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Volkswagen Golf

Blue · Diesel · 2018 · 1,968 cc

X1 ESSMOT history

X1 ESS is a blue diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 12 Jul 2018. Its MOT is valid until 1 Jan 2027 and it has passed 6 of 7 MOT tests, with 61,495 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Dec 2025.

X1 ESS blue Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 1 Jan 2027
Mileage
61,495 mi
At MOT on 9 Dec 2025
MOT tests
7
6 passed · 1 failed
Per year
9,442 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X1 ESS
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,968 cc
Year of manufacture
2018
First used
12 Jul 2018
MOT status
MOT valid until 1 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
9 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

X1 ESS was last recorded at 61,495 miles on 9 Dec 2025, 15,141 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
46,354 miles · 20 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
15,141 miles
Average per year
9,442 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 61,495 miles
  • 2024 – 46,354 miles
  • 2022 – 26,445 miles
  • 2021 – 21,376 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass61,495 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

7 tests since 25 Jun 2021, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass61,495 miles (+15,141)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    61,495 miles
    Test number
    761648944168
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  2. Pass46,354 miles (+16,016)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    46,354 miles
    Test number
    834336860948
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Cuts in tyre tread. (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  3. Pass30,338 miles (+3,893)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    30,338 miles
    Test number
    579366822752

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass26,445 miles (+5,069)
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    26,445 miles
    Test number
    831386289383

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass21,376 miles (+1,967)
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    21,376 miles
    Test number
    738998640332

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass19,409 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    19,409 miles
    Test number
    567762600814
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  7. Fail19,409 miles1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    19,409 miles
    Test number
    448948211252
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Questions about X1 ESS

Does X1 ESS currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on X1 ESS is valid until 1 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on X1 ESS?
The MOT on X1 ESS is valid until 1 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 ESS done?
X1 ESS was recorded at 61,495 miles at its MOT on 9 Dec 2025, an average of 9,442 miles a year.
Has X1 ESS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X1 ESS has failed 1 of its 7 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Jun 2021.
Has the mileage on X1 ESS 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 ESS find?
X1 ESS passed its latest MOT on 9 Dec 2025 with 3 advisories: nearside front road wheel slightly distorted; nearside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil; offside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil.

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