Volkswagen Golf
Black · Diesel · 2016 · 1,968 cc
X17 RARMOT history
X17 RAR is a black diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 8 Sept 2016. Its MOT is valid until 12 Apr 2027 and it has passed 8 of 11 MOT tests, with 76,131 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Mar 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 12 Apr 2027
- Mileage
- 76,131 mi
- At MOT on 24 Mar 2026
- MOT tests
- 11
- 8 passed · 3 failed
- Per year
- 8,374 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- X17 RAR
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Golf
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,968 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2016
- First used
- 8 Sept 2016
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 12 Apr 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 24 Mar 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
X17 RAR was last recorded at 76,131 miles on 24 Mar 2026, 12,334 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Mar 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 63,797 miles · 18 Mar 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 12,334 miles
- Average per year
- 8,374 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 76,131 miles
- 2025 – 63,797 miles
- 2024 – 52,899 miles
- 2023 – 41,722 miles
- 2022 – 31,351 miles
- 2021 – 30,738 miles
- 2020 – 26,458 miles
- 2019 – 20,738 miles
What the latest MOT found
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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 Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Full MOT history
11 tests since 12 Aug 2019, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass76,131 miles
- MOT expiry
- 12 Apr 2027
- Odometer
- 76,131 miles
- Test number
- 415778799621
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail76,131 miles (+12,334)1 dangerous
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 76,131 miles
- Test number
- 864005450084
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass63,797 miles (+10,898)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 12 Apr 2026
- Odometer
- 63,797 miles
- Test number
- 907440353540
- AdvisoryBoth headlight patterns poor
Pass52,899 miles (+11,177)
- MOT expiry
- 12 Apr 2025
- Odometer
- 52,899 miles
- Test number
- 227202140459
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass41,722 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Apr 2024
- Odometer
- 41,722 miles
- Test number
- 294741713815
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Fail41,722 miles (+10,371)3 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 41,722 miles
- Test number
- 841391072393
- MajorHeadlamp light source and lamp not compatible both headlights (4.1.4 (c))
- MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass31,351 miles
- MOT expiry
- 12 Apr 2023
- Odometer
- 31,351 miles
- Test number
- 669746932525
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail31,351 miles (+613)1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 31,351 miles
- Test number
- 952464034023
- Repaired at testFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both sides (3.4 (b) (ii))
Pass30,738 miles (+4,280)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Sept 2022
- Odometer
- 30,738 miles
- Test number
- 254788044363
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass26,458 miles (+5,720)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Sept 2021
- Odometer
- 26,458 miles
- Test number
- 989271091994
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass20,738 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Sept 2020
- Odometer
- 20,738 miles
- Test number
- 241846162154
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Questions about X17 RAR
- Does X17 RAR currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on X17 RAR is valid until 12 Apr 2027.
- When is the MOT due on X17 RAR?
- The MOT on X17 RAR is valid until 12 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has X17 RAR done?
- X17 RAR was recorded at 76,131 miles at its MOT on 24 Mar 2026, an average of 8,374 miles a year.
- Has X17 RAR ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. X17 RAR has failed 3 of its 11 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Mar 2026.
- Has the mileage on X17 RAR 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 RAR find?
- X17 RAR passed its latest MOT on 24 Mar 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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