
Volkswagen Golf
Black · Petrol · 2007 · 1,984 cc
X18 AXXMOT history
X18 AXX is a black petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 16 May 2007. Its MOT expired on 23 Aug 2026 and it has passed 16 of 25 MOT tests, with 157,976 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Aug 2026.

- MOT
- Expired
- On 23 Aug 2026
- Mileage
- 157,976 mi
- At MOT on 20 Aug 2026
- MOT tests
- 25
- 16 passed · 9 failed
- Per year
- 7,639 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- X18 AXX
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Golf
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,984 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2007
- First used
- 16 May 2007
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 23 Aug 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 20 Aug 2026 (Fail)
Mileage history
X18 AXX was last recorded at 157,976 miles on 20 Aug 2026, 1,301 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Aug 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 156,675 miles · 22 Aug 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 1,301 miles
- Average per year
- 7,639 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 157,976 miles
- 2025 – 156,675 miles
- 2024 – 150,214 miles
- 2023 – 139,585 miles
- 2022 – 134,170 miles
- 2021 – 127,334 miles
- 2020 – 123,765 miles
- 2019 – 115,881 miles
- 2018 – 108,919 miles
- 2017 – 102,937 miles
- 2016 – 94,430 miles
- 2015 – 85,356 miles
- 2014 – 76,501 miles
- 2013 – 65,792 miles
- 2012 – 55,579 miles
- 2011 – 44,858 miles
- 2010 – 33,762 miles
What the latest MOT found
- MajorNearside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill Front to Back (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- MajorOffside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Front and Rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
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.
Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened
Advisory8 MOTs, 2020–2024
Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened
Advisory5 MOTs, 2021–2023
Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides
Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2021
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Both rear tyres worn on inner edges
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil leak
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Full MOT history
25 tests since 17 May 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Fail157,976 miles (+1,301)3 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 157,976 miles
- Test number
- 270687457769
- MajorNearside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill Front to Back (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- MajorOffside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Front and Rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass156,675 miles (+2)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Aug 2026
- Odometer
- 156,675 miles
- Test number
- 620166601527
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryBoth rear tyres worn on inner edges
Fail156,673 miles (+6,459)2 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 156,673 miles
- Test number
- 992107429139
- MajorNearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryBoth rear tyres worn on inner edges
Pass150,214 miles (+191)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Aug 2025
- Odometer
- 150,214 miles
- Test number
- 952355053003
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Fail150,023 miles (+10,438)1 dangerous1 major5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 150,023 miles
- Test number
- 460397968952
- DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed cords visible inner edge. tyre bald inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
- AdvisoryCentral Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases small hole in silencer. possibly affecting exhaust emissions(lambda) (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass139,585 miles (+5,415)1 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Aug 2024
- Odometer
- 139,585 miles
- Test number
- 778044115870
- MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective lens is cloudy and slightly effecting beam pattern (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryCentral Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryCentral Rear Oil leak, but not excessive back of engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryCentral Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened not significantly weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass134,170 miles1 minor8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Aug 2023
- Odometer
- 134,170 miles
- Test number
- 815932019428
- MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective Lens cloudy + starting to affect beam pattern. (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer starting to leak exhaust gas (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Fail134,170 miles (+6,836)2 major1 minor8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 134,170 miles
- Test number
- 662345768740
- MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective Lens cloudy + starting to affect beam pattern. (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer starting to leak exhaust gas (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Pass127,334 miles (+1)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Aug 2022
- Odometer
- 127,334 miles
- Test number
- 396869717563
- AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Steering system slightly rough Both front top mounts slight worn (2.1.1 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Fail127,333 miles (+3,568)1 major5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 127,333 miles
- Test number
- 406290195697
- MajorFront Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Steering system slightly rough Both front top mounts slight worn (2.1.1 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Pass123,765 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Aug 2021
- Odometer
- 123,765 miles
- Test number
- 340569440216
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisorySound deadening material not fully secure bonnet (8.1.1 (b) (i))
Fail123,765 miles (+7,884)1 major1 repaired4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 123,765 miles
- Test number
- 207778705748
- MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisorySound deadening material not fully secure bonnet (8.1.1 (b) (i))
Pass115,881 miles (+6,962)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 16 Nov 2020
- Odometer
- 115,881 miles
- Test number
- 742002350788
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Pass108,919 miles (+17)
- MOT expiry
- 16 May 2019
- Odometer
- 108,919 miles
- Test number
- 678695450468
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail108,902 miles (+5,965)3 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 108,902 miles
- Test number
- 827735716305
- FailureCentral Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)
- FailureNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureNearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Pass102,937 miles (+8,507)
- MOT expiry
- 16 May 2018
- Odometer
- 102,937 miles
- Test number
- 198150376679
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass94,430 miles (+9,074)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 16 May 2017
- Odometer
- 94,430 miles
- Test number
- 525020362942
- AdvisoryCentre Stop lamp has a product on the light source but not adversely affecting light output high level (1.2.1d)
- AdvisoryFront Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Outer cv boot insecure
- AdvisoryRear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)
- AdvisoryBoth rear shocker bump stops worn
- AdvisoryOil leak
Pass85,356 miles (+8,855)
- MOT expiry
- 16 May 2016
- Odometer
- 85,356 miles
- Test number
- 216360115405
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass76,501 miles (+15)2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 16 May 2015
- Odometer
- 76,501 miles
- Test number
- 375841924122
- AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryRear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- NoteBoth rear shocker bump stops showing wear
Fail76,486 miles (+10,694)1 failure2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 76,486 miles
- Test number
- 228920024104
- FailureNearside Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)
- AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryRear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- NoteBoth rear shocker bump stops showing wear
Pass65,792 miles (+10,213)7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 16 May 2014
- Odometer
- 65,792 miles
- Test number
- 997207523138
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)
Pass55,579 miles (+10,721)
- MOT expiry
- 16 May 2013
- Odometer
- 55,579 miles
- Test number
- 279569122179
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail44,858 miles2 repaired2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 44,858 miles
- Test number
- 566991311160
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- 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)
Pass44,858 miles (+11,096)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 16 May 2012
- Odometer
- 44,858 miles
- Test number
- 647891311149
- 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)
Pass33,762 miles
- MOT expiry
- 16 May 2011
- Odometer
- 33,762 miles
- Test number
- 570357930153
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about X18 AXX
- Does X18 AXX currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on X18 AXX expired on 23 Aug 2026, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on X18 AXX?
- The MOT on X18 AXX expired on 23 Aug 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has X18 AXX done?
- X18 AXX was recorded at 157,976 miles at its MOT on 20 Aug 2026, an average of 7,639 miles a year.
- Has X18 AXX ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. X18 AXX has failed 9 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Aug 2026.
- Has the mileage on X18 AXX 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 X18 AXX find?
- X18 AXX failed its latest MOT on 20 Aug 2026 with 3 major defects: nearside integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill front to back; offside integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced front and rear; offside rear anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn.
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