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Volkswagen Golf

Grey · Petrol · 2000 · 1,390 cc

X38 VRLMOT history

X38 VRL is a grey petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 10 Oct 2000. Its MOT expired on 5 May 2023 and it has passed 16 of 20 MOT tests, with 85,416 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 May 2022.

X38 VRL grey Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 5 May 2023
Mileage
85,416 mi
At MOT on 6 May 2022
MOT tests
20
16 passed · 4 failed
Per year
3,234 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X38 VRL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,390 cc
Year of manufacture
2000
First used
10 Oct 2000
MOT status
MOT expired on 5 May 2023
Latest MOT test
6 May 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

X38 VRL was last recorded at 85,416 miles on 6 May 2022, 1,453 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Dec 2020.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
83,963 miles · 5 Dec 2020
Between the last two tests
1,453 miles
Average per year
3,234 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 85,416 miles
  • 2020 – 83,963 miles
  • 2019 – 79,854 miles
  • 2018 – 76,414 miles
  • 2017 – 72,886 miles
  • 2016 – 69,887 miles
  • 2015 – 66,014 miles
  • 2014 – 62,262 miles
  • 2013 – 60,473 miles
  • 2012 – 57,272 miles
  • 2011 – 53,805 miles
  • 2010 – 50,662 miles
  • 2009 – 47,155 miles
  • 2008 – 44,234 miles
  • 2007 – 42,459 miles
  • 2005 – 31,909 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass85,416 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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.

  • Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2011

Full MOT history

20 tests since 19 Oct 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass85,416 miles (+1,453)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2023
    Odometer
    85,416 miles
    Test number
    795624353925
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  2. Pass83,963 miles (+4,109)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    83,963 miles
    Test number
    280885134544
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass79,854 miles (+3,440)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    79,854 miles
    Test number
    711559642578
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre cracked
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre

  4. Pass76,414 miles (+3,528)
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2019
    Odometer
    76,414 miles
    Test number
    178696873186

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass72,886 miles (+2,999)
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2018
    Odometer
    72,886 miles
    Test number
    628372205278

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass69,887 miles (+3,873)
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2017
    Odometer
    69,887 miles
    Test number
    570666100731

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass66,014 miles (+3,752)
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2016
    Odometer
    66,014 miles
    Test number
    398118835143

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass62,262 miles (+1,789)
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2015
    Odometer
    62,262 miles
    Test number
    346519034135

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass60,473 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    60,473 miles
    Test number
    208287073250

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail60,473 miles (+3,201)3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,473 miles
    Test number
    926277773259
    • Repaired at testExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • Repaired at testFuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

  11. Pass57,272 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    57,272 miles
    Test number
    557842482292
    • NoteNearside and offside rear tyres slightly perished

  12. Fail57,272 miles (+3,467)1 failure1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,272 miles
    Test number
    649232482277
    • FailureOffside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • NoteNearside and offside rear tyres slightly perished

  13. Pass53,805 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    53,805 miles
    Test number
    418997571294

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail53,776 miles (+62)2 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,776 miles
    Test number
    359907171402
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • NoteFront discs are worn, need renewing
    • NoteNear side rear tyre deteriorated

  15. Fail53,714 miles (+3,052)3 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,714 miles
    Test number
    338414171206
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureHeadlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • NoteAll four tyres beginning to perish

  16. Pass50,662 miles (+3,507)
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    50,662 miles
    Test number
    300840580448

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass47,155 miles (+2,921)
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    47,155 miles
    Test number
    193273279232

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass44,234 miles (+1,775)
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    44,234 miles
    Test number
    884856578212

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass42,459 miles (+10,550)
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    42,459 miles
    Test number
    461768527291

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass31,909 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2006
    Odometer
    31,909 miles
    Test number
    891382795219

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about X38 VRL

Does X38 VRL currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on X38 VRL expired on 5 May 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on X38 VRL?
The MOT on X38 VRL expired on 5 May 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has X38 VRL done?
X38 VRL was recorded at 85,416 miles at its MOT on 6 May 2022, an average of 3,234 miles a year.
Has X38 VRL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X38 VRL has failed 4 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Oct 2013.
Has the mileage on X38 VRL 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 VRL find?
X38 VRL passed its latest MOT on 6 May 2022 with 2 advisories: front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened.

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