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Volkswagen Golf

Black · Petrol · 2000 · 1,800 cc

X449 HBYMOT history

X449 HBY is a black petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 1 Sept 2000. Its MOT is valid until 4 Aug 2027 and it has passed 20 of 32 MOT tests, with 133,093 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Aug 2026.

X449 HBY black Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 4 Aug 2027
Mileage
133,093 mi
At MOT on 4 Aug 2026
MOT tests
32
20 passed · 12 failed
Per year
3,856 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X449 HBY
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,800 cc
Year of manufacture
2000
First used
1 Sept 2000
MOT status
MOT valid until 4 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
4 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

X449 HBY was last recorded at 133,093 miles on 4 Aug 2026, 3 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Aug 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
133,090 miles · 3 Aug 2026
Between the last two tests
3 miles
Average per year
3,856 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 133,093 miles
  • 2025 – 129,627 miles
  • 2024 – 126,004 miles
  • 2023 – 122,866 miles
  • 2022 – 119,826 miles
  • 2021 – 116,698 miles
  • 2020 – 114,289 miles
  • 2019 – 109,859 miles
  • 2018 – 103,839 miles
  • 2017 – 98,392 miles
  • 2016 – 92,858 miles
  • 2015 – 92,632 miles
  • 2014 – 91,580 miles
  • 2012 – 90,992 miles
  • 2011 – 88,943 miles
  • 2010 – 86,705 miles
  • 2009 – 84,987 miles
  • 2008 – 76,309 miles
  • 2007 – 66,302 miles
  • 2006 – 56,616 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass133,093 miles
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryN/s front tyre wearing on inner & outer edgeRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryN/s rear tyre worn on inner & outer edgeRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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.

  • Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault

    Major4 MOTs, 2018–2026

  • Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2025–2026

  • Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021

Full MOT history

32 tests since 3 Oct 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass133,093 miles (+3)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    133,093 miles
    Test number
    545734505354
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryN/s front tyre wearing on inner & outer edge
    • AdvisoryN/s rear tyre worn on inner & outer edge

  2. Fail133,090 miles (+3,463)5 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,090 miles
    Test number
    941304916395
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin STRONG ADVISORY (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryN/s front tyre wearing on inner & outer edge
    • AdvisoryN/s rear tyre worn on inner & outer edge

  3. Pass129,627 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    129,627 miles
    Test number
    751840380442
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  4. Fail129,627 miles (+3,623)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,627 miles
    Test number
    296686261352
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

  5. Pass126,004 miles (+10)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    126,004 miles
    Test number
    128385688054
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Fail125,994 miles (+3,128)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,994 miles
    Test number
    690895797169
    • DangerousSteering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel to the extent that safe steering is affected (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Pass122,866 miles (+3,040)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    122,866 miles
    Test number
    395857187870
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  8. Pass119,826 miles (+9)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    119,826 miles
    Test number
    416578814354
    • AdvisorySome play in o/s front strut top mount / bearing

  9. Fail119,817 miles (+3,119)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,817 miles
    Test number
    307262632986
    • MajorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront number plate cracked
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) STRONG ADVISORY
    • AdvisorySome play in o/s front strut top mount / bearing

  10. Pass116,698 miles (+2)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    116,698 miles
    Test number
    127142083170
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisorySlight engine oil leak.

  11. Fail116,696 miles (+2,407)2 major9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,696 miles
    Test number
    964282026111
    • MajorCentral Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Strong advise. (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisorySlight engine oil leak.

  12. Pass114,289 miles (+4,430)1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    114,289 miles
    Test number
    313337512891
    • MinorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisorySlight engine oil leak.

  13. Pass109,859 miles (+6,020)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    109,859 miles
    Test number
    150747873091
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner steering arm has slight play but not excessive
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  14. Pass103,839 miles (+4)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    103,839 miles
    Test number
    349080904997
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  15. Fail103,835 miles (+5,443)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,835 miles
    Test number
    771648302217
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  16. Pass98,392 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    98,392 miles
    Test number
    998121979465
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  17. Fail98,392 miles (+5,534)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,392 miles
    Test number
    543289313244
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  18. Pass92,858 miles (+226)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    92,858 miles
    Test number
    272380981884
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre

  19. Pass92,632 miles (+272)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    92,632 miles
    Test number
    929579044485

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail92,360 miles (+780)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,360 miles
    Test number
    884946975189
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

  21. Pass91,580 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    91,580 miles
    Test number
    256747674424
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

  22. Fail91,576 miles (+584)3 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,576 miles
    Test number
    598237574107
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

  23. Pass90,992 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    90,992 miles
    Test number
    285124452364
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  24. Fail90,990 miles (+2,047)2 dangerous1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,990 miles
    Test number
    956494952320
    • DangerousNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • DangerousOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • NoteNearside front inner c.v. gaitor insecure

  25. Pass88,943 miles (+2,238)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    88,943 miles
    Test number
    948904751348
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteAir bag warning lamp illuminated

  26. Pass86,705 miles (+1,718)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    86,705 miles
    Test number
    311926150329
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  27. Pass84,987 miles2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    84,987 miles
    Test number
    521673569398
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre
    • NoteAir bag warning light staying on
    • NoteFront number plate cracked

  28. Fail84,984 miles (+8,675)3 failures2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,984 miles
    Test number
    681173269368
    • FailureNearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureNearside Steering rack deformed and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre
    • NoteAir bag warning light staying on
    • NoteFront number plate cracked

  29. Pass76,309 miles (+10,007)
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    76,309 miles
    Test number
    262816578265

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Pass66,302 miles (+6)
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    66,302 miles
    Test number
    570004577236

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  31. Fail66,296 miles (+9,680)5 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,296 miles
    Test number
    981209267204
    • FailureCentre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteService brake pedal travel long(spongy)

  32. Pass56,616 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    56,616 miles
    Test number
    822516776224
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about X449 HBY

Does X449 HBY currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on X449 HBY is valid until 4 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on X449 HBY?
The MOT on X449 HBY is valid until 4 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has X449 HBY done?
X449 HBY was recorded at 133,093 miles at its MOT on 4 Aug 2026, an average of 3,856 miles a year.
Has X449 HBY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X449 HBY has failed 12 of its 32 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Aug 2026.
Has the mileage on X449 HBY 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 X449 HBY find?
X449 HBY passed its latest MOT on 4 Aug 2026 with 3 advisories: oil leak, but not excessive; n/s front tyre wearing on inner & outer edge; n/s rear tyre worn on inner & outer edge.

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