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Volkswagen Golf

Blue · Petrol · 2000 · 1,600 cc

W228 XURMOT history

W228 XUR is a blue petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 23 Jun 2000. Its MOT expired on 28 Mar 2023 and it has passed 17 of 23 MOT tests, with 79,417 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Mar 2022.

W228 XUR blue Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 28 Mar 2023
Mileage
79,417 mi
At MOT on 29 Mar 2022
MOT tests
23
17 passed · 6 failed
Per year
3,269 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
W228 XUR
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,600 cc
Year of manufacture
2000
First used
23 Jun 2000
MOT status
MOT expired on 28 Mar 2023
Latest MOT test
29 Mar 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

W228 XUR was last recorded at 79,417 miles on 29 Mar 2022, 1,066 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Mar 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
78,351 miles · 15 Mar 2021
Between the last two tests
1,066 miles
Average per year
3,269 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 79,417 miles
  • 2021 – 78,351 miles
  • 2020 – 76,779 miles
  • 2019 – 74,448 miles
  • 2018 – 71,757 miles
  • 2017 – 68,767 miles
  • 2016 – 65,895 miles
  • 2015 – 63,177 miles
  • 2014 – 59,956 miles
  • 2013 – 55,569 miles
  • 2012 – 50,543 miles
  • 2011 – 46,449 miles
  • 2010 – 42,881 miles
  • 2009 – 39,210 miles
  • 2008 – 35,196 miles
  • 2007 – 32,148 miles
  • 2006 – 27,788 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass79,417 miles
  • MinorOffside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut: mounting has play
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut: mounting has play
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisorySuspension components corroded

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.

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2017

  • Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2011–2018

  • Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Offside Front Inner Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2011–2017

Full MOT history

23 tests since 13 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass79,417 miles (+1,066)1 minor13 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    79,417 miles
    Test number
    697057494616
    • MinorOffside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut: mounting has play
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut: mounting has play
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisorySuspension components corroded

  2. Pass78,351 miles (+1,572)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    78,351 miles
    Test number
    749629802546
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to hose (1.1.11 (c))

  3. Pass76,779 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    76,779 miles
    Test number
    508597993452

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail76,779 miles (+2,331)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,779 miles
    Test number
    758913994960
    • MajorFront Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

  5. Pass74,448 miles (+2,691)
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    74,448 miles
    Test number
    198288753627

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass71,757 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    71,757 miles
    Test number
    376313447792

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail71,757 miles (+2,990)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,757 miles
    Test number
    766079168314
    • FailureLower Driver's door hinge insecure (6.2.B.2)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureRear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

  8. Pass68,767 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    68,767 miles
    Test number
    887876131182
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear (2.4.G.2)

  9. Fail68,767 miles (+2,872)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,767 miles
    Test number
    136130135663
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  10. Pass65,895 miles (+2,718)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    65,895 miles
    Test number
    345760590564
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  11. Pass63,177 miles3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    63,177 miles
    Test number
    518326475058
    • AdvisoryOffside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)
    • NoteVehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

  12. Fail63,177 miles (+3,221)2 repaired3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,177 miles
    Test number
    577376675041
    • Repaired at testFront registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)
    • NoteVehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

  13. Pass59,956 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    59,956 miles
    Test number
    208219274078
    • NoteVehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

  14. Fail59,956 miles (+4,387)4 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,956 miles
    Test number
    365778174017
    • FailureFront registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • NoteVehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

  15. Pass55,569 miles (+5,026)1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    55,569 miles
    Test number
    868397173082
    • NoteRear tyres slight deteration outer tyre walls

  16. Pass50,543 miles (+4,094)
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    50,543 miles
    Test number
    597777962009

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass46,449 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    46,449 miles
    Test number
    349415071026

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail46,449 miles (+3,568)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,449 miles
    Test number
    659605771059
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • FailureRear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

  19. Pass42,881 miles (+3,671)
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    42,881 miles
    Test number
    922714870091

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass39,210 miles (+4,014)
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    39,210 miles
    Test number
    612158169027

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass35,196 miles (+3,048)
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    35,196 miles
    Test number
    393549878073

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass32,148 miles (+4,360)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    32,148 miles
    Test number
    232053477177

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass27,788 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    27,788 miles
    Test number
    133674566173

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about W228 XUR

Does W228 XUR currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on W228 XUR expired on 28 Mar 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on W228 XUR?
The MOT on W228 XUR expired on 28 Mar 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has W228 XUR done?
W228 XUR was recorded at 79,417 miles at its MOT on 29 Mar 2022, an average of 3,269 miles a year.
Has W228 XUR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. W228 XUR has failed 6 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Mar 2020.
Has the mileage on W228 XUR 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 XUR find?
W228 XUR passed its latest MOT on 29 Mar 2022 with 1 minor defect and 13 advisories: offside front obligatory mirror slightly damaged; exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases; front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened, and 11 more.

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