Volkswagen Golf
Grey · Diesel · 2010 · 1,968 cc
X3 ECHMOT history
X3 ECH is a grey diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 22 Mar 2010. Its MOT is valid until 1 Mar 2027 and it has passed 14 of 16 MOT tests, with 129,067 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Feb 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 1 Mar 2027
- Mileage
- 129,067 mi
- At MOT on 20 Feb 2026
- MOT tests
- 16
- 14 passed · 2 failed
- Per year
- 6,038 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- X3 ECH
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Golf
- Colour
- Grey
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,968 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2010
- First used
- 22 Mar 2010
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 1 Mar 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 20 Feb 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
X3 ECH was last recorded at 129,067 miles on 20 Feb 2026, 3,139 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Feb 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 125,928 miles · 13 Feb 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 3,139 miles
- Average per year
- 6,038 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 129,067 miles
- 2025 – 125,928 miles
- 2024 – 123,058 miles
- 2023 – 119,946 miles
- 2022 – 117,082 miles
- 2021 – 113,778 miles
- 2020 – 111,410 miles
- 2019 – 106,999 miles
- 2018 – 98,337 miles
- 2017 – 90,289 miles
- 2016 – 81,852 miles
- 2015 – 74,941 miles
- 2014 – 63,618 miles
- 2013 – 50,692 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass129,067 miles
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened spring holder (5.3.3 (b) (i))
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 Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened
Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2025
Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed
Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2022
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated
Minor3 MOTs, 2019–2021
Offside Front Driver's door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024
Slight imbalance in front brakes
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024
Full MOT history
16 tests since 27 Feb 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass129,067 miles (+3,139)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 1 Mar 2027
- Odometer
- 129,067 miles
- Test number
- 159406309588
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened spring holder (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass125,928 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Mar 2026
- Odometer
- 125,928 miles
- Test number
- 426943247319
- AdvisoryOffside Front Driver's door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Fail125,928 miles (+2,870)2 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 125,928 miles
- Test number
- 799726358606
- MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Driver's door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass123,058 miles (+3,112)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Mar 2025
- Odometer
- 123,058 miles
- Test number
- 512686611358
- AdvisoryBoth front tyres wearing on outer edges
- AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisorySlight imbalance in front brakes
Pass119,946 miles (+2,864)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Mar 2024
- Odometer
- 119,946 miles
- Test number
- 417400945518
- AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisorySlight imbalance in front brakes
- AdvisorySuspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass117,082 miles (+3,304)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Mar 2023
- Odometer
- 117,082 miles
- Test number
- 330841276172
- AdvisoryFog light switch stiff to operate
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
Pass113,778 miles (+2,368)1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Mar 2022
- Odometer
- 113,778 miles
- Test number
- 733094191124
- MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear fog light switch stiff to operate
Pass111,410 miles (+4,411)1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Mar 2021
- Odometer
- 111,410 miles
- Test number
- 781557579084
- MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear fog light switch stiff to move
Pass106,999 miles (+8,662)1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Feb 2020
- Odometer
- 106,999 miles
- Test number
- 216529260232
- MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin Discs lipped (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass98,337 miles (+8,048)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Apr 2019
- Odometer
- 98,337 miles
- Test number
- 530988640971
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass90,289 miles (+8,437)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 8 Apr 2018
- Odometer
- 90,289 miles
- Test number
- 467045735052
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass81,852 miles (+6,911)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Apr 2017
- Odometer
- 81,852 miles
- Test number
- 959556700459
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- AdvisoryBoth front tyres worn on outer and inner edges just outside centre three quarters
- AdvisoryEmissions too low to obtain a reading
Pass74,941 miles (+11,323)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 8 Apr 2016
- Odometer
- 74,941 miles
- Test number
- 375989395035
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Fail63,618 miles1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 63,618 miles
- Test number
- 236954074080
- Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Pass63,618 miles (+12,926)
- MOT expiry
- 22 Mar 2015
- Odometer
- 63,618 miles
- Test number
- 727494074022
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass50,692 miles2 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 22 Mar 2014
- Odometer
- 50,692 miles
- Test number
- 136968853005
- AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteFront brake discs slightly worn.
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Questions about X3 ECH
- Does X3 ECH currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on X3 ECH is valid until 1 Mar 2027.
- When is the MOT due on X3 ECH?
- The MOT on X3 ECH is valid until 1 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has X3 ECH done?
- X3 ECH was recorded at 129,067 miles at its MOT on 20 Feb 2026, an average of 6,038 miles a year.
- Has X3 ECH ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. X3 ECH has failed 2 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Feb 2025.
- Has the mileage on X3 ECH 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 ECH find?
- X3 ECH passed its latest MOT on 20 Feb 2026 with 1 advisory: offside rear suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened spring holder.
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