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Volkswagen Golf

Black · Petrol · 2000 · 1,595 cc

X49 KBOMOT history

X49 KBO is a black petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 15 Dec 2000. Its MOT is valid until 4 Mar 2027 and it has passed 22 of 32 MOT tests, with 110,949 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Feb 2026.

X49 KBO black Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 4 Mar 2027
Mileage
110,949 mi
At MOT on 20 Feb 2026
MOT tests
32
22 passed · 10 failed
Per year
2,618 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X49 KBO
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,595 cc
Year of manufacture
2000
First used
15 Dec 2000
MOT status
MOT valid until 4 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
20 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

X49 KBO was last recorded at 110,949 miles on 20 Feb 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Feb 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
110,949 miles · 19 Feb 2026
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
2,618 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 110,949 miles
  • 2025 – 104,105 miles
  • 2024 – 103,802 miles
  • 2023 – 95,931 miles
  • 2022 – 94,874 miles
  • 2021 – 89,094 miles
  • 2020 – 87,291 miles
  • 2019 – 84,790 miles
  • 2018 – 82,141 miles
  • 2017 – 79,994 miles
  • 2016 – 78,103 miles
  • 2015 – 76,350 miles
  • 2013 – 74,397 miles
  • 2012 – 72,672 miles
  • 2011 – 70,068 miles
  • 2010 – 68,372 miles
  • 2009 – 66,584 miles
  • 2008 – 63,771 miles
  • 2007 – 61,826 miles
  • 2006 – 57,758 miles
  • 2005 – 57,391 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass110,949 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.

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2024

  • Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2023

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2023

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2024

Full MOT history

32 tests since 5 Sept 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass110,949 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    110,949 miles
    Test number
    445134551961

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail110,949 miles (+6,844)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,949 miles
    Test number
    559039247583
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorPosition lamp not working Both front (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass104,105 miles (+28)
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    104,105 miles
    Test number
    649781716685

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail104,077 miles (+275)4 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,077 miles
    Test number
    490517306470
    • MajorNearside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible LED fitted (4.1.4 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible LED fitted (4.1.4 (c))
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective condensated (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryEML light on
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Pass103,802 miles (+29)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    103,802 miles
    Test number
    795369377358
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner / rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Fail103,773 miles (+7,842)3 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,773 miles
    Test number
    936027257836
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  7. Pass95,931 miles (+1,057)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    95,931 miles
    Test number
    420656605862
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Pass94,874 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    94,874 miles
    Test number
    381818066849
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (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 Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Fail94,874 miles (+5,780)1 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,874 miles
    Test number
    106396918827
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (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 Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (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 Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  10. Pass89,094 miles8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    89,094 miles
    Test number
    814383103908
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear lamp lens slightly damaged
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  11. Fail89,094 miles (+1,803)1 repaired8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,094 miles
    Test number
    634395510822
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear lamp lens slightly damaged
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  12. Pass87,291 miles (+2,501)
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    87,291 miles
    Test number
    519634369101

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass84,790 miles8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    84,790 miles
    Test number
    928460239410
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  14. Fail84,790 miles (+2,649)1 repaired8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,790 miles
    Test number
    499964776436
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  15. Pass82,141 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    82,141 miles
    Test number
    548340468653
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Fail82,141 miles (+2,147)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,141 miles
    Test number
    105344773446
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass79,994 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    79,994 miles
    Test number
    760500538147

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail79,994 miles (+1,891)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,994 miles
    Test number
    411697672324
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  19. Pass78,103 miles (+1,753)
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    78,103 miles
    Test number
    339931852151

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass76,350 miles (+143)
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    76,350 miles
    Test number
    268215685061

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail76,207 miles3 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,207 miles
    Test number
    288464755034
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • Repaired at testOffside Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  22. Pass76,207 miles (+1,810)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    76,207 miles
    Test number
    495434055043
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  23. Pass74,397 miles (+1,725)1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    74,397 miles
    Test number
    765723453284
    • NoteOffside front tyre worn to 2mm

  24. Pass72,672 miles (+2,604)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    72,672 miles
    Test number
    669522162287
    • AdvisoryOffside Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

  25. Pass70,068 miles (+1,696)
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    70,068 miles
    Test number
    587848551210

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass68,372 miles (+1,788)
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    68,372 miles
    Test number
    342069050418

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass66,584 miles (+2,813)
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    66,584 miles
    Test number
    702190269268

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass63,771 miles (+1,945)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    63,771 miles
    Test number
    130442768236
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Rear Lower Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Rear Lower Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  29. Pass61,826 miles (+4,068)
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    61,826 miles
    Test number
    764183667277

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Pass57,758 miles (+367)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    57,758 miles
    Test number
    763011146216
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteCenter box of exshaust box bracket is broken ,but not inscure
    • NoteO/s/r shoker just starting to leak

  31. Pass57,391 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2006
    Odometer
    57,391 miles
    Test number
    292188145268

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  32. Fail57,391 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,391 miles
    Test number
    621208045286
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Questions about X49 KBO

Does X49 KBO currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on X49 KBO is valid until 4 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on X49 KBO?
The MOT on X49 KBO is valid until 4 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has X49 KBO done?
X49 KBO was recorded at 110,949 miles at its MOT on 20 Feb 2026, an average of 2,618 miles a year.
Has X49 KBO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X49 KBO has failed 10 of its 32 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Feb 2026.
Has the mileage on X49 KBO 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 KBO find?
X49 KBO passed its latest MOT on 20 Feb 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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