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Volkswagen Golf

Silver · Petrol · 2000 · 1,600 cc

X452 AELMOT history

X452 AEL is a silver petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 4 Sept 2000. Its MOT is valid until 7 Jan 2027 and it has passed 20 of 28 MOT tests, with 128,686 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Dec 2025.

X452 AEL silver Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 7 Jan 2027
Mileage
128,686 mi
At MOT on 27 Dec 2025
MOT tests
28
20 passed · 8 failed
Per year
4,807 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X452 AEL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,600 cc
Year of manufacture
2000
First used
4 Sept 2000
MOT status
MOT valid until 7 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
27 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

X452 AEL was last recorded at 128,686 miles on 27 Dec 2025, 5,646 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
123,040 miles · 12 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
5,646 miles
Average per year
4,807 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 128,686 miles
  • 2024 – 123,040 miles
  • 2023 – 112,763 miles
  • 2022 – 109,883 miles
  • 2021 – 106,319 miles
  • 2020 – 102,434 miles
  • 2019 – 99,116 miles
  • 2018 – 94,656 miles
  • 2017 – 91,637 miles
  • 2016 – 88,244 miles
  • 2015 – 84,876 miles
  • 2014 – 79,125 miles
  • 2013 – 75,217 miles
  • 2012 – 69,636 miles
  • 2011 – 64,200 miles
  • 2010 – 59,649 miles
  • 2009 – 51,775 miles
  • 2008 – 46,078 miles
  • 2007 – 40,628 miles
  • 2006 – 35,665 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass128,686 miles
  • MinorCentral Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive On engine (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 Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits

    Major2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2013

Full MOT history

28 tests since 21 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass128,686 miles (+5,646)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    128,686 miles
    Test number
    262716711766
    • MinorCentral Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive On engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass123,040 miles (+10,247)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    123,040 miles
    Test number
    274589624508
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

  3. Pass112,793 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    112,793 miles
    Test number
    518540625783
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  4. Fail112,793 miles (+30)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,793 miles
    Test number
    439804554583
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  5. Fail112,763 miles (+2,880)3 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,763 miles
    Test number
    124833599453
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  6. Pass109,883 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    109,883 miles
    Test number
    693673340296
    • AdvisoryNearside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Inner track rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  7. Fail109,882 miles (+3,563)1 dangerous2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,882 miles
    Test number
    275162470738
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorExhaust system insecure Centre bracket broken (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Inner track rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  8. Pass106,319 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    106,319 miles
    Test number
    799411010884
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  9. Fail106,314 miles (+3,880)2 dangerous3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,314 miles
    Test number
    711791625638
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass102,434 miles (+3,318)
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    102,434 miles
    Test number
    324544438085

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass99,116 miles (+4,460)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    99,116 miles
    Test number
    599363998403
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play inner rack joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  12. Pass94,656 miles (+3,019)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    94,656 miles
    Test number
    602807018028
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  13. Pass91,637 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    91,637 miles
    Test number
    224907120632

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail91,635 miles (+3,391)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,635 miles
    Test number
    384278200479
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

  15. Pass88,244 miles (+3,368)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    88,244 miles
    Test number
    806321443670
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass84,876 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    84,876 miles
    Test number
    424201855870
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Fail84,876 miles (+5,751)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,876 miles
    Test number
    806536214764
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass79,125 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    79,125 miles
    Test number
    329552434410

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail79,125 miles (+3,908)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,125 miles
    Test number
    847520734273
    • FailureNearside Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

  20. Fail75,217 miles1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,217 miles
    Test number
    255782643200
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  21. Pass75,217 miles (+5,581)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    75,217 miles
    Test number
    899572743253
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  22. Pass69,636 miles (+5,436)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    69,636 miles
    Test number
    285733222297
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteOil leak

  23. Pass64,200 miles (+4,551)
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    64,200 miles
    Test number
    577997511216

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass59,649 miles (+7,874)
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    59,649 miles
    Test number
    292964440228

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass51,775 miles (+5,697)
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    51,775 miles
    Test number
    890586949222

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass46,078 miles (+5,450)
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    46,078 miles
    Test number
    833351348268

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass40,628 miles (+4,963)
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    40,628 miles
    Test number
    723746047224

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass35,665 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    35,665 miles
    Test number
    421773336253

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about X452 AEL

Does X452 AEL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on X452 AEL is valid until 7 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on X452 AEL?
The MOT on X452 AEL is valid until 7 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has X452 AEL done?
X452 AEL was recorded at 128,686 miles at its MOT on 27 Dec 2025, an average of 4,807 miles a year.
Has X452 AEL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X452 AEL has failed 8 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Jan 2024.
Has the mileage on X452 AEL 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 X452 AEL find?
X452 AEL passed its latest MOT on 27 Dec 2025 with 1 minor defect and 1 advisory: central rear stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning; oil leak, but not excessive on engine.

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