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Grey · Petrol · 2012 · 1,198 cc

X18 OWXMOT history

X18 OWX is a grey petrol Volkswagen first used on 28 Sept 2012. Its MOT is valid until 31 Mar 2027 and it has passed 11 of 18 MOT tests, with 82,775 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Mar 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 31 Mar 2027
Mileage
82,775 mi
At MOT on 16 Mar 2026
MOT tests
18
11 passed · 7 failed
Per year
6,587 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X18 OWX
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,198 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
28 Sept 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 31 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
16 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

X18 OWX was last recorded at 82,775 miles on 16 Mar 2026, 4,554 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
78,221 miles · 11 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
4,554 miles
Average per year
6,587 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 82,775 miles
  • 2025 – 78,221 miles
  • 2024 – 73,426 miles
  • 2023 – 70,841 miles
  • 2022 – 65,579 miles
  • 2021 – 61,779 miles
  • 2020 – 58,212 miles
  • 2019 – 54,366 miles
  • 2017 – 45,573 miles
  • 2016 – 36,027 miles
  • 2015 – 15,020 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass82,775 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement TOP MOUNT (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement TOP MOUNT (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH REARS (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryUNDER COVERS

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 Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH FRONTS

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH FRONT UPPER TOP MOUNTS

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • UNDER COVERS FITTED NOT ALLOWING FULL INSPECTION OF THE UNDERSIDE AREA

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2023

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

Full MOT history

18 tests since 2 Dec 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass82,775 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    82,775 miles
    Test number
    882448603261
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement TOP MOUNT (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement TOP MOUNT (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH REARS (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryUNDER COVERS

  2. Fail82,775 miles (+4,554)2 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,775 miles
    Test number
    942794989722
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement TOP MOUNT (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement TOP MOUNT (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH REARS (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryUNDER COVERS

  3. Pass78,221 miles (+2)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    78,221 miles
    Test number
    500114604339
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH FRONTS (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryMacpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH FRONT UPPER TOP MOUNTS (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH REARS (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryUNDER COVERS FITTED NOT ALLOWING FULL INSPECTION OF THE UNDERSIDE AREA

  4. Fail78,219 miles (+4,793)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,219 miles
    Test number
    609530057263
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH FRONTS (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryMacpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH FRONT UPPER TOP MOUNTS (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH REARS (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryUNDER COVERS FITTED NOT ALLOWING FULL INSPECTION OF THE UNDERSIDE AREA

  5. Pass73,426 miles (+2,585)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    73,426 miles
    Test number
    599558155822
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Pass70,841 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    70,841 miles
    Test number
    288837249667
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Fail70,838 miles (+5,259)4 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,838 miles
    Test number
    864951402690
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front day time running light not working

  8. Pass65,579 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    65,579 miles
    Test number
    752452628292
    • MinorOffside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Fail65,579 miles (+3,800)2 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,579 miles
    Test number
    572984097706
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb in wrong (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MinorOffside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  10. Pass61,779 miles (+3,567)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    61,779 miles
    Test number
    349087294170
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  11. Pass58,212 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    58,212 miles
    Test number
    908686575134
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake binding
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPark brake poor

  12. Fail58,212 miles (+3,846)3 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,212 miles
    Test number
    352318294601
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension rod ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake binding
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPark brake poor

  13. Pass54,366 miles (+13)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    54,366 miles
    Test number
    954829621653

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail54,353 miles (+8,780)5 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,353 miles
    Test number
    747350956248
    • MajorFront Headlamp not working on dipped beam both inop (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing one missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both inop (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

  15. Pass45,573 miles (+9,546)
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    45,573 miles
    Test number
    245330865855

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass36,027 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    36,027 miles
    Test number
    628634844227

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail36,027 miles (+21,007)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,027 miles
    Test number
    146123140266
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  18. Pass15,020 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    15,020 miles
    Test number
    606455483102

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about X18 OWX

Does X18 OWX currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on X18 OWX is valid until 31 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on X18 OWX?
The MOT on X18 OWX is valid until 31 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 OWX done?
X18 OWX was recorded at 82,775 miles at its MOT on 16 Mar 2026, an average of 6,587 miles a year.
Has X18 OWX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X18 OWX has failed 7 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Mar 2026.
Has the mileage on X18 OWX 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 OWX find?
X18 OWX passed its latest MOT on 16 Mar 2026 with 4 advisories: nearside front upper macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount; offside front upper macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount; tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rears, and 1 more.

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