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Volkswagen Golf

Silver · Petrol · 2000 · 1,400 cc

X49 ABNMOT history

X49 ABN is a silver petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 1 Sept 2000. Its MOT expired on 18 Aug 2022 and it has passed 15 of 24 MOT tests, with 96,184 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Sept 2022.

X49 ABN silver Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 18 Aug 2022
Mileage
96,184 mi
At MOT on 23 Sept 2022
MOT tests
24
15 passed · 9 failed
Per year
2,966 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X49 ABN
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,400 cc
Year of manufacture
2000
First used
1 Sept 2000
MOT status
MOT expired on 18 Aug 2022
Latest MOT test
23 Sept 2022 (Fail)

Mileage history

X49 ABN was last recorded at 96,184 miles on 23 Sept 2022, 5,794 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Aug 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
90,390 miles · 19 Aug 2021
Between the last two tests
5,794 miles
Average per year
2,966 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 96,184 miles
  • 2021 – 90,390 miles
  • 2020 – 86,473 miles
  • 2019 – 84,084 miles
  • 2018 – 83,389 miles
  • 2016 – 81,315 miles
  • 2015 – 79,281 miles
  • 2014 – 76,456 miles
  • 2013 – 74,957 miles
  • 2012 – 62,597 miles
  • 2011 – 61,354 miles
  • 2010 – 61,004 miles
  • 2009 – 58,168 miles
  • 2008 – 56,359 miles
  • 2007 – 54,549 miles
  • 2006 – 48,589 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail96,184 miles
  • 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))
  • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
  • MajorNearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
  • MajorNearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
  • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
  • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryCoolant leak RADIATOR
  • AdvisoryEML WARNING LIGHT ON
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2019

What MOT failures 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 cracking

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2020

  • Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor2 MOTs, 2018

  • Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules end in to caliper (3.6.B.4e)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Offside Rear light lens damaged

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

24 tests since 5 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail96,184 miles (+5,794)8 major1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,184 miles
    Test number
    424843985490
    • 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))
    • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak RADIATOR
    • AdvisoryEML WARNING LIGHT ON
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. Pass90,390 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    90,390 miles
    Test number
    714086829823
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryEngine management light on
    • AdvisoryNearside wing mirror glass cracked

  3. Fail90,390 miles (+3,917)1 dangerous1 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,390 miles
    Test number
    588505389636
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 1,32% (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryEngine management light on
    • AdvisoryNearside wing mirror glass cracked

  4. Pass86,473 miles (+2,389)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    86,473 miles
    Test number
    233694593493
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake hose ferruls corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside rear tyre cracking

  5. Pass84,084 miles (+695)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    84,084 miles
    Test number
    151920980870
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  6. Pass83,389 miles (+25)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    83,389 miles
    Test number
    287910720725
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Fail83,364 miles (+2,049)2 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,364 miles
    Test number
    891149081658
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • MajorWindscreen wiper not working Both front. (3.4 (a))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Pass81,315 miles (+23)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    81,315 miles
    Test number
    740698142825
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules end in to caliper (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear light lens damaged
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre cracking
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)
    • AdvisoryRear seat belts unable to test rear seats folded down
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner faces on all 4 discs (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryHigh level brake light inop

  9. Fail81,292 miles (+2,011)2 failures7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,292 miles
    Test number
    285385707511
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules end in to caliper (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear light lens damaged
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre cracking
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)
    • AdvisoryRear seat belts unable to test rear seats folded down
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner faces on all 4 discs (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryHigh level brake light inop

  10. Pass79,281 miles (+7)
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    79,281 miles
    Test number
    657661288788

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail79,274 miles (+2,818)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,274 miles
    Test number
    687690879691
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

  12. Pass76,456 miles (+1,499)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    76,456 miles
    Test number
    907355654248
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre
    • NoteEngine management light on

  13. Pass74,957 miles (+12,360)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    74,957 miles
    Test number
    795146953272
    • AdvisoryNearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  14. Pass62,597 miles (+82)3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    62,597 miles
    Test number
    336282562234
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteOffside front tyre wearing inside
    • NoteSlight cracks on offside rear tyre

  15. Fail62,515 miles (+1,161)4 failures4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,515 miles
    Test number
    548728742221
    • FailureFront Sub-frame damaged and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteOffside front tyre wearing inside
    • NoteSlight cracks on offside rear tyre

  16. Pass61,354 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    61,354 miles
    Test number
    427980851220

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail61,354 miles (+350)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,354 miles
    Test number
    878768241214
    • FailureFront Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

  18. Pass61,004 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    61,004 miles
    Test number
    102284570256

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail61,004 miles (+2,836)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,004 miles
    Test number
    373743670219
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

  20. Pass58,168 miles (+1,809)
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    58,168 miles
    Test number
    884221659205

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass56,359 miles (+1,810)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    56,359 miles
    Test number
    343193968206
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteOffside rear tyre perished

  22. Pass54,549 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    54,549 miles
    Test number
    970618567269

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail54,544 miles (+5,955)3 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,544 miles
    Test number
    314607957251
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureNearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • NoteNearside rear tyre perished

  24. Pass48,589 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    48,589 miles
    Test number
    941148946266

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about X49 ABN

Does X49 ABN currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on X49 ABN expired on 18 Aug 2022, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on X49 ABN?
The MOT on X49 ABN expired on 18 Aug 2022. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has X49 ABN done?
X49 ABN was recorded at 96,184 miles at its MOT on 23 Sept 2022, an average of 2,966 miles a year.
Has X49 ABN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X49 ABN has failed 9 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Sept 2022.
Has the mileage on X49 ABN 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 X49 ABN find?
X49 ABN failed its latest MOT on 23 Sept 2022 with 8 major defects, 1 minor defect and 7 advisories: exhaust lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits; exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits; exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits, and 13 more.

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