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Volkswagen Golf

Grey · Petrol · 2001 · 2,792 cc

X27 TVSMOT history

X27 TVS is a grey petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 19 Mar 2001. Its MOT is valid until 22 May 2027 and it has passed 20 of 27 MOT tests, with 172,897 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 May 2026.

X27 TVS grey Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 22 May 2027
Mileage
172,897 mi
At MOT on 23 May 2026
MOT tests
27
20 passed · 7 failed
Per year
7,463 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X27 TVS
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,792 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
19 Mar 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 22 May 2027
Latest MOT test
23 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

X27 TVS was last recorded at 172,897 miles on 23 May 2026, 4,960 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
167,937 miles · 7 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
4,960 miles
Average per year
7,463 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 172,897 miles
  • 2025 – 167,937 miles
  • 2024 – 160,593 miles
  • 2023 – 160,137 miles
  • 2022 – 158,549 miles
  • 2020 – 157,815 miles
  • 2019 – 151,869 miles
  • 2018 – 142,453 miles
  • 2017 – 137,892 miles
  • 2016 – 135,113 miles
  • 2015 – 132,270 miles
  • 2014 – 128,192 miles
  • 2013 – 111,043 miles
  • 2012 – 97,715 miles
  • 2011 – 80,647 miles
  • 2010 – 63,358 miles
  • 2009 – 49,026 miles
  • 2008 – 30,879 miles
  • 2007 – 27,880 miles
  • 2006 – 22,414 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass172,897 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryVehicle undersealed.

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 Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt

    Major2 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

Full MOT history

27 tests since 24 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass172,897 miles (+4,960)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2027
    Odometer
    172,897 miles
    Test number
    918161399221
    • MinorNearside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle undersealed.

  2. Pass167,937 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    167,937 miles
    Test number
    483718876413

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail167,937 miles (+7,344)10 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    167,937 miles
    Test number
    784234817334
    • MajorCentral Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorCentral Seat belt missing (7.1.2 (a))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

  4. Pass160,593 miles (+456)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    160,593 miles
    Test number
    372227364781

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass160,137 miles (+1,588)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    160,137 miles
    Test number
    686682413383

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass158,549 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    158,549 miles
    Test number
    461804654413
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  7. Fail158,549 miles (+734)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    158,549 miles
    Test number
    186606552218
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  8. Pass157,815 miles (+3)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    157,815 miles
    Test number
    352315113114
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  9. Fail157,812 miles (+5,943)3 dangerous8 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    157,812 miles
    Test number
    533970716265
    • DangerousNearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • MajorFront Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
    • MajorFront Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Drive shaft flexible coupling excessively deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  10. Pass151,869 miles (+9,416)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    151,869 miles
    Test number
    641147749209

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass142,453 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    142,453 miles
    Test number
    716833861597

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail142,453 miles (+4,561)1 dangerous1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    142,453 miles
    Test number
    415183409425
    • DangerousNearside Front Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel to the extent that safe steering is affected (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  13. Pass137,892 miles (+2,779)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    137,892 miles
    Test number
    831397416086
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  14. Pass135,113 miles (+2,843)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    135,113 miles
    Test number
    603026086739
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' two chips (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  15. Pass132,270 miles (+4,078)1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    132,270 miles
    Test number
    967982665170
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  16. Pass128,192 miles (+94)1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    128,192 miles
    Test number
    768277554166
    • NoteBoth front tyres worn uneven on inner edge

  17. Fail128,098 miles (+17,055)2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,098 miles
    Test number
    426264554110
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear An item not tested (Manual)
    • NoteBoth front tyres worn uneven on inner edge

  18. Pass111,043 miles (+13,328)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    111,043 miles
    Test number
    368319263102
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNearside steering rack tie rod joint has slight play

  19. Pass97,715 miles (+17,068)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    97,715 miles
    Test number
    446965462107

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass80,647 miles (+17,289)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    80,647 miles
    Test number
    259551181496
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  21. Pass63,358 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    63,358 miles
    Test number
    524002270167
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteHigh level brake lights some not working

  22. Fail63,358 miles (+14,332)1 failure1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,358 miles
    Test number
    604432270136
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteHigh level brake lights some not working

  23. Fail49,026 miles1 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,026 miles
    Test number
    464966309201
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • NoteNearside headlamp outer lens cover damaged

  24. Pass49,026 miles (+18,147)1 note
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    49,026 miles
    Test number
    863796809295
    • NoteNearside headlamp outer lens cover damaged

  25. Pass30,879 miles (+2,999)
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    30,879 miles
    Test number
    711965688029

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass27,880 miles (+5,466)
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    27,880 miles
    Test number
    761425997033

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass22,414 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    22,414 miles
    Test number
    273633186067

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about X27 TVS

Does X27 TVS currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on X27 TVS is valid until 22 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on X27 TVS?
The MOT on X27 TVS is valid until 22 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has X27 TVS done?
X27 TVS was recorded at 172,897 miles at its MOT on 23 May 2026, an average of 7,463 miles a year.
Has X27 TVS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X27 TVS has failed 7 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Jul 2025.
Has the mileage on X27 TVS 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 TVS find?
X27 TVS passed its latest MOT on 23 May 2026 with 1 minor defect and 1 advisory: nearside front battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier; vehicle undersealed..

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