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Volkswagen Golf

Silver · Diesel · 2010 · 1,598 cc

X1 BYKMOT history

X1 BYK is a silver diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 30 Jun 2010. Its MOT is valid until 6 Sept 2027 and it has passed 14 of 18 MOT tests, with 159,902 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Sept 2026.

X1 BYK silver Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 6 Sept 2027
Mileage
159,902 mi
At MOT on 3 Sept 2026
MOT tests
18
14 passed · 4 failed
Per year
7,772 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X1 BYK
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2010
First used
30 Jun 2010
MOT status
MOT valid until 6 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
3 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

X1 BYK was last recorded at 159,902 miles on 3 Sept 2026, 8,681 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
151,221 miles · 30 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
8,681 miles
Average per year
7,772 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 159,902 miles
  • 2025 – 151,221 miles
  • 2024 – 142,248 miles
  • 2023 – 133,194 miles
  • 2022 – 120,968 miles
  • 2021 – 107,879 miles
  • 2020 – 95,941 miles
  • 2019 – 85,219 miles
  • 2018 – 79,182 miles
  • 2017 – 76,440 miles
  • 2016 – 74,556 miles
  • 2015 – 68,715 miles
  • 2014 – 63,009 miles
  • 2013 – 56,641 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass159,902 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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 Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2021

  • Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2020

  • Engine under tray fitted

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

18 tests since 21 May 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass159,902 miles (+8,681)
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    159,902 miles
    Test number
    188639637111

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass151,221 miles (+8,973)
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    151,221 miles
    Test number
    733271458387

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass142,248 miles (+9,054)
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    142,248 miles
    Test number
    785998587064

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass133,194 miles (+12,226)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    133,194 miles
    Test number
    713846135745
    • AdvisoryRear axle and component corroded
  5. Pass120,968 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    120,968 miles
    Test number
    607967626720
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both side (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  6. Fail120,968 miles (+13,089)1 dangerous2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,968 miles
    Test number
    168533807463
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both side (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  7. Pass107,879 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    107,879 miles
    Test number
    960759611703
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  8. Fail107,879 miles (+11,938)2 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,879 miles
    Test number
    487520600608
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  9. Pass95,941 miles (+10,722)2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    95,941 miles
    Test number
    823222132915
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  10. Pass85,219 miles (+6,037)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    85,219 miles
    Test number
    946635725548
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  11. Pass79,182 miles (+2,742)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    79,182 miles
    Test number
    761014933431
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  12. Pass76,440 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    76,440 miles
    Test number
    251793315565
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryEngine under tray fitted
  13. Fail76,440 miles (+1,884)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,440 miles
    Test number
    263921757547
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryEngine under tray fitted
  14. Pass74,556 miles (+5,841)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    74,556 miles
    Test number
    810365447907
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryEngine under tray fitted
  15. Pass68,715 miles (+5,706)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    68,715 miles
    Test number
    639104675122

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass63,009 miles (+6,368)
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2015
    Odometer
    63,009 miles
    Test number
    597225434173

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass56,641 miles3 notes
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2014
    Odometer
    56,641 miles
    Test number
    756701343187
    • NoteBoth rear tyres worn on inner edge of tread
    • NoteCrack in front windscreen outside swept area
    • NoteWiper marks on front screen
  18. Fail56,641 miles1 failure1 repaired3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,641 miles
    Test number
    459561743165
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • Repaired at testRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • NoteBoth rear tyres worn on inner edge of tread
    • NoteCrack in front windscreen outside swept area
    • NoteWiper marks on front screen

Questions about X1 BYK

Does X1 BYK currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on X1 BYK is valid until 6 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on X1 BYK?
The MOT on X1 BYK is valid until 6 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has X1 BYK done?
X1 BYK was recorded at 159,902 miles at its MOT on 3 Sept 2026, an average of 7,772 miles a year.
Has X1 BYK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X1 BYK has failed 4 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Sept 2022.
Has the mileage on X1 BYK 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 X1 BYK find?
X1 BYK passed its latest MOT on 3 Sept 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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