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Volkswagen Golf

Blue · Petrol · 2000 · 1,598 cc

X452 UTUMOT history

X452 UTU is a blue petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 28 Oct 2000. Its MOT is valid until 2 Feb 2027 and it has passed 18 of 25 MOT tests, with 138,516 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Jan 2026.

X452 UTU blue Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 2 Feb 2027
Mileage
138,516 mi
At MOT on 7 Jan 2026
MOT tests
25
18 passed · 7 failed
Per year
4,795 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X452 UTU
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2000
First used
28 Oct 2000
MOT status
MOT valid until 2 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
7 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

X452 UTU was last recorded at 138,516 miles on 7 Jan 2026, 5,098 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
133,418 miles · 30 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
5,098 miles
Average per year
4,795 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 138,516 miles
  • 2025 – 133,418 miles
  • 2024 – 127,311 miles
  • 2023 – 123,456 miles
  • 2022 – 118,584 miles
  • 2021 – 113,191 miles
  • 2019 – 105,661 miles
  • 2018 – 101,913 miles
  • 2017 – 98,355 miles
  • 2016 – 94,376 miles
  • 2015 – 91,134 miles
  • 2014 – 88,298 miles
  • 2013 – 83,046 miles
  • 2012 – 79,723 miles
  • 2011 – 74,185 miles
  • 2009 – 64,125 miles
  • 2008 – 55,801 miles
  • 2007 – 50,140 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass138,516 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023

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 Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits

    Major2 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Nearside Rear Lower Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top bush freeplay

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Front number plate cracked but still readable

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Front tyres both side slight wear outer edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

25 tests since 3 Aug 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass138,516 miles (+5,098)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    138,516 miles
    Test number
    620654166622
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  2. Pass133,418 miles (+6,107)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    133,418 miles
    Test number
    203741623596
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  3. Pass127,311 miles (+3,855)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    127,311 miles
    Test number
    853803126611
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  4. Pass123,456 miles (+4,872)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    123,456 miles
    Test number
    636975599645
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  5. Pass118,584 miles (+3)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    118,584 miles
    Test number
    309981810276
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  6. Fail118,581 miles (+5,390)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,581 miles
    Test number
    671264893819
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Lower rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  7. Pass113,191 miles (+20)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    113,191 miles
    Test number
    836040485059
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryUpper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top bush freeplay (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  8. Fail113,171 miles (+7,510)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,171 miles
    Test number
    369204108759
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryUpper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top bush freeplay (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  9. Pass105,661 miles (+31)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    105,661 miles
    Test number
    945029104576

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail105,630 miles (+3,717)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,630 miles
    Test number
    717948098467
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
  11. Pass101,913 miles (+3,558)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    101,913 miles
    Test number
    184773929932
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))
  12. Pass98,355 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    98,355 miles
    Test number
    750872586167
    • AdvisoryFront number plate cracked but still readable
    • AdvisoryFront tyres both side slight wear outer edge
  13. Fail98,354 miles (+3,978)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,354 miles
    Test number
    580666186446
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryFront number plate cracked but still readable
    • AdvisoryFront tyres both side slight wear outer edge
  14. Pass94,376 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    94,376 miles
    Test number
    984279560099

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail94,374 miles (+3,240)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,374 miles
    Test number
    548580202321
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
  16. Pass91,134 miles (+2,836)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    91,134 miles
    Test number
    765702165100

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass88,298 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    88,298 miles
    Test number
    357700404457

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail88,297 miles (+5,251)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,297 miles
    Test number
    166430304294
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • 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)
  19. Pass83,046 miles (+3,323)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    83,046 miles
    Test number
    339898193117

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass79,723 miles (+5,538)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    79,723 miles
    Test number
    455635102252

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass74,185 miles (+10,060)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    74,185 miles
    Test number
    186107491159

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass64,125 miles (+8,324)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    64,125 miles
    Test number
    951383129397
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  23. Pass55,801 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    55,801 miles
    Test number
    320405648468

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail55,801 miles (+5,661)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,801 miles
    Test number
    420585548294
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
  25. Pass50,140 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    50,140 miles
    Test number
    710035417240

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about X452 UTU

Does X452 UTU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on X452 UTU is valid until 2 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on X452 UTU?
The MOT on X452 UTU is valid until 2 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has X452 UTU done?
X452 UTU was recorded at 138,516 miles at its MOT on 7 Jan 2026, an average of 4,795 miles a year.
Has X452 UTU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X452 UTU has failed 7 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Jan 2022.
Has the mileage on X452 UTU 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 UTU find?
X452 UTU passed its latest MOT on 7 Jan 2026 with 2 advisories: front oil leak, but not excessive; nearside rear coil spring corroded.

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