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Volkswagen Golf

Black · Petrol · 2000 · 2,792 cc

X453 GAWMOT history

X453 GAW is a black petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 29 Sept 2000. Its MOT expired on 13 Feb 2026 and it has passed 19 of 26 MOT tests, with 213,821 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Feb 2025.

X453 GAW black Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 13 Feb 2026
Mileage
213,821 mi
At MOT on 14 Feb 2025
MOT tests
26
19 passed · 7 failed
Per year
7,637 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X453 GAW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,792 cc
Year of manufacture
2000
First used
29 Sept 2000
MOT status
MOT expired on 13 Feb 2026
Latest MOT test
14 Feb 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

X453 GAW was last recorded at 213,821 miles on 14 Feb 2025, 5,010 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Feb 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
208,811 miles · 13 Feb 2024
Between the last two tests
5,010 miles
Average per year
7,637 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 213,821 miles
  • 2024 – 208,811 miles
  • 2023 – 202,766 miles
  • 2022 – 195,902 miles
  • 2021 – 190,714 miles
  • 2020 – 185,868 miles
  • 2019 – 175,285 miles
  • 2018 – 167,501 miles
  • 2016 – 159,386 miles
  • 2015 – 150,654 miles
  • 2014 – 142,171 miles
  • 2013 – 135,802 miles
  • 2012 – 122,020 miles
  • 2011 – 112,523 miles
  • 2010 – 107,241 miles
  • 2009 – 100,471 miles
  • 2007 – 86,818 miles
  • 2006 – 72,997 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass213,821 miles
  • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear 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))

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 Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2023

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2012

  • Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively

    Failure3 MOTs, 2007–2012

  • Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

Full MOT history

26 tests since 7 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass213,821 miles (+5,010)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    213,821 miles
    Test number
    660820077554
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear 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))

  2. Pass208,811 miles (+6,045)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    208,811 miles
    Test number
    131034849991
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass202,766 miles (+6,864)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    202,766 miles
    Test number
    570596325521
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Multiple chips (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated All four flexible hoses (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass195,902 miles (+5,188)4 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    195,902 miles
    Test number
    559290394912
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chipped (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass190,714 miles (+4,846)3 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    190,714 miles
    Test number
    205292531124
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  6. Pass185,868 miles (+16)1 minor10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    185,868 miles
    Test number
    115895919400
    • MinorNearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chipped (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoot can’t be opened from outside
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNo rear seat fitted at the time of test
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • 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))

  7. Fail185,852 miles (+10,567)2 major1 minor10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    185,852 miles
    Test number
    159187303007
    • MajorFront passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Floor pan (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chipped (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoot can’t be opened from outside
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNo rear seat fitted at the time of test
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • 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))

  8. Pass175,285 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    175,285 miles
    Test number
    981444185332
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Sill lip slightly corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Sill lip slightly corroded
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  9. Fail175,285 miles (+7,784)3 repaired6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    175,285 miles
    Test number
    157146955593
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Sill lip slightly corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Sill lip slightly corroded
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  10. Pass167,501 miles (+8,115)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    167,501 miles
    Test number
    264983457291

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass159,386 miles (+8,732)
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    159,386 miles
    Test number
    166784088020

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass150,654 miles (+8,483)
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    150,654 miles
    Test number
    676396805969

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass142,171 miles (+6,369)
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    142,171 miles
    Test number
    167238784275

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass135,802 miles (+3,427)
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    135,802 miles
    Test number
    347691903381

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass132,375 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    132,375 miles
    Test number
    766681973133

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail132,374 miles (+10,354)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,374 miles
    Test number
    797005463117
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

  17. Pass122,020 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2013
    Odometer
    122,020 miles
    Test number
    587139442139
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
    • NoteHeadlamp washers not working

  18. Fail122,020 miles (+9,497)2 failures2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,020 miles
    Test number
    226406042402
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
    • NoteBrake servo vacuum pipe deteriorated
    • NoteHeadlamp washers not working

  19. Pass112,523 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2012
    Odometer
    112,523 miles
    Test number
    385148931123

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail112,523 miles (+5,282)1 failure2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,523 miles
    Test number
    227267031129
    • FailureOffside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  21. Pass107,241 miles (+6,770)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    107,241 miles
    Test number
    752168280049
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Steering system lightly rubbing (2.2.D.2a)

  22. Pass100,471 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    100,471 miles
    Test number
    640140679018
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  23. Fail100,471 miles (+13,653)4 failures6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,471 miles
    Test number
    361848269065
    • FailureNearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  24. Pass86,818 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    86,818 miles
    Test number
    424299217303

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. FailMileage not read4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    761247517336
    • FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailurePower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

  26. Pass72,997 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    72,997 miles
    Test number
    453760556245
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Questions about X453 GAW

Does X453 GAW currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on X453 GAW expired on 13 Feb 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on X453 GAW?
The MOT on X453 GAW expired on 13 Feb 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has X453 GAW done?
X453 GAW was recorded at 213,821 miles at its MOT on 14 Feb 2025, an average of 7,637 miles a year.
Has X453 GAW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X453 GAW has failed 7 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Jan 2020.
Has the mileage on X453 GAW 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 X453 GAW find?
X453 GAW passed its latest MOT on 14 Feb 2025 with 1 minor defect and 3 advisories: offside front outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; nearside rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; offside rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened, and 1 more.

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