3 XKU is a black petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 21 Apr 2006. Its MOT is valid until 15 Nov 2026 and it has passed 17 of 26 MOT tests, with 119,028 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Nov 2025.

F3 XKU black Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 15 Nov 2026
Mileage
119,028 mi
At MOT on 8 Nov 2025
MOT tests
26
17 passed · 9 failed
Per year
6,320 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
F3 XKU
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,984 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
21 Apr 2006
MOT status
MOT valid until 15 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
8 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

F3 XKU was last recorded at 119,028 miles on 8 Nov 2025, 3,517 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
115,511 miles · 16 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
3,517 miles
Average per year
6,320 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 119,028 miles
  • 2024 – 115,511 miles
  • 2023 – 112,013 miles
  • 2022 – 96,077 miles
  • 2021 – 85,959 miles
  • 2020 – 75,499 miles
  • 2019 – 69,311 miles
  • 2018 – 62,752 miles
  • 2017 – 54,027 miles
  • 2016 – 46,910 miles
  • 2015 – 35,305 miles
  • 2014 – 27,183 miles
  • 2013 – 25,587 miles
  • 2012 – 22,418 miles
  • 2011 – 18,688 miles
  • 2010 – 16,076 miles
  • 2009 – 14,097 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass119,028 miles
  • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both side (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both side (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024

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.

  • Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction

    Major3 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2020

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2018

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2018

Full MOT history

26 tests since 2 Apr 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass119,028 miles (+3,517)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    119,028 miles
    Test number
    849066612730
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both side (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both side (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  2. Pass115,511 miles (+3,498)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    115,511 miles
    Test number
    559632936512
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both side (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  3. Pass112,013 miles (+15,936)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    112,013 miles
    Test number
    631808914275
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both side (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass96,077 miles (+10,118)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    96,077 miles
    Test number
    252837450576
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  5. Pass85,959 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    85,959 miles
    Test number
    137779571443
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Fail85,959 miles (+10,460)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,959 miles
    Test number
    921746298631
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass75,499 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    75,499 miles
    Test number
    989484033639
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  8. Fail75,499 miles (+6,188)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,499 miles
    Test number
    614159831770
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • 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 Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  9. Pass69,311 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2020
    Odometer
    69,311 miles
    Test number
    457832331581

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail69,310 miles (+6,558)1 dangerous1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,310 miles
    Test number
    152738668950
    • DangerousOffside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

  11. Pass62,752 miles (+8,725)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    62,752 miles
    Test number
    888819528106
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  12. Pass54,027 miles (+7,117)
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    54,027 miles
    Test number
    643360963185

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass46,910 miles (+11,605)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    46,910 miles
    Test number
    683380374486
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside rear tyre worn badly in inner edge

  14. Pass35,305 miles (+4)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    35,305 miles
    Test number
    529982695016
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  15. Fail35,301 miles (+8,118)2 failures1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,301 miles
    Test number
    846421695029
    • FailureCentre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  16. Pass27,183 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    27,183 miles
    Test number
    415986004168
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • Note225/40/18 N/S/R TYRE DETERIORATED

  17. Fail27,183 miles (+1,596)2 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    27,183 miles
    Test number
    299216104130
    • FailureNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • Note225/40/18 N/S/R TYRE DETERIORATED

  18. Pass25,587 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    25,587 miles
    Test number
    275668603142

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail25,587 miles (+3,169)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    25,587 miles
    Test number
    708297603107
    • FailureNearside Headlamp cleaning device obviously defective (1.7.2)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp cleaning device obviously defective (1.7.2)

  20. Fail22,418 miles1 repaired2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    22,418 miles
    Test number
    247928902199
    • Repaired at testWindscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
    • Note225/40/18 FRONT TYRES WORN UNEVENLY
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test

  21. Pass22,418 miles (+3,730)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    22,418 miles
    Test number
    786608302112
    • Note225/40/18 FRONT TYRES WORN UNEVENLY
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test

  22. Pass18,688 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    18,688 miles
    Test number
    298122711117

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail18,688 miles (+2,612)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    18,688 miles
    Test number
    845032211109
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  24. Pass16,076 miles (+1,979)
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    16,076 miles
    Test number
    333599800107

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail14,097 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    14,097 miles
    Test number
    164102499468
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

  26. Pass14,097 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    14,097 miles
    Test number
    741072999075

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about F3 XKU

Does F3 XKU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on F3 XKU is valid until 15 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on F3 XKU?
The MOT on F3 XKU is valid until 15 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has F3 XKU done?
F3 XKU was recorded at 119,028 miles at its MOT on 8 Nov 2025, an average of 6,320 miles a year.
Has F3 XKU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. F3 XKU has failed 9 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Jun 2021.
Has the mileage on F3 XKU 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 F3 XKU find?
F3 XKU passed its latest MOT on 8 Nov 2025 with 5 advisories: central front oil leak, but not excessive; front coil spring corroded both side; front shock absorbers has light misting of oil both side, and 2 more.

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