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Volkswagen Golf

Black · Diesel · 2008 · 1,968 cc

X29 EAGMOT history

X29 EAG is a black diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 5 Mar 2008. Its MOT expired on 27 Oct 2026 and it has passed 16 of 22 MOT tests, with 168,096 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Oct 2025.

X29 EAG black Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 27 Oct 2026
Mileage
168,096 mi
At MOT on 24 Oct 2025
MOT tests
22
16 passed · 6 failed
Per year
9,815 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X29 EAG
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,968 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
5 Mar 2008
MOT status
MOT expired on 27 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
24 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

X29 EAG was last recorded at 168,096 miles on 24 Oct 2025, 11,328 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Oct 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
156,768 miles · 28 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
11,328 miles
Average per year
9,815 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 168,096 miles
  • 2024 – 156,768 miles
  • 2023 – 136,811 miles
  • 2022 – 125,660 miles
  • 2021 – 116,713 miles
  • 2020 – 108,850 miles
  • 2019 – 100,143 miles
  • 2018 – 91,853 miles
  • 2017 – 80,498 miles
  • 2016 – 71,966 miles
  • 2015 – 61,942 miles
  • 2014 – 53,722 miles
  • 2013 – 43,222 miles
  • 2012 – 33,116 miles
  • 2011 – 23,897 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass168,096 miles
  • MinorFront Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both side (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryGeneral surface corossion

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 Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit flat spots on inner surface. (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Nearside and offside rear tyres wearing uneven on inner surfaces flat spots.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

22 tests since 14 Feb 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass168,096 miles (+11,328)2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    168,096 miles
    Test number
    120819198256
    • MinorFront Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both side (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryGeneral surface corossion
  2. Pass156,768 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    156,768 miles
    Test number
    831607761214

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail156,764 miles (+19,953)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    156,764 miles
    Test number
    948891747821
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  4. Pass136,811 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    136,811 miles
    Test number
    374415079352

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail136,811 miles (+11,151)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,811 miles
    Test number
    272739396484
    • MajorNearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  6. Pass125,660 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    125,660 miles
    Test number
    282473840046

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail125,660 miles (+8,947)2 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,660 miles
    Test number
    623661507053
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  8. Pass116,713 miles (+1,547)
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    116,713 miles
    Test number
    324975792028

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass115,166 miles (+6,316)
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    115,166 miles
    Test number
    909489177170

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass108,850 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    108,850 miles
    Test number
    440222671848

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail108,849 miles (+8,706)1 dangerous1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,849 miles
    Test number
    481206178993
    • DangerousBrakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
  12. Pass100,143 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    100,143 miles
    Test number
    955974645787
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside rear. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
  13. Fail100,143 miles (+8,290)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,143 miles
    Test number
    961340579350
    • MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside rear. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
  14. Pass91,853 miles (+11,355)
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    91,853 miles
    Test number
    447064244139

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass80,498 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    80,498 miles
    Test number
    785887621260
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit flat spots on inner surface. (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside and offside rear tyres wearing uneven on inner surfaces flat spots.
  16. Fail80,498 miles (+8,532)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,498 miles
    Test number
    586344298267
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit flat spots on inner surface. (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside and offside rear tyres wearing uneven on inner surfaces flat spots.
  17. Pass71,966 miles (+10,024)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    71,966 miles
    Test number
    256424266869
    • AdvisoryNearside and offside rear tyres wearing uneven /flat spots.
  18. Pass61,942 miles (+8,220)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    61,942 miles
    Test number
    937551645070
    • AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
  19. Pass53,722 miles (+10,500)
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    53,722 miles
    Test number
    917461844099

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass43,222 miles (+10,106)
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    43,222 miles
    Test number
    937093543009

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass33,116 miles (+9,219)1 note
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    33,116 miles
    Test number
    467922542074
    • NoteNearside rear and offside rear tyres worn uneven on inner tread surfaces
  22. Pass23,897 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    23,897 miles
    Test number
    265465441054

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about X29 EAG

Does X29 EAG currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on X29 EAG expired on 27 Oct 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on X29 EAG?
The MOT on X29 EAG expired on 27 Oct 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has X29 EAG done?
X29 EAG was recorded at 168,096 miles at its MOT on 24 Oct 2025, an average of 9,815 miles a year.
Has X29 EAG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X29 EAG has failed 6 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Oct 2024.
Has the mileage on X29 EAG 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 X29 EAG find?
X29 EAG passed its latest MOT on 24 Oct 2025 with 2 minor defects and 2 advisories: front track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both side; offside front drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 1 more.

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