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Volkswagen Golf

Green · Petrol · 2000 · 1,595 cc

X458 AELMOT history

X458 AEL is a green petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 26 Sept 2000. Its MOT expired on 10 Apr 2025 and it has passed 19 of 30 MOT tests, with 157,695 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Mar 2024.

X458 AEL green Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 10 Apr 2025
Mileage
157,695 mi
At MOT on 26 Mar 2024
MOT tests
30
19 passed · 11 failed
Per year
7,409 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X458 AEL
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
26 Sept 2000
MOT status
MOT expired on 10 Apr 2025
Latest MOT test
26 Mar 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

X458 AEL was last recorded at 157,695 miles on 26 Mar 2024, 7,088 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Mar 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
150,607 miles · 15 Mar 2023
Between the last two tests
7,088 miles
Average per year
7,409 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 157,695 miles
  • 2023 – 150,607 miles
  • 2022 – 143,991 miles
  • 2021 – 136,890 miles
  • 2020 – 132,165 miles
  • 2019 – 121,417 miles
  • 2018 – 111,540 miles
  • 2017 – 101,970 miles
  • 2016 – 92,573 miles
  • 2015 – 84,211 miles
  • 2014 – 71,212 miles
  • 2013 – 57,369 miles
  • 2012 – 47,346 miles
  • 2011 – 44,115 miles
  • 2010 – 40,201 miles
  • 2009 – 36,172 miles
  • 2008 – 32,488 miles
  • 2007 – 29,118 miles
  • 2006 – 24,230 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass157,695 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryCoolant leak
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2006–2013

  • Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2018

  • Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2013

  • Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2008–2012

Full MOT history

30 tests since 21 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass157,695 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    157,695 miles
    Test number
    988574082584
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • 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 Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail157,695 miles (+7,088)1 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    157,695 miles
    Test number
    442709042383
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • 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 Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass150,607 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    150,607 miles
    Test number
    685153419327
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryEngine oil leak
    • AdvisoryFront lower arm bushes perishing

  4. Fail150,607 miles (+6,616)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    150,607 miles
    Test number
    440695891950
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryEngine oil leak
    • AdvisoryFront lower arm bushes perishing

  5. Pass143,991 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    143,991 miles
    Test number
    263538157932
    • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryEngine oil leaks
    • AdvisoryFront brake hoses slightly cracking

  6. Fail143,991 miles (+13)1 dangerous3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    143,991 miles
    Test number
    788405936093
    • DangerousFront Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryEngine oil leaks
    • AdvisoryFront brake hoses slightly cracking

  7. Fail143,978 miles (+7,088)2 dangerous3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    143,978 miles
    Test number
    984333390446
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

  8. Pass136,890 miles (+4,725)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    136,890 miles
    Test number
    136948611924
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  9. Pass132,165 miles (+10,748)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    132,165 miles
    Test number
    791205047889
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass121,417 miles (+9,877)
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    121,417 miles
    Test number
    829902805506

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass111,540 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    111,540 miles
    Test number
    345293607513
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush D bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryCentre exhaust joint corroded
    • AdvisoryRear shock absorber shrouds insecure

  12. Fail111,540 miles (+9,570)1 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,540 miles
    Test number
    626171436660
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush D bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryCentre exhaust joint corroded
    • AdvisoryRear shock absorber shrouds insecure

  13. Pass101,970 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    101,970 miles
    Test number
    781929821546
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear shock absorber shroud insecure

  14. Fail101,970 miles (+9,397)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,970 miles
    Test number
    221281003256
    • Repaired at testNearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear shock absorber shroud insecure

  15. Pass92,573 miles (+8,362)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    92,573 miles
    Test number
    957125215494
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust mount corroded

  16. Pass84,211 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    84,211 miles
    Test number
    158988875421

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail84,205 miles (+12,993)1 failure1 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,205 miles
    Test number
    428528475021
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • NoteChild seat fitted n/s rear

  18. Pass71,212 miles (+13,843)
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    71,212 miles
    Test number
    886775564037

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass57,369 miles (+10,023)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    57,369 miles
    Test number
    888329273002
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteCentre exhaust bracket broken but exhaust not insercue

  20. Pass47,346 miles2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    47,346 miles
    Test number
    307571362022
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteVehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
    • NoteAirbag light on
    • NoteCentre exhaust mount not attached but exhaust still secure

  21. Fail47,346 miles (+3,231)4 failures2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,346 miles
    Test number
    269071562011
    • FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteVehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
    • NoteAirbag light on
    • NoteCentre exhaust mount not attached but exhaust still secure

  22. Pass44,115 miles (+17)
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    44,115 miles
    Test number
    578302581010

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail44,098 miles (+3,897)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,098 miles
    Test number
    116041281095
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

  24. Pass40,201 miles (+4,029)4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    40,201 miles
    Test number
    970005370056
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteO/S outer lower bodysill damaged.
    • NoteRadiator leaking.

  25. Pass36,172 miles (+3,684)1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    36,172 miles
    Test number
    580185279096
    • NoteAirbag lamp on

  26. Pass32,488 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    32,488 miles
    Test number
    823577778006
    • NoteAir bag lamp on
    • NoteNearside rear lamp water in lens

  27. Fail32,477 miles (+3,359)2 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    32,477 miles
    Test number
    190217778022
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • NoteAir bag lamp on
    • NoteNearside rear lamp water in lens

  28. Fail29,118 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    29,118 miles
    Test number
    194170487461
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  29. Pass29,118 miles (+4,888)
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    29,118 miles
    Test number
    300110987021

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Pass24,230 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    24,230 miles
    Test number
    891580986064
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteAir bag warning lamp staying on

Questions about X458 AEL

Does X458 AEL currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on X458 AEL expired on 10 Apr 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on X458 AEL?
The MOT on X458 AEL expired on 10 Apr 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has X458 AEL done?
X458 AEL was recorded at 157,695 miles at its MOT on 26 Mar 2024, an average of 7,409 miles a year.
Has X458 AEL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X458 AEL has failed 11 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Mar 2024.
Has the mileage on X458 AEL 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 X458 AEL find?
X458 AEL passed its latest MOT on 26 Mar 2024 with 5 advisories: coolant leak; nearside front play in steering rack inner joint(s); nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 2 more.

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