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Volkswagen Golf

Black · Diesel · 2012 · 1,598 cc

X33 SSHMOT history

X33 SSH is a black diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 8 Aug 2012. Its MOT is valid until 27 Apr 2027 and it has passed 12 of 16 MOT tests, with 148,116 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Apr 2026.

X33 SSH black Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 27 Apr 2027
Mileage
148,116 mi
At MOT on 27 Apr 2026
MOT tests
16
12 passed · 4 failed
Per year
9,861 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X33 SSH
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
8 Aug 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 27 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
27 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

X33 SSH was last recorded at 148,116 miles on 27 Apr 2026, 11,081 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
137,035 miles · 28 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
11,081 miles
Average per year
9,861 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 148,116 miles
  • 2025 – 137,035 miles
  • 2024 – 131,338 miles
  • 2023 – 126,517 miles
  • 2022 – 120,577 miles
  • 2021 – 115,972 miles
  • 2020 – 106,936 miles
  • 2019 – 93,057 miles
  • 2018 – 76,717 miles
  • 2017 – 59,443 miles
  • 2016 – 52,389 miles
  • 2015 – 41,560 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass148,116 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (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.

  • Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

Full MOT history

16 tests since 7 Jul 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass148,116 miles (+11,081)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    148,116 miles
    Test number
    154283786071
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Pass137,035 miles (+5,697)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    137,035 miles
    Test number
    778038778722
    • AdvisoryRear subframe and associated parts corroded

  3. Pass131,338 miles (+4,821)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    131,338 miles
    Test number
    963449157954
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both wearing on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass126,517 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    126,517 miles
    Test number
    743556720847

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail126,516 miles (+5,939)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,516 miles
    Test number
    177741183403
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

  6. Pass120,577 miles (+4,605)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    120,577 miles
    Test number
    756287447394
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass115,972 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    115,972 miles
    Test number
    962601644529
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  8. Fail115,972 miles (+9,036)1 dangerous3 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,972 miles
    Test number
    688827317150
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront exhaust clamp broke
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass106,936 miles (+13,879)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    106,936 miles
    Test number
    977346495224
    • AdvisoryAnti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre tread stepped

  10. Pass93,057 miles (+16,340)
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2020
    Odometer
    93,057 miles
    Test number
    930772766182

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass76,717 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    76,717 miles
    Test number
    770953144121

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail76,717 miles (+17,274)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,717 miles
    Test number
    876170220759
    • FailureNearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

  13. Pass59,443 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    59,443 miles
    Test number
    805269609285
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  14. Fail59,443 miles (+7,054)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,443 miles
    Test number
    430894999913
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  15. Pass52,389 miles (+10,829)
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    52,389 miles
    Test number
    102929196302

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass41,560 miles4 notes
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    41,560 miles
    Test number
    295608585107
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteFront brake discs slightly worn
    • NoteRear brake discs slightly corroded

Questions about X33 SSH

Does X33 SSH currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on X33 SSH is valid until 27 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on X33 SSH?
The MOT on X33 SSH is valid until 27 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has X33 SSH done?
X33 SSH was recorded at 148,116 miles at its MOT on 27 Apr 2026, an average of 9,861 miles a year.
Has X33 SSH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X33 SSH has failed 4 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Apr 2023.
Has the mileage on X33 SSH 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 X33 SSH find?
X33 SSH passed its latest MOT on 27 Apr 2026 with 1 minor defect and 1 advisory: nearside front drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; rear sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened.

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