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Volkswagen Golf

Grey · Petrol · 2008 · 1,984 cc

X26 CTBMOT history

X26 CTB is a grey petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 30 Sept 2008. Its MOT is valid until 17 Aug 2027 and it has passed 16 of 20 MOT tests, with 100,052 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Aug 2026.

X26 CTB grey Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 17 Aug 2027
Mileage
100,052 mi
At MOT on 10 Aug 2026
MOT tests
20
16 passed · 4 failed
Per year
4,958 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X26 CTB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,984 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
30 Sept 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 17 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
10 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

X26 CTB was last recorded at 100,052 miles on 10 Aug 2026, 4,226 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
95,826 miles · 5 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
4,226 miles
Average per year
4,958 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 100,052 miles
  • 2025 – 95,826 miles
  • 2024 – 91,737 miles
  • 2023 – 87,586 miles
  • 2022 – 83,180 miles
  • 2021 – 79,328 miles
  • 2020 – 76,236 miles
  • 2019 – 73,061 miles
  • 2018 – 68,482 miles
  • 2017 – 64,901 miles
  • 2016 – 61,027 miles
  • 2015 – 55,491 miles
  • 2014 – 50,482 miles
  • 2013 – 39,661 miles
  • 2012 – 31,162 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass100,052 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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 the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2017

Full MOT history

20 tests since 16 Sept 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass100,052 miles (+4,226)2 minor
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    100,052 miles
    Test number
    999120087081
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm 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))

  2. Pass95,826 miles (+4,089)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    95,826 miles
    Test number
    532783933425
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component Rack (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides trailing arm bushings (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass91,737 miles (+4,151)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    91,737 miles
    Test number
    341079350839
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass87,586 miles4 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    87,586 miles
    Test number
    940624012420
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear exhaust (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Fail87,586 miles (+4,406)1 major4 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,586 miles
    Test number
    395975209517
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear exhaust (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass83,180 miles (+3,852)
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    83,180 miles
    Test number
    721488813484

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass79,328 miles (+3,092)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    79,328 miles
    Test number
    749088378792

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass76,236 miles (+3,175)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    76,236 miles
    Test number
    630340946591

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass73,061 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    73,061 miles
    Test number
    470513933397
    • 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 3mm (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 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing N/S/R and O/S/R (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  10. Fail73,061 miles (+4,579)2 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,061 miles
    Test number
    408187408839
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • 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 3mm (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 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing N/S/R and O/S/R (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  11. Pass68,482 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    68,482 miles
    Test number
    154674980994
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing N/S/R and O/S/R tyres starting to perish (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  12. Fail68,482 miles (+3,581)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,482 miles
    Test number
    454464459906
    • MajorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing N/S/R and O/S/R tyres starting to perish (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  13. Pass64,901 miles (+3,874)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    64,901 miles
    Test number
    884242302889
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  14. Pass61,027 miles (+5,536)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    61,027 miles
    Test number
    550481577327

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass55,491 miles (+5,009)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    55,491 miles
    Test number
    644100761133

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass50,482 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    50,482 miles
    Test number
    686406044264

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail50,473 miles (+10,812)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,473 miles
    Test number
    379306644297
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass39,661 miles (+8,499)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    39,661 miles
    Test number
    395034153218
    • NoteFront discs slight corosion
    • NoteOsf tyre getting low

  19. Pass31,162 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    31,162 miles
    Test number
    665051062234
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteNearside wiper split

  20. PassMileage not read1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    356249151217
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre

Questions about X26 CTB

Does X26 CTB currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on X26 CTB is valid until 17 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on X26 CTB?
The MOT on X26 CTB is valid until 17 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has X26 CTB done?
X26 CTB was recorded at 100,052 miles at its MOT on 10 Aug 2026, an average of 4,958 miles a year.
Has X26 CTB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X26 CTB has failed 4 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Aug 2023.
Has the mileage on X26 CTB 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 X26 CTB find?
X26 CTB passed its latest MOT on 10 Aug 2026 with 2 minor defects: nearside front lower suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; offside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated.

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