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Volkswagen Golf

Silver · Diesel · 2000 · 1,900 cc

X17 RSEMOT history

X17 RSE is a silver diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 31 Dec 2000. Its MOT expired on 6 Jul 2026 and it has passed 19 of 28 MOT tests, with 167,637 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Jul 2025.

X17 RSE silver Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 6 Jul 2026
Mileage
167,637 mi
At MOT on 7 Jul 2025
MOT tests
28
19 passed · 9 failed
Per year
6,965 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X17 RSE
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,900 cc
Year of manufacture
2000
First used
31 Dec 2000
MOT status
MOT expired on 6 Jul 2026
Latest MOT test
7 Jul 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

X17 RSE was last recorded at 167,637 miles on 7 Jul 2025, 4,269 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Jul 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
163,368 miles · 1 Jul 2024
Between the last two tests
4,269 miles
Average per year
6,965 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 167,637 miles
  • 2024 – 163,368 miles
  • 2023 – 163,282 miles
  • 2021 – 159,202 miles
  • 2020 – 147,721 miles
  • 2019 – 142,052 miles
  • 2018 – 129,745 miles
  • 2017 – 117,955 miles
  • 2016 – 104,444 miles
  • 2015 – 94,372 miles
  • 2014 – 81,460 miles
  • 2013 – 69,506 miles
  • 2012 – 56,796 miles
  • 2011 – 53,597 miles
  • 2010 – 50,258 miles
  • 2009 – 46,262 miles
  • 2008 – 42,468 miles
  • 2007 – 38,006 miles
  • 2006 – 32,873 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass167,637 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2020
  • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (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 disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2018

  • Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt

    Major2 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor2 MOTs, 2019

  • Oil leak

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2016–2018

  • Nearside Headlamp aim too low

    Failure2 MOTs, 2016–2018

Full MOT history

28 tests since 2 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass167,637 miles2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    167,637 miles
    Test number
    110895492740
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  2. Fail167,637 miles (+4,269)2 repaired2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    167,637 miles
    Test number
    786005378859
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Road wheel fixing missing bolt missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  3. Pass163,368 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    163,368 miles
    Test number
    527853537612

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail163,366 miles (+84)2 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    163,366 miles
    Test number
    961993184266
    • MajorBrake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  5. Pass163,282 miles (+4,080)
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2024
    Odometer
    163,282 miles
    Test number
    126001750503

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass159,202 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    159,202 miles
    Test number
    344562207858
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

  7. Fail159,202 miles (+11,481)3 dangerous1 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    159,202 miles
    Test number
    438446952979
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

  8. Pass147,721 miles (+5,669)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    147,721 miles
    Test number
    985999995932
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 4mm worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 3mm worn on edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 4mm worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 4mm worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass142,052 miles (+95)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    142,052 miles
    Test number
    601493722031
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  10. Fail141,957 miles (+12,212)2 dangerous9 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    141,957 miles
    Test number
    448806144803
    • DangerousExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
    • DangerousNearside Front Macpherson strut mounting modified so the suspension is likely to fail other components NOT FITTED CORRECTLY TOO FAR THROUGH HUB (5.3.3 (c) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • MajorFront Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  11. Pass129,745 miles (+3)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2019
    Odometer
    129,745 miles
    Test number
    461448935352
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  12. Fail129,742 miles (+11,787)1 dangerous7 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,742 miles
    Test number
    779183148884
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureRear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  13. Pass117,955 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    117,955 miles
    Test number
    431938033208

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail117,955 miles (+13,511)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,955 miles
    Test number
    399926784540
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

  15. Pass104,444 miles (+2)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    104,444 miles
    Test number
    418934254264
    • AdvisoryNearside Front NON MATCHING WHEEL FITTED TO NSF
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear TYRE HAS SIDEWALL DAMAGE BUT NOT TO CORDS
    • AdvisoryOffside Front OUTER CV BOOT HAS BEEN LEAKING AND GREASE HAS CONTAMINATED

  16. Fail104,442 miles (+10,070)7 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,442 miles
    Test number
    987015871949
    • FailureCentre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureFront registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureRear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front NON MATCHING WHEEL FITTED TO NSF
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear TYRE HAS SIDEWALL DAMAGE BUT NOT TO CORDS
    • AdvisoryOffside Front OUTER CV BOOT HAS BEEN LEAKING AND GREASE HAS CONTAMINATED

  17. Pass94,372 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    94,372 miles
    Test number
    207703505401

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail94,372 miles (+12,912)4 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,372 miles
    Test number
    448813405184
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

  19. Pass81,460 miles (+11,954)2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    81,460 miles
    Test number
    805541974010
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
    • NoteBoth front tyre outer side walls split
    • NoteChips to windscreen
    • NoteNearside wiper blade split

  20. Pass69,506 miles (+12,710)
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    69,506 miles
    Test number
    676994163085

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass56,796 miles (+3,199)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    56,796 miles
    Test number
    175077642078
    • AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  22. Pass53,597 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    53,597 miles
    Test number
    118585751010

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail53,597 miles (+3,339)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,597 miles
    Test number
    265395751063
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  24. Pass50,258 miles (+3,996)
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    50,258 miles
    Test number
    110638550009

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass46,262 miles (+3,794)
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    46,262 miles
    Test number
    603231069077

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass42,468 miles (+4,462)
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    42,468 miles
    Test number
    260008458027

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass38,006 miles (+5,133)
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    38,006 miles
    Test number
    941832167005

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass32,873 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    32,873 miles
    Test number
    994551366068

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about X17 RSE

Does X17 RSE currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on X17 RSE expired on 6 Jul 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on X17 RSE?
The MOT on X17 RSE expired on 6 Jul 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has X17 RSE done?
X17 RSE was recorded at 167,637 miles at its MOT on 7 Jul 2025, an average of 6,965 miles a year.
Has X17 RSE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X17 RSE has failed 9 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Jul 2025.
Has the mileage on X17 RSE 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 RSE find?
X17 RSE passed its latest MOT on 7 Jul 2025 with 2 minor defects and 4 advisories: nearside front inner drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; offside front track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt; nearside front coil spring corroded, and 3 more.

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