
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.

- 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
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.
- 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
- AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both lower arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Full MOT history
15 tests since 15 Nov 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
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
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.
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
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
Pass59,523 miles (+10,194)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Jun 2019
- Odometer
- 59,523 miles
- Test number
- 195260102680
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass49,329 miles (-17,934)
- MOT expiry
- 23 Jun 2018
- Odometer
- 49,329 miles
- Test number
- 556625462975
No defects or advisories recorded.
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)
Pass37,937 miles (+8,741)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Nov 2016
- Odometer
- 37,937 miles
- Test number
- 868390564218
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass29,196 miles (+7,151)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Nov 2015
- Odometer
- 29,196 miles
- Test number
- 519665414340
No defects or advisories recorded.
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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