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Volkswagen Golf

Blue · Petrol · 2009 · 1,390 cc

X13 COVMOT history

X13 COV is a blue petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 18 Aug 2009. Its MOT is valid until 20 Dec 2026 and it has passed 14 of 17 MOT tests, with 111,860 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Dec 2025.

X13 COV blue Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 20 Dec 2026
Mileage
111,860 mi
At MOT on 13 Dec 2025
MOT tests
17
14 passed · 3 failed
Per year
5,003 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X13 COV
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,390 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
18 Aug 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 20 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
13 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

X13 COV was last recorded at 111,860 miles on 13 Dec 2025, 4,973 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
106,887 miles · 23 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
4,973 miles
Average per year
5,003 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 111,860 miles
  • 2024 – 106,887 miles
  • 2023 – 101,866 miles
  • 2022 – 97,389 miles
  • 2021 – 95,443 miles
  • 2020 – 91,343 miles
  • 2019 – 87,087 miles
  • 2018 – 78,426 miles
  • 2017 – 74,970 miles
  • 2016 – 73,256 miles
  • 2015 – 69,849 miles
  • 2014 – 61,950 miles
  • 2013 – 51,483 miles
  • 2012 – 44,955 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass111,860 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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.

  • Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2017

Full MOT history

17 tests since 30 Jul 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass111,860 miles (+4,973)2 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    111,860 miles
    Test number
    594263232877
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass106,887 miles (+5,021)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    106,887 miles
    Test number
    205590501878
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass101,866 miles (+4,477)
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    101,866 miles
    Test number
    251774485296

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass97,389 miles (+1,946)
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    97,389 miles
    Test number
    465651859511

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass95,443 miles (+4,100)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    95,443 miles
    Test number
    530149241333
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  6. Pass91,343 miles (+4,256)
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    91,343 miles
    Test number
    989576336707

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass87,087 miles (+8,661)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    87,087 miles
    Test number
    804197162947
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Cracked (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass78,426 miles (+3,456)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    78,426 miles
    Test number
    606589371689
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  9. Pass74,970 miles (+1,714)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    74,970 miles
    Test number
    489060320149
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  10. Pass73,256 miles (+3,407)
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    73,256 miles
    Test number
    164897909720

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass69,849 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    69,849 miles
    Test number
    301313267853
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  12. Fail69,849 miles (+7,899)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,849 miles
    Test number
    132241610240
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  13. Pass61,950 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    61,950 miles
    Test number
    649964804273
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • NoteChild seat fitted to offside rear seat,unable to fully test adult seat belt

  14. Fail61,950 miles (+10,467)2 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,950 miles
    Test number
    815604604213
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteChild seat fitted to offside rear seat,unable to fully test adult seat belt

  15. Pass51,483 miles (+6,528)1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    51,483 miles
    Test number
    708128823249
    • AdvisoryNearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
    • NoteLow level fuel light on
    • NoteNearside rear tyre cut not deep enough to expose cords
    • NoteOffside rear tyre cut inner sidewall not deep enough to expose cords

  16. Pass44,955 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    44,955 miles
    Test number
    188182912220
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  17. Fail44,955 miles1 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,955 miles
    Test number
    375132612222
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Questions about X13 COV

Does X13 COV currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on X13 COV is valid until 20 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on X13 COV?
The MOT on X13 COV is valid until 20 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has X13 COV done?
X13 COV was recorded at 111,860 miles at its MOT on 13 Dec 2025, an average of 5,003 miles a year.
Has X13 COV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X13 COV has failed 3 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Aug 2015.
Has the mileage on X13 COV 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 COV find?
X13 COV passed its latest MOT on 13 Dec 2025 with 2 minor defects and 6 advisories: nearside front drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; offside front drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; nearside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil, and 5 more.

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