Volkswagen Golf
Silver · Petrol · 2000 · 2,000 cc
X447 AELMOT history
X447 AEL is a silver petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 1 Sept 2000. Its MOT is valid until 3 Aug 2027 and it has passed 21 of 26 MOT tests, with 33,872 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Jul 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 3 Aug 2027
- Mileage
- 33,872 mi
- At MOT on 24 Jul 2026
- MOT tests
- 26
- 21 passed · 5 failed
- Per year
- 1,228 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- X447 AEL
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Golf
- Colour
- Silver
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 2,000 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2000
- First used
- 1 Sept 2000
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 3 Aug 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 24 Jul 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
X447 AEL was last recorded at 33,872 miles on 24 Jul 2026, 1 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Jul 2026.
Mileage went down between tests
- 23 Jul 2026: 33,871 miles, lower than 33,959 miles on 25 Jul 2025.
A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.
- Previous MOT
- 33,871 miles · 23 Jul 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 1 miles
- Average per year
- 1,228 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 33,872 miles
- 2025 – 33,959 miles
- 2024 – 32,632 miles
- 2023 – 31,701 miles
- 2022 – 30,867 miles
- 2021 – 29,948 miles
- 2020 – 29,109 miles
- 2019 – 28,085 miles
- 2018 – 27,087 miles
- 2017 – 25,894 miles
- 2016 – 24,751 miles
- 2015 – 23,448 miles
- 2014 – 22,163 miles
- 2013 – 20,638 miles
- 2012 – 18,950 miles
- 2011 – 17,590 miles
- 2010 – 16,397 miles
- 2009 – 14,983 miles
- 2008 – 13,490 miles
- 2007 – 11,182 miles
- 2006 – 9,351 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass33,872 miles
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2018
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 Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn
Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2024
Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn
Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2024
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded
Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2025
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded
Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2025
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Full MOT history
26 tests since 4 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass33,872 miles (+1)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Aug 2027
- Odometer
- 33,872 miles
- Test number
- 617979202351
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Fail33,871 miles (-88)6 major6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 33,871 miles
- Test number
- 730427072899
- MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass33,959 miles (+1,327)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Aug 2026
- Odometer
- 33,959 miles
- Test number
- 483340221867
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Pass32,632 miles5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Aug 2025
- Odometer
- 32,632 miles
- Test number
- 320205719195
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Fail32,632 miles (+931)1 major5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 32,632 miles
- Test number
- 770797328183
- MajorCentral Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Pass31,701 miles (+834)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Aug 2024
- Odometer
- 31,701 miles
- Test number
- 349802730620
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Front Bush. (5.1.2 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Front Bush. (5.1.2 (b) (i))
Pass30,867 miles (+919)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Aug 2023
- Odometer
- 30,867 miles
- Test number
- 453266484981
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass29,948 miles (+839)7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Aug 2022
- Odometer
- 29,948 miles
- Test number
- 965878665097
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Pass29,109 miles (+1,024)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Aug 2021
- Odometer
- 29,109 miles
- Test number
- 205279735589
- AdvisoryBoth front tyres in excess of 12 yrs old
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Axle bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Axle bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass28,085 miles (+998)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Aug 2020
- Odometer
- 28,085 miles
- Test number
- 135741484508
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Pass27,087 miles (+1,193)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 3 Aug 2019
- Odometer
- 27,087 miles
- Test number
- 918078856415
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Pass25,894 miles (+1,143)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Aug 2018
- Odometer
- 25,894 miles
- Test number
- 361161437538
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass24,751 miles (+1,303)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Aug 2017
- Odometer
- 24,751 miles
- Test number
- 906858900050
- AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Pass23,448 miles (+1,285)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Aug 2016
- Odometer
- 23,448 miles
- Test number
- 136762815209
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass22,163 miles (+1,525)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Aug 2015
- Odometer
- 22,163 miles
- Test number
- 296506904212
- AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Pass20,638 miles (+1,688)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Aug 2014
- Odometer
- 20,638 miles
- Test number
- 325977003268
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass18,950 miles (+1,360)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Aug 2013
- Odometer
- 18,950 miles
- Test number
- 388099902211
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass17,590 miles (+1,193)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Aug 2012
- Odometer
- 17,590 miles
- Test number
- 396883901221
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass16,397 miles
- MOT expiry
- 3 Aug 2011
- Odometer
- 16,397 miles
- Test number
- 321704700275
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail16,397 miles (+1,414)1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 16,397 miles
- Test number
- 342834200286
- Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Pass14,983 miles (+1,493)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Aug 2010
- Odometer
- 14,983 miles
- Test number
- 443575609270
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass13,490 miles (+2,308)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Aug 2009
- Odometer
- 13,490 miles
- Test number
- 270427908298
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass11,182 miles
- MOT expiry
- 3 Aug 2008
- Odometer
- 11,182 miles
- Test number
- 110478107221
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail11,182 miles (+1,831)1 failure2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 11,182 miles
- Test number
- 961878707278
- FailureFront brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
- AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
- AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
- NoteWipers starting to smear
Pass9,351 miles
- MOT expiry
- 3 Aug 2007
- Odometer
- 9,351 miles
- Test number
- 534396016234
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail9,351 miles1 failure2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 9,351 miles
- Test number
- 881766716251
- FailureNearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
- NoteO/s/r brake binding slightly
- NoteWipers starting to smear
Questions about X447 AEL
- Does X447 AEL currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on X447 AEL is valid until 3 Aug 2027.
- When is the MOT due on X447 AEL?
- The MOT on X447 AEL is valid until 3 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has X447 AEL done?
- X447 AEL was recorded at 33,872 miles at its MOT on 24 Jul 2026, an average of 1,228 miles a year.
- Has X447 AEL ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. X447 AEL has failed 5 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Jul 2026.
- Has the mileage on X447 AEL ever gone down?
- Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 23 Jul 2026. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
- What did the latest MOT on X447 AEL find?
- X447 AEL passed its latest MOT on 24 Jul 2026 with 2 advisories: front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread; nearside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material.
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