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Volkswagen Golf

Silver · Petrol · 2000 · 1,781 cc

X38 MGNMOT history

X38 MGN is a silver petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 16 Oct 2000. Its MOT expired on 7 Dec 2023 and it has passed 17 of 21 MOT tests, with 118,633 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Dec 2022.

X38 MGN silver Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 7 Dec 2023
Mileage
118,633 mi
At MOT on 6 Dec 2022
MOT tests
21
17 passed · 4 failed
Per year
4,403 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X38 MGN
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
16 Oct 2000
MOT status
MOT expired on 7 Dec 2023
Latest MOT test
6 Dec 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

X38 MGN was last recorded at 118,633 miles on 6 Dec 2022, 3,686 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Dec 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
114,947 miles · 2 Dec 2021
Between the last two tests
3,686 miles
Average per year
4,403 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 118,633 miles
  • 2021 – 114,947 miles
  • 2020 – 111,335 miles
  • 2019 – 107,663 miles
  • 2018 – 103,926 miles
  • 2017 – 100,041 miles
  • 2016 – 95,830 miles
  • 2015 – 91,992 miles
  • 2014 – 87,386 miles
  • 2013 – 83,214 miles
  • 2012 – 78,391 miles
  • 2011 – 73,117 miles
  • 2010 – 68,242 miles
  • 2009 – 62,930 miles
  • 2008 – 57,035 miles
  • 2006 – 49,330 miles
  • 2005 – 43,160 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass118,633 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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Engine warning lamp staying on

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Oil leak from rear of engine.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

Full MOT history

21 tests since 15 Oct 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass118,633 miles (+3,686)
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    118,633 miles
    Test number
    448124004074

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass114,947 miles (+3,612)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    114,947 miles
    Test number
    793310078776
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement REAR (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass111,335 miles (+3,672)
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    111,335 miles
    Test number
    892080624186

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass107,663 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    107,663 miles
    Test number
    748688952337
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Fail107,663 miles (+3,737)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,663 miles
    Test number
    235461204395
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass103,926 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    103,926 miles
    Test number
    452663946029

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail103,926 miles (+3,885)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,926 miles
    Test number
    888957302314
    • Repaired at testEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

  8. Pass100,041 miles (+4,211)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    100,041 miles
    Test number
    884736938358
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  9. Pass95,830 miles (+3,838)
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    95,830 miles
    Test number
    694454687670

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass91,992 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    91,992 miles
    Test number
    847647083609
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryEngine warning lamp staying on
    • AdvisoryOil leak from rear of engine.

  11. Fail91,992 miles (+4,606)3 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,992 miles
    Test number
    889414493543
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryEngine warning lamp staying on
    • AdvisoryOil leak from rear of engine.

  12. Pass87,386 miles (+4,172)
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    87,386 miles
    Test number
    429060444403

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass83,214 miles (+4,823)
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    83,214 miles
    Test number
    455243833393

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass78,391 miles (+5,274)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    78,391 miles
    Test number
    315651242335
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Axle beam has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Axle beam has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)
    • NoteEngine light on
    • NoteFront disc lipped

  15. Pass73,117 miles (+4,875)
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    73,117 miles
    Test number
    555558941290

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass68,242 miles (+5,312)
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    68,242 miles
    Test number
    610463040271

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass62,930 miles (+5,895)
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    62,930 miles
    Test number
    370786949267

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail57,035 miles1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,035 miles
    Test number
    310983098067
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Pass57,035 miles (+7,705)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    57,035 miles
    Test number
    851973998078
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Pass49,330 miles (+6,170)
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    49,330 miles
    Test number
    211280606376

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass43,160 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2006
    Odometer
    43,160 miles
    Test number
    963808985288
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Questions about X38 MGN

Does X38 MGN currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on X38 MGN expired on 7 Dec 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on X38 MGN?
The MOT on X38 MGN expired on 7 Dec 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has X38 MGN done?
X38 MGN was recorded at 118,633 miles at its MOT on 6 Dec 2022, an average of 4,403 miles a year.
Has X38 MGN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X38 MGN has failed 4 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Dec 2019.
Has the mileage on X38 MGN 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 X38 MGN find?
X38 MGN passed its latest MOT on 6 Dec 2022 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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