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Volkswagen Golf

Green · Diesel · 2000 · 1,896 cc

X457 AHEMOT history

X457 AHE is a green diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 11 Sept 2000. Its MOT expired on 5 Dec 2025 and it has passed 19 of 29 MOT tests, with 172,658 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Dec 2024.

X457 AHE green Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 5 Dec 2025
Mileage
172,658 mi
At MOT on 6 Dec 2024
MOT tests
29
19 passed · 10 failed
Per year
6,613 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X457 AHE
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2000
First used
11 Sept 2000
MOT status
MOT expired on 5 Dec 2025
Latest MOT test
6 Dec 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

X457 AHE was last recorded at 172,658 miles on 6 Dec 2024, 34 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
172,624 miles · 4 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
34 miles
Average per year
6,613 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 172,658 miles
  • 2023 – 166,935 miles
  • 2022 – 164,640 miles
  • 2021 – 160,909 miles
  • 2020 – 153,070 miles
  • 2019 – 151,139 miles
  • 2018 – 146,280 miles
  • 2017 – 135,581 miles
  • 2016 – 125,042 miles
  • 2015 – 106,253 miles
  • 2014 – 94,086 miles
  • 2013 – 88,206 miles
  • 2012 – 82,873 miles
  • 2011 – 77,540 miles
  • 2010 – 72,249 miles
  • 2009 – 67,172 miles
  • 2008 – 61,533 miles
  • 2007 – 55,112 miles
  • 2006 – 48,680 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass172,658 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024

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.

  • Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault

    Major3 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect

    Major2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Side repeater not working

    Major2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding

    Major2 MOTs, 2024

  • Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault

    Major2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Between flexi hoses

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

29 tests since 8 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass172,658 miles (+34)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    172,658 miles
    Test number
    643376967528
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))
  2. Fail172,624 miles (+16)4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    172,624 miles
    Test number
    271402203654
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose insecure
  3. Fail172,608 miles (+5,673)1 dangerous12 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    172,608 miles
    Test number
    394822363701
    • DangerousDriver's seat moving inadvertently (6.2.5 (b) (ii))
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  4. Pass166,935 miles (+19)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    166,935 miles
    Test number
    367868936589
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Between flexi hoses (1.1.11 (c))
  5. Fail166,916 miles (+2,276)10 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    166,916 miles
    Test number
    643523176818
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Between flexi hoses (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorRear Service brake excessively fluctuating Both (1.2.1 (e))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Between flexi hoses (1.1.11 (c))
  6. Pass164,640 miles (+3,731)
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    164,640 miles
    Test number
    107580166752

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass160,909 miles (+7)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    160,909 miles
    Test number
    126569794717
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  8. Fail160,902 miles (+7,832)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    160,902 miles
    Test number
    188240667637
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  9. Pass153,070 miles (+17)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    153,070 miles
    Test number
    732389180054
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre pipe before clamp (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear (1.1.11 (c))
  10. Fail153,053 miles (+1,914)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    153,053 miles
    Test number
    862043888650
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre pipe before clamp (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear (1.1.11 (c))
  11. Pass151,139 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    151,139 miles
    Test number
    452102926618

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail151,139 miles (+4,859)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    151,139 miles
    Test number
    301401039566
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
  13. Pass146,280 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    146,280 miles
    Test number
    138014848690

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail146,279 miles (+10,698)1 failure2 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    146,279 miles
    Test number
    647718315130
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules near limit (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded on limit (3.6.B.2c)
  15. Pass135,581 miles (+10,539)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    135,581 miles
    Test number
    671372719757
    • AdvisoryFront Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit on limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules on limit (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded corroding (3.6.B.2c)
  16. Pass125,042 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    125,042 miles
    Test number
    120860342213
    • AdvisoryCenter exhaust mount broken
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush Both (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  17. Fail125,042 miles (+18,789)1 repaired6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,042 miles
    Test number
    905189840660
    • Repaired at testSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryCenter exhaust mount broken
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush Both (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  18. Pass106,253 miles6 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    106,253 miles
    Test number
    129541775034
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteCentre exhaust bracken corroding
  19. Fail106,253 miles (+12,167)2 repaired6 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,253 miles
    Test number
    366451675023
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • Repaired at testOffside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteCentre exhaust bracken corroding
  20. Pass94,086 miles (+5,880)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    94,086 miles
    Test number
    847642774092
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
  21. Pass88,206 miles (+5,333)1 note
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    88,206 miles
    Test number
    838713563062
    • NoteFront brake discs scored on inner faces
  22. Pass82,873 miles (+5,333)
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    82,873 miles
    Test number
    577308652056

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass77,540 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    77,540 miles
    Test number
    499516761006

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail77,540 miles (+5,291)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,540 miles
    Test number
    847746161024
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
  25. Pass72,249 miles (+5,077)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    72,249 miles
    Test number
    194467960471
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteRear regerstartion plate slightly deteriorated
  26. Pass67,172 miles (+5,639)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    67,172 miles
    Test number
    563835569024
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)
    • NoteFront and rear number plate deteriating
  27. Pass61,533 miles (+6,421)
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    61,533 miles
    Test number
    584055768011

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass55,112 miles (+6,432)4 notes
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    55,112 miles
    Test number
    240497767031
    • NoteAdvise engine undertray damaged
    • NoteAdvise nearside rear tyre wrong speed rating to low
    • NoteAdvise offside rear sill cover insecure
    • NoteAdvise unable to see brake pipe's clearly due to grease
  29. Pass48,680 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    48,680 miles
    Test number
    852937866057

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about X457 AHE

Does X457 AHE currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on X457 AHE expired on 5 Dec 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on X457 AHE?
The MOT on X457 AHE expired on 5 Dec 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has X457 AHE done?
X457 AHE was recorded at 172,658 miles at its MOT on 6 Dec 2024, an average of 6,613 miles a year.
Has X457 AHE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X457 AHE has failed 10 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Dec 2024.
Has the mileage on X457 AHE 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 X457 AHE find?
X457 AHE passed its latest MOT on 6 Dec 2024 with 1 advisory: nearside rear exhaust silencer slightly loose.

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