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Volkswagen Golf

Silver · Petrol · 2012 · 1,390 cc

X26 GLSMOT history

X26 GLS is a silver petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 31 Oct 2012. Its MOT is valid until 27 Sept 2027 and it has passed 12 of 15 MOT tests, with 119,013 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Sept 2026.

X26 GLS silver Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 27 Sept 2027
Mileage
119,013 mi
At MOT on 18 Sept 2026
MOT tests
15
12 passed · 3 failed
Per year
9,022 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X26 GLS
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,390 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
31 Oct 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 27 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
18 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

X26 GLS was last recorded at 119,013 miles on 18 Sept 2026, 5,299 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
113,714 miles · 27 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
5,299 miles
Average per year
9,022 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 119,013 miles
  • 2025 – 113,714 miles
  • 2024 – 108,112 miles
  • 2023 – 103,017 miles
  • 2022 – 100,171 miles
  • 2021 – 91,717 miles
  • 2020 – 82,937 miles
  • 2019 – 72,518 miles
  • 2018 – 59,729 miles
  • 2017 – 49,677 miles
  • 2016 – 34,891 miles
  • 2015 – 20,655 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass119,013 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

15 tests since 24 Oct 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass119,013 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    119,013 miles
    Test number
    834601741134
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

  2. Fail119,013 miles (+5,299)3 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,013 miles
    Test number
    454807058492
    • MajorNearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

  3. Pass113,714 miles (+5,602)
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    113,714 miles
    Test number
    870039976850

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass108,112 miles (+5,095)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    108,112 miles
    Test number
    651097457899
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  5. Pass103,017 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    103,017 miles
    Test number
    615194597357
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Fail103,016 miles (+2,845)4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,016 miles
    Test number
    952060544210
    • MajorFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass100,171 miles (+8,454)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    100,171 miles
    Test number
    230995734554
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass91,717 miles (+8,780)
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    91,717 miles
    Test number
    584268269901

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass82,937 miles (+10,419)
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    82,937 miles
    Test number
    449961649008

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass72,518 miles (+12,789)
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    72,518 miles
    Test number
    170498416743

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass59,729 miles (+10,052)
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    59,729 miles
    Test number
    565815251514

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass49,677 miles (+14,786)
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    49,677 miles
    Test number
    832992631432

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass34,891 miles (+14,236)
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    34,891 miles
    Test number
    790382555633

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass20,655 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    20,655 miles
    Test number
    486420893426

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail20,655 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    20,655 miles
    Test number
    600946066551
    • Repaired at testFuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)
    • Repaired at testFuel cap/sealing device sealing washer torn (7.2.4c)

Questions about X26 GLS

Does X26 GLS currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on X26 GLS is valid until 27 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on X26 GLS?
The MOT on X26 GLS is valid until 27 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has X26 GLS done?
X26 GLS was recorded at 119,013 miles at its MOT on 18 Sept 2026, an average of 9,022 miles a year.
Has X26 GLS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X26 GLS has failed 3 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Sept 2026.
Has the mileage on X26 GLS 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 GLS find?
X26 GLS passed its latest MOT on 18 Sept 2026 with 1 minor defect: nearside front outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated.

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