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Volkswagen Golf

Black · Diesel · 2011 · 1,598 cc

T1 XAAMOT history

T1 XAA is a black diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 21 Dec 2011. Its MOT is valid until 4 Sept 2027 and it has passed 13 of 14 MOT tests, with 159,937 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Aug 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 4 Sept 2027
Mileage
159,937 mi
At MOT on 25 Aug 2026
MOT tests
14
13 passed · 1 failed
Per year
9,640 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T1 XAA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
21 Dec 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 4 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
25 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T1 XAA was last recorded at 159,937 miles on 25 Aug 2026, 5,366 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
154,571 miles · 30 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
5,366 miles
Average per year
9,640 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 159,937 miles
  • 2025 – 154,571 miles
  • 2024 – 145,393 miles
  • 2023 – 139,833 miles
  • 2022 – 133,770 miles
  • 2021 – 125,698 miles
  • 2020 – 118,714 miles
  • 2019 – 110,555 miles
  • 2018 – 102,883 miles
  • 2017 – 91,055 miles
  • 2016 – 77,531 miles
  • 2015 – 63,218 miles
  • 2014 – 44,365 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass159,937 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Offside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2023

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2023

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on the inner edge and cracking

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

14 tests since 29 Aug 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass159,937 miles (+5,366)
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    159,937 miles
    Test number
    958247937549

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass154,571 miles (+9,178)
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    154,571 miles
    Test number
    615805296772

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass145,393 miles (+5,560)
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    145,393 miles
    Test number
    242205621408

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass139,833 miles (+6,063)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    139,833 miles
    Test number
    683811331457
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  5. Pass133,770 miles (+8,072)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    133,770 miles
    Test number
    938250595880
    • AdvisoryExhaust cat to centre pipe joint sleeve broken
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on the inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on the inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
  6. Pass125,698 miles (+3)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    125,698 miles
    Test number
    156137678381
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on the inner edge and cracking (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySmell of fuel from under bonnet
  7. Fail125,695 miles (+6,981)2 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,695 miles
    Test number
    142883990244
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on the inner edge and cracking (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front coil spring sat incorrectly
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySmell of fuel from under bonnet
  8. Pass118,714 miles (+8,159)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    118,714 miles
    Test number
    450793022994
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 1.5mm to 2mm lining remaining (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing just starting to crack between the tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
  9. Pass110,555 miles (+7,672)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    110,555 miles
    Test number
    168774211423
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  10. Pass102,883 miles (+11,828)
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    102,883 miles
    Test number
    290531876320

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass91,055 miles (+13,524)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    91,055 miles
    Test number
    781790835460
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement back (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement back (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  12. Pass77,531 miles (+14,313)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    77,531 miles
    Test number
    292345669156
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  13. Pass63,218 miles (+18,853)
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    63,218 miles
    Test number
    235256676019

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass44,365 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    44,365 miles
    Test number
    728871844236

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T1 XAA

Does T1 XAA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T1 XAA is valid until 4 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on T1 XAA?
The MOT on T1 XAA is valid until 4 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T1 XAA done?
T1 XAA was recorded at 159,937 miles at its MOT on 25 Aug 2026, an average of 9,640 miles a year.
Has T1 XAA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T1 XAA has failed 1 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Aug 2021.
Has the mileage on T1 XAA 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 T1 XAA find?
T1 XAA passed its latest MOT on 25 Aug 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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