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Volkswagen Golf

Blue · Petrol · 2000 · 2,792 cc

X448 MOHMOT history

X448 MOH is a blue petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 30 Nov 2000. Its MOT is valid until 1 Dec 2026 and it has passed 19 of 29 MOT tests, with 196,596 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Dec 2025.

X448 MOH blue Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 1 Dec 2026
Mileage
196,596 mi
At MOT on 2 Dec 2025
MOT tests
29
19 passed · 10 failed
Per year
6,634 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X448 MOH
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,792 cc
Year of manufacture
2000
First used
30 Nov 2000
MOT status
MOT valid until 1 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
2 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

X448 MOH was last recorded at 196,596 miles on 2 Dec 2025, 4,061 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
192,535 miles · 2 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
4,061 miles
Average per year
6,634 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 196,596 miles
  • 2024 – 192,535 miles
  • 2023 – 188,794 miles
  • 2022 – 183,379 miles
  • 2021 – 175,881 miles
  • 2020 – 169,740 miles
  • 2019 – 165,694 miles
  • 2018 – 162,217 miles
  • 2017 – 159,501 miles
  • 2016 – 150,003 miles
  • 2015 – 136,854 miles
  • 2014 – 124,249 miles
  • 2013 – 117,208 miles
  • 2012 – 108,635 miles
  • 2011 – 100,163 miles
  • 2010 – 94,809 miles
  • 2009 – 85,343 miles
  • 2008 – 74,986 miles
  • 2006 – 70,390 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass196,596 miles
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (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.

  • Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2009–2013

  • Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2009–2013

  • Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated

    Minor3 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Front Oil leak, but not excessive engine sump scratched area

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage bonnet area down to rack

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass196,596 miles (+4,061)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    196,596 miles
    Test number
    958095142935
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass192,535 miles (+3,741)2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    192,535 miles
    Test number
    522274731584
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  3. Pass188,794 miles (+3)2 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    188,794 miles
    Test number
    959533894597
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated has grease around (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive engine sump scratched area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage bonnet area down to rack (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inside edge worn close to cords (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

  4. Fail188,791 miles (+5,412)2 major2 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    188,791 miles
    Test number
    144658374448
    • MajorNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill area (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill to floor area (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated has grease around (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive engine sump scratched area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage bonnet area down to rack (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inside edge worn close to cords (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

  5. Pass183,379 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    183,379 miles
    Test number
    201755668967

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail183,377 miles (+7,496)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    183,377 miles
    Test number
    194334535063
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  7. Pass175,881 miles (+6,141)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    175,881 miles
    Test number
    246853529589
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass169,740 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    169,740 miles
    Test number
    836509800089

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail169,738 miles (+4,044)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    169,738 miles
    Test number
    156839908803
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

  10. Pass165,694 miles (+3,477)
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    165,694 miles
    Test number
    515362463340

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass162,217 miles (+2,716)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2019
    Odometer
    162,217 miles
    Test number
    517332330409
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (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)

  12. Pass159,501 miles (+17)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2018
    Odometer
    159,501 miles
    Test number
    457772125554
    • 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)

  13. Fail159,484 miles (+9,481)6 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    159,484 miles
    Test number
    527960390616
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
    • 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)

  14. Pass150,003 miles (+13,149)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    150,003 miles
    Test number
    738003946758
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

  15. Pass136,854 miles1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    136,854 miles
    Test number
    346210575007
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteOffside rear brake binding slightly
    • NoteRear brake pipes swelling under protective coating

  16. Fail136,854 miles (+12,605)3 failures1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,854 miles
    Test number
    479680375098
    • FailureNearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
    • FailureOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteOffside rear brake binding slightly
    • NoteRear brake pipes swelling under protective coating

  17. Pass124,249 miles (+173)
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    124,249 miles
    Test number
    109427974092

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail124,076 miles (+6,868)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,076 miles
    Test number
    996212774054
    • FailureNearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  19. Pass117,208 miles3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    117,208 miles
    Test number
    918779273001
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • NoteN/S/R caliper handbrake lever initially sticking, but became free when worked

  20. Fail117,208 miles (+8,573)2 failures3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,208 miles
    Test number
    185031673439
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureOffside Lower Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • NoteBrake warning light showing intermittently
    • NoteN/S/R caliper handbrake lever initially sticking, but became free when worked

  21. Pass108,635 miles (+8,472)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    108,635 miles
    Test number
    185189062093
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • NoteSlight corrosion around the rear suspension parts and area

  22. Pass100,163 miles (+5,354)
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    100,163 miles
    Test number
    146383361003

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass94,809 miles (+9,466)
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    94,809 miles
    Test number
    652351740023

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass85,343 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    85,343 miles
    Test number
    493499749086
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

  25. Fail85,343 miles (+10,357)1 failure2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,343 miles
    Test number
    810281749053
    • FailureNearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

  26. Pass74,986 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    74,986 miles
    Test number
    111114848014

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail74,986 miles (+4,596)9 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,986 miles
    Test number
    132616638435
    • FailureNearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureOffside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureOffside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • FailureSteering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)
    • FailureWindscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  28. Pass70,390 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2007
    Odometer
    70,390 miles
    Test number
    333697126309
    • AdvisoryOffside Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

  29. Fail70,390 miles1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,390 miles
    Test number
    654777126379
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryOffside Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Questions about X448 MOH

Does X448 MOH currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on X448 MOH is valid until 1 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on X448 MOH?
The MOT on X448 MOH is valid until 1 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has X448 MOH done?
X448 MOH was recorded at 196,596 miles at its MOT on 2 Dec 2025, an average of 6,634 miles a year.
Has X448 MOH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X448 MOH has failed 10 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Nov 2023.
Has the mileage on X448 MOH 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 MOH find?
X448 MOH passed its latest MOT on 2 Dec 2025 with 1 advisory: oil leak, but not excessive.

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