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Volkswagen Golf

Black · Petrol · 2001 · 1,781 cc

X1 HEMMOT history

X1 HEM is a black petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 1 May 2001. Its MOT is valid until 29 Oct 2027 and it has passed 21 of 32 MOT tests, with 79,370 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Oct 2026.

X1 HEM black Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 29 Oct 2027
Mileage
79,370 mi
At MOT on 10 Oct 2026
MOT tests
32
21 passed · 11 failed
Per year
2,708 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X1 HEM
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,781 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
1 May 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 29 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
10 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

X1 HEM was last recorded at 79,370 miles on 10 Oct 2026, 4 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Oct 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
79,366 miles · 9 Oct 2026
Between the last two tests
4 miles
Average per year
2,708 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 79,370 miles
  • 2025 – 78,182 miles
  • 2024 – 76,744 miles
  • 2023 – 75,234 miles
  • 2022 – 74,269 miles
  • 2021 – 73,523 miles
  • 2020 – 71,341 miles
  • 2019 – 68,309 miles
  • 2018 – 65,446 miles
  • 2017 – 63,109 miles
  • 2016 – 61,096 miles
  • 2015 – 59,528 miles
  • 2014 – 57,788 miles
  • 2013 – 55,699 miles
  • 2012 – 54,254 miles
  • 2011 – 50,333 miles
  • 2010 – 44,268 miles
  • 2009 – 39,230 miles
  • 2008 – 34,060 miles
  • 2007 – 28,813 miles
  • 2006 – 23,925 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass79,370 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.

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2024–2026

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

    Failure3 MOTs, 2011–2015

  • Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

    Failure3 MOTs, 2013–2015

  • Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light

    Minor2 MOTs, 2024–2025

Full MOT history

32 tests since 20 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass79,370 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    79,370 miles
    Test number
    710062207340

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail79,366 miles (+1,184)1 dangerous1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,366 miles
    Test number
    192609148105
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • Repaired at testEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. Pass78,182 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    78,182 miles
    Test number
    781782121052
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Fail78,182 miles (+1,438)2 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,182 miles
    Test number
    613341351838
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MinorOffside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass76,744 miles1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    76,744 miles
    Test number
    767389976303
    • MinorOffside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Fail76,744 miles (+1,510)1 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,744 miles
    Test number
    461139600312
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass75,234 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    75,234 miles
    Test number
    749808339476
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Fail75,234 miles (+965)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,234 miles
    Test number
    371938025956
    • MajorOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Pass74,269 miles (+18)
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    74,269 miles
    Test number
    725350592884

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail74,251 miles (+728)1 dangerous4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,251 miles
    Test number
    248704577101
    • DangerousNearside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm also nail in tyre (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

  11. Pass73,523 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    73,523 miles
    Test number
    411286200172

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail73,523 miles (+2,182)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,523 miles
    Test number
    946187620519
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  13. Pass71,341 miles (+3,032)
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    71,341 miles
    Test number
    512197562039

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass68,309 miles (+2,863)
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    68,309 miles
    Test number
    480214837232

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass65,446 miles (+2,337)
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    65,446 miles
    Test number
    218576432071

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass63,109 miles (+2,013)
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    63,109 miles
    Test number
    350272677308

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass61,096 miles (+1,568)
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    61,096 miles
    Test number
    225522863559

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass59,528 miles (+67)
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    59,528 miles
    Test number
    587558305152

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail59,461 miles (+1,673)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,461 miles
    Test number
    239987405135
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

  20. Pass57,788 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    57,788 miles
    Test number
    575486204146

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail57,788 miles (+2,089)3 failures1 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,788 miles
    Test number
    147796704153
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • NoteEml light on

  22. Pass55,699 miles (+10)
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    55,699 miles
    Test number
    397470013178

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail55,689 miles (+1,435)2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,689 miles
    Test number
    448209903104
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
    • FailureOffside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)
    • NoteOil leaking

  24. Pass54,254 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    54,254 miles
    Test number
    479464912158
    • NoteOil leak

  25. Fail54,254 miles (+3,921)3 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,254 miles
    Test number
    428102512108
    • FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
    • FailureOffside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • NoteOil leak

  26. Pass50,333 miles (+127)3 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    50,333 miles
    Test number
    286336511193
    • AdvisoryFront Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
    • NoteOil leak

  27. Fail50,206 miles (+5,938)2 failures4 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,206 miles
    Test number
    436703511127
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryFront Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
    • NoteOil leak

  28. Pass44,268 miles (+5,038)
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    44,268 miles
    Test number
    691743910152

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass39,230 miles (+5,170)
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    39,230 miles
    Test number
    694108719119

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Pass34,060 miles (+5,247)
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    34,060 miles
    Test number
    773454718178

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  31. Pass28,813 miles (+4,888)
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    28,813 miles
    Test number
    282234017418

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  32. Pass23,925 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    23,925 miles
    Test number
    493350016139

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about X1 HEM

Does X1 HEM currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on X1 HEM is valid until 29 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on X1 HEM?
The MOT on X1 HEM is valid until 29 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has X1 HEM done?
X1 HEM was recorded at 79,370 miles at its MOT on 10 Oct 2026, an average of 2,708 miles a year.
Has X1 HEM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X1 HEM has failed 11 of its 32 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Oct 2026.
Has the mileage on X1 HEM 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 HEM find?
X1 HEM passed its latest MOT on 10 Oct 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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