
Volkswagen Golf
White · Diesel · 2017 · 1,598 cc
X1 ESJMOT history
X1 ESJ is a white diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 9 Nov 2017. Its MOT is valid until 11 Jan 2027 and it has passed 6 of 8 MOT tests, with 66,459 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Jan 2026.

- MOT
- Valid
- Until 11 Jan 2027
- Mileage
- 66,459 mi
- At MOT on 12 Jan 2026
- MOT tests
- 8
- 6 passed · 2 failed
- Per year
- 4,172 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- X1 ESJ
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Golf
- Colour
- White
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,598 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2017
- First used
- 9 Nov 2017
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 11 Jan 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 12 Jan 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
X1 ESJ was last recorded at 66,459 miles on 12 Jan 2026, 8,523 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Jan 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 57,936 miles · 11 Jan 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 8,523 miles
- Average per year
- 4,172 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 66,459 miles
- 2025 – 57,936 miles
- 2024 – 53,760 miles
- 2022 – 51,752 miles
- 2021 – 47,437 miles
- 2020 – 44,893 miles
What the latest MOT found
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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 Shock absorbers has light misting of oil
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025
Full MOT history
8 tests since 11 Nov 2020, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass66,459 miles (+8,523)
- MOT expiry
- 11 Jan 2027
- Odometer
- 66,459 miles
- Test number
- 627271099357
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass57,936 miles (+4,176)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 10 Jan 2026
- Odometer
- 57,936 miles
- Test number
- 812997561064
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Pass53,760 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Jan 2025
- Odometer
- 53,760 miles
- Test number
- 764752584156
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Fail53,760 miles (+2,008)1 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 53,760 miles
- Test number
- 789185061195
- MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass51,752 miles (+4,315)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Jul 2023
- Odometer
- 51,752 miles
- Test number
- 838984916754
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil shocker misting leak a lot (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil shocker misting leak a lot (5.3.2 (b))
Pass47,437 miles (+2,544)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Jul 2022
- Odometer
- 47,437 miles
- Test number
- 175794022322
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass44,893 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 10 Nov 2021
- Odometer
- 44,893 miles
- Test number
- 761516467821
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Fail44,893 miles1 dangerous2 repaired1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 44,893 miles
- Test number
- 935420362747
- DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Questions about X1 ESJ
- Does X1 ESJ currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on X1 ESJ is valid until 11 Jan 2027.
- When is the MOT due on X1 ESJ?
- The MOT on X1 ESJ is valid until 11 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has X1 ESJ done?
- X1 ESJ was recorded at 66,459 miles at its MOT on 12 Jan 2026, an average of 4,172 miles a year.
- Has X1 ESJ ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. X1 ESJ has failed 2 of its 8 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Jan 2024.
- Has the mileage on X1 ESJ 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 ESJ find?
- X1 ESJ passed its latest MOT on 12 Jan 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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