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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.

X29 MJC red Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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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
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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.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
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

Pass139,696 miles
  • 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))

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.

  • 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.

  1. 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))
  2. 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))
  3. 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))
  4. 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))
  5. 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))
  6. 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
  7. 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
  8. 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
  9. 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
  10. 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
  11. 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
  12. 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
  13. 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
  14. Pass111,425 miles (+6,890)
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    111,425 miles
    Test number
    514819842606

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. 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)
  16. 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)
  17. 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)
  18. 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)
  19. 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)
  20. Pass78,740 miles (+11,630)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    78,740 miles
    Test number
    499867894125

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass67,110 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    67,110 miles
    Test number
    126786993179

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. 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)
  23. 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
  24. Pass45,562 miles (+5,401)
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    45,562 miles
    Test number
    836361781225

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. 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
  26. 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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