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Volkswagen Golf

Blue · Diesel · 2002 · 1,896 cc

X18 RLJMOT history

X18 RLJ is a blue diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 17 Jun 2002. Its MOT expired on 31 Jul 2023 and it has passed 14 of 17 MOT tests, with 169,648 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Aug 2022.

X18 RLJ blue Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 31 Jul 2023
Mileage
169,648 mi
At MOT on 2 Nov 2012
MOT tests
17
14 passed · 3 failed
Per year
17,249 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X18 RLJ
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
17 Jun 2002
MOT status
MOT expired on 31 Jul 2023
Latest MOT test
1 Aug 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

X18 RLJ was last recorded at 169,648 miles on 2 Nov 2012, 3,041 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Nov 2011.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
166,607 miles · 26 Nov 2011
Between the last two tests
3,041 miles
Average per year
17,249 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2012 – 169,648 miles
  • 2011 – 166,607 miles
  • 2010 – 158,751 miles
  • 2009 – 143,316 miles
  • 2008 – 119,576 miles
  • 2007 – 86,492 miles
  • 2006 – 59,964 miles
  • 2005 – 42,988 miles

What the latest MOT found

PassPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021

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.

  • Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2005–2008

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2007–2008

Full MOT history

17 tests since 30 Jun 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. PassMileage not read8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    527411307840
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

  2. FailMileage not read2 repaired8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    976501562092
    • Repaired at testAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

  3. PassMileage not read1 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    579624513332
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive WHEEL ARCH (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front SILL DAMAGE
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

  4. PassMileage not read
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    673444289661

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. PassMileage not read2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    573009926829
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides (2.2.C.1c)

  6. PassMileage not read
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2016
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    396330245128

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. PassMileage not read2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    349046723383
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

  8. Pass169,648 miles (+3,041)
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    169,648 miles
    Test number
    406347902342

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass166,607 miles (+7,856)
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    166,607 miles
    Test number
    597740331386

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass158,751 miles (+15,435)
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    158,751 miles
    Test number
    983941520395

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail143,316 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    143,316 miles
    Test number
    604792309392
    • Repaired at testFront position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

  12. Pass143,316 miles (+23,740)
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    143,316 miles
    Test number
    973962909358

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass119,576 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    119,576 miles
    Test number
    504142838317
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  14. Fail119,576 miles (+33,084)4 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,576 miles
    Test number
    414242238321
    • FailureCentre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureFront position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass86,492 miles (+26,528)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    86,492 miles
    Test number
    503373577187
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass59,964 miles (+16,976)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    59,964 miles
    Test number
    122558856152

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass42,988 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2006
    Odometer
    42,988 miles
    Test number
    771591885119
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about X18 RLJ

Does X18 RLJ currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on X18 RLJ expired on 31 Jul 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on X18 RLJ?
The MOT on X18 RLJ expired on 31 Jul 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has X18 RLJ done?
X18 RLJ was recorded at 169,648 miles at its MOT on 2 Nov 2012, an average of 17,249 miles a year.
Has X18 RLJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X18 RLJ has failed 3 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Aug 2022.
Has the mileage on X18 RLJ 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 RLJ find?
X18 RLJ passed its latest MOT on 1 Aug 2022 with 8 advisories: front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; nearside front wheel bearing has slight play, and 5 more.

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