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Volkswagen Golf

White · Diesel · 2012 · 1,598 cc

X44 LYHMOT history

X44 LYH is a white diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 23 Jul 2012. Its MOT is valid until 1 Oct 2027 and it has passed 12 of 19 MOT tests, with 187,671 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Oct 2026.

X44 LYH white Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 1 Oct 2027
Mileage
187,671 mi
At MOT on 2 Oct 2026
MOT tests
19
12 passed · 7 failed
Per year
14,707 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X44 LYH
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
23 Jul 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 1 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
2 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

X44 LYH was last recorded at 187,671 miles on 2 Oct 2026, 9,490 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
178,181 miles · 14 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
9,490 miles
Average per year
14,707 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 187,671 miles
  • 2025 – 178,181 miles
  • 2024 – 173,093 miles
  • 2023 – 164,362 miles
  • 2022 – 150,149 miles
  • 2021 – 142,043 miles
  • 2020 – 123,485 miles
  • 2019 – 105,202 miles
  • 2018 – 86,767 miles
  • 2017 – 64,851 miles
  • 2016 – 48,560 miles
  • 2015 – 22,704 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass187,671 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Front Sound deadening material not fully secure

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken

    Major2 MOTs, 2019–2023

  • Coolant leak

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

19 tests since 15 Jul 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass187,671 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    187,671 miles
    Test number
    867993296843

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail187,669 miles (+9,488)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    187,669 miles
    Test number
    446517543225
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

  3. Pass178,181 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    178,181 miles
    Test number
    225695624005
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  4. Fail178,181 miles (+5,088)2 repaired1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    178,181 miles
    Test number
    692785473322
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  5. Pass173,093 miles (+8,731)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    173,093 miles
    Test number
    211359422605
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

  6. Pass164,362 miles (+19)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    164,362 miles
    Test number
    390027044166
    • AdvisoryFront Sound deadening material not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  7. Fail164,343 miles (+14,194)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    164,343 miles
    Test number
    309106348095
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Sound deadening material not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  8. Pass150,149 miles (+8,106)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    150,149 miles
    Test number
    598790298805
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Pass142,043 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    142,043 miles
    Test number
    750741549624
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both worn - ( slight ) (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn - ( slight ) (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play both - ( slight ) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  10. Fail142,043 miles (+18,558)2 dangerous3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    142,043 miles
    Test number
    732532528782
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both worn - ( slight ) (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn - ( slight ) (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play both - ( slight ) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  11. Pass123,485 miles (+18,283)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    123,485 miles
    Test number
    619146086676
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside 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))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  12. Pass105,202 miles (+1)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    105,202 miles
    Test number
    470436281461
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryCentre join exhaust section clamps corroded

  13. Fail105,201 miles (+18,434)1 major1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,201 miles
    Test number
    108946968025
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryCentre join exhaust section clamps corroded

  14. Pass86,767 miles (+2)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    86,767 miles
    Test number
    935165557493
    • 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 (5.2.3 (e))

  15. Fail86,765 miles (+21,914)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,765 miles
    Test number
    621888923265
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • 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 (5.2.3 (e))

  16. Pass64,851 miles (+16,291)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    64,851 miles
    Test number
    466369993683
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (3.5.1g)

  17. Pass48,560 miles (+25,856)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    48,560 miles
    Test number
    572698838934

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail22,704 miles1 repaired5 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    22,704 miles
    Test number
    128416895132
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteNsr outer pad close to 1.5mm
    • NoteOsr tyre slightly cracking

  19. Pass22,704 miles5 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    22,704 miles
    Test number
    915476195128
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteNsr outer pad close to 1.5mm
    • NoteOsr tyre slightly cracking

Questions about X44 LYH

Does X44 LYH currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on X44 LYH is valid until 1 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on X44 LYH?
The MOT on X44 LYH is valid until 1 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has X44 LYH done?
X44 LYH was recorded at 187,671 miles at its MOT on 2 Oct 2026, an average of 14,707 miles a year.
Has X44 LYH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X44 LYH has failed 7 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Oct 2026.
Has the mileage on X44 LYH 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 X44 LYH find?
X44 LYH passed its latest MOT on 2 Oct 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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