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Volkswagen Golf

Silver · Petrol · 2007 · 1,598 cc

X29 SMHMOT history

X29 SMH is a silver petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 16 Apr 2007. Its MOT is valid until 15 Mar 2027 and it has passed 17 of 19 MOT tests, with 78,172 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Mar 2026.

X29 SMH silver Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 15 Mar 2027
Mileage
78,172 mi
At MOT on 6 Mar 2026
MOT tests
19
17 passed · 2 failed
Per year
3,194 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X29 SMH
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2007
First used
16 Apr 2007
MOT status
MOT valid until 15 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
6 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

X29 SMH was last recorded at 78,172 miles on 6 Mar 2026, 2,234 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Feb 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 12 Mar 2018: 59,796 miles, lower than 65,789 miles on 2 Mar 2017.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassMileage went down
Previous MOT
75,938 miles · 28 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
2,234 miles
Average per year
3,194 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 78,172 miles
  • 2025 – 75,938 miles
  • 2024 – 74,383 miles
  • 2023 – 72,389 miles
  • 2022 – 70,027 miles
  • 2021 – 67,162 miles
  • 2020 – 65,819 miles
  • 2019 – 62,510 miles
  • 2018 – 59,796 miles
  • 2017 – 65,789 miles
  • 2016 – 53,661 miles
  • 2015 – 51,422 miles
  • 2014 – 48,802 miles
  • 2013 – 43,130 miles
  • 2012 – 38,324 miles
  • 2011 – 34,814 miles
  • 2010 – 26,968 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass78,172 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.

  • Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2024

Full MOT history

19 tests since 22 Feb 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass78,172 miles (+2,234)
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    78,172 miles
    Test number
    915248574135

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass75,938 miles (+1,555)
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    75,938 miles
    Test number
    882537150180

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass74,383 miles (+1,994)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    74,383 miles
    Test number
    692368504043
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
  4. Pass72,389 miles (+2,362)
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    72,389 miles
    Test number
    256186181176

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass70,027 miles (+2,865)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    70,027 miles
    Test number
    720280623972
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
  6. Pass67,162 miles (+1,343)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    67,162 miles
    Test number
    157928420677
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  7. Pass65,819 miles (+3,309)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    65,819 miles
    Test number
    299412170238
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  8. Pass62,510 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    62,510 miles
    Test number
    952297679305
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  9. Fail62,510 miles (+2,714)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,510 miles
    Test number
    320853565197
    • Repaired at testOffside 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 Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  10. Pass59,796 miles (-5,993)
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    59,796 miles
    Test number
    635181159113

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass65,789 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    65,789 miles
    Test number
    960613247239
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear most bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin getting low (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rearmost bush (2.4.G.2)
  12. Fail56,789 miles (+3,128)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,789 miles
    Test number
    193330568280
    • FailureOffside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear most bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin getting low (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rearmost bush (2.4.G.2)
  13. Pass53,661 miles (+2,239)
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    53,661 miles
    Test number
    357588049542

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass51,422 miles (+2,620)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    51,422 miles
    Test number
    737435975077
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  15. Pass48,802 miles (+5,672)1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    48,802 miles
    Test number
    106151654405
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
  16. Pass43,130 miles (+4,806)
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    43,130 miles
    Test number
    875682953014

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass38,324 miles (+3,510)
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    38,324 miles
    Test number
    455761552095

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass34,814 miles (+7,846)
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    34,814 miles
    Test number
    658617041084

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass26,968 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    26,968 miles
    Test number
    912563050070

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about X29 SMH

Does X29 SMH currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on X29 SMH is valid until 15 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on X29 SMH?
The MOT on X29 SMH is valid until 15 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has X29 SMH done?
X29 SMH was recorded at 78,172 miles at its MOT on 6 Mar 2026, an average of 3,194 miles a year.
Has X29 SMH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X29 SMH has failed 2 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Mar 2019.
Has the mileage on X29 SMH ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 12 Mar 2018. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on X29 SMH find?
X29 SMH passed its latest MOT on 6 Mar 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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