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Volkswagen Golf

Black · Petrol · 2014 · 1,395 cc

X3 ARUMOT history

X3 ARU is a black petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 25 Sept 2014. Its MOT is valid until 27 Jan 2027 and it has passed 8 of 9 MOT tests, with 51,243 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Jan 2026.

X3 ARU black Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 27 Jan 2027
Mileage
51,243 mi
At MOT on 16 Jan 2026
MOT tests
9
8 passed · 1 failed
Per year
5,126 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X3 ARU
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,395 cc
Year of manufacture
2014
First used
25 Sept 2014
MOT status
MOT valid until 27 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
16 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

X3 ARU was last recorded at 51,243 miles on 16 Jan 2026, 4,946 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
46,297 miles · 24 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
4,946 miles
Average per year
5,126 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 51,243 miles
  • 2025 – 46,297 miles
  • 2024 – 40,332 miles
  • 2023 – 34,732 miles
  • 2022 – 28,922 miles
  • 2020 – 22,867 miles
  • 2019 – 15,517 miles
  • 2018 – 12,000 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass51,243 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

9 tests since 22 May 2018, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass51,243 miles (+4,946)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    51,243 miles
    Test number
    183699843434
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  2. Pass46,297 miles (+5,965)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    46,297 miles
    Test number
    997622415405

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass40,332 miles (+5,600)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    40,332 miles
    Test number
    646860576893

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass34,732 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    34,732 miles
    Test number
    217655494847

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail34,732 miles (+5,810)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,732 miles
    Test number
    853418690776
    • MajorOffside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))
  6. Pass28,922 miles (+6,055)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    28,922 miles
    Test number
    397173904162

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass22,867 miles (+7,350)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    22,867 miles
    Test number
    258241235815
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.7mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.4mm (5.2.3 (e))
  8. Pass15,517 miles (+3,517)
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    15,517 miles
    Test number
    580907760097

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass12,000 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2019
    Odometer
    12,000 miles
    Test number
    109119692479

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about X3 ARU

Does X3 ARU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on X3 ARU is valid until 27 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on X3 ARU?
The MOT on X3 ARU is valid until 27 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has X3 ARU done?
X3 ARU was recorded at 51,243 miles at its MOT on 16 Jan 2026, an average of 5,126 miles a year.
Has X3 ARU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X3 ARU has failed 1 of its 9 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Jan 2023.
Has the mileage on X3 ARU 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 X3 ARU find?
X3 ARU passed its latest MOT on 16 Jan 2026 with 4 advisories: nearside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil; nearside front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; nearside rear tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords, and 1 more.

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