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Volkswagen Golf

Red · Petrol · 2000 · 1,595 cc

X452 GJBMOT history

X452 GJB is a red petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 29 Nov 2000. Its MOT is valid until 31 Jul 2027 and it has passed 17 of 22 MOT tests, with 145,455 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 31 Jul 2026.

X452 GJB red Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 31 Jul 2027
Mileage
145,455 mi
At MOT on 31 Jul 2026
MOT tests
22
17 passed · 5 failed
Per year
5,359 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X452 GJB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,595 cc
Year of manufacture
2000
First used
29 Nov 2000
MOT status
MOT valid until 31 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
31 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

X452 GJB was last recorded at 145,455 miles on 31 Jul 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Jul 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
145,455 miles · 30 Jul 2026
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
5,359 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 145,455 miles
  • 2025 – 143,396 miles
  • 2020 – 140,507 miles
  • 2019 – 132,134 miles
  • 2018 – 123,778 miles
  • 2016 – 115,008 miles
  • 2015 – 106,368 miles
  • 2014 – 96,864 miles
  • 2013 – 88,364 miles
  • 2012 – 78,909 miles
  • 2011 – 71,618 miles
  • 2010 – 64,365 miles
  • 2009 – 59,023 miles
  • 2008 – 53,467 miles
  • 2007 – 46,474 miles
  • 2006 – 40,657 miles
  • 2005 – 35,003 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass145,455 miles
  • AdvisoryEngine management light onRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryRear axle corrodedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisorySurface corrosion to multiple suspension componentsRecorded 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.

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2009–2016

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2012–2014

  • Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2018

  • Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded all (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2018

  • Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2015

Full MOT history

22 tests since 20 Dec 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass145,455 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    145,455 miles
    Test number
    939797040563
    • AdvisoryEngine management light on
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear axle corroded
    • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySurface corrosion to multiple suspension components

  2. Fail145,455 miles (+2,059)1 dangerous7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    145,455 miles
    Test number
    972668503239
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Perished to the extent cords are showing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryEngine management light on
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both heavily perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Heavily perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear axle corroded
    • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySurface corrosion to multiple suspension components

  3. Pass143,396 miles (+2,889)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    143,396 miles
    Test number
    199353258171

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass140,507 miles (+8,373)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    140,507 miles
    Test number
    414766796800
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass132,134 miles (+8,356)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    132,134 miles
    Test number
    913305211599
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

  6. Pass123,778 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    123,778 miles
    Test number
    719562270908
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded all (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)

  7. Fail123,778 miles (+8,770)3 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,778 miles
    Test number
    706526820655
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded all (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)

  8. Pass115,008 miles (+8,640)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    115,008 miles
    Test number
    236579711454
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded all (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment both (2.5.A.1c)

  9. Pass106,368 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    106,368 miles
    Test number
    968714540174
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  10. Fail106,368 miles (+9,504)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,368 miles
    Test number
    280659565734
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  11. Pass96,864 miles (+8,500)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    96,864 miles
    Test number
    885975464305
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  12. Pass88,364 miles (+14)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    88,364 miles
    Test number
    427094263395
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  13. Fail88,350 miles (+9,441)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,350 miles
    Test number
    595007453398
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  14. Pass78,909 miles (+7,291)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    78,909 miles
    Test number
    847735252384
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  15. Pass71,618 miles (+7,253)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    71,618 miles
    Test number
    168004251366
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass64,365 miles (+5,342)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    64,365 miles
    Test number
    450562450438
    • AdvisoryFront 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)

  17. Pass59,023 miles (+52)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    59,023 miles
    Test number
    761862559359
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  18. Fail58,971 miles (+5,504)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,971 miles
    Test number
    700730659388
    • FailureNearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  19. Pass53,467 miles (+6,993)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    53,467 miles
    Test number
    690414658339
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteRear axle bushes starting to crack

  20. Pass46,474 miles (+5,817)
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    46,474 miles
    Test number
    274597937324

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass40,657 miles (+5,654)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2007
    Odometer
    40,657 miles
    Test number
    334164456374
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteO/s/r wheel binding slightly

  22. Pass35,003 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2006
    Odometer
    35,003 miles
    Test number
    810944955386
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about X452 GJB

Does X452 GJB currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on X452 GJB is valid until 31 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on X452 GJB?
The MOT on X452 GJB is valid until 31 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has X452 GJB done?
X452 GJB was recorded at 145,455 miles at its MOT on 31 Jul 2026, an average of 5,359 miles a year.
Has X452 GJB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X452 GJB has failed 5 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Jul 2026.
Has the mileage on X452 GJB 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 GJB find?
X452 GJB passed its latest MOT on 31 Jul 2026 with 5 advisories: engine management light on; oil leak, but not excessive gearbox; rear axle corroded, and 2 more.

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