Volkswagen Golf
Red · Petrol · 2000 · 1,984 cc
X443 NWLMOT history
X443 NWL is a red petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 4 Dec 2000. Its MOT expired on 7 Oct 2026 and it has passed 19 of 25 MOT tests, with 161,940 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Oct 2025.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 7 Oct 2026
- Mileage
- 161,940 mi
- At MOT on 8 Oct 2025
- MOT tests
- 25
- 19 passed · 6 failed
- Per year
- 5,049 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- X443 NWL
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Golf
- Colour
- Red
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,984 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2000
- First used
- 4 Dec 2000
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 7 Oct 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 8 Oct 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
X443 NWL was last recorded at 161,940 miles on 8 Oct 2025, 1,657 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Sept 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 160,283 miles · 24 Sept 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 1,657 miles
- Average per year
- 5,049 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 161,940 miles
- 2024 – 160,283 miles
- 2023 – 157,982 miles
- 2022 – 155,569 miles
- 2021 – 152,915 miles
- 2020 – 149,178 miles
- 2019 – 144,325 miles
- 2018 – 140,532 miles
- 2017 – 135,850 miles
- 2016 – 129,175 miles
- 2015 – 124,702 miles
- 2014 – 120,277 miles
- 2013 – 114,028 miles
- 2012 – 112,265 miles
- 2011 – 103,685 miles
- 2010 – 95,136 miles
- 2009 – 87,304 miles
- 2008 – 79,563 miles
- 2006 – 63,857 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass161,940 miles
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 7 MOTs since 2021
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.
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread
Advisory4 MOTs, 2022–2024
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Full MOT history
25 tests since 5 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass161,940 miles (+1,657)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Oct 2026
- Odometer
- 161,940 miles
- Test number
- 407403561787
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass160,283 miles (+3)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Sept 2025
- Odometer
- 160,283 miles
- Test number
- 389152417848
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail160,280 miles (+2,298)8 major5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 160,280 miles
- Test number
- 356227927177
- MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorNearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
- MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- MajorSteering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s) both
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryParking brake leaver has little reserve travel
Pass157,982 miles (+2,413)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Sept 2024
- Odometer
- 157,982 miles
- Test number
- 467466756863
- 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))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s) both
Pass155,569 miles (+3)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Sept 2023
- Odometer
- 155,569 miles
- Test number
- 149918493732
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
Fail155,566 miles (+2,651)3 major1 minor8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 155,566 miles
- Test number
- 133465254243
- MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
Pass152,915 miles (+3,737)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Sept 2022
- Odometer
- 152,915 miles
- Test number
- 418407004853
- 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))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass149,178 miles (+4,853)
- MOT expiry
- 24 Sept 2021
- Odometer
- 149,178 miles
- Test number
- 170260141211
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass144,325 miles (+3,793)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Nov 2020
- Odometer
- 144,325 miles
- Test number
- 515854629041
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Service brake binding but not excessively both (1.2.1 (f))
Pass140,532 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 21 May 2019
- Odometer
- 140,532 miles
- Test number
- 756180951198
- AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Fail140,532 miles (+4,682)1 repaired1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 140,532 miles
- Test number
- 767002686905
- Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Pass135,850 miles (+6,675)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 21 May 2018
- Odometer
- 135,850 miles
- Test number
- 291864988067
- AdvisoryOffside front tyre wearing on inner edge
Pass129,175 miles (+4,473)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 21 May 2017
- Odometer
- 129,175 miles
- Test number
- 877482331139
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass124,702 miles (+4,425)4 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 21 May 2016
- Odometer
- 124,702 miles
- Test number
- 487482745180
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- NoteCentre exhaust clamp loose.
Pass120,277 miles (+3)
- MOT expiry
- 21 May 2015
- Odometer
- 120,277 miles
- Test number
- 227002944477
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail120,274 miles (+6,246)2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 120,274 miles
- Test number
- 139996134195
- FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
- FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
Pass114,028 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 16 May 2014
- Odometer
- 114,028 miles
- Test number
- 565757333196
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Fail114,028 miles (+1,763)1 repaired1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 114,028 miles
- Test number
- 975797933175
- Repaired at testOffside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass112,265 miles (+15)
- MOT expiry
- 19 Apr 2013
- Odometer
- 112,265 miles
- Test number
- 217391912438
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail112,250 miles (+8,565)6 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 112,250 miles
- Test number
- 245487602460
- FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
- FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
- FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
- FailureExhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
- FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Pass103,685 miles (+8,549)3 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 20 Jan 2012
- Odometer
- 103,685 miles
- Test number
- 798950121064
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteOil leak
- NoteEngine management light on
Pass95,136 miles (+7,832)2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 20 Jan 2011
- Odometer
- 95,136 miles
- Test number
- 131395610076
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- NoteOil leak
Pass87,304 miles (+7,741)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 Jan 2010
- Odometer
- 87,304 miles
- Test number
- 624101929037
- AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Pass79,563 miles (+15,706)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 Jan 2009
- Odometer
- 79,563 miles
- Test number
- 151372218497
- AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Pass63,857 miles
- MOT expiry
- 4 May 2007
- Odometer
- 63,857 miles
- Test number
- 780835426155
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about X443 NWL
- Does X443 NWL currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on X443 NWL expired on 7 Oct 2026, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on X443 NWL?
- The MOT on X443 NWL expired on 7 Oct 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has X443 NWL done?
- X443 NWL was recorded at 161,940 miles at its MOT on 8 Oct 2025, an average of 5,049 miles a year.
- Has X443 NWL ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. X443 NWL has failed 6 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Sept 2024.
- Has the mileage on X443 NWL 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 X443 NWL find?
- X443 NWL passed its latest MOT on 8 Oct 2025 with 6 advisories: exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases; exhaust mounting defective; nearside rear coil spring corroded, and 3 more.
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