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Volkswagen Golf

Grey · Diesel · 2010 · 1,968 cc

X18 MGAMOT history

X18 MGA is a grey diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 29 Nov 2010. Its MOT is valid until 4 Jul 2027 and it has passed 14 of 15 MOT tests, with 129,094 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Jun 2026.

X18 MGA grey Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 4 Jul 2027
Mileage
129,094 mi
At MOT on 20 Jun 2026
MOT tests
15
14 passed · 1 failed
Per year
8,500 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X18 MGA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,968 cc
Year of manufacture
2010
First used
29 Nov 2010
MOT status
MOT valid until 4 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
20 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

X18 MGA was last recorded at 129,094 miles on 20 Jun 2026, 13,332 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Jun 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 2 Jun 2017: 49,329 miles, lower than 67,263 miles on 24 Jun 2016.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassMileage went down
Previous MOT
115,762 miles · 25 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
13,332 miles
Average per year
8,500 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 129,094 miles
  • 2025 – 115,762 miles
  • 2024 – 99,827 miles
  • 2023 – 94,154 miles
  • 2022 – 89,677 miles
  • 2021 – 83,981 miles
  • 2020 – 76,940 miles
  • 2019 – 69,799 miles
  • 2018 – 59,523 miles
  • 2017 – 49,329 miles
  • 2016 – 67,263 miles
  • 2015 – 37,937 miles
  • 2014 – 29,196 miles
  • 2013 – 22,045 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass129,094 miles
  • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both lower arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

15 tests since 15 Nov 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass129,094 miles (+13,332)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    129,094 miles
    Test number
    303896689400
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both lower arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  2. Pass115,762 miles (+15,935)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    115,762 miles
    Test number
    965385125626
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  3. Pass99,827 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    99,827 miles
    Test number
    186008046764
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  4. Fail99,827 miles (+5,673)1 dangerous3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,827 miles
    Test number
    865424637054
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  5. Pass94,154 miles (+4,477)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    94,154 miles
    Test number
    329317683615
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  6. Pass89,677 miles (+5,696)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    89,677 miles
    Test number
    893727413543
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
  7. Pass83,981 miles (+7,041)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    83,981 miles
    Test number
    322145145496
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryUnder Trays Fitted Obscuring Some Testable Items.
  8. Pass76,940 miles (+7,141)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    76,940 miles
    Test number
    849154035344
    • AdvisoryUnder Tray's fitted Obscuring Some Testable Items
  9. Pass69,799 miles (+10,276)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    69,799 miles
    Test number
    563942525317
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres mis-shapped on inner edge
  10. Pass59,523 miles (+10,194)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    59,523 miles
    Test number
    195260102680

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass49,329 miles (-17,934)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    49,329 miles
    Test number
    556625462975

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass67,263 miles (+29,326)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    67,263 miles
    Test number
    273685353112
    • 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)
  13. Pass37,937 miles (+8,741)
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    37,937 miles
    Test number
    868390564218

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass29,196 miles (+7,151)
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    29,196 miles
    Test number
    519665414340

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass22,045 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    22,045 miles
    Test number
    946079513387

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about X18 MGA

Does X18 MGA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on X18 MGA is valid until 4 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on X18 MGA?
The MOT on X18 MGA is valid until 4 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has X18 MGA done?
X18 MGA was recorded at 129,094 miles at its MOT on 20 Jun 2026, an average of 8,500 miles a year.
Has X18 MGA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X18 MGA has failed 1 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Jul 2024.
Has the mileage on X18 MGA ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 2 Jun 2017. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on X18 MGA find?
X18 MGA passed its latest MOT on 20 Jun 2026 with 1 advisory: rear suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both lower arms.

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