Volkswagen Golf
Silver · Petrol · 2000 · 1,600 cc
X442 AELMOT history
X442 AEL is a silver petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 1 Sept 2000. Its MOT is valid until 30 Apr 2027 and it has passed 21 of 26 MOT tests, with 84,251 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 May 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 30 Apr 2027
- Mileage
- 84,251 mi
- At MOT on 1 May 2026
- MOT tests
- 26
- 21 passed · 5 failed
- Per year
- 2,653 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- X442 AEL
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Golf
- Colour
- Silver
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,600 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2000
- First used
- 1 Sept 2000
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 30 Apr 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 1 May 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
X442 AEL was last recorded at 84,251 miles on 1 May 2026, 8,447 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Apr 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 75,804 miles · 14 Apr 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 8,447 miles
- Average per year
- 2,653 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 84,251 miles
- 2025 – 75,804 miles
- 2024 – 69,332 miles
- 2023 – 60,626 miles
- 2022 – 53,712 miles
- 2021 – 47,943 miles
- 2020 – 47,823 miles
- 2019 – 47,152 miles
- 2018 – 46,391 miles
- 2017 – 45,845 miles
- 2016 – 45,168 miles
- 2015 – 44,195 miles
- 2014 – 43,653 miles
- 2013 – 42,969 miles
- 2012 – 41,681 miles
- 2011 – 40,334 miles
- 2010 – 39,445 miles
- 2009 – 38,559 miles
- 2008 – 34,429 miles
- 2007 – 32,523 miles
- 2006 – 30,742 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass84,251 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
- AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
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 Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2024
Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule
Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Full MOT history
26 tests since 1 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass84,251 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Apr 2027
- Odometer
- 84,251 miles
- Test number
- 425587460830
- AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Fail84,251 miles (+8,447)2 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 84,251 miles
- Test number
- 135309434556
- MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
- MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
- AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass75,804 miles (+6,472)
- MOT expiry
- 23 Apr 2026
- Odometer
- 75,804 miles
- Test number
- 876469734583
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass69,332 miles6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Apr 2025
- Odometer
- 69,332 miles
- Test number
- 346917514723
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- 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 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Fail69,332 miles (+8,706)6 major6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 69,332 miles
- Test number
- 842509416911
- MajorDriver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction items hanging from mirror (3.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
- MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- 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 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Pass60,626 miles (+6,914)1 minor
- MOT expiry
- 23 Apr 2024
- Odometer
- 60,626 miles
- Test number
- 791265490605
- MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
Pass53,712 miles (+5,769)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 20 Apr 2023
- Odometer
- 53,712 miles
- Test number
- 861706347541
- AdvisoryNearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Pass47,943 miles (+120)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Apr 2022
- Odometer
- 47,943 miles
- Test number
- 482215596972
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner back (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner back (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (front to rear) (1.1.11 (c))
Pass47,823 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 Mar 2021
- Odometer
- 47,823 miles
- Test number
- 554352206585
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (rearmost) (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (rearmost) (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material attached to rear brake hose (1.1.11 (c))
Fail47,823 miles (+671)1 dangerous1 major7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 47,823 miles
- Test number
- 141978124744
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))
- MajorOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn on beam axle (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (rearmost) (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement on beam axle (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (rearmost) (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material attached to rear brake hose (1.1.11 (c))
Pass47,152 miles (+761)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 17 Mar 2020
- Odometer
- 47,152 miles
- Test number
- 477674584330
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass46,391 miles (+546)
- MOT expiry
- 17 Mar 2019
- Odometer
- 46,391 miles
- Test number
- 459625366253
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass45,845 miles
- MOT expiry
- 17 Mar 2018
- Odometer
- 45,845 miles
- Test number
- 707058744228
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail45,845 miles (+677)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 45,845 miles
- Test number
- 482333762958
- FailureBrake servo vacuum pipe deteriorated (3.6.C.1b)
Pass45,168 miles (+973)
- MOT expiry
- 17 Mar 2017
- Odometer
- 45,168 miles
- Test number
- 160760763048
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass44,195 miles3 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 17 Mar 2016
- Odometer
- 44,195 miles
- Test number
- 787465365047
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
- AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
- NoteFront exhaust pipe mount broken
- NoteN/s and o/s rear axle mounting bushes worn
Fail44,195 miles (+542)1 failure3 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 44,195 miles
- Test number
- 218575465094
- FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
- AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
- NoteFront exhaust pipe mount broken
- NoteN/s and o/s rear axle mounting bushes worn
Pass43,653 miles (+684)5 notes
- MOT expiry
- 17 Mar 2015
- Odometer
- 43,653 miles
- Test number
- 798839844097
- NoteNail in offside rear tyre
- NoteAll wiper blades worn/ rubbers hard
- NoteSigns of slight weep from power steering hose
- NoteSlight bind on o/s/r brake
- NoteSmall split on o/s wiper blade
Pass42,969 miles (+1,288)
- MOT expiry
- 17 Mar 2014
- Odometer
- 42,969 miles
- Test number
- 486638553039
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass41,681 miles (+1,347)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 17 Mar 2013
- Odometer
- 41,681 miles
- Test number
- 976360362097
- AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Pass40,334 miles (+889)
- MOT expiry
- 17 Mar 2012
- Odometer
- 40,334 miles
- Test number
- 536485651021
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass39,445 miles (+886)
- MOT expiry
- 17 Mar 2011
- Odometer
- 39,445 miles
- Test number
- 544533350091
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass38,559 miles (+4,130)
- MOT expiry
- 17 Mar 2010
- Odometer
- 38,559 miles
- Test number
- 511822579066
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass34,429 miles (+1,906)
- MOT expiry
- 17 Mar 2009
- Odometer
- 34,429 miles
- Test number
- 833471758042
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass32,523 miles (+1,781)
- MOT expiry
- 17 Mar 2008
- Odometer
- 32,523 miles
- Test number
- 852576867048
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass30,742 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 17 Mar 2007
- Odometer
- 30,742 miles
- Test number
- 981190566072
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Questions about X442 AEL
- Does X442 AEL currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on X442 AEL is valid until 30 Apr 2027.
- When is the MOT due on X442 AEL?
- The MOT on X442 AEL is valid until 30 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has X442 AEL done?
- X442 AEL was recorded at 84,251 miles at its MOT on 1 May 2026, an average of 2,653 miles a year.
- Has X442 AEL ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. X442 AEL has failed 5 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 1 May 2026.
- Has the mileage on X442 AEL 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 X442 AEL find?
- X442 AEL passed its latest MOT on 1 May 2026 with 2 advisories: front anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bushes; offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.
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