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Volkswagen Golf

Blue · Petrol · 2000 · 1,984 cc

X48 OBWMOT history

X48 OBW is a blue petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 1 Oct 2000. Its MOT expired on 20 Nov 2024 and it has passed 19 of 24 MOT tests, with 89,425 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Nov 2023.

X48 OBW blue Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 20 Nov 2024
Mileage
89,425 mi
At MOT on 16 Nov 2023
MOT tests
24
19 passed · 5 failed
Per year
3,244 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X48 OBW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,984 cc
Year of manufacture
2000
First used
1 Oct 2000
MOT status
MOT expired on 20 Nov 2024
Latest MOT test
16 Nov 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

X48 OBW was last recorded at 89,425 miles on 16 Nov 2023, 1,869 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Nov 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
87,556 miles · 14 Nov 2022
Between the last two tests
1,869 miles
Average per year
3,244 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 89,425 miles
  • 2022 – 87,556 miles
  • 2021 – 85,278 miles
  • 2020 – 83,087 miles
  • 2019 – 81,130 miles
  • 2018 – 78,975 miles
  • 2017 – 76,962 miles
  • 2016 – 74,591 miles
  • 2015 – 72,339 miles
  • 2014 – 70,333 miles
  • 2013 – 68,486 miles
  • 2012 – 67,050 miles
  • 2011 – 64,121 miles
  • 2010 – 60,767 miles
  • 2009 – 57,409 miles
  • 2008 – 52,397 miles
  • 2007 – 44,890 miles
  • 2006 – 38,371 miles
  • 2005 – 30,990 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass89,425 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorOffside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective Centre exhaust bracket Brocken (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2018
  • 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 pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • 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 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rearaxle bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Both (5.1.2 (b) (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.

  • Both rear shock absorbers ram covers insecure

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Corrosion to parts of exhaust system

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2005–2010

Full MOT history

24 tests since 11 Nov 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass89,425 miles1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    89,425 miles
    Test number
    248073660015
    • MinorOffside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective Centre exhaust bracket Brocken (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • 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 pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rearaxle bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Both (5.1.2 (b) (i))

  2. Fail89,424 miles (+1,868)1 major1 repaired1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,424 miles
    Test number
    356090749841
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorOffside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective Centre exhaust bracket Brocken (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • 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 pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rearaxle bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Both (5.1.2 (b) (i))

  3. Pass87,556 miles (+2,278)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    87,556 miles
    Test number
    569905804208
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (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 Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  4. Pass85,278 miles (+2,191)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    85,278 miles
    Test number
    377406709461
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass83,087 miles (+1,957)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    83,087 miles
    Test number
    986430388162
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened subframe , arms and anti roll bar (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  6. Pass81,130 miles (+2,155)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    81,130 miles
    Test number
    829964274591
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension component corroded but not seriously weakened arms, sub frame anti roll bar (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  7. Pass78,975 miles (+2,013)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    78,975 miles
    Test number
    742130612107
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass76,962 miles (+2,371)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    76,962 miles
    Test number
    796515666607
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to exhaust system
    • AdvisoryDip stick tube broken
    • AdvisoryPitting to inside of both rear brake discs

  9. Pass74,591 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    74,591 miles
    Test number
    908080634512
    • AdvisoryBoth rear shock absorbers ram covers insecure
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to parts of exhaust system

  10. Fail74,591 miles (+2,252)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,591 miles
    Test number
    134151133488
    • FailureOffside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
    • FailureWindscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
    • AdvisoryBoth rear shock absorbers ram covers insecure
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to parts of exhaust system
    • AdvisoryN.a and o.s rear brake binding only just pass test

  11. Pass72,339 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    72,339 miles
    Test number
    443029298768
    • AdvisoryN.s.r brake binding slightly

  12. Fail72,338 miles (+2,005)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,338 miles
    Test number
    296850795333
    • FailureOffside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryN.s.r brake binding slightly

  13. Pass70,333 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    70,333 miles
    Test number
    715455214394
    • NoteNo tread on outer edge of n/s/f tyre

  14. Fail70,333 miles (+1,847)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,333 miles
    Test number
    345484114338
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteNo tread on outer edge of n/s/f tyre

  15. Pass68,486 miles (+1,436)1 advisory6 notes
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    68,486 miles
    Test number
    599342113313
    • AdvisoryRear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • NoteCAT heat shield insecure
    • NoteAdvanced play/wear o/s/f suspension arm ball joint
    • NoteCorrosion to parts of exhaust system
    • NoteEach rear shock absorber top cover insecure
    • NoteFront brake pads 75% or more worn
    • NoteNo post code on number plates !

  16. Pass67,050 miles (+2,929)1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    67,050 miles
    Test number
    169464022374
    • NoteFront wiper blades split

  17. Pass64,121 miles (+3,354)
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    64,121 miles
    Test number
    986648511334

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass60,767 miles (+3,358)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    60,767 miles
    Test number
    711115610362
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Pass57,409 miles (+5,012)
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    57,409 miles
    Test number
    293695029320

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass52,397 miles (+7,507)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    52,397 miles
    Test number
    440356328418
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  21. Pass44,890 miles (+6,519)
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    44,890 miles
    Test number
    821057097258

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass38,371 miles (+7,381)
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    38,371 miles
    Test number
    383685036305

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail30,990 miles1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,990 miles
    Test number
    480945515403
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.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)

  24. Pass30,990 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2006
    Odometer
    30,990 miles
    Test number
    694845515313
    • 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)

Questions about X48 OBW

Does X48 OBW currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on X48 OBW expired on 20 Nov 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on X48 OBW?
The MOT on X48 OBW expired on 20 Nov 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has X48 OBW done?
X48 OBW was recorded at 89,425 miles at its MOT on 16 Nov 2023, an average of 3,244 miles a year.
Has X48 OBW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X48 OBW has failed 5 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Nov 2023.
Has the mileage on X48 OBW 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 OBW find?
X48 OBW passed its latest MOT on 16 Nov 2023 with 1 minor defect and 7 advisories: offside windscreen wiper blade defective; exhaust mounting defective centre exhaust bracket brocken; front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened, and 5 more.

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