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Volkswagen Golf

Red · Petrol · 2001 · 1,390 cc

X48 BUJMOT history

X48 BUJ is a red petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 30 Jan 2001. Its MOT is valid until 12 Mar 2027 and it has passed 21 of 32 MOT tests, with 110,320 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Mar 2026.

X48 BUJ red Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 12 Mar 2027
Mileage
110,320 mi
At MOT on 6 Mar 2026
MOT tests
32
21 passed · 11 failed
Per year
3,597 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X48 BUJ
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,390 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
30 Jan 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 12 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
6 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

X48 BUJ was last recorded at 110,320 miles on 6 Mar 2026, 4,036 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
106,284 miles · 18 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
4,036 miles
Average per year
3,597 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 110,320 miles
  • 2025 – 106,284 miles
  • 2024 – 102,054 miles
  • 2023 – 98,244 miles
  • 2022 – 94,366 miles
  • 2021 – 90,396 miles
  • 2020 – 87,110 miles
  • 2019 – 83,635 miles
  • 2018 – 82,858 miles
  • 2017 – 77,833 miles
  • 2016 – 73,947 miles
  • 2015 – 69,504 miles
  • 2014 – 64,902 miles
  • 2013 – 60,868 miles
  • 2012 – 55,980 miles
  • 2011 – 51,841 miles
  • 2010 – 48,415 miles
  • 2009 – 44,756 miles
  • 2008 – 42,648 miles
  • 2007 – 40,485 miles
  • 2006 – 38,206 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass110,320 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2025

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Nearside Front Coil spring corroded

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2015

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2015

Full MOT history

32 tests since 16 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass110,320 miles (+4,036)
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    110,320 miles
    Test number
    671056933198

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass106,284 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    106,284 miles
    Test number
    289083799210
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  3. Fail106,284 miles (+4,230)1 dangerous3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,284 miles
    Test number
    272956163207
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  4. Pass102,054 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    102,054 miles
    Test number
    586470326933
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
  5. Fail102,054 miles (+3,810)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,054 miles
    Test number
    904945352180
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
  6. Pass98,244 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    98,244 miles
    Test number
    898711196927
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  7. Fail98,244 miles (+3,878)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,244 miles
    Test number
    474728677262
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  8. Pass94,366 miles (+3,970)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    94,366 miles
    Test number
    153267936459
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  9. Pass90,396 miles (+3,286)
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    90,396 miles
    Test number
    963042082419

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass87,110 miles (+3,475)
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    87,110 miles
    Test number
    801319943714

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass83,635 miles (+777)
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    83,635 miles
    Test number
    205603073426

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass82,858 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    82,858 miles
    Test number
    356026744469

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail82,858 miles (+5,025)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,858 miles
    Test number
    855234992452
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • Repaired at testOffside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
  14. Pass77,833 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    77,833 miles
    Test number
    463824227462
    • 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)
  15. Fail77,833 miles (+3,886)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,833 miles
    Test number
    362762960474
    • FailureNearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • 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)
  16. Pass73,947 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    73,947 miles
    Test number
    968303288456

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail73,947 miles (+4,443)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,947 miles
    Test number
    233210231742
    • Repaired at testBootlid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)
  18. Pass69,504 miles (+4,602)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    69,504 miles
    Test number
    348377345095
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
  19. Pass64,902 miles (+4,034)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    64,902 miles
    Test number
    995049054050
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
  20. Pass60,868 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    60,868 miles
    Test number
    396333553013
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
  21. Fail60,868 miles (+4,888)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,868 miles
    Test number
    527403853074
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
  22. Pass55,980 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    55,980 miles
    Test number
    165260062439

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail55,980 miles (+4,139)3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,980 miles
    Test number
    317180762043
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
  24. Pass51,841 miles (+3,426)
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    51,841 miles
    Test number
    305435941004

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass48,415 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    48,415 miles
    Test number
    153888140086

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail48,415 miles (+3,659)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,415 miles
    Test number
    252918240001
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
  27. Pass44,756 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    44,756 miles
    Test number
    123043969072

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Fail44,756 miles (+2,108)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,756 miles
    Test number
    860383569004
    • FailureRear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
  29. Fail42,648 miles2 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,648 miles
    Test number
    153573278065
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • NoteUnable to check wheel nuts trims fitted
  30. Pass42,648 miles (+2,163)1 note
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    42,648 miles
    Test number
    812563578072
    • NoteUnable to check wheel nuts trims fitted
  31. Pass40,485 miles (+2,279)
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    40,485 miles
    Test number
    162651057405

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  32. Pass38,206 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    38,206 miles
    Test number
    183167946450

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about X48 BUJ

Does X48 BUJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on X48 BUJ is valid until 12 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on X48 BUJ?
The MOT on X48 BUJ is valid until 12 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has X48 BUJ done?
X48 BUJ was recorded at 110,320 miles at its MOT on 6 Mar 2026, an average of 3,597 miles a year.
Has X48 BUJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X48 BUJ has failed 11 of its 32 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Feb 2025.
Has the mileage on X48 BUJ 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 X48 BUJ find?
X48 BUJ passed its latest MOT on 6 Mar 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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