Volkswagen Golf
Silver · Diesel · 2007 · 1,896 cc
X13 BENMOT history
X13 BEN is a silver diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 1 Mar 2007. Its MOT is valid until 27 Mar 2027 and it has passed 17 of 24 MOT tests, with 153,707 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Mar 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 27 Mar 2027
- Mileage
- 153,707 mi
- At MOT on 27 Mar 2026
- MOT tests
- 24
- 17 passed · 7 failed
- Per year
- 7,238 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- X13 BEN
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Golf
- Colour
- Silver
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,896 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2007
- First used
- 1 Mar 2007
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 27 Mar 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 27 Mar 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
X13 BEN was last recorded at 153,707 miles on 27 Mar 2026, 9,685 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Mar 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 144,022 miles · 17 Mar 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 9,685 miles
- Average per year
- 7,238 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 153,707 miles
- 2025 – 144,022 miles
- 2024 – 134,700 miles
- 2023 – 123,837 miles
- 2022 – 113,215 miles
- 2021 – 103,591 miles
- 2020 – 97,962 miles
- 2019 – 90,143 miles
- 2018 – 79,667 miles
- 2017 – 75,388 miles
- 2016 – 69,451 miles
- 2015 – 64,014 miles
- 2014 – 59,034 miles
- 2013 – 54,326 miles
- 2012 – 48,599 miles
- 2011 – 43,668 miles
- 2010 – 37,033 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass153,707 miles
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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 Service brake binding but not excessively
Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2024
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement
Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2024
Oil leak, but not excessive
Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022
Nearside Rear Direction indicator has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2016
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Full MOT history
24 tests since 11 Feb 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass153,707 miles (+9,685)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Mar 2027
- Odometer
- 153,707 miles
- Test number
- 526110869101
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass144,022 miles (+9,322)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Mar 2026
- Odometer
- 144,022 miles
- Test number
- 904743782343
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass134,700 miles (+26)1 minor13 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Mar 2025
- Odometer
- 134,700 miles
- Test number
- 560709446807
- MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Fail134,674 miles (+10,837)4 dangerous1 major1 minor13 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 134,674 miles
- Test number
- 481375177805
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass123,837 miles (+44)2 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Mar 2024
- Odometer
- 123,837 miles
- Test number
- 370153702031
- MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective milky (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryPlated emissions data on vehicle id label tampered with
- AdvisoryRear wiper / arm missing
Fail123,793 miles (+10,578)1 major2 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 123,793 miles
- Test number
- 923744581535
- MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective milky (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryPlated emissions data on vehicle id label tampered with
- AdvisoryRear wiper / arm missing
Pass113,215 miles (+9,624)11 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Mar 2023
- Odometer
- 113,215 miles
- Test number
- 493779505917
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge HEAVILY WORN ON INNER EDGE, CORDS SOON (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge HEAVILY WORN ON INNER EDGE, CORDS SOON (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass103,591 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Mar 2022
- Odometer
- 103,591 miles
- Test number
- 885779250256
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail103,591 miles (+5,629)1 major1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 103,591 miles
- Test number
- 614771182463
- MajorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MinorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass97,962 miles (+7,819)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Mar 2021
- Odometer
- 97,962 miles
- Test number
- 527038172685
- AdvisoryFront brake discs inner getting worn
- AdvisoryService brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))
- AdvisoryOsr brake s binding on .
- AdvisoryParking brake readings are on 20%,minimum for the Mot is 16%.
Pass90,143 miles5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Mar 2020
- Odometer
- 90,143 miles
- Test number
- 768065322519
- AdvisoryBoth rear shocker covers insecure
- AdvisoryFront brake discs lipped
- AdvisoryN/s o/s rear lower suspension arms inner bushes deteriorating and splitting
- AdvisorySlight bind o/s rear brake
- AdvisorySlight rear brake imbalance
Fail90,143 miles (+10,476)1 major6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 90,143 miles
- Test number
- 300842529296
- MajorOffside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryBoth front tyres deteriorating , splitting and getting low especially on edges also nail in o/s front
- AdvisoryBoth rear shocker covers insecure
- AdvisoryFront brake discs lipped
- AdvisoryN/s o/s rear lower suspension arms inner bushes deteriorating and splitting
- AdvisorySlight bind o/s rear brake
- AdvisorySlight rear brake imbalance
Pass79,667 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Mar 2019
- Odometer
- 79,667 miles
- Test number
- 317728175140
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Fail79,667 miles (+4,279)2 failures3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 79,667 miles
- Test number
- 554892305876
- FailureNearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
- FailureNearside Inner Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Pass75,388 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 5 Mar 2018
- Odometer
- 75,388 miles
- Test number
- 324177483416
- AdvisoryBoth front tyres low on inner edges
Fail75,388 miles (+5,937)1 failure2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 75,388 miles
- Test number
- 325103058708
- FailureNearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryBoth front tyres low on inner edges
Pass69,451 miles (+5,437)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Mar 2017
- Odometer
- 69,451 miles
- Test number
- 145996200024
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)
- AdvisoryN/s/r shock absorber dust cover broken
Pass64,014 miles (+4,980)1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 5 Mar 2016
- Odometer
- 64,014 miles
- Test number
- 375193245021
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)
- NoteN/s/r shock absorber dust cover broken
Pass59,034 miles
- MOT expiry
- 5 Mar 2015
- Odometer
- 59,034 miles
- Test number
- 405902864048
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail59,034 miles (+4,708)3 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 59,034 miles
- Test number
- 296782064020
- FailureNearside Rear 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)
- FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass54,326 miles (+5,727)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 5 Mar 2014
- Odometer
- 54,326 miles
- Test number
- 688505963066
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)
Pass48,599 miles (+4,931)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Mar 2013
- Odometer
- 48,599 miles
- Test number
- 839377032046
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass43,668 miles (+6,635)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Mar 2012
- Odometer
- 43,668 miles
- Test number
- 318218231072
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass37,033 miles
- MOT expiry
- 1 Mar 2011
- Odometer
- 37,033 miles
- Test number
- 670342140036
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about X13 BEN
- Does X13 BEN currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on X13 BEN is valid until 27 Mar 2027.
- When is the MOT due on X13 BEN?
- The MOT on X13 BEN is valid until 27 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has X13 BEN done?
- X13 BEN was recorded at 153,707 miles at its MOT on 27 Mar 2026, an average of 7,238 miles a year.
- Has X13 BEN ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. X13 BEN has failed 7 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Mar 2024.
- Has the mileage on X13 BEN 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 X13 BEN find?
- X13 BEN passed its latest MOT on 27 Mar 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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