
Volkswagen Golf
Red · Petrol · 2007 · 2,000 cc
X29 MJCMOT history
X29 MJC is a red petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 9 May 2007. Its MOT is valid until 4 Feb 2027 and it has passed 18 of 26 MOT tests, with 139,696 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Feb 2026.

- MOT
- Valid
- Until 4 Feb 2027
- Mileage
- 139,696 mi
- At MOT on 4 Feb 2026
- MOT tests
- 26
- 18 passed · 8 failed
- Per year
- 7,328 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- X29 MJC
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Golf
- Colour
- Red
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 2,000 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2007
- First used
- 9 May 2007
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 4 Feb 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 4 Feb 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
X29 MJC was last recorded at 139,696 miles on 4 Feb 2026, 2,833 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Feb 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 136,863 miles · 5 Feb 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 2,833 miles
- Average per year
- 7,328 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 139,696 miles
- 2025 – 136,863 miles
- 2024 – 135,833 miles
- 2023 – 134,284 miles
- 2022 – 130,564 miles
- 2021 – 125,076 miles
- 2020 – 120,352 miles
- 2019 – 116,464 miles
- 2018 – 111,425 miles
- 2017 – 104,535 miles
- 2016 – 97,517 miles
- 2015 – 92,375 miles
- 2014 – 78,740 miles
- 2013 – 67,110 miles
- 2012 – 61,303 miles
- 2011 – 45,562 miles
- 2010 – 24,669 miles
What the latest MOT found
- MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
- MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisorySuspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All rear upper and lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))
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.
Parking brake efficiency below requirements
Major3 MOTs, 2021–2024
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play
Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2023
Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All arms
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction
Major2 MOTs, 2022–2025
Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side
Major2 MOTs, 2024–2025
Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect
Major2 MOTs, 2022–2024
Full MOT history
26 tests since 26 May 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass139,696 miles (+2,833)2 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Feb 2027
- Odometer
- 139,696 miles
- Test number
- 682131294208
- MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisorySuspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All rear upper and lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass136,863 miles (+2)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Feb 2026
- Odometer
- 136,863 miles
- Test number
- 155897808775
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Fail136,861 miles (+1,028)1 dangerous6 major1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 136,861 miles
- Test number
- 180457361377
- DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
- MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
- MajorNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury Wing (6.2.1 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
- MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
- MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass135,833 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 3 Feb 2025
- Odometer
- 135,833 miles
- Test number
- 965005064887
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened heavily corroded also all suspension arms and components. (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Fail135,831 miles (+1,547)4 major2 minor
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 135,831 miles
- Test number
- 484786397091
- MajorOffside Front Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury Wheel arch (6.2.1 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorOffside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Pass134,284 miles (+3,720)1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Feb 2024
- Odometer
- 134,284 miles
- Test number
- 562335179632
- MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective & offside (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear silencer slight deterioation
Pass130,564 miles (+2)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Feb 2023
- Odometer
- 130,564 miles
- Test number
- 438490304672
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))
- 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))
- AdvisoryFront disks are corroded inside and inner face
- AdvisoryOil level on minimum
- AdvisorySlight engine oil leak
Fail130,562 miles (+5,486)9 major6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 130,562 miles
- Test number
- 389972697754
- MajorBrake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))
- MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
- MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorOffside Front Coil spring insecure not seated right on the top mounting (5.3.1 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both sides (3.4 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))
- 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))
- AdvisoryFront disks are corroded inside and inner face
- AdvisoryOil level on minimum
- AdvisorySlight engine oil leak
Pass125,076 miles (+80)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Feb 2022
- Odometer
- 125,076 miles
- Test number
- 165749728858
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOil level on min
Fail124,996 miles (+4,644)1 dangerous8 major6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 124,996 miles
- Test number
- 706496663993
- DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOil level on min
Pass120,352 miles (+3)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Feb 2021
- Odometer
- 120,352 miles
- Test number
- 833639843317
- AdvisoryBoth side front radius arms rear bushes deteriorated
- AdvisoryCorrosion on rear axle
- AdvisoryFront brake discs partly corroded
Fail120,349 miles (+3,885)4 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 120,349 miles
- Test number
- 114612125139
- MajorHeadlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced both side (4.1.4 (b))
- MajorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- 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))
- AdvisoryBoth side front radius arms rear bushes deteriorated
- AdvisoryCorrosion on rear axle
- AdvisoryFront brake discs partly corroded
Pass116,464 miles (+5,039)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Feb 2020
- Odometer
- 116,464 miles
- Test number
- 304539607603
- AdvisoryNearside Rear brakes binding
- AdvisoryCorrosion on rear axle and suspension arms
- AdvisoryFront brake discs slightly corroded
Pass111,425 miles (+6,890)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Feb 2019
- Odometer
- 111,425 miles
- Test number
- 514819842606
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass104,535 miles (+7,018)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 3 Feb 2018
- Odometer
- 104,535 miles
- Test number
- 651434613496
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Pass97,517 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 3 Feb 2017
- Odometer
- 97,517 miles
- Test number
- 954885881086
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Fail97,517 miles (+5,142)3 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 97,517 miles
- Test number
- 264636740891
- FailureOffside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
- FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Pass92,375 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jul 2016
- Odometer
- 92,375 miles
- Test number
- 811540507061
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Fail92,375 miles (+13,635)2 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 92,375 miles
- Test number
- 368248122576
- FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass78,740 miles (+11,630)
- MOT expiry
- 15 Jul 2015
- Odometer
- 78,740 miles
- Test number
- 499867894125
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass67,110 miles
- MOT expiry
- 14 Jul 2014
- Odometer
- 67,110 miles
- Test number
- 126786993179
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail67,110 miles (+5,807)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 67,110 miles
- Test number
- 285886793480
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Pass61,303 miles (+15,741)3 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 14 Dec 2013
- Odometer
- 61,303 miles
- Test number
- 897810252327
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Pass45,562 miles (+5,401)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Oct 2012
- Odometer
- 45,562 miles
- Test number
- 836361781225
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass40,161 miles (+15,492)2 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 1 Jun 2012
- Odometer
- 40,161 miles
- Test number
- 825573551159
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
- NoteFront bumper lower trim damaged
- NoteSlight damage to n/s rear tyre wall
Pass24,669 miles
- MOT expiry
- 25 May 2011
- Odometer
- 24,669 miles
- Test number
- 232546840174
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about X29 MJC
- Does X29 MJC currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on X29 MJC is valid until 4 Feb 2027.
- When is the MOT due on X29 MJC?
- The MOT on X29 MJC is valid until 4 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has X29 MJC done?
- X29 MJC was recorded at 139,696 miles at its MOT on 4 Feb 2026, an average of 7,328 miles a year.
- Has X29 MJC ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. X29 MJC has failed 8 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Feb 2025.
- Has the mileage on X29 MJC 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 MJC find?
- X29 MJC passed its latest MOT on 4 Feb 2026 with 2 minor defects and 2 advisories: nearside headlamp lens slightly defective; offside headlamp lens slightly defective; rear sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened, and 1 more.
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