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Volkswagen Golf

Red · Petrol · 2009 · 2,000 cc

X18 BKXMOT history

X18 BKX is a red petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 18 Sept 2009. Its MOT is valid until 4 Sept 2027 and it has passed 15 of 20 MOT tests, with 141,023 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Sept 2026.

X18 BKX red Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Golf, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 4 Sept 2027
Mileage
141,023 mi
At MOT on 5 Sept 2026
MOT tests
20
15 passed · 5 failed
Per year
7,330 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X18 BKX
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,000 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
18 Sept 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 4 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
5 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

X18 BKX was last recorded at 141,023 miles on 5 Sept 2026, 10 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Sept 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
141,013 miles · 2 Sept 2026
Between the last two tests
10 miles
Average per year
7,330 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 141,023 miles
  • 2025 – 136,593 miles
  • 2024 – 122,638 miles
  • 2023 – 110,128 miles
  • 2022 – 103,613 miles
  • 2021 – 97,668 miles
  • 2020 – 91,480 miles
  • 2019 – 85,151 miles
  • 2018 – 72,317 miles
  • 2017 – 59,149 miles
  • 2016 – 54,454 miles
  • 2015 – 49,728 miles
  • 2014 – 45,645 miles
  • 2013 – 44,717 miles
  • 2012 – 40,103 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass141,023 miles
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

20 tests since 28 Nov 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass141,023 miles (+10)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    141,023 miles
    Test number
    218925433032
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  2. Fail141,013 miles (+4,420)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    141,013 miles
    Test number
    714175449293
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  3. Pass136,593 miles (+31)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    136,593 miles
    Test number
    556256932863
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively new disc fitted on nearside rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin new pads fitted on nearside rear brake (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  4. Fail136,562 miles (+13,924)1 dangerous1 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,562 miles
    Test number
    793493242724
    • DangerousNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick pads worn uneven (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen wiper blade defective BOTH FRONT (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass122,638 miles (+352)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    122,638 miles
    Test number
    637971930766
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Fail122,286 miles (+12,158)4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,286 miles
    Test number
    246453516598
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has an unsafe modification Fitted incorrectly (5.3.3 (c) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTPMS light illuminated

  7. Pass110,128 miles (+6,515)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    110,128 miles
    Test number
    418875240111

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass103,613 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    103,613 miles
    Test number
    315035701379

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail103,609 miles (+5,941)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,609 miles
    Test number
    767846581280
    • MajorOffside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

  10. Pass97,668 miles (+6,188)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    97,668 miles
    Test number
    915944821227

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass91,480 miles (+6,329)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    91,480 miles
    Test number
    316860512260
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisorySlight oil leak

  12. Pass85,151 miles (+12,834)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    85,151 miles
    Test number
    583665213564

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass72,317 miles (+13,168)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    72,317 miles
    Test number
    635981697509

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass59,149 miles (+4,695)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    59,149 miles
    Test number
    700106447100
    • AdvisoryIncorrect bulb fitted to NSR side/stop lamp - light output dim and causing light MIL to illuminate

  15. Pass54,454 miles (+4,726)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    54,454 miles
    Test number
    419820795625
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres worn inner edges
    • AdvisoryEngine covers & undertrays fitted

  16. Pass49,728 miles (+4,083)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    49,728 miles
    Test number
    396892305270
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  17. Pass45,645 miles (+2)4 notes
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    45,645 miles
    Test number
    348701014493
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre
    • NoteBoth front tyres wearing on edges
    • NoteMarks on windscreen
    • NoteOffside rear tyre worn on inner edge just in limits

  18. Fail45,643 miles (+926)1 failure4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,643 miles
    Test number
    236280614297
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre
    • NoteBoth front tyres wearing on edges
    • NoteMarks on windscreen
    • NoteOffside rear tyre worn on inner edge just in limits

  19. Pass44,717 miles (+4,614)3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    44,717 miles
    Test number
    596645343375
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Stop lamp deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  20. Pass40,103 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    40,103 miles
    Test number
    216883532332

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about X18 BKX

Does X18 BKX currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on X18 BKX is valid until 4 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on X18 BKX?
The MOT on X18 BKX is valid until 4 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has X18 BKX done?
X18 BKX was recorded at 141,023 miles at its MOT on 5 Sept 2026, an average of 7,330 miles a year.
Has X18 BKX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X18 BKX has failed 5 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Sept 2026.
Has the mileage on X18 BKX 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 BKX find?
X18 BKX passed its latest MOT on 5 Sept 2026 with 2 advisories: oil leak, but not excessive engine; rear subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive.

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