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Volkswagen Golf

Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 1,595 cc

V652 XAGMOT history

V652 XAG is a silver petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 1 Oct 1999. Its MOT expired on 10 Aug 2024 and it has passed 18 of 25 MOT tests, with 179,348 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Sept 2024.

V652 XAG silver Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 10 Aug 2024
Mileage
179,348 mi
At MOT on 10 Sept 2024
MOT tests
25
18 passed · 7 failed
Per year
7,645 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V652 XAG
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,595 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
1 Oct 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 10 Aug 2024
Latest MOT test
10 Sept 2024 (Fail)

Mileage history

V652 XAG was last recorded at 179,348 miles on 10 Sept 2024, 7,884 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Aug 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
171,464 miles · 7 Aug 2023
Between the last two tests
7,884 miles
Average per year
7,645 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 179,348 miles
  • 2023 – 171,464 miles
  • 2022 – 162,017 miles
  • 2021 – 151,577 miles
  • 2020 – 144,640 miles
  • 2019 – 133,904 miles
  • 2018 – 121,721 miles
  • 2017 – 107,685 miles
  • 2016 – 94,503 miles
  • 2015 – 82,906 miles
  • 2014 – 78,340 miles
  • 2013 – 74,542 miles
  • 2012 – 70,202 miles
  • 2011 – 66,271 miles
  • 2010 – 62,533 miles
  • 2009 – 58,604 miles
  • 2008 – 54,486 miles
  • 2007 – 48,937 miles
  • 2006 – 42,211 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail179,348 miles
  • DangerousOffside Front Undertray likely to become detached (6.2.1 (a) (ii))
  • MajorEmissions unable to be completed emissions test aborted due to excess smoke (8.2.1.2 (d))
  • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
  • MajorSteering box leaking to the extent that oil is dripping (2.1.1 (e) (ii))
  • MinorNearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  • MinorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front brake wear indicator cable and bracket insecure

What MOT failures 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 Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2017

  • Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2017

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt

    Minor2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Rear Exhaust mounting defective

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

25 tests since 3 Oct 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail179,348 miles (+7,884)1 dangerous3 major2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    179,348 miles
    Test number
    329644361765
    • DangerousOffside Front Undertray likely to become detached (6.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorEmissions unable to be completed emissions test aborted due to excess smoke (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorSteering box leaking to the extent that oil is dripping (2.1.1 (e) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake wear indicator cable and bracket insecure

  2. Pass171,464 miles (+114)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    171,464 miles
    Test number
    550323375386
    • MinorNearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

  3. Fail171,350 miles (+9,333)6 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    171,350 miles
    Test number
    246689666803
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle front axle 37% (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorHydraulic brake cylinder operating mechanism has excessive travel Excess Brake pedal Travel (1.1.16 (e) (i))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 68% on rear (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

  4. Pass162,017 miles (+10,440)
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    162,017 miles
    Test number
    759678104795

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass151,577 miles (+6,937)2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    151,577 miles
    Test number
    679581814203
    • MinorCentral Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  6. Pass144,640 miles (+10,736)
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    144,640 miles
    Test number
    957717748201

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass133,904 miles (+12,183)
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    133,904 miles
    Test number
    708461643160

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass121,721 miles (+14,036)
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    121,721 miles
    Test number
    544103193471

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass107,685 miles (+13,182)11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    107,685 miles
    Test number
    251333906064
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryAxle corroded.
    • AdvisoryFuel tank strap corroded.

  10. Pass94,503 miles (+11,597)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    94,503 miles
    Test number
    465606167490
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded offside and nearside rears (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside rear brake has as light bind

  11. Pass82,906 miles (+60)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    82,906 miles
    Test number
    942248619517
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryRear subframe rusty

  12. Fail82,846 miles (+4,506)9 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,846 miles
    Test number
    616702475084
    • FailureBrake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureRear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryRear subframe rusty

  13. Pass78,340 miles4 notes
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    78,340 miles
    Test number
    335480084416
    • NoteAdvised front shocks weak
    • NoteAdvised nsr brake pipe slight corrosion
    • NoteAdvised rear axel bushes split
    • NoteAdvised rear springs rusty

  14. Fail78,340 miles (+3,798)4 failures4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,340 miles
    Test number
    319494474432
    • FailureEmissions not tested (7.3.A.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteAdvised front shocks weak
    • NoteAdvised nsr brake pipe slight corrosion
    • NoteAdvised rear axel bushes split
    • NoteAdvised rear springs rusty

  15. Pass74,542 miles3 notes
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    74,542 miles
    Test number
    989850983269
    • NoteAdvised rear brake pipes swelling under plastic coating
    • NoteAdvised rear coil springs rusty
    • NoteAdvised slight corrosion nsr brake pipe

  16. Fail74,542 miles (+4,340)1 failure4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,542 miles
    Test number
    195400583290
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteAdvised rear brake pipes swelling under plastic coating
    • NoteAdvised rear coil springs rusty
    • NoteAdvised rear discs rusty
    • NoteAdvised slight corrosion nsr brake pipe

  17. Pass70,202 miles (+3,931)1 note
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    70,202 miles
    Test number
    347305072452
    • NoteCentre exhaust bracket broken, but pipe still supported.

  18. Pass66,271 miles (+4)5 notes
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    66,271 miles
    Test number
    398454281264
    • NoteAir bag lamp on dash
    • NoteBoth front brake disc;s corroded on inside edges
    • NoteFront and rear number plates
    • NoteSlight binding off side rear brake
    • NoteSlight vibration on foot brake

  19. Fail66,267 miles (+3,734)5 failures4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,267 miles
    Test number
    519393181275
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • NoteAir bag lamp on dash
    • NoteBoth front brake disc;s corroded on inside edges
    • NoteFoot brake travel
    • NoteFront and rear number plates

  20. Pass62,533 miles (+3,929)5 notes
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    62,533 miles
    Test number
    212164080293
    • NoteAir bag lamp on dash
    • NoteBth rear brakes have slight binding
    • NoteFront and rear number plates
    • NoteRear brake pipes showing signs of corrosion
    • NoteSlight blow on centre section of exhaust

  21. Pass58,604 miles1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    58,604 miles
    Test number
    381027589447
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteFront and rear number plates
    • NoteRear axle bushes worn

  22. Fail58,604 miles (+4,118)2 failures1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,604 miles
    Test number
    221558879283
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteFront and rear number plates
    • NoteRear axle bushes worn

  23. Pass54,486 miles (+5,549)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    54,486 miles
    Test number
    792570188249
    • NoteAdvised nsr tyre getting low
    • NoteAdvised slight corrosion rear disc
    • NoteAdvised slight uneven wear osf tyre

  24. Pass48,937 miles (+6,726)
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    48,937 miles
    Test number
    931550167212

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass42,211 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    42,211 miles
    Test number
    781436576290

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V652 XAG

Does V652 XAG currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on V652 XAG expired on 10 Aug 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on V652 XAG?
The MOT on V652 XAG expired on 10 Aug 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has V652 XAG done?
V652 XAG was recorded at 179,348 miles at its MOT on 10 Sept 2024, an average of 7,645 miles a year.
Has V652 XAG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V652 XAG has failed 7 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Sept 2024.
Has the mileage on V652 XAG 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 V652 XAG find?
V652 XAG failed its latest MOT on 10 Sept 2024 with 1 dangerous defect, 3 major defects, 2 minor defects and 2 advisories: offside front undertray likely to become detached; emissions unable to be completed emissions test aborted due to excess smoke; nearside rear brake pipe excessively corroded, and 5 more.

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