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Volkswagen Golf

Grey · Diesel · 2012 · 1,598 cc

X13 OWOMOT history

X13 OWO is a grey diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 11 May 2012. Its MOT is valid until 12 Dec 2026 and it has passed 12 of 16 MOT tests, with 116,676 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Nov 2025.

X13 OWO grey Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 12 Dec 2026
Mileage
116,676 mi
At MOT on 22 Nov 2025
MOT tests
16
12 passed · 4 failed
Per year
6,690 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X13 OWO
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
11 May 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 12 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
22 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

X13 OWO was last recorded at 116,676 miles on 22 Nov 2025, 6,246 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
110,430 miles · 29 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
6,246 miles
Average per year
6,690 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 116,676 miles
  • 2024 – 110,430 miles
  • 2023 – 107,065 miles
  • 2022 – 103,212 miles
  • 2021 – 99,023 miles
  • 2020 – 88,741 miles
  • 2019 – 81,875 miles
  • 2017 – 74,053 miles
  • 2016 – 62,042 miles
  • 2015 – 51,625 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass116,676 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake drum worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake drum worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (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.

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Coolant leak coolant leak from engine area behind cambelt end

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

16 tests since 24 Apr 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass116,676 miles (+6,246)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    116,676 miles
    Test number
    359604425949
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake drum worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake drum worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  2. Pass110,430 miles (+3,365)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    110,430 miles
    Test number
    978457736974
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides, corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  3. Pass107,065 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    107,065 miles
    Test number
    748411143201
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  4. Fail107,065 miles (+3,853)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,065 miles
    Test number
    443353667427
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  5. Pass103,212 miles (+4,189)
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    103,212 miles
    Test number
    895148439937

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass99,023 miles (+6,154)
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    99,023 miles
    Test number
    103607673203

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass92,869 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    92,869 miles
    Test number
    103790549792
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective exhaust clamp corroded to excess (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  8. Fail92,869 miles (+4,128)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,869 miles
    Test number
    297874432442
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective exhaust clamp corroded to excess (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  9. Pass88,741 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    88,741 miles
    Test number
    942573753625
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak coolant leak from engine area behind cambelt end
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
  10. Fail88,741 miles (+6,866)2 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,741 miles
    Test number
    919151038258
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak coolant leak from engine area behind cambelt end
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2 mm central 3/4 bold inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Nail in tyre puncture inner sidewall
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3 mm central 3/4 bold inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
  11. Pass81,875 miles (+7,822)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    81,875 miles
    Test number
    810253389614

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass74,053 miles (+12,011)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    74,053 miles
    Test number
    422998066769
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush front bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  13. Pass62,042 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    62,042 miles
    Test number
    105635723848

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail62,040 miles (+10,415)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,040 miles
    Test number
    982000509719
    • FailureOffside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • 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)
  15. Pass51,625 miles (+5,736)
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    51,625 miles
    Test number
    273445113767

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass45,889 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2016
    Odometer
    45,889 miles
    Test number
    785864515193
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about X13 OWO

Does X13 OWO currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on X13 OWO is valid until 12 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on X13 OWO?
The MOT on X13 OWO is valid until 12 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 OWO done?
X13 OWO was recorded at 116,676 miles at its MOT on 22 Nov 2025, an average of 6,690 miles a year.
Has X13 OWO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X13 OWO has failed 4 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Nov 2023.
Has the mileage on X13 OWO 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 OWO find?
X13 OWO passed its latest MOT on 22 Nov 2025 with 5 advisories: nearside front brake drum worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; nearside rear coil spring corroded; offside front brake drum worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened, and 2 more.

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