Volkswagen Golf
Blue · Petrol · 2001 · 1,984 cc
X48 GBCMOT history
X48 GBC is a blue petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 5 Jan 2001. Its MOT expired on 6 Dec 2025 and it has passed 19 of 28 MOT tests, with 123,248 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Nov 2024.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 6 Dec 2025
- Mileage
- 123,248 mi
- At MOT on 21 Nov 2024
- MOT tests
- 28
- 19 passed · 9 failed
- Per year
- 4,040 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- X48 GBC
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Golf
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,984 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2001
- First used
- 5 Jan 2001
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 6 Dec 2025
- Latest MOT test
- 21 Nov 2024 (Pass)
Mileage history
X48 GBC was last recorded at 123,248 miles on 21 Nov 2024, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Nov 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 123,248 miles · 20 Nov 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 0 miles
- Average per year
- 4,040 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2024 – 123,248 miles
- 2023 – 117,035 miles
- 2022 – 112,242 miles
- 2021 – 109,663 miles
- 2020 – 106,458 miles
- 2019 – 101,736 miles
- 2018 – 99,517 miles
- 2017 – 99,321 miles
- 2016 – 98,612 miles
- 2015 – 92,560 miles
- 2014 – 83,503 miles
- 2013 – 76,866 miles
- 2012 – 74,817 miles
- 2011 – 72,871 miles
- 2010 – 69,582 miles
- 2009 – 64,992 miles
- 2008 – 59,560 miles
- 2007 – 54,472 miles
- 2006 – 49,535 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass123,248 miles
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryAll wheel arches corrodedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
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 front outer sill becoming corroded
Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault
Major2 MOTs, 2022–2023
Front Inner sills both sides becoming corroded
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Front wings both sides becoming corroded
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Full MOT history
28 tests since 23 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass123,248 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Dec 2025
- Odometer
- 123,248 miles
- Test number
- 320236196741
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryAll wheel arches corroded
Fail123,248 miles (+6,213)3 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 123,248 miles
- Test number
- 507974827760
- MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryAll wheel arches corroded
Pass117,035 miles (+115)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Dec 2024
- Odometer
- 117,035 miles
- Test number
- 837445453719
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Fail116,920 miles (+4,678)4 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 116,920 miles
- Test number
- 359821596259
- MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
- MajorNearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill backing (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Pass112,242 miles (+2)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Dec 2023
- Odometer
- 112,242 miles
- Test number
- 515098098492
- AdvisoryFront Inner sills both sides becoming corroded
- AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryFront wings both sides becoming corroded
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Fail112,240 miles (+2,577)3 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 112,240 miles
- Test number
- 356526020876
- MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
- MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Inner sills both sides becoming corroded
- AdvisoryFront wings both sides becoming corroded
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass109,663 miles (+3,205)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Dec 2022
- Odometer
- 109,663 miles
- Test number
- 365848867568
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Pass106,458 miles (+6)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Dec 2021
- Odometer
- 106,458 miles
- Test number
- 419059246628
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryOffside front outer sill becoming corroded
Fail106,452 miles (+4,716)1 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 106,452 miles
- Test number
- 431479645517
- MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryOffside front outer sill becoming corroded
Pass101,736 miles (+2,219)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Dec 2020
- Odometer
- 101,736 miles
- Test number
- 836057700488
- AdvisoryAll tyres becoming slightly perished
- AdvisoryOffside front outer sill becoming corroded
Pass99,517 miles (+196)
- MOT expiry
- 6 Jul 2019
- Odometer
- 99,517 miles
- Test number
- 783721395449
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass99,321 miles (+709)
- MOT expiry
- 22 Jun 2018
- Odometer
- 99,321 miles
- Test number
- 543155242818
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass98,612 miles (+6,052)7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Aug 2017
- Odometer
- 98,612 miles
- Test number
- 274724711652
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
- AdvisoryO/s/r axle bush poor
- AdvisoryPower steering belt loose
- AdvisoryRear fuel tank straps corroded
Pass92,560 miles (+9,057)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Aug 2016
- Odometer
- 92,560 miles
- Test number
- 746230267621
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass83,503 miles1 advisory3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 26 Aug 2015
- Odometer
- 83,503 miles
- Test number
- 197351814247
- AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- NoteOil leak
- NoteBoth front brake discs are showing signs of wear
- NoteBoth rear brake discs are showing signs of wear
Fail83,503 miles (+6,637)1 failure1 advisory3 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 83,503 miles
- Test number
- 545539004274
- FailureWindscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- NoteOil leak
- NoteBoth front brake discs are showing signs of wear
- NoteBoth rear brake discs are showing signs of wear
Pass76,866 miles (+15)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Aug 2014
- Odometer
- 76,866 miles
- Test number
- 709119033229
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail76,851 miles (+2,034)1 failure2 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 76,851 miles
- Test number
- 568292333230
- FailureNearside Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Pass74,817 miles (+16)4 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 25 Aug 2013
- Odometer
- 74,817 miles
- Test number
- 396164832424
- AdvisoryNearside Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
- AdvisoryOffside Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- NoteCentre and rear exhaust slightly corroded
- NoteTemporary repair to centre exhaust bracket
Fail74,801 miles (+1,930)3 failures4 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 74,801 miles
- Test number
- 645269022273
- FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
- AdvisoryOffside Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- NoteCentre and rear exhaust slightly corroded
- NoteTemporary repair to centre exhaust bracket
Pass72,871 miles (+3,289)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Aug 2012
- Odometer
- 72,871 miles
- Test number
- 196534731243
- AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass69,582 miles (+4,590)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Aug 2011
- Odometer
- 69,582 miles
- Test number
- 510448320281
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass64,992 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Aug 2010
- Odometer
- 64,992 miles
- Test number
- 304597029290
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryFront brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
- AdvisoryRear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
Fail64,992 miles (+5,432)1 failure3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 64,992 miles
- Test number
- 852446429280
- FailureOffside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryFront brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
- AdvisoryRear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
Pass59,560 miles
- MOT expiry
- 25 Aug 2009
- Odometer
- 59,560 miles
- Test number
- 314859238216
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail59,560 miles (+5,088)1 failure1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 59,560 miles
- Test number
- 922569038262
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass54,472 miles (+4,937)
- MOT expiry
- 24 Aug 2008
- Odometer
- 54,472 miles
- Test number
- 783565727271
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass49,535 miles
- MOT expiry
- 24 Aug 2007
- Odometer
- 49,535 miles
- Test number
- 872695236206
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about X48 GBC
- Does X48 GBC currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on X48 GBC expired on 6 Dec 2025, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on X48 GBC?
- The MOT on X48 GBC expired on 6 Dec 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has X48 GBC done?
- X48 GBC was recorded at 123,248 miles at its MOT on 21 Nov 2024, an average of 4,040 miles a year.
- Has X48 GBC ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. X48 GBC has failed 9 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Nov 2024.
- Has the mileage on X48 GBC 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 GBC find?
- X48 GBC passed its latest MOT on 21 Nov 2024 with 3 advisories: front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides inner faces; offside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; all wheel arches corroded.
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