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Volkswagen Golf

Silver · Petrol · 2011 · 1,390 cc

X42 XRAMOT history

X42 XRA is a silver petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 9 Mar 2011. Its MOT is valid until 10 Sept 2027 and it has passed 14 of 19 MOT tests, with 146,021 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Sept 2026.

X42 XRA silver Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 10 Sept 2027
Mileage
146,021 mi
At MOT on 9 Sept 2026
MOT tests
19
14 passed · 5 failed
Per year
7,746 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X42 XRA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,390 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
9 Mar 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 10 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
9 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

X42 XRA was last recorded at 146,021 miles on 9 Sept 2026, 411 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Aug 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
145,610 miles · 21 Aug 2026
Between the last two tests
411 miles
Average per year
7,746 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 146,021 miles
  • 2025 – 138,848 miles
  • 2024 – 131,673 miles
  • 2023 – 123,958 miles
  • 2022 – 116,311 miles
  • 2021 – 109,079 miles
  • 2020 – 102,575 miles
  • 2019 – 93,512 miles
  • 2018 – 85,137 miles
  • 2017 – 77,394 miles
  • 2016 – 68,806 miles
  • 2015 – 59,773 miles
  • 2014 – 50,742 miles
  • 2013 – 43,570 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass146,021 miles
  • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view cracked along bottom (3.2 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryFront Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides wearing on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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.

  • Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively

    Advisory7 MOTs, 2019–2025

  • Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2024

  • Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Heavily corroded

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020

Full MOT history

19 tests since 18 Jun 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass146,021 miles (+411)1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    146,021 miles
    Test number
    950380998490
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view cracked along bottom (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides wearing on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Fail145,610 miles (+6,762)3 major1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    145,610 miles
    Test number
    649542663177
    • MajorEmissions unable to be completed due to exhaust leak (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases at middle joint (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view cracked (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test air freshener
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides wearing on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass138,848 miles9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    138,848 miles
    Test number
    237644121190
    • AdvisoryFront Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened Both struts corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryGeneral corrosion underneath
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Sill soft
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Heavily corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both arms heavily corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  4. Fail138,848 miles (+7,175)3 major9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    138,848 miles
    Test number
    306742138464
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened Both struts corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryGeneral corrosion underneath
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Sill soft
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Heavily corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both arms heavily corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  5. Pass131,673 miles (+7,715)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    131,673 miles
    Test number
    227062085958
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi section, exhaust also corroded throughout (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both discs poor (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both arms corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  6. Pass123,958 miles (+7,647)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    123,958 miles
    Test number
    897324077430
    • AdvisoryFront Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened Both corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySump corroded

  7. Pass116,311 miles9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    116,311 miles
    Test number
    783555474529
    • AdvisoryFront Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened Both heavily corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake binding but not excessively Both sides (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear Brakes noisy on RBT test
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake binding but not excessively Both sides, advise to be checked (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Shocks corroded (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Heavily corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both arms corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Various bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySump corroded

  8. Fail116,309 miles (+7,230)1 major9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,309 miles
    Test number
    223021019938
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened Both heavily corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake binding but not excessively Both sides (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOil light on
    • AdvisoryRear Brakes noisy on RBT test
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake binding but not excessively Both sides, advise to be checked (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Shocks corroded (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Heavily corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Various bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySump corroded

  9. Pass109,079 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    109,079 miles
    Test number
    260653500551
    • AdvisoryFront Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened Both fronts (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake binding but not excessively Slight bind at front brakes (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  10. Fail109,079 miles (+6,504)1 dangerous3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,079 miles
    Test number
    465975897635
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened Both fronts (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake binding but not excessively Slight bind at front brakes (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  11. Pass102,575 miles (+9,063)10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    102,575 miles
    Test number
    731673940363
    • AdvisoryExhaust flexi in poor condition
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryHeavy corrosion underneath in various areas
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bushes worn but functional (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  12. Pass93,512 miles9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    93,512 miles
    Test number
    308365686070
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi section (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryGeneral corrosion underneath,heavy in places
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  13. Fail93,512 miles (+8,375)1 major9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,512 miles
    Test number
    343223596632
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi section (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryGeneral corrosion underneath,heavy in places
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  14. Pass85,137 miles (+7,743)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    85,137 miles
    Test number
    637324124055

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass77,394 miles (+8,588)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    77,394 miles
    Test number
    436475907250
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  16. Pass68,806 miles (+9,033)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    68,806 miles
    Test number
    192523569569
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

  17. Pass59,773 miles (+9,031)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    59,773 miles
    Test number
    296331465148

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass50,742 miles (+7,172)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    50,742 miles
    Test number
    255331464160

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass43,570 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    43,570 miles
    Test number
    325639663199

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about X42 XRA

Does X42 XRA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on X42 XRA is valid until 10 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on X42 XRA?
The MOT on X42 XRA is valid until 10 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has X42 XRA done?
X42 XRA was recorded at 146,021 miles at its MOT on 9 Sept 2026, an average of 7,746 miles a year.
Has X42 XRA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X42 XRA has failed 5 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Aug 2026.
Has the mileage on X42 XRA 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 XRA find?
X42 XRA passed its latest MOT on 9 Sept 2026 with 1 minor defect and 7 advisories: windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view cracked along bottom; front brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides; front exhaust mounting defective, and 5 more.

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