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Volkswagen Golf

Black · Petrol · 2012 · 1,390 cc

X27 DCXMOT history

X27 DCX is a black petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 27 Apr 2012. Its MOT expired on 7 Oct 2026 and it has passed 13 of 16 MOT tests, with 70,472 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Oct 2025.

X27 DCX black Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 7 Oct 2026
Mileage
70,472 mi
At MOT on 8 Oct 2025
MOT tests
16
13 passed · 3 failed
Per year
4,346 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X27 DCX
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,390 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
27 Apr 2012
MOT status
MOT expired on 7 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
8 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

X27 DCX was last recorded at 70,472 miles on 8 Oct 2025, 2,990 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
67,482 miles · 13 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
2,990 miles
Average per year
4,346 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 70,472 miles
  • 2024 – 67,482 miles
  • 2023 – 64,513 miles
  • 2022 – 60,860 miles
  • 2021 – 54,957 miles
  • 2020 – 49,928 miles
  • 2019 – 46,157 miles
  • 2018 – 42,035 miles
  • 2017 – 36,404 miles
  • 2016 – 31,192 miles
  • 2015 – 26,165 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass70,472 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.

  • Exhaust corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2018

Full MOT history

16 tests since 27 Apr 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass70,472 miles (+2,990)
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    70,472 miles
    Test number
    387683983814

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass67,482 miles (+2,969)
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    67,482 miles
    Test number
    334343134651

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass64,513 miles (+3,653)
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    64,513 miles
    Test number
    589674818802

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass60,860 miles (+1,840)
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    60,860 miles
    Test number
    976375232831

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass59,020 miles (+4,063)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    59,020 miles
    Test number
    644840560906

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass54,957 miles (+5,029)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    54,957 miles
    Test number
    816229106742
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass49,928 miles (+3,771)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    49,928 miles
    Test number
    113422611339
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

  8. Pass46,157 miles (+4,122)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    46,157 miles
    Test number
    317397874506

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass42,035 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    42,035 miles
    Test number
    298495317541

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail42,030 miles (+5,626)1 dangerous2 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,030 miles
    Test number
    521848755687
    • DangerousNearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened inner face heavily corroded / crumbling away (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • MajorHeadlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face heavily corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryEngine covers & undertrays fitted/ sills covered
    • AdvisoryExhaust corroded
    • AdvisorySome corrosion to rear suspension components

  11. Pass36,404 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    36,404 miles
    Test number
    983637815527

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail36,401 miles (+5,209)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,401 miles
    Test number
    718662835158
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

  13. Pass31,192 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    31,192 miles
    Test number
    894065287847
    • AdvisoryFront Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ridged (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit both getting low and age cracking and some cuts and large deep cuts to inner walls both (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre age cracking and some cuts
    • AdvisoryExhaust corroded
    • AdvisoryService due soon ind. on
    • AdvisoryStone chips in windscreen
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted

  14. Fail31,192 miles (+5,027)1 failure7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    31,192 miles
    Test number
    978537707126
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ridged (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit both getting low and age cracking and some cuts and large deep cuts to inner walls both (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre age cracking and some cuts
    • AdvisoryExhaust corroded
    • AdvisoryService due soon ind. on
    • AdvisoryStone chips in windscreen
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted

  15. Pass26,165 miles (+1,114)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    26,165 miles
    Test number
    807479265163

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass25,051 miles1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    25,051 miles
    Test number
    867957415170
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Questions about X27 DCX

Does X27 DCX currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on X27 DCX expired on 7 Oct 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on X27 DCX?
The MOT on X27 DCX expired on 7 Oct 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has X27 DCX done?
X27 DCX was recorded at 70,472 miles at its MOT on 8 Oct 2025, an average of 4,346 miles a year.
Has X27 DCX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X27 DCX has failed 3 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Jul 2018.
Has the mileage on X27 DCX 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 X27 DCX find?
X27 DCX passed its latest MOT on 8 Oct 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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