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Volkswagen Golf

Black · Petrol · 2000 · 2,792 cc

X42 EURMOT history

X42 EUR is a black petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 1 Sept 2000. Its MOT is valid until 17 Dec 2026 and it has passed 12 of 18 MOT tests, with 148,696 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Dec 2025.

X42 EUR black Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 17 Dec 2026
Mileage
148,696 mi
At MOT on 18 Dec 2025
MOT tests
18
12 passed · 6 failed
Per year
3,758 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X42 EUR
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,792 cc
Year of manufacture
2000
First used
1 Sept 2000
MOT status
MOT valid until 17 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
18 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

X42 EUR was last recorded at 148,696 miles on 18 Dec 2025, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Dec 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
148,696 miles · 5 Dec 2025
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
3,758 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 148,696 miles
  • 2024 – 144,569 miles
  • 2023 – 141,923 miles
  • 2022 – 140,502 miles
  • 2020 – 137,385 miles
  • 2019 – 135,232 miles
  • 2018 – 133,301 miles
  • 2017 – 127,826 miles
  • 2016 – 119,158 miles
  • 2015 – 110,485 miles
  • 2013 – 105,866 miles
  • 2012 – 99,403 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass148,696 miles
  • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All rear (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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.

  • Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2019

  • Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

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

    Minor2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

18 tests since 5 Nov 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass148,696 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    148,696 miles
    Test number
    284540228014
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail148,696 miles (+4,127)10 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    148,696 miles
    Test number
    988224842692
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorExhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension component has an unsafe modification Shock absorber (5.3.3 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass144,569 miles (+2,646)
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    144,569 miles
    Test number
    817866366047

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass141,923 miles (+1,421)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    141,923 miles
    Test number
    344858872300

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass140,502 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    140,502 miles
    Test number
    804232713994
    • AdvisoryFront Road wheel slightly distorted both (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  6. Fail140,502 miles (+3,117)1 dangerous1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    140,502 miles
    Test number
    354816194007
    • DangerousFront Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (5.2.3 (e))
    • Repaired at testFront Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Road wheel slightly distorted both (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  7. Pass137,385 miles (+2,153)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    137,385 miles
    Test number
    594320138661
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  8. Pass135,232 miles2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    135,232 miles
    Test number
    767813476445
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Non obligatory mirror damaged

  9. Fail135,232 miles (+1,931)2 major2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,232 miles
    Test number
    591865488284
    • MajorBattery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Non obligatory mirror damaged

  10. Pass133,301 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2019
    Odometer
    133,301 miles
    Test number
    722828280371
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNone standard springs fitted to this vehicle

  11. Fail133,301 miles (+5,475)1 failure5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,301 miles
    Test number
    191001582580
    • FailureOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNone standard springs fitted to this vehicle

  12. Pass127,826 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2018
    Odometer
    127,826 miles
    Test number
    745694512074
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both inner surfaces (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

  13. Fail127,826 miles (+8,668)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,826 miles
    Test number
    958294253188
    • Repaired at testOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both inner surfaces (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

  14. Pass119,158 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2017
    Odometer
    119,158 miles
    Test number
    518011177986
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both side (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both side (4.1.E.1)

  15. Fail119,156 miles (+8,671)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,156 miles
    Test number
    509314728711
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both side (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both side (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass110,485 miles (+4,619)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2016
    Odometer
    110,485 miles
    Test number
    855505925165
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  17. Pass105,866 miles (+6,463)
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    105,866 miles
    Test number
    995202223350

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass99,403 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    99,403 miles
    Test number
    106250212344

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about X42 EUR

Does X42 EUR currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on X42 EUR is valid until 17 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on X42 EUR?
The MOT on X42 EUR is valid until 17 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has X42 EUR done?
X42 EUR was recorded at 148,696 miles at its MOT on 18 Dec 2025, an average of 3,758 miles a year.
Has X42 EUR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X42 EUR has failed 6 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Dec 2025.
Has the mileage on X42 EUR 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 X42 EUR find?
X42 EUR passed its latest MOT on 18 Dec 2025 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all rear; oil leak, but not excessive.

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