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Volkswagen Golf

Silver · Petrol · 2000 · 2,300 cc

X448 EMJMOT history

X448 EMJ is a silver petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 4 Sept 2000. Its MOT expired on 28 Dec 2023 and it has passed 15 of 23 MOT tests, with 144,500 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Apr 2025.

X448 EMJ silver Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 28 Dec 2023
Mileage
144,500 mi
At MOT on 3 Apr 2025
MOT tests
23
15 passed · 8 failed
Per year
5,177 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X448 EMJ
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,300 cc
Year of manufacture
2000
First used
4 Sept 2000
MOT status
MOT expired on 28 Dec 2023
Latest MOT test
3 Apr 2025 (Fail)

Mileage history

X448 EMJ was last recorded at 144,500 miles on 3 Apr 2025, 189 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Dec 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
144,311 miles · 29 Dec 2022
Between the last two tests
189 miles
Average per year
5,177 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 144,500 miles
  • 2022 – 144,311 miles
  • 2021 – 143,424 miles
  • 2019 – 137,832 miles
  • 2018 – 133,570 miles
  • 2017 – 129,803 miles
  • 2016 – 124,868 miles
  • 2015 – 122,520 miles
  • 2014 – 118,945 miles
  • 2012 – 111,658 miles
  • 2011 – 94,433 miles
  • 2010 – 87,403 miles
  • 2009 – 72,119 miles
  • 2008 – 58,837 miles
  • 2007 – 53,650 miles
  • 2006 – 48,467 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail144,500 miles
  • DangerousNearside Front Road wheel more than one fixing loose Wheel loose (5.2.1 (a) (ii))
  • DangerousNearside Rear Inner Suspension arm likely to fail AXLE (5.3.3 (b) (ii))
  • DangerousOffside Rear Inner Suspension arm likely to fail AXLE (5.3.3 (b) (ii))
  • MajorBrake performance unable to be tested Rear axle too badly corroded (1.2.1 (g))
  • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
  • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
  • MajorNearside Front Lower Power steering pipe/hose excessively corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
  • MajorNearside Front Lower Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))
  • MajorNearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
  • MajorNearside Front Suspension component has an unsafe modification (5.3.3 (c) (i))
  • MajorNearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
  • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component has an unsafe modification (5.3.3 (c) (i))
  • MajorOffside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Front Suspension component has an unsafe modification (5.3.3 (c) (i))
  • MajorOffside Rear Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))
  • MajorOffside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component has an unsafe modification (5.3.3 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • 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))

What MOT failures 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 Front Windscreen wiper blade defective

    Minor3 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipe @ front of rear brake hose

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Play in steering rack inner joint(s) or track rod ends n/s+o/s

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

Full MOT history

23 tests since 14 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail144,500 miles (+189)3 dangerous14 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    144,500 miles
    Test number
    709221945388
    • DangerousNearside Front Road wheel more than one fixing loose Wheel loose (5.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Inner Suspension arm likely to fail AXLE (5.3.3 (b) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Inner Suspension arm likely to fail AXLE (5.3.3 (b) (ii))
    • MajorBrake performance unable to be tested Rear axle too badly corroded (1.2.1 (g))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Power steering pipe/hose excessively corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension component has an unsafe modification (5.3.3 (c) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component has an unsafe modification (5.3.3 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension component has an unsafe modification (5.3.3 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component has an unsafe modification (5.3.3 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • 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))

  2. Pass144,311 miles (+6)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    144,311 miles
    Test number
    988383886281
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipe @ front of rear brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

  3. Fail144,305 miles (+881)1 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    144,305 miles
    Test number
    551802217913
    • MajorExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipe @ front of rear brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

  4. Pass143,424 miles (+5,592)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    143,424 miles
    Test number
    399722645667
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides lower bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge cracked & perished [205/55/r16] (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear [205/55/r16] (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass137,832 miles (+4,262)2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    137,832 miles
    Test number
    508087608147
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened strut top (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass133,570 miles (+3,767)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    133,570 miles
    Test number
    186478726724
    • AdvisoryCentral exhaust sleeve clamp corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  7. Pass129,803 miles (+4,935)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    129,803 miles
    Test number
    188247367206
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wing damaged
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' a (8.3.1a)

  8. Pass124,868 miles (+13)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    124,868 miles
    Test number
    876144398239
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s) or track rod ends n/s+o/s

  9. Fail124,855 miles (+2,335)5 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,855 miles
    Test number
    152677126528
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureNearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s) or track rod ends n/s+o/s

  10. Fail122,520 miles2 repaired2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,520 miles
    Test number
    365903655125
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • NoteO/s/f wishbone rear bush very worn
    • NoteO/s/r coil spring corroded

  11. Pass122,520 miles (+3,575)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    122,520 miles
    Test number
    528363755123
    • NoteO/s/f wishbone rear bush very worn
    • NoteO/s/r coil spring corroded

  12. Pass118,945 miles5 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2015
    Odometer
    118,945 miles
    Test number
    218103834169
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  13. Fail118,945 miles (+7,287)1 failure5 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,945 miles
    Test number
    279781324177
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  14. Fail111,658 miles2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,658 miles
    Test number
    196259432379
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  15. Pass111,658 miles (+17,225)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    111,658 miles
    Test number
    428169632423
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  16. Pass94,433 miles (+7,030)
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    94,433 miles
    Test number
    236772921373

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass87,403 miles (+15,284)
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    87,403 miles
    Test number
    430644270291

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass72,119 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    72,119 miles
    Test number
    681875279252

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail72,119 miles (+13,282)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,119 miles
    Test number
    914545979296
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  20. Pass58,837 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    58,837 miles
    Test number
    643361898228

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail58,837 miles (+5,187)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,837 miles
    Test number
    983391898262
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureNearside Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  22. Pass53,650 miles (+5,183)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    53,650 miles
    Test number
    670035057290
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • NoteBoth rear tyres wearing on inside edges

  23. Pass48,467 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    48,467 miles
    Test number
    443897556290

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about X448 EMJ

Does X448 EMJ currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on X448 EMJ expired on 28 Dec 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on X448 EMJ?
The MOT on X448 EMJ expired on 28 Dec 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has X448 EMJ done?
X448 EMJ was recorded at 144,500 miles at its MOT on 3 Apr 2025, an average of 5,177 miles a year.
Has X448 EMJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X448 EMJ has failed 8 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Apr 2025.
Has the mileage on X448 EMJ 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 X448 EMJ find?
X448 EMJ failed its latest MOT on 3 Apr 2025 with 3 dangerous defects, 14 major defects and 3 advisories: nearside front road wheel more than one fixing loose wheel loose; nearside rear inner suspension arm likely to fail axle; offside rear inner suspension arm likely to fail axle, and 17 more.

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