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Volkswagen Golf

Grey · Diesel · 2008 · 1,968 cc

X12 GJBMOT history

X12 GJB is a grey diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 3 Sept 2008. Its MOT expired on 26 Oct 2026 and it has passed 15 of 24 MOT tests, with 172,723 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Oct 2026.

X12 GJB grey Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 26 Oct 2026
Mileage
172,723 mi
At MOT on 16 Oct 2026
MOT tests
24
15 passed · 9 failed
Per year
8,400 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X12 GJB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,968 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
3 Sept 2008
MOT status
MOT expired on 26 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
16 Oct 2026 (Fail)

Mileage history

X12 GJB was last recorded at 172,723 miles on 16 Oct 2026, 3,063 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
169,660 miles · 20 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
3,063 miles
Average per year
8,400 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 172,723 miles
  • 2025 – 169,660 miles
  • 2024 – 166,374 miles
  • 2023 – 162,265 miles
  • 2022 – 155,934 miles
  • 2021 – 143,455 miles
  • 2020 – 133,133 miles
  • 2019 – 124,864 miles
  • 2018 – 113,192 miles
  • 2017 – 103,023 miles
  • 2016 – 91,936 miles
  • 2015 – 84,311 miles
  • 2014 – 79,936 miles
  • 2013 – 68,087 miles
  • 2012 – 57,941 miles
  • 2011 – 45,366 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail172,723 miles
  • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
  • MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
  • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
  • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both front
  • AdvisoryOSF wheel arch corroded
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge **ON the legal limit** (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryRear axle and suspension heavily corroded and bushes worn

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.

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Both headlamp lenses milky // dip beam patterns weak

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Buckle through centre of NSR wheel.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Bonnet hinges and safety catch partially seized

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Both fonr wheel arches corroded // rear axle corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

24 tests since 18 Aug 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail172,723 miles (+3,063)1 dangerous4 major2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    172,723 miles
    Test number
    758780048258
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
    • MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both front
    • AdvisoryOSF wheel arch corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge **ON the legal limit** (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear axle and suspension heavily corroded and bushes worn

  2. Pass169,660 miles2 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    169,660 miles
    Test number
    456087585804
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Heavily perished (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt *Small split* (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • Advisory*rear suspension arm bushes deteriorated and separating*
    • AdvisoryBoth front headlamp dip beam patterns weak
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play *wear/play* (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge *Near the legal limit* (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear axle generally corroded

  3. Fail169,660 miles (+3,286)1 major2 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    169,660 miles
    Test number
    572194030410
    • MajorOffside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Heavily perished (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt *Small split* (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • Advisory*rear suspension arm bushes deteriorated and separating*
    • AdvisoryBoth front headlamp dip beam patterns weak
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play *wear/play* (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge *Near the legal limit* (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear axle generally corroded

  4. Pass166,374 miles (+1)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    166,374 miles
    Test number
    960944815613
    • AdvisoryBoth headlamp lenses milky // dip beam patterns weak
    • AdvisoryBuckle through centre of NSR wheel.
    • AdvisoryNearside Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Fail166,373 miles (+4,108)3 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    166,373 miles
    Test number
    653484938097
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBonnet safety catch partially siezed.
    • AdvisoryBoth headlamp lenses milky // dip beam patterns weak
    • AdvisoryBuckle through centre of NSR wheel.
    • AdvisoryNearside Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Pass162,265 miles (+90)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    162,265 miles
    Test number
    999026624890
    • AdvisoryBonnet hinges and safety catch partially seized
    • AdvisoryBoth fonr wheel arches corroded // rear axle corroded
    • AdvisoryRear wiper smears

  7. Fail162,175 miles (+6,241)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    162,175 miles
    Test number
    488327968418
    • MajorOffside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBonnet hinges and safety catch partially seized
    • AdvisoryBoth fonr wheel arches corroded // rear axle corroded
    • AdvisoryExhaust front pipe to inter clamp fractured *
    • AdvisoryRear wiper smears

  8. Pass155,934 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    155,934 miles
    Test number
    783322205464

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail155,934 miles (+12,479)3 dangerous3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    155,934 miles
    Test number
    589246756680
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass143,455 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    143,455 miles
    Test number
    897008169514

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail143,455 miles (+10,322)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    143,455 miles
    Test number
    880042211051
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

  12. Pass133,133 miles (+8,269)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    133,133 miles
    Test number
    296668530317
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  13. Pass124,864 miles (+11,672)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    124,864 miles
    Test number
    421469651015
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  14. Pass113,192 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    113,192 miles
    Test number
    308751658647
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  15. Fail113,192 miles (+10,169)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,192 miles
    Test number
    860577047916
    • MajorNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  16. Pass103,023 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    103,023 miles
    Test number
    222943662666
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  17. Fail103,023 miles (+11,087)3 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,023 miles
    Test number
    372853570749
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • 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)

  18. Pass91,936 miles (+7,625)
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    91,936 miles
    Test number
    592131869914

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass84,311 miles (+4,375)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    84,311 miles
    Test number
    306257446618
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear tyres (4.1.E.1)

  20. Pass79,936 miles (+11,849)1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    79,936 miles
    Test number
    358840794248
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteRear lens cracked

  21. Pass68,087 miles (+10,146)1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    68,087 miles
    Test number
    207292543279
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteOffside rear lens cracked outer part

  22. Pass57,941 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    57,941 miles
    Test number
    676903432279
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  23. Fail57,941 miles (+12,575)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,941 miles
    Test number
    969653132286
    • FailureFront Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  24. Pass45,366 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    45,366 miles
    Test number
    529080731281

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about X12 GJB

Does X12 GJB currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on X12 GJB expired on 26 Oct 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on X12 GJB?
The MOT on X12 GJB expired on 26 Oct 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has X12 GJB done?
X12 GJB was recorded at 172,723 miles at its MOT on 16 Oct 2026, an average of 8,400 miles a year.
Has X12 GJB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X12 GJB has failed 9 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Oct 2026.
Has the mileage on X12 GJB 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 X12 GJB find?
X12 GJB failed its latest MOT on 16 Oct 2026 with 1 dangerous defect, 4 major defects, 2 minor defects and 5 advisories: offside rear brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick; engine mil inoperative or indicates a malfunction; front windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively, and 9 more.

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