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Volkswagen Golf

Purple · Petrol · 2012 · 1,390 cc

X13 DWNMOT history

X13 DWN is a purple petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 23 May 2012. Its MOT is valid until 13 Oct 2027 and it has passed 12 of 14 MOT tests, with 68,934 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Oct 2026.

X13 DWN purple Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 13 Oct 2027
Mileage
68,934 mi
At MOT on 14 Oct 2026
MOT tests
14
12 passed · 2 failed
Per year
3,974 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X13 DWN
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Purple
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,390 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
23 May 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 13 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
14 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

X13 DWN was last recorded at 68,934 miles on 14 Oct 2026, 35 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Oct 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
68,899 miles · 12 Oct 2026
Between the last two tests
35 miles
Average per year
3,974 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 68,934 miles
  • 2025 – 64,344 miles
  • 2024 – 60,003 miles
  • 2023 – 56,414 miles
  • 2022 – 54,033 miles
  • 2021 – 51,794 miles
  • 2020 – 48,887 miles
  • 2019 – 43,193 miles
  • 2018 – 38,132 miles
  • 2017 – 34,181 miles
  • 2016 – 29,670 miles
  • 2015 – 23,536 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass68,934 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))Recorded at 7 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2023

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 Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Offside Rear Nail in tyre

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

14 tests since 12 May 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass68,934 miles (+35)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    68,934 miles
    Test number
    702820936704
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  2. Fail68,899 miles (+4,555)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,899 miles
    Test number
    156968192793
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass64,344 miles (+4,341)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    64,344 miles
    Test number
    138920323913
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass60,003 miles (+3,589)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    60,003 miles
    Test number
    348558051533
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass56,414 miles (+2,381)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    56,414 miles
    Test number
    613367417734
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass54,033 miles (+2,239)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    54,033 miles
    Test number
    527760109296
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  7. Pass51,794 miles (+2,907)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    51,794 miles
    Test number
    401500729976
    • AdvisoryAll rear seat belt could not be tested because of stuff on rear seats

  8. Pass48,887 miles (+6)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    48,887 miles
    Test number
    626612176339
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  9. Fail48,881 miles (+5,688)1 dangerous3 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,881 miles
    Test number
    765346022553
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorElectronic power steering warning lamp indicates a system malfunction (2.6 (a))
    • MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryTPMS light on

  10. Pass43,193 miles (+5,061)
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    43,193 miles
    Test number
    417427809354

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass38,132 miles (+3,951)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2019
    Odometer
    38,132 miles
    Test number
    550165544898
    • AdvisoryNail in offside rear tyre

  12. Pass34,181 miles (+4,511)
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2018
    Odometer
    34,181 miles
    Test number
    452616039862

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass29,670 miles (+6,134)
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2017
    Odometer
    29,670 miles
    Test number
    135923471191

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass23,536 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2016
    Odometer
    23,536 miles
    Test number
    387452935198

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about X13 DWN

Does X13 DWN currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on X13 DWN is valid until 13 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on X13 DWN?
The MOT on X13 DWN is valid until 13 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has X13 DWN done?
X13 DWN was recorded at 68,934 miles at its MOT on 14 Oct 2026, an average of 3,974 miles a year.
Has X13 DWN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X13 DWN has failed 2 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Oct 2026.
Has the mileage on X13 DWN 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 DWN find?
X13 DWN passed its latest MOT on 14 Oct 2026 with 2 advisories: front brake pad(s) wearing thin; rear brake pad(s) wearing thin.

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