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Volkswagen Golf

Silver · Petrol · 2000 · 1,781 cc

X38 HBTMOT history

X38 HBT is a silver petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 4 Dec 2000. Its MOT is valid until 15 May 2027 and it has passed 20 of 31 MOT tests, with 154,986 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Apr 2026.

X38 HBT silver Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 15 May 2027
Mileage
154,986 mi
At MOT on 24 Apr 2026
MOT tests
31
20 passed · 11 failed
Per year
4,920 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X38 HBT
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,781 cc
Year of manufacture
2000
First used
4 Dec 2000
MOT status
MOT valid until 15 May 2027
Latest MOT test
24 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

X38 HBT was last recorded at 154,986 miles on 24 Apr 2026, 1,848 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 May 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 10 Feb 2022: 141,656 miles, lower than 182,421 miles on 9 Feb 2022.

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

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
153,138 miles · 16 May 2025
Between the last two tests
1,848 miles
Average per year
4,920 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 154,986 miles
  • 2025 – 153,138 miles
  • 2024 – 150,466 miles
  • 2023 – 146,538 miles
  • 2022 – 141,656 miles
  • 2020 – 138,588 miles
  • 2019 – 135,334 miles
  • 2018 – 130,875 miles
  • 2017 – 126,671 miles
  • 2016 – 121,545 miles
  • 2015 – 113,534 miles
  • 2014 – 104,839 miles
  • 2013 – 98,775 miles
  • 2012 – 96,349 miles
  • 2011 – 91,574 miles
  • 2010 – 84,836 miles
  • 2009 – 77,142 miles
  • 2008 – 71,542 miles
  • 2007 – 65,416 miles
  • 2006 – 58,669 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass154,986 miles
  • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2018
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 10 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024

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.

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2025

  • Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated

    Minor3 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2015

  • Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019

Full MOT history

31 tests since 25 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass154,986 miles (+1,848)1 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2027
    Odometer
    154,986 miles
    Test number
    154394710295
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Pass153,138 miles (+2,672)1 minor10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2026
    Odometer
    153,138 miles
    Test number
    913732432824
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass150,466 miles2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    150,466 miles
    Test number
    844887282566
    • MinorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55r16 94w (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  4. Fail150,461 miles (+3,923)2 major2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    150,461 miles
    Test number
    307659009557
    • MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55r16 94w (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  5. Pass146,538 miles (+6)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    146,538 miles
    Test number
    344023917676
    • MinorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Fail146,532 miles (+4,876)2 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    146,532 miles
    Test number
    660883331024
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
    • MinorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass141,656 miles (-40,765)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    141,656 miles
    Test number
    511443934141
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Fail182,421 miles (+43,833)2 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    182,421 miles
    Test number
    970584031988
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Pass138,588 miles (+5)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    138,588 miles
    Test number
    417175717538
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Fail138,583 miles (+3,249)3 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    138,583 miles
    Test number
    465374679618
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  11. Pass135,334 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    135,334 miles
    Test number
    680627583573
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCenter exhaust in poor condition

  12. Fail135,328 miles (+4,453)1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,328 miles
    Test number
    118773952254
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCenter exhaust in poor condition
    • AdvisoryEml light on

  13. Pass130,875 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    130,875 miles
    Test number
    377195100193
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  14. Fail130,870 miles (+4,199)2 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,870 miles
    Test number
    585213750824
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • MajorOffside Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play inner tie rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryBoth rear brake discs in poor condition

  15. Pass126,671 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    126,671 miles
    Test number
    548069698100
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryAll tyres wearing low on edges
    • AdvisoryRear brake discs in poor condition

  16. Fail126,671 miles (+5,126)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,671 miles
    Test number
    327840164539
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryAll tyres wearing low on edges
    • AdvisoryRear brake discs in poor condition

  17. Pass121,545 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    121,545 miles
    Test number
    972720564170
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryCenter exhaust mounting broken but still supporting exhaust

  18. Fail121,540 miles (+8,006)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,540 miles
    Test number
    938412067578
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryCenter exhaust mounting broken but still supporting exhaust

  19. Pass113,534 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    113,534 miles
    Test number
    665986869160
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  20. Fail113,528 miles (+8,689)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,528 miles
    Test number
    446015593773
    • FailureNearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement on axle (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement on axle (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  21. Pass104,839 miles (+5)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    104,839 miles
    Test number
    487584654249
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteCentre of exhaust system in poor condition

  22. Fail104,834 miles (+6,059)3 failures3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,834 miles
    Test number
    815853054269
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureOffside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteCentre of exhaust system in poor condition

  23. Pass98,775 miles (+2,426)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    98,775 miles
    Test number
    886548923207
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  24. Pass96,349 miles (+4,775)
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    96,349 miles
    Test number
    345707942263

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass91,574 miles (+6)
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    91,574 miles
    Test number
    398519751493

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail91,568 miles (+6,732)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,568 miles
    Test number
    425565351208
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  27. Pass84,836 miles (+7,694)
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    84,836 miles
    Test number
    424587550282

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass77,142 miles (+5,600)
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    77,142 miles
    Test number
    901510439202

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass71,542 miles (+6,126)1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    71,542 miles
    Test number
    313291548208
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre

  30. Pass65,416 miles (+6,747)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    65,416 miles
    Test number
    873741247225
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  31. Pass58,669 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    58,669 miles
    Test number
    770568466281

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about X38 HBT

Does X38 HBT currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on X38 HBT is valid until 15 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on X38 HBT?
The MOT on X38 HBT is valid until 15 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has X38 HBT done?
X38 HBT was recorded at 154,986 miles at its MOT on 24 Apr 2026, an average of 4,920 miles a year.
Has X38 HBT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X38 HBT has failed 11 of its 31 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Mar 2024.
Has the mileage on X38 HBT ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 10 Feb 2022. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on X38 HBT find?
X38 HBT passed its latest MOT on 24 Apr 2026 with 1 minor defect and 9 advisories: offside front outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; front sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened, and 7 more.

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