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Volkswagen Golf

Silver · Diesel · 2007 · 1,896 cc

X18 SWHMOT history

X18 SWH is a silver diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 7 Dec 2007. Its MOT is valid until 5 Feb 2027 and it has passed 16 of 20 MOT tests, with 57,447 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Jan 2026.

X18 SWH silver Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 5 Feb 2027
Mileage
57,447 mi
At MOT on 29 Jan 2026
MOT tests
20
16 passed · 4 failed
Per year
3,177 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X18 SWH
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2007
First used
7 Dec 2007
MOT status
MOT valid until 5 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
29 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

X18 SWH was last recorded at 57,447 miles on 29 Jan 2026, 5,794 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
51,653 miles · 3 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
5,794 miles
Average per year
3,177 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 57,447 miles
  • 2025 – 51,653 miles
  • 2024 – 43,760 miles
  • 2023 – 35,852 miles
  • 2022 – 31,021 miles
  • 2021 – 29,505 miles
  • 2020 – 28,419 miles
  • 2019 – 26,727 miles
  • 2017 – 23,999 miles
  • 2016 – 21,164 miles
  • 2015 – 19,791 miles
  • 2014 – 17,587 miles
  • 2013 – 15,471 miles
  • 2012 – 13,420 miles
  • 2011 – 11,252 miles
  • 2010 – 9,325 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass57,447 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • 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))

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 Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025–2026

Full MOT history

20 tests since 6 Dec 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass57,447 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    57,447 miles
    Test number
    955905879522
    • 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))

  2. Fail57,445 miles (+5,792)2 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,445 miles
    Test number
    427172914322
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. Pass51,653 miles (+7,893)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    51,653 miles
    Test number
    450379103943
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  4. Pass43,760 miles (+7,908)
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    43,760 miles
    Test number
    175075096514

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass35,852 miles (+4,831)
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    35,852 miles
    Test number
    880343763437

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass31,021 miles (+1,516)
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    31,021 miles
    Test number
    878181121351

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass29,505 miles (+1,086)
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    29,505 miles
    Test number
    456777775775

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass28,419 miles (+1,692)
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    28,419 miles
    Test number
    722742782481

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass26,727 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    26,727 miles
    Test number
    832425590798

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail26,727 miles (+2,728)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    26,727 miles
    Test number
    142754335231
    • Repaired at testExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

  11. Pass23,999 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    23,999 miles
    Test number
    570551023301

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail23,999 miles (+2,835)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    23,999 miles
    Test number
    987921841560
    • FailureNearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre aged
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre aged

  13. Pass21,164 miles (+1,373)
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    21,164 miles
    Test number
    531057853416

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass19,791 miles (+2,204)
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    19,791 miles
    Test number
    726946902438

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass17,587 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    17,587 miles
    Test number
    389020734374

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail17,587 miles (+2,116)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    17,587 miles
    Test number
    505270734395
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass15,471 miles (+2,051)
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    15,471 miles
    Test number
    496888033454

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass13,420 miles (+2,168)
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    13,420 miles
    Test number
    569712432364

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass11,252 miles (+1,927)
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    11,252 miles
    Test number
    365476231362

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass9,325 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    9,325 miles
    Test number
    730340540354

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about X18 SWH

Does X18 SWH currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on X18 SWH is valid until 5 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on X18 SWH?
The MOT on X18 SWH is valid until 5 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has X18 SWH done?
X18 SWH was recorded at 57,447 miles at its MOT on 29 Jan 2026, an average of 3,177 miles a year.
Has X18 SWH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X18 SWH has failed 4 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Jan 2026.
Has the mileage on X18 SWH 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 SWH find?
X18 SWH passed its latest MOT on 29 Jan 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; offside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing.

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