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Volkswagen Golf

Black · Petrol · 2007 · 1,390 cc

X18 ESJMOT history

X18 ESJ is a black petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 1 Sept 2007. Its MOT is valid until 27 Mar 2027 and it has passed 17 of 26 MOT tests, with 125,736 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Mar 2026.

X18 ESJ black Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 27 Mar 2027
Mileage
125,736 mi
At MOT on 28 Mar 2026
MOT tests
26
17 passed · 9 failed
Per year
6,434 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X18 ESJ
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,390 cc
Year of manufacture
2007
First used
1 Sept 2007
MOT status
MOT valid until 27 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
28 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

X18 ESJ was last recorded at 125,736 miles on 28 Mar 2026, 124 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Mar 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
125,612 miles · 24 Mar 2026
Between the last two tests
124 miles
Average per year
6,434 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 125,736 miles
  • 2025 – 116,843 miles
  • 2024 – 110,482 miles
  • 2023 – 107,074 miles
  • 2022 – 100,307 miles
  • 2021 – 92,965 miles
  • 2020 – 87,945 miles
  • 2019 – 81,311 miles
  • 2018 – 72,224 miles
  • 2017 – 67,548 miles
  • 2016 – 63,935 miles
  • 2015 – 56,241 miles
  • 2014 – 49,399 miles
  • 2013 – 42,076 miles
  • 2012 – 35,454 miles
  • 2011 – 30,949 miles
  • 2010 – 25,660 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass125,736 miles
  • 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 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides, front trialing arm bush (5.3.4 (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.

  • Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2023–2025

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

    Minor3 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt

    Minor2 MOTs, 2025

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

    Minor2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

Full MOT history

26 tests since 7 Sept 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass125,736 miles (+124)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    125,736 miles
    Test number
    129204797201
    • 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 Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides, front trialing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Fail125,612 miles (+8,769)1 dangerous2 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,612 miles
    Test number
    948578881426
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Also worn to 1.65mm and cracking (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (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 Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides, front trialing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass116,843 miles (+1)3 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    116,843 miles
    Test number
    811157120682
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  4. Fail116,842 miles (+6,360)3 major3 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,842 miles
    Test number
    889653703432
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  5. Pass110,482 miles2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    110,482 miles
    Test number
    857725155627
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Fail110,482 miles (+3,408)3 major3 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,482 miles
    Test number
    254241270795
    • MajorNearside Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Pass107,074 miles (+69)3 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    107,074 miles
    Test number
    119756805677
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  8. Fail107,005 miles (+6,698)5 major3 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,005 miles
    Test number
    152810439142
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  9. Pass100,307 miles (+7,342)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    100,307 miles
    Test number
    541749784313
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on pass limit (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on pass limit (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryBoth headlight lenses in poor condition

  10. Pass92,965 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    92,965 miles
    Test number
    474492314471

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail92,965 miles (+5,020)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,965 miles
    Test number
    171079291115
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  12. Pass87,945 miles (+6,634)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    87,945 miles
    Test number
    349885920288
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  13. Pass81,311 miles (+9,087)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    81,311 miles
    Test number
    263246435061
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  14. Pass72,224 miles (+4,676)
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    72,224 miles
    Test number
    147257589101

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass67,548 miles (+3,613)
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    67,548 miles
    Test number
    500653276686

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass63,935 miles (+7,694)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    63,935 miles
    Test number
    340580565871

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass56,241 miles (+6,842)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    56,241 miles
    Test number
    515376365102

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass49,399 miles (+7,323)6 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    49,399 miles
    Test number
    287258274182
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteOnly 1 cooling fan working
    • NoteAll tyres showing signs of cracking/perished
    • NoteNearside wheel has slight restricted movement

  19. Fail42,076 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,076 miles
    Test number
    127056093108
    • Repaired at testElectronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

  20. Pass42,076 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    42,076 miles
    Test number
    369886493196

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail42,071 miles (+6,617)1 failure3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,071 miles
    Test number
    697071793191
    • FailureElectronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)
    • NoteCuts in nearside front inner tyre sidewall
    • NoteFront discs starting to corrode
    • NoteNearside rear brake pads getting low

  22. Pass35,454 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    35,454 miles
    Test number
    409482792119

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail35,454 miles (+4,505)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,454 miles
    Test number
    176522192126
    • FailureNearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureOffside Outer Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  24. Pass30,949 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    30,949 miles
    Test number
    427322821294
    • NoteSmall rad fan not working
    • NoteWipers smearing

  25. Fail30,949 miles (+5,289)1 failure2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,949 miles
    Test number
    459542921292
    • FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • NoteSmall rad fan not working
    • NoteWipers smearing

  26. Pass25,660 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    25,660 miles
    Test number
    524480850286
    • NoteSlight seepage from nearside outer CV gaitor.

Questions about X18 ESJ

Does X18 ESJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on X18 ESJ is valid until 27 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on X18 ESJ?
The MOT on X18 ESJ is valid until 27 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has X18 ESJ done?
X18 ESJ was recorded at 125,736 miles at its MOT on 28 Mar 2026, an average of 6,434 miles a year.
Has X18 ESJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X18 ESJ has failed 9 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Mar 2026.
Has the mileage on X18 ESJ 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 ESJ find?
X18 ESJ passed its latest MOT on 28 Mar 2026 with 1 minor defect and 4 advisories: offside front track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt; nearside front road wheel slightly distorted; nearside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil, and 2 more.

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