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Volkswagen Golf

Red · Petrol · 2000 · 1,400 cc

X448 USCMOT history

X448 USC is a red petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 11 Oct 2000. Its MOT expired on 23 Oct 2023 and it has passed 17 of 26 MOT tests, with 83,065 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Oct 2023.

X448 USC red Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 23 Oct 2023
Mileage
83,065 mi
At MOT on 20 Oct 2023
MOT tests
26
17 passed · 9 failed
Per year
2,911 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X448 USC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,400 cc
Year of manufacture
2000
First used
11 Oct 2000
MOT status
MOT expired on 23 Oct 2023
Latest MOT test
20 Oct 2023 (Fail)

Mileage history

X448 USC was last recorded at 83,065 miles on 20 Oct 2023, 769 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Oct 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
82,296 miles · 24 Oct 2022
Between the last two tests
769 miles
Average per year
2,911 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 83,065 miles
  • 2022 – 82,296 miles
  • 2021 – 81,599 miles
  • 2020 – 81,155 miles
  • 2019 – 80,406 miles
  • 2018 – 79,416 miles
  • 2017 – 77,882 miles
  • 2016 – 76,318 miles
  • 2015 – 75,261 miles
  • 2014 – 74,690 miles
  • 2013 – 71,181 miles
  • 2012 – 67,943 miles
  • 2011 – 64,199 miles
  • 2010 – 59,776 miles
  • 2009 – 52,613 miles
  • 2008 – 44,311 miles
  • 2007 – 37,488 miles
  • 2006 – 33,476 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail83,065 miles
  • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2020
  • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryFront crossmember corroded

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.

  • Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2015

  • Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases

    Major2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded TO REAR (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

Full MOT history

26 tests since 6 Oct 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail83,065 miles (+769)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,065 miles
    Test number
    770446437444
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront crossmember corroded

  2. Pass82,296 miles (+697)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    82,296 miles
    Test number
    304127322451
    • AdvisoryVehicle under sealed

  3. Pass81,599 miles (+11)
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    81,599 miles
    Test number
    139834249414

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail81,588 miles (+433)4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,588 miles
    Test number
    299784620177
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

  5. Pass81,155 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    81,155 miles
    Test number
    679107026950

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail81,150 miles (+744)5 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,150 miles
    Test number
    641373794363
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass80,406 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    80,406 miles
    Test number
    657673109903
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  8. Fail80,404 miles (+988)4 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,404 miles
    Test number
    289969059678
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass79,416 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    79,416 miles
    Test number
    462539057243

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail79,416 miles (+1,534)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,416 miles
    Test number
    621086217010
    • MajorNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

  11. Pass77,882 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    77,882 miles
    Test number
    726646989014

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail77,880 miles (+1,562)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,880 miles
    Test number
    876605210373
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  13. Pass76,318 miles (+2)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    76,318 miles
    Test number
    867349590452
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded TO REAR (3.6.B.2c)

  14. Fail76,316 miles (+1,055)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,316 miles
    Test number
    470569050631
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureNearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureOffside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded TO REAR (3.6.B.2c)

  15. Pass75,261 miles (+571)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    75,261 miles
    Test number
    788552617863
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  16. Pass74,690 miles (+4)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    74,690 miles
    Test number
    545900684209
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  17. Fail74,686 miles (+3,505)2 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,686 miles
    Test number
    356679474256
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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 Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  18. Pass71,181 miles (+3,238)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    71,181 miles
    Test number
    465001383233
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  19. Pass67,943 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    67,943 miles
    Test number
    176603782237

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail67,943 miles (+3,744)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,943 miles
    Test number
    617863882292
    • FailureNearside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)
    • FailureOffside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)
    • 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)

  21. Pass64,199 miles (+4,423)
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    64,199 miles
    Test number
    337440481408

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass59,776 miles (+7,163)
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    59,776 miles
    Test number
    684621280227

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass52,613 miles (+8,302)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    52,613 miles
    Test number
    970229579257
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteHandbrake needs adjusting
    • NoteNearside and offside front wiper blades slightly deteriorated

  24. Pass44,311 miles (+6,823)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    44,311 miles
    Test number
    142782388258
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  25. Pass37,488 miles (+4,012)
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    37,488 miles
    Test number
    483792787207

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass33,476 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    33,476 miles
    Test number
    622409976285

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about X448 USC

Does X448 USC currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on X448 USC expired on 23 Oct 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on X448 USC?
The MOT on X448 USC expired on 23 Oct 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has X448 USC done?
X448 USC was recorded at 83,065 miles at its MOT on 20 Oct 2023, an average of 2,911 miles a year.
Has X448 USC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X448 USC has failed 9 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Oct 2023.
Has the mileage on X448 USC 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 USC find?
X448 USC failed its latest MOT on 20 Oct 2023 with 3 major defects and 1 advisory: exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits; exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits; parking brake efficiency below requirements, and 1 more.

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