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Volkswagen Golf

Silver · Petrol · 2000 · 1,600 cc

W228 XGFMOT history

W228 XGF is a silver petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 10 May 2000. Its MOT expired on 23 Aug 2023 and it has passed 16 of 22 MOT tests, with 72,160 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Aug 2022.

W228 XGF silver Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 23 Aug 2023
Mileage
72,160 mi
At MOT on 24 Aug 2022
MOT tests
22
16 passed · 6 failed
Per year
1,370 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
W228 XGF
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,600 cc
Year of manufacture
2000
First used
10 May 2000
MOT status
MOT expired on 23 Aug 2023
Latest MOT test
24 Aug 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

W228 XGF was last recorded at 72,160 miles on 24 Aug 2022, 1,515 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Jul 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
70,645 miles · 28 Jul 2021
Between the last two tests
1,515 miles
Average per year
1,370 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 72,160 miles
  • 2021 – 70,645 miles
  • 2020 – 69,402 miles
  • 2018 – 69,048 miles
  • 2017 – 68,604 miles
  • 2016 – 67,444 miles
  • 2015 – 66,465 miles
  • 2014 – 65,311 miles
  • 2013 – 64,247 miles
  • 2012 – 62,873 miles
  • 2011 – 61,020 miles
  • 2010 – 59,538 miles
  • 2009 – 57,949 miles
  • 2008 – 56,079 miles
  • 2007 – 54,395 miles
  • 2006 – 49,486 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass72,160 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass72,160 miles (+1,515)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    72,160 miles
    Test number
    743853439370
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  2. Pass70,645 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    70,645 miles
    Test number
    868233737748
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Fail70,645 miles (+1,243)3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,645 miles
    Test number
    321182530151
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass69,402 miles (+354)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    69,402 miles
    Test number
    211127516954

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass69,048 miles (+444)
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    69,048 miles
    Test number
    110220355173

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass68,604 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    68,604 miles
    Test number
    997604201992

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail68,604 miles (+1,160)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,604 miles
    Test number
    360468594647
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)
    • Repaired at testOffside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

  8. Pass67,444 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    67,444 miles
    Test number
    644458248463

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail67,444 miles (+979)5 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,444 miles
    Test number
    919808089543
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  10. Pass66,465 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    66,465 miles
    Test number
    384865666215

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail66,465 miles (+1,154)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,465 miles
    Test number
    751180074089
    • Repaired at testWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both sides (8.2.2)

  12. Pass65,311 miles (+1,064)1 note
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    65,311 miles
    Test number
    736318424208
    • NoteNon obligatory mirror damaged

  13. Pass64,247 miles (+1,374)
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    64,247 miles
    Test number
    499426033271

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass62,873 miles (+1,853)
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    62,873 miles
    Test number
    148996612217

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass61,020 miles (+396)
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    61,020 miles
    Test number
    605827031226

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail60,624 miles (+1,086)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,624 miles
    Test number
    637196961178
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureOffside Front Track rod end seriously misaligned (2.2.C.1b)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  17. Fail59,538 miles1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,538 miles
    Test number
    102927930230
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass59,538 miles (+1,589)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    59,538 miles
    Test number
    244547230230
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Pass57,949 miles (+1,870)
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    57,949 miles
    Test number
    173476039279

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass56,079 miles (+1,684)
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    56,079 miles
    Test number
    380325538041

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass54,395 miles (+4,909)
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    54,395 miles
    Test number
    600293037044

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass49,486 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    49,486 miles
    Test number
    361574436016

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about W228 XGF

Does W228 XGF currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on W228 XGF expired on 23 Aug 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on W228 XGF?
The MOT on W228 XGF expired on 23 Aug 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has W228 XGF done?
W228 XGF was recorded at 72,160 miles at its MOT on 24 Aug 2022, an average of 1,370 miles a year.
Has W228 XGF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. W228 XGF has failed 6 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Jul 2021.
Has the mileage on W228 XGF 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 W228 XGF find?
W228 XGF passed its latest MOT on 24 Aug 2022 with 6 advisories: front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides; front exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases; front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides, and 3 more.

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