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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.

X18 AXX black Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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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
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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.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
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

Fail157,976 miles
  • 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))

What MOT failures 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.

  • 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.

  1. 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))
  2. 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
  3. 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
  4. 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))
  5. 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))
  6. 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))
  7. 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))
  8. 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))
  9. 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))
  10. 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))
  11. 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))
  12. 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))
  13. 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))
  14. Pass108,919 miles (+17)
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2019
    Odometer
    108,919 miles
    Test number
    678695450468

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. 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)
  16. Pass102,937 miles (+8,507)
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2018
    Odometer
    102,937 miles
    Test number
    198150376679

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. 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
  18. Pass85,356 miles (+8,855)
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2016
    Odometer
    85,356 miles
    Test number
    216360115405

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. 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
  20. 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
  21. 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)
  22. Pass55,579 miles (+10,721)
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2013
    Odometer
    55,579 miles
    Test number
    279569122179

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. 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)
  24. 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)
  25. 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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