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Volkswagen Golf

Yellow · Petrol · 2000 · 1,984 cc

X17 BOBMOT history

X17 BOB is a yellow petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 27 Oct 2000. Its MOT is valid until 4 Mar 2027 and it has passed 20 of 28 MOT tests, with 115,529 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Feb 2026.

X17 BOB yellow Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 4 Mar 2027
Mileage
115,529 mi
At MOT on 5 Feb 2026
MOT tests
28
20 passed · 8 failed
Per year
3,476 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X17 BOB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Yellow
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,984 cc
Year of manufacture
2000
First used
27 Oct 2000
MOT status
MOT valid until 4 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
5 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

X17 BOB was last recorded at 115,529 miles on 5 Feb 2026, 1 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Feb 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
115,528 miles · 4 Feb 2026
Between the last two tests
1 miles
Average per year
3,476 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 115,529 miles
  • 2025 – 114,498 miles
  • 2024 – 113,531 miles
  • 2023 – 112,730 miles
  • 2022 – 111,593 miles
  • 2021 – 110,315 miles
  • 2020 – 109,069 miles
  • 2019 – 107,558 miles
  • 2018 – 105,977 miles
  • 2017 – 103,998 miles
  • 2016 – 101,297 miles
  • 2015 – 97,992 miles
  • 2014 – 95,625 miles
  • 2013 – 92,990 miles
  • 2011 – 91,029 miles
  • 2010 – 88,826 miles
  • 2009 – 85,363 miles
  • 2008 – 74,596 miles
  • 2007 – 63,387 miles
  • 2006 – 48,446 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass115,529 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 Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2011–2018

  • Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2023

  • Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor4 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2006–2018

  • Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2018

  • Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

Full MOT history

28 tests since 19 Oct 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass115,529 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    115,529 miles
    Test number
    785098273487

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail115,528 miles (+1,030)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,528 miles
    Test number
    530996936316
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass114,498 miles (+967)
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    114,498 miles
    Test number
    323441649493

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass113,531 miles (+801)2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    113,531 miles
    Test number
    526550736607
    • MinorTyre obviously under inflated all tyres pressures very low please check regular (5.2.3 (l))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  5. Pass112,730 miles2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    112,730 miles
    Test number
    585936900151
    • MinorTyre obviously under inflated all tyre pressures done check regular (5.2.3 (l))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  6. Fail112,730 miles (+1,137)1 repaired2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,730 miles
    Test number
    465545322446
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorTyre obviously under inflated all tyre pressures done check regular (5.2.3 (l))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  7. Pass111,593 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    111,593 miles
    Test number
    488817975070
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  8. Fail111,593 miles (+1,278)2 dangerous2 major2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,593 miles
    Test number
    854042455467
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MinorRear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  9. Pass110,315 miles (+1,246)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    110,315 miles
    Test number
    376454207314
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass109,069 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    109,069 miles
    Test number
    858485666022

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail109,069 miles (+1,511)2 dangerous1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,069 miles
    Test number
    256254863533
    • DangerousNearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j))
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened friction face showing uneven pad contact (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened friction face showing uneven pad contact (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  12. Pass107,558 miles (+1,581)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    107,558 miles
    Test number
    883225022547
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  13. Pass105,977 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    105,977 miles
    Test number
    615161869278
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  14. Fail105,977 miles (+1,979)2 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,977 miles
    Test number
    240851219710
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  15. Pass103,998 miles (+2,701)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    103,998 miles
    Test number
    110596433934
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  16. Pass101,297 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    101,297 miles
    Test number
    402039485164
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

  17. Fail101,297 miles (+3,305)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,297 miles
    Test number
    338968329926
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

  18. Pass97,992 miles (+2,367)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    97,992 miles
    Test number
    296689445049
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  19. Pass95,625 miles (+2,635)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    95,625 miles
    Test number
    599270654036
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  20. Pass92,990 miles (+1,961)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    92,990 miles
    Test number
    267234563086
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  21. Pass91,029 miles (+2,203)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    91,029 miles
    Test number
    969237481278
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

  22. Pass88,826 miles (+3,463)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    88,826 miles
    Test number
    542128090298
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  23. Pass85,363 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    85,363 miles
    Test number
    754394499279
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

  24. Fail85,363 miles (+10,767)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,363 miles
    Test number
    273414699276
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

  25. Pass74,596 miles (+4)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    74,596 miles
    Test number
    524634208387
    • AdvisoryRear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  26. Fail74,592 miles (+11,205)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,592 miles
    Test number
    150171508321
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  27. Pass63,387 miles (+14,941)
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    63,387 miles
    Test number
    830009397229

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass48,446 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    48,446 miles
    Test number
    453412896244
    • 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)

Questions about X17 BOB

Does X17 BOB currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on X17 BOB is valid until 4 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on X17 BOB?
The MOT on X17 BOB is valid until 4 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has X17 BOB done?
X17 BOB was recorded at 115,529 miles at its MOT on 5 Feb 2026, an average of 3,476 miles a year.
Has X17 BOB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X17 BOB has failed 8 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Feb 2026.
Has the mileage on X17 BOB 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 X17 BOB find?
X17 BOB passed its latest MOT on 5 Feb 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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