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Volkswagen Golf

Black · Diesel · 2016 · 1,598 cc

X444 PRLMOT history

X444 PRL is a black diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 19 Dec 2016. Its MOT is valid until 8 Oct 2027 and it has passed 8 of 10 MOT tests, with 122,781 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Oct 2026.

X444 PRL black Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 8 Oct 2027
Mileage
122,781 mi
At MOT on 30 Sept 2026
MOT tests
10
8 passed · 2 failed
Per year
11,048 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X444 PRL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2016
First used
19 Dec 2016
MOT status
MOT valid until 8 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
30 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

X444 PRL was last recorded at 122,781 miles on 30 Sept 2026, 13,728 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
109,053 miles · 9 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
13,728 miles
Average per year
11,048 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 122,781 miles
  • 2025 – 109,053 miles
  • 2024 – 91,750 miles
  • 2023 – 85,570 miles
  • 2022 – 73,173 miles
  • 2021 – 66,082 miles
  • 2020 – 57,947 miles
  • 2019 – 47,130 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass122,781 miles
  • AdvisorySmell of diesal under bonett

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 Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

Full MOT history

10 tests since 25 Nov 2019, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass122,781 miles (+13,728)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    122,781 miles
    Test number
    677427778919
    • AdvisorySmell of diesal under bonett
  2. Pass109,053 miles (+93)
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    109,053 miles
    Test number
    923735883578

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail108,960 miles (+17,210)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,960 miles
    Test number
    517496447861
    • MajorFuel system component leaking fuel leaking around fuel injectors (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  4. Pass91,750 miles (+6,180)
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    91,750 miles
    Test number
    130376052416

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass85,570 miles (+12,397)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    85,570 miles
    Test number
    910559054121
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides inner and outer faces in poor condition (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  6. Pass73,173 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    73,173 miles
    Test number
    128482166806
    • AdvisoryFluid around injectors
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  7. Fail73,173 miles (+7,091)1 dangerous4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,173 miles
    Test number
    592328541292
    • DangerousNearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFluid around injectors
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  8. Pass66,082 miles (+8,135)
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    66,082 miles
    Test number
    436741722653

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass57,947 miles (+10,817)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    57,947 miles
    Test number
    464718005999
    • AdvisoryFas not detected on smoke test emissions too clean.
  10. Pass47,130 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    47,130 miles
    Test number
    234071998687
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Questions about X444 PRL

Does X444 PRL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on X444 PRL is valid until 8 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on X444 PRL?
The MOT on X444 PRL is valid until 8 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has X444 PRL done?
X444 PRL was recorded at 122,781 miles at its MOT on 30 Sept 2026, an average of 11,048 miles a year.
Has X444 PRL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X444 PRL has failed 2 of its 10 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Oct 2025.
Has the mileage on X444 PRL 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 X444 PRL find?
X444 PRL passed its latest MOT on 30 Sept 2026 with 1 advisory: smell of diesal under bonett.

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