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Volkswagen Golf

Black · Petrol · 2001 · 1,781 cc

X432 TAOMOT history

X432 TAO is a black petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 19 Jan 2001. Its MOT is valid until 13 Apr 2027 and it has passed 21 of 31 MOT tests, with 130,842 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Mar 2026.

X432 TAO black Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 13 Apr 2027
Mileage
130,842 mi
At MOT on 30 Mar 2026
MOT tests
31
21 passed · 10 failed
Per year
4,276 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X432 TAO
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,781 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
19 Jan 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 13 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
30 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

X432 TAO was last recorded at 130,842 miles on 30 Mar 2026, 4,054 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
126,788 miles · 14 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
4,054 miles
Average per year
4,276 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 130,842 miles
  • 2025 – 126,788 miles
  • 2024 – 121,123 miles
  • 2023 – 116,042 miles
  • 2022 – 111,681 miles
  • 2021 – 107,435 miles
  • 2020 – 103,732 miles
  • 2019 – 100,923 miles
  • 2018 – 100,459 miles
  • 2017 – 96,545 miles
  • 2016 – 93,975 miles
  • 2015 – 90,445 miles
  • 2014 – 86,355 miles
  • 2013 – 82,641 miles
  • 2011 – 79,079 miles
  • 2010 – 75,144 miles
  • 2009 – 69,548 miles
  • 2008 – 63,392 miles
  • 2007 – 57,390 miles
  • 2006 – 51,828 miles
  • 2005 – 44,186 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass130,842 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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 Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2018

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2008–2011

Full MOT history

31 tests since 23 Dec 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass130,842 miles (+4,054)
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    130,842 miles
    Test number
    797132419199

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass126,788 miles (+15)
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    126,788 miles
    Test number
    664048874096

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail126,773 miles (+5,650)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,773 miles
    Test number
    169877317618
    • MajorOffside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. N/S lagging (1.2.1 (b) (i))

  4. Pass121,123 miles (+5,081)
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    121,123 miles
    Test number
    721945627270

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass116,042 miles (+9)
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    116,042 miles
    Test number
    399248987902

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail116,033 miles (+4,352)1 dangerous1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,033 miles
    Test number
    686530819176
    • DangerousOffside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted (1.1.13 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  7. Pass111,681 miles (+4,246)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    111,681 miles
    Test number
    132109248264

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass107,435 miles (+3,703)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    107,435 miles
    Test number
    120099302569

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass103,732 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    103,732 miles
    Test number
    733532041680

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail103,732 miles (+2,809)3 major2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,732 miles
    Test number
    506314194661
    • MajorNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Windscreen wiper blade defective Split ends (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Windscreen wiper blade defective Split ends (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  11. Pass100,923 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    100,923 miles
    Test number
    689483884529

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail100,923 miles (+464)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,923 miles
    Test number
    782529972458
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material centre to n/s/r (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside track rod slight play

  13. Pass100,459 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    100,459 miles
    Test number
    706157440561
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded front to n/s/r (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  14. Fail100,459 miles (+3,914)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,459 miles
    Test number
    662417123518
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded front to n/s/r (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  15. Pass96,545 miles (+2,570)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    96,545 miles
    Test number
    698026819399

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass93,975 miles (+3,530)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    93,975 miles
    Test number
    859575867637
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded front to nearside rear flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)

  17. Pass90,445 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    90,445 miles
    Test number
    849135115074
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  18. Fail90,445 miles (+4,090)2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,445 miles
    Test number
    258874615024
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  19. Pass86,355 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    86,355 miles
    Test number
    177671814439
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  20. Fail86,355 miles (+3,714)1 failure2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,355 miles
    Test number
    437281314085
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  21. Pass82,641 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    82,641 miles
    Test number
    718387403016

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail82,641 miles (+3,562)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,641 miles
    Test number
    336387103082
    • FailureNearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

  23. Pass79,079 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    79,079 miles
    Test number
    617703961310

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail79,079 miles (+3,935)4 failures4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,079 miles
    Test number
    389822661384
    • FailureCentre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteCat heat shield insecure
    • NoteO.s. rear brake disc corroded

  25. Pass75,144 miles (+5,596)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    75,144 miles
    Test number
    503572950347

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass69,548 miles (+6,156)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    69,548 miles
    Test number
    152213159322
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  27. Pass63,392 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    63,392 miles
    Test number
    412834858467
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  28. Fail63,392 miles (+6,002)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,392 miles
    Test number
    571844758399
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  29. Pass57,390 miles (+5,562)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    57,390 miles
    Test number
    271005557325

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Pass51,828 miles (+7,642)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    51,828 miles
    Test number
    254020056343

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  31. Pass44,186 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    44,186 miles
    Test number
    114387055378

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about X432 TAO

Does X432 TAO currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on X432 TAO is valid until 13 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on X432 TAO?
The MOT on X432 TAO is valid until 13 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has X432 TAO done?
X432 TAO was recorded at 130,842 miles at its MOT on 30 Mar 2026, an average of 4,276 miles a year.
Has X432 TAO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X432 TAO has failed 10 of its 31 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Apr 2025.
Has the mileage on X432 TAO 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 X432 TAO find?
X432 TAO passed its latest MOT on 30 Mar 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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