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Volkswagen Golf

Silver · Petrol · 2000 · 2,000 cc

W685 XHPMOT history

W685 XHP is a silver petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 13 Jul 2000. Its MOT expired on 10 Feb 2026 and it has passed 17 of 21 MOT tests, with 105,843 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Feb 2025.

W685 XHP silver Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 10 Feb 2026
Mileage
105,843 mi
At MOT on 11 Feb 2025
MOT tests
21
17 passed · 4 failed
Per year
2,188 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
W685 XHP
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,000 cc
Year of manufacture
2000
First used
13 Jul 2000
MOT status
MOT expired on 10 Feb 2026
Latest MOT test
11 Feb 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

W685 XHP was last recorded at 105,843 miles on 11 Feb 2025, 683 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Aug 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
105,160 miles · 2 Aug 2023
Between the last two tests
683 miles
Average per year
2,188 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 105,843 miles
  • 2023 – 105,160 miles
  • 2022 – 103,899 miles
  • 2021 – 102,402 miles
  • 2020 – 101,043 miles
  • 2018 – 95,342 miles
  • 2016 – 93,791 miles
  • 2015 – 92,017 miles
  • 2014 – 89,989 miles
  • 2013 – 87,389 miles
  • 2012 – 84,407 miles
  • 2011 – 81,913 miles
  • 2010 – 79,256 miles
  • 2009 – 75,644 miles
  • 2008 – 72,431 miles
  • 2007 – 68,572 miles
  • 2006 – 64,797 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass105,843 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 Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Central Exhaust mounting defective

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009–2012

Full MOT history

21 tests since 10 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass105,843 miles (+683)
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    105,843 miles
    Test number
    808099036614

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass105,160 miles (+1,261)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    105,160 miles
    Test number
    930507786036
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  3. Pass103,899 miles (+1,497)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    103,899 miles
    Test number
    542448303128
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  4. Pass102,402 miles (+1,359)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    102,402 miles
    Test number
    899221345380

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass101,043 miles (+17)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    101,043 miles
    Test number
    519304376923
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  6. Fail101,026 miles (+5,684)6 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,026 miles
    Test number
    538381677507
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  7. Pass95,342 miles (+1,551)
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    95,342 miles
    Test number
    926852712682

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass93,791 miles (+1,774)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2017
    Odometer
    93,791 miles
    Test number
    283808049822
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear axle beam bushes slight play
  9. Pass92,017 miles (+2,028)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2016
    Odometer
    92,017 miles
    Test number
    919497825172
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
  10. Pass89,989 miles (+2,600)
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2015
    Odometer
    89,989 miles
    Test number
    369405234150

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass87,389 miles (+2,982)
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2014
    Odometer
    87,389 miles
    Test number
    765390933186

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail84,407 miles1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,407 miles
    Test number
    369591132106
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  13. Pass84,407 miles (+2,494)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2013
    Odometer
    84,407 miles
    Test number
    967751532180
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  14. Pass81,913 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2012
    Odometer
    81,913 miles
    Test number
    785152231129

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail81,913 miles (+2,657)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,913 miles
    Test number
    265241331102
    • FailureWindscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
  16. Pass79,256 miles (+3,612)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2011
    Odometer
    79,256 miles
    Test number
    421498020198
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar 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 Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
  17. Pass75,644 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2010
    Odometer
    75,644 miles
    Test number
    374378429177
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  18. Fail75,644 miles (+3,213)1 failure6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,644 miles
    Test number
    631938329176
    • FailureWindscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  19. Pass72,431 miles (+3,859)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2009
    Odometer
    72,431 miles
    Test number
    592730238184
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
  20. Pass68,572 miles (+3,775)
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2008
    Odometer
    68,572 miles
    Test number
    523411337171

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass64,797 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2007
    Odometer
    64,797 miles
    Test number
    460650136186

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about W685 XHP

Does W685 XHP currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on W685 XHP expired on 10 Feb 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on W685 XHP?
The MOT on W685 XHP expired on 10 Feb 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has W685 XHP done?
W685 XHP was recorded at 105,843 miles at its MOT on 11 Feb 2025, an average of 2,188 miles a year.
Has W685 XHP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. W685 XHP has failed 4 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Jul 2020.
Has the mileage on W685 XHP 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 W685 XHP find?
W685 XHP passed its latest MOT on 11 Feb 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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