Volkswagen Golf
Green · Petrol · 2000 · 1,595 cc
X454 VARMOT history
X454 VAR is a green petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 1 Sept 2000. Its MOT expired on 6 Sept 2024 and it has passed 18 of 21 MOT tests, with 104,191 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Sept 2023.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 6 Sept 2024
- Mileage
- 104,191 mi
- At MOT on 4 Sept 2023
- MOT tests
- 21
- 18 passed · 3 failed
- Per year
- 4,213 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- X454 VAR
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Golf
- Colour
- Green
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,595 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2000
- First used
- 1 Sept 2000
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 6 Sept 2024
- Latest MOT test
- 4 Sept 2023 (Pass)
Mileage history
X454 VAR was last recorded at 104,191 miles on 4 Sept 2023, 5,263 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Sept 2022.
- Previous MOT
- 98,928 miles · 1 Sept 2022
- Between the last two tests
- 5,263 miles
- Average per year
- 4,213 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2023 – 104,191 miles
- 2022 – 98,928 miles
- 2021 – 93,873 miles
- 2020 – 89,559 miles
- 2019 – 86,295 miles
- 2018 – 83,347 miles
- 2017 – 81,451 miles
- 2016 – 76,092 miles
- 2015 – 68,499 miles
- 2014 – 54,712 miles
- 2013 – 44,218 miles
- 2012 – 42,954 miles
- 2011 – 41,419 miles
- 2010 – 39,991 miles
- 2009 – 38,492 miles
- 2008 – 36,741 miles
- 2007 – 34,971 miles
- 2006 – 32,362 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass104,191 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
- MinorOffside Front Position lamp obviously incorrectly positioned (4.2.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2019
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
- AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
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 Tyre slightly damaged
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020
Full MOT history
21 tests since 17 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass104,191 miles1 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Sept 2024
- Odometer
- 104,191 miles
- Test number
- 930487622872
- MinorOffside Front Position lamp obviously incorrectly positioned (4.2.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
- AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
Fail104,191 miles (+5,263)1 repaired1 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 104,191 miles
- Test number
- 752337323625
- Repaired at testSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
- MinorOffside Front Position lamp obviously incorrectly positioned (4.2.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
- AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
Pass98,928 miles (+5,055)
- MOT expiry
- 6 Sept 2023
- Odometer
- 98,928 miles
- Test number
- 144880758562
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass93,873 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Sept 2022
- Odometer
- 93,873 miles
- Test number
- 520606693908
- AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Fail93,873 miles (+4,314)1 dangerous3 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 93,873 miles
- Test number
- 458788266428
- DangerousNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
- MajorBrake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
- MajorEmissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))
- MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass89,559 miles (+3,264)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Sept 2021
- Odometer
- 89,559 miles
- Test number
- 205338944660
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass86,295 miles (+2,948)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Aug 2020
- Odometer
- 86,295 miles
- Test number
- 613164362031
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
Pass83,347 miles (+1,896)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Aug 2019
- Odometer
- 83,347 miles
- Test number
- 283034843614
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass81,451 miles (+5,359)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Aug 2018
- Odometer
- 81,451 miles
- Test number
- 461318419702
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Axle beam has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam bush (2.5.A.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Axle beam has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam bush (2.5.A.1a)
Pass76,092 miles (+7,593)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Aug 2017
- Odometer
- 76,092 miles
- Test number
- 314662055761
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass68,499 miles (+13,787)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Aug 2016
- Odometer
- 68,499 miles
- Test number
- 177397757607
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass54,712 miles (+10,494)
- MOT expiry
- 24 Jul 2015
- Odometer
- 54,712 miles
- Test number
- 169022404211
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass44,218 miles (+1,264)1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 24 Jul 2014
- Odometer
- 44,218 miles
- Test number
- 119516503218
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Pass42,954 miles (+1,535)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Aug 2013
- Odometer
- 42,954 miles
- Test number
- 506335512255
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass41,419 miles (+1,428)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Aug 2012
- Odometer
- 41,419 miles
- Test number
- 775314431234
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass39,991 miles
- MOT expiry
- 25 Aug 2011
- Odometer
- 39,991 miles
- Test number
- 120538030237
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail39,991 miles (+1,499)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 39,991 miles
- Test number
- 612056330260
- FailureNearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Pass38,492 miles (+1,751)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 21 Aug 2010
- Odometer
- 38,492 miles
- Test number
- 310917919293
- NoteBoth inner constant velocity joints gaiter are insecure
Pass36,741 miles (+1,770)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Aug 2009
- Odometer
- 36,741 miles
- Test number
- 640886808282
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass34,971 miles (+2,609)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Aug 2008
- Odometer
- 34,971 miles
- Test number
- 801557127240
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass32,362 miles
- MOT expiry
- 21 Aug 2007
- Odometer
- 32,362 miles
- Test number
- 332659626442
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about X454 VAR
- Does X454 VAR currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on X454 VAR expired on 6 Sept 2024, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on X454 VAR?
- The MOT on X454 VAR expired on 6 Sept 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has X454 VAR done?
- X454 VAR was recorded at 104,191 miles at its MOT on 4 Sept 2023, an average of 4,213 miles a year.
- Has X454 VAR ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. X454 VAR has failed 3 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Sept 2023.
- Has the mileage on X454 VAR 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 X454 VAR find?
- X454 VAR passed its latest MOT on 4 Sept 2023 with 1 minor defect and 5 advisories: offside front position lamp obviously incorrectly positioned; front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both; nearside rear shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect, and 3 more.
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