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Volkswagen Golf

Silver · Diesel · 2013 · 1,598 cc

X17 MCXMOT history

X17 MCX is a silver diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 14 Sept 2013. Its MOT is valid until 19 Mar 2027 and it has passed 11 of 14 MOT tests, with 114,667 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Mar 2026.

X17 MCX silver Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 19 Mar 2027
Mileage
114,667 mi
At MOT on 18 Mar 2026
MOT tests
14
11 passed · 3 failed
Per year
9,664 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X17 MCX
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2013
First used
14 Sept 2013
MOT status
MOT valid until 19 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
18 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

X17 MCX was last recorded at 114,667 miles on 18 Mar 2026, 7,518 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
107,149 miles · 12 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
7,518 miles
Average per year
9,664 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 114,667 miles
  • 2025 – 107,149 miles
  • 2024 – 99,905 miles
  • 2023 – 88,377 miles
  • 2022 – 83,798 miles
  • 2021 – 76,871 miles
  • 2020 – 69,022 miles
  • 2019 – 57,951 miles
  • 2018 – 44,532 miles
  • 2017 – 32,295 miles
  • 2016 – 21,000 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass114,667 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has light misting of oil offside + nearside (5.3.2 (b))

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.

  • Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

Full MOT history

14 tests since 8 Jul 2016, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass114,667 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    114,667 miles
    Test number
    835961487801
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has light misting of oil offside + nearside (5.3.2 (b))

  2. Fail114,666 miles (+7,517)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,666 miles
    Test number
    712493056049
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has light misting of oil offside + nearside (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust heatshield loose

  3. Pass107,149 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    107,149 miles
    Test number
    357741387412
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has light misting of oil o/s/f+n/s/f (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear heatshield loose

  4. Fail107,149 miles (+7,244)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,149 miles
    Test number
    963363773265
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has light misting of oil o/s/f+n/s/f (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear heatshield loose

  5. Pass99,905 miles (+11,528)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    99,905 miles
    Test number
    453724362741
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass88,377 miles (+4,579)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    88,377 miles
    Test number
    959174712942
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass83,798 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    83,798 miles
    Test number
    867477656703

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail83,798 miles (+6,927)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,798 miles
    Test number
    982989616657
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass76,871 miles (+7,849)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    76,871 miles
    Test number
    438299202539
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted obscuring view of some testable items

  10. Pass69,022 miles (+11,071)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    69,022 miles
    Test number
    728415842087
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  11. Pass57,951 miles (+13,419)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    57,951 miles
    Test number
    149898646867
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  12. Pass44,532 miles (+12,237)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    44,532 miles
    Test number
    253765770354

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass32,295 miles (+11,295)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    32,295 miles
    Test number
    596472729162

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass21,000 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    21,000 miles
    Test number
    480197147485
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Questions about X17 MCX

Does X17 MCX currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on X17 MCX is valid until 19 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on X17 MCX?
The MOT on X17 MCX is valid until 19 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 MCX done?
X17 MCX was recorded at 114,667 miles at its MOT on 18 Mar 2026, an average of 9,664 miles a year.
Has X17 MCX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X17 MCX has failed 3 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Mar 2026.
Has the mileage on X17 MCX 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 MCX find?
X17 MCX passed its latest MOT on 18 Mar 2026 with 1 advisory: front shock absorbers has light misting of oil offside + nearside.

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