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Volkswagen Golf

Black · Diesel · 2012 · 1,598 cc

X13 DCAMOT history

X13 DCA is a black diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 24 Sept 2012. Its MOT is valid until 26 May 2027 and it has passed 12 of 14 MOT tests, with 142,267 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 May 2026.

X13 DCA black Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 26 May 2027
Mileage
142,267 mi
At MOT on 22 May 2026
MOT tests
14
12 passed · 2 failed
Per year
9,811 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X13 DCA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
24 Sept 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 26 May 2027
Latest MOT test
22 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

X13 DCA was last recorded at 142,267 miles on 22 May 2026, 2,724 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
139,543 miles · 19 May 2025
Between the last two tests
2,724 miles
Average per year
9,811 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 142,267 miles
  • 2025 – 139,543 miles
  • 2024 – 136,068 miles
  • 2023 – 130,955 miles
  • 2022 – 117,000 miles
  • 2021 – 104,283 miles
  • 2020 – 93,408 miles
  • 2019 – 80,425 miles
  • 2018 – 79,117 miles
  • 2017 – 64,173 miles
  • 2016 – 50,765 miles
  • 2015 – 37,721 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass142,267 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.

  • Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2022

Full MOT history

14 tests since 25 Sept 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass142,267 miles (+2,724)
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2027
    Odometer
    142,267 miles
    Test number
    135371621023

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass139,543 miles (+3,475)
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2026
    Odometer
    139,543 miles
    Test number
    120350297865

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass136,068 miles (+5,113)
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2025
    Odometer
    136,068 miles
    Test number
    686297635071

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass130,955 miles (+186)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2024
    Odometer
    130,955 miles
    Test number
    221620906866
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  5. Fail130,769 miles (+13,769)1 major2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,769 miles
    Test number
    620835375928
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  6. Pass117,000 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2023
    Odometer
    117,000 miles
    Test number
    331496093349
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  7. Fail117,000 miles (+12,717)7 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,000 miles
    Test number
    176365144649
    • MajorCentral Front Exhaust gas recirculation valve obviously defective (8.2.2.1 (a))
    • MajorCentral Front Oil leaking excessively from engine engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  8. Pass104,283 miles (+10,875)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    104,283 miles
    Test number
    335797588096
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
  9. Pass93,408 miles (+12,983)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    93,408 miles
    Test number
    502354399422
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  10. Pass80,425 miles (+1,308)
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2020
    Odometer
    80,425 miles
    Test number
    657968515592

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass79,117 miles (+14,944)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    79,117 miles
    Test number
    537505884038
    • AdvisoryFront 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))
    • AdvisoryTiming belt due every 120,000miles or 48months.
  12. Pass64,173 miles (+13,408)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    64,173 miles
    Test number
    223945642294
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  13. Pass50,765 miles (+13,044)
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    50,765 miles
    Test number
    347076319952

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass37,721 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    37,721 miles
    Test number
    702423821306

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about X13 DCA

Does X13 DCA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on X13 DCA is valid until 26 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on X13 DCA?
The MOT on X13 DCA is valid until 26 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has X13 DCA done?
X13 DCA was recorded at 142,267 miles at its MOT on 22 May 2026, an average of 9,811 miles a year.
Has X13 DCA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X13 DCA has failed 2 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Apr 2023.
Has the mileage on X13 DCA 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 DCA find?
X13 DCA passed its latest MOT on 22 May 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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