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Volkswagen Golf

Blue · Petrol · 2001 · 1,390 cc

X49 HPXMOT history

X49 HPX is a blue petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 5 Jan 2001. Its MOT is valid until 29 Dec 2026 and it has passed 21 of 31 MOT tests, with 250,435 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Dec 2025.

X49 HPX blue Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 29 Dec 2026
Mileage
250,435 mi
At MOT on 18 Dec 2025
MOT tests
31
21 passed · 10 failed
Per year
6,780 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X49 HPX
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,390 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
5 Jan 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 29 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
18 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

X49 HPX was last recorded at 250,435 miles on 18 Dec 2025, 3,009 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Dec 2024.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 13 Oct 2006: 11,859 miles, lower than 114,790 miles on 16 Dec 2005.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
247,426 miles · 10 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
3,009 miles
Average per year
6,780 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 250,435 miles
  • 2024 – 247,426 miles
  • 2023 – 243,704 miles
  • 2022 – 239,516 miles
  • 2021 – 229,922 miles
  • 2020 – 225,542 miles
  • 2019 – 214,845 miles
  • 2018 – 206,943 miles
  • 2017 – 190,737 miles
  • 2016 – 173,385 miles
  • 2015 – 161,707 miles
  • 2014 – 154,708 miles
  • 2013 – 151,802 miles
  • 2012 – 147,735 miles
  • 2011 – 141,499 miles
  • 2010 – 136,661 miles
  • 2009 – 133,077 miles
  • 2008 – 128,654 miles
  • 2007 – 123,744 miles
  • 2006 – 11,859 miles
  • 2005 – 114,790 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass250,435 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2021

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 Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits

    Major2 MOTs, 2021–2025

  • Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases

    Major2 MOTs, 2019–2025

  • Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

31 tests since 16 Dec 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass250,435 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    250,435 miles
    Test number
    485618818195
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail250,432 miles (+3,006)1 dangerous5 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    250,432 miles
    Test number
    229708921039
    • DangerousNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass247,426 miles (+3,722)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    247,426 miles
    Test number
    733583692545
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass243,704 miles (+4,188)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    243,704 miles
    Test number
    972088454313
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass239,516 miles (+9,594)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    239,516 miles
    Test number
    461197946443
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass229,922 miles (+59)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    229,922 miles
    Test number
    932978286059
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Fail229,863 miles (+4,321)2 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    229,863 miles
    Test number
    952770421818
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass225,542 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    225,542 miles
    Test number
    993544487544
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  9. Fail225,542 miles (+10,697)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    225,542 miles
    Test number
    779518691601
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  10. Pass214,845 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    214,845 miles
    Test number
    892006648586
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  11. Fail214,845 miles (+7,902)1 dangerous3 major1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    214,845 miles
    Test number
    748687598242
    • DangerousNearside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  12. Pass206,943 miles (+75)
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    206,943 miles
    Test number
    712265815850

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail206,868 miles (+16,131)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    206,868 miles
    Test number
    647684624214
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

  14. Pass190,737 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    190,737 miles
    Test number
    569403751028
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Fail190,737 miles (+17,352)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    190,737 miles
    Test number
    265882935233
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass173,385 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    173,385 miles
    Test number
    289501855032
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Fail173,385 miles (+11,678)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    173,385 miles
    Test number
    206809826971
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureFront registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass161,707 miles (+69)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    161,707 miles
    Test number
    374173285745
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  19. Fail161,638 miles (+6,930)1 failure1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    161,638 miles
    Test number
    335805996297
    • FailureWindscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  20. Pass154,708 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    154,708 miles
    Test number
    307621754348

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail154,708 miles (+2,906)3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    154,708 miles
    Test number
    926681954363
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  22. Pass151,802 miles1 advisory4 notes
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    151,802 miles
    Test number
    418784863472
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)
    • NoteEngine managment light on
    • NoteN/s headlamp damaged
    • NoteN/s rear seatbelt buckle cover missing
    • NoteO/s front tyre wearing on inner edge

  23. Fail151,802 miles (+4,067)3 repaired1 advisory4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    151,802 miles
    Test number
    505994263371
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamps matched pair are not the same colour (1.7.6)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)
    • NoteEngine managment light on
    • NoteN/s headlamp damaged
    • NoteN/s rear seatbelt buckle cover missing
    • NoteO/s front tyre wearing on inner edge

  24. Pass147,735 miles (+6,236)
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    147,735 miles
    Test number
    858548042325

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass141,499 miles (+4,838)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    141,499 miles
    Test number
    697979341391
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  26. Pass136,661 miles (+3,584)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    136,661 miles
    Test number
    474970750386
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  27. Pass133,077 miles (+4,423)
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    133,077 miles
    Test number
    162114769353

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass128,654 miles (+4,910)1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    128,654 miles
    Test number
    704005468345
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteCentre rear seatbelt stalk cover missing
    • NoteStone hole in nearside headlamp lens

  29. Pass123,744 miles (+111,885)
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    123,744 miles
    Test number
    443317747455

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Pass11,859 miles (-102,931)
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    11,859 miles
    Test number
    224176086231

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  31. Pass114,790 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    114,790 miles
    Test number
    113240655331

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about X49 HPX

Does X49 HPX currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on X49 HPX is valid until 29 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on X49 HPX?
The MOT on X49 HPX is valid until 29 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has X49 HPX done?
X49 HPX was recorded at 250,435 miles at its MOT on 18 Dec 2025, an average of 6,780 miles a year.
Has X49 HPX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X49 HPX has failed 10 of its 31 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Dec 2025.
Has the mileage on X49 HPX ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 13 Oct 2006. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on X49 HPX find?
X49 HPX passed its latest MOT on 18 Dec 2025 with 5 advisories: exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases; nearside front suspension component ball joint has slight play; nearside front track rod end ball joint has slight play, and 2 more.

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