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Volkswagen Golf

Black · Petrol · 2000 · 1,984 cc

X442 SNWMOT history

X442 SNW is a black petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 23 Nov 2000. Its MOT is valid until 22 Jan 2027 and it has passed 18 of 26 MOT tests, with 136,293 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Jan 2026.

X442 SNW black Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 22 Jan 2027
Mileage
136,293 mi
At MOT on 19 Jan 2026
MOT tests
26
18 passed · 8 failed
Per year
4,275 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X442 SNW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,984 cc
Year of manufacture
2000
First used
23 Nov 2000
MOT status
MOT valid until 22 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
19 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

X442 SNW was last recorded at 136,293 miles on 19 Jan 2026, 7,532 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
128,761 miles · 23 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
7,532 miles
Average per year
4,275 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 136,293 miles
  • 2025 – 128,761 miles
  • 2024 – 128,192 miles
  • 2023 – 123,772 miles
  • 2022 – 123,747 miles
  • 2021 – 118,321 miles
  • 2020 – 108,847 miles
  • 2018 – 100,719 miles
  • 2017 – 95,772 miles
  • 2016 – 90,928 miles
  • 2015 – 88,311 miles
  • 2014 – 86,027 miles
  • 2013 – 80,471 miles
  • 2012 – 76,045 miles
  • 2010 – 70,906 miles
  • 2009 – 63,795 miles
  • 2008 – 61,005 miles
  • 2007 – 55,107 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass136,293 miles
  • AdvisoryAnti-roll bar modified but not seriously weakened roll bar bushs has play (5.3.3 (c) (i))
  • AdvisorySuspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened drivers lower arm play (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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.

  • Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits

    Major2 MOTs, 2020–2024

  • Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2014

Full MOT history

26 tests since 22 Jan 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass136,293 miles (+7,532)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    136,293 miles
    Test number
    587502788095
    • AdvisoryAnti-roll bar modified but not seriously weakened roll bar bushs has play (5.3.3 (c) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened drivers lower arm play (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  2. Pass128,761 miles (+569)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    128,761 miles
    Test number
    278949526723
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  3. Fail128,192 miles (+4,420)1 dangerous5 major2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,192 miles
    Test number
    146933033187
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak Bottom of the radiator
    • AdvisoryEML on
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald. Strongly advise being changed (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  4. Pass123,772 miles (+25)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    123,772 miles
    Test number
    468337501137
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
  5. Fail123,747 miles (+5,426)3 major1 repaired2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,747 miles
    Test number
    846736814254
    • MajorDriver's seat with a defective structure cant release seat backs to get in the rear n/s o/s (6.2.5 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Seat belt damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Steering locking device ineffective (2.1.3 (d))
    • MinorNearside Front Position lamp insecure (4.2.1 (c) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Position lamp insecure (4.2.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  6. Pass118,321 miles (+66)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    118,321 miles
    Test number
    919458946069

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail118,255 miles (+9,408)1 dangerous4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,255 miles
    Test number
    989670598472
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen in an unacceptable condition (3.2 (c) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  8. Pass108,847 miles (+11)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    108,847 miles
    Test number
    744491854644
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
  9. Fail108,836 miles (+8,117)1 dangerous3 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,836 miles
    Test number
    976785103594
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
  10. Pass100,719 miles (+4,947)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    100,719 miles
    Test number
    570082113494
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  11. Pass95,772 miles (+4,844)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    95,772 miles
    Test number
    471506274813
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
  12. Pass90,928 miles (+2,617)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    90,928 miles
    Test number
    470618133445
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)
  13. Pass88,311 miles (+2,284)
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    88,311 miles
    Test number
    197042573862

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass86,027 miles (+1,638)
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    86,027 miles
    Test number
    458088224379

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass84,389 miles1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    84,389 miles
    Test number
    186486704011
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
    • NoteNearside front tyre wearing low
  16. Fail84,389 miles (+3,918)2 failures2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,389 miles
    Test number
    108796604090
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
    • NoteNearside front tyre wearing low
  17. Pass80,471 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    80,471 miles
    Test number
    439867503089
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
  18. Fail80,471 miles (+4,426)1 failure4 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,471 miles
    Test number
    905197703056
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • NoteOil leak
  19. Pass76,045 miles (+5,139)1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    76,045 miles
    Test number
    465499202030
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
  20. Pass70,906 miles (+3,744)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    70,906 miles
    Test number
    331836850359

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass67,162 miles (+3,367)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    67,162 miles
    Test number
    140394900499

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass63,795 miles (+194)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    63,795 miles
    Test number
    864715219030

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail63,601 miles (+2,596)1 failure1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,601 miles
    Test number
    744582509026
    • FailureDriver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteFront and rear number plates deteriorating
    • NoteFront wipers split
    • NoteNail in o/s/r tyre
  24. Pass61,005 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    61,005 miles
    Test number
    434995518002

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail61,001 miles (+5,894)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,001 miles
    Test number
    611535318052
    • FailureStop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
  26. Pass55,107 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    55,107 miles
    Test number
    831722627095

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about X442 SNW

Does X442 SNW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on X442 SNW is valid until 22 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on X442 SNW?
The MOT on X442 SNW is valid until 22 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has X442 SNW done?
X442 SNW was recorded at 136,293 miles at its MOT on 19 Jan 2026, an average of 4,275 miles a year.
Has X442 SNW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X442 SNW has failed 8 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Dec 2024.
Has the mileage on X442 SNW 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 SNW find?
X442 SNW passed its latest MOT on 19 Jan 2026 with 2 advisories: anti-roll bar modified but not seriously weakened roll bar bushs has play; suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened drivers lower arm play.

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