
Volkswagen Golf
Green · Petrol · 2000 · 1,598 cc
X49 MKOMOT history
X49 MKO is a green petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 23 Oct 2000. Its MOT is valid until 27 Jul 2027 and it has passed 22 of 31 MOT tests, with 171,407 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Jul 2026.

- MOT
- Valid
- Until 27 Jul 2027
- Mileage
- 171,407 mi
- At MOT on 28 Jul 2026
- MOT tests
- 31
- 22 passed · 9 failed
- Per year
- 6,471 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- X49 MKO
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Golf
- Colour
- Green
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,598 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2000
- First used
- 23 Oct 2000
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 27 Jul 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 28 Jul 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
X49 MKO was last recorded at 171,407 miles on 28 Jul 2026, 338 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Jul 2026.
Mileage went down between tests
- 1 Oct 2018: 118,375 miles, lower than 302,313 miles on 27 Sept 2017.
A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.
- Previous MOT
- 171,069 miles · 17 Jul 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 338 miles
- Average per year
- 6,471 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 171,407 miles
- 2025 – 167,240 miles
- 2024 – 160,514 miles
- 2023 – 152,433 miles
- 2022 – 144,110 miles
- 2021 – 135,598 miles
- 2020 – 127,215 miles
- 2019 – 122,878 miles
- 2018 – 118,375 miles
- 2017 – 302,313 miles
- 2016 – 109,600 miles
- 2015 – 105,014 miles
- 2014 – 101,148 miles
- 2013 – 97,240 miles
- 2012 – 91,401 miles
- 2011 – 86,594 miles
- 2010 – 79,570 miles
- 2009 – 65,478 miles
- 2008 – 62,104 miles
- 2007 – 54,132 miles
- 2006 – 44,939 miles
- 2005 – 36,765 miles
What the latest MOT found
- MinorOffside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
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 Rear Coil spring corroded
Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2026
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded
Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2026
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened
Advisory3 MOTs, 2025–2026
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement
Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2024
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement
Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2024
Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively
Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023
Full MOT history
31 tests since 6 Oct 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass171,407 miles1 minor7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jul 2027
- Odometer
- 171,407 miles
- Test number
- 607033858910
- MinorOffside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Fail171,407 miles (+338)2 repaired1 minor7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 171,407 miles
- Test number
- 424853606169
- Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- Repaired at testNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MinorOffside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Fail171,069 miles (+3,829)3 major1 minor10 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 171,069 miles
- Test number
- 396104225062
- MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
- MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear all (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer sill and wheel arch slightly corroded
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass167,240 miles (+3)12 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Oct 2026
- Odometer
- 167,240 miles
- Test number
- 195252161961
- AdvisoryAdjusted to the correct pattern
- AdvisoryChip in the windscreen but not affecting drivers view
- AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyres wearing low (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel arch has impact damage
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Fail167,237 miles (+6,723)7 major1 minor14 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 167,237 miles
- Test number
- 784879791570
- MajorFront Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- MajorFront Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
- MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryAdjusted to the correct pattern
- AdvisoryChip in the windscreen but not affecting drivers view
- AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyres wearing low (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush is perished/worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel arch has impact damage
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush is perished/worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass160,514 miles (+1)1 minor7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Oct 2025
- Odometer
- 160,514 miles
- Test number
- 869846756001
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Zone A (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Fail160,513 miles (+8,080)6 major1 minor7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 160,513 miles
- Test number
- 170901787116
- MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
- MajorNearside Rear Brake cable damaged (1.1.15 (a))
- MajorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- MajorOffside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Zone A (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Pass152,433 miles (+8,323)6 minor8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Oct 2024
- Odometer
- 152,433 miles
- Test number
- 491675498852
- MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- MinorNearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
- MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread ( Cracked ) (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Sill deformed
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- 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))
Pass144,110 miles (+2)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 2 Oct 2023
- Odometer
- 144,110 miles
- Test number
- 879431044680
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Fail144,108 miles (+8,510)3 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 144,108 miles
- Test number
- 229547667936
- MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
- MajorOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Pass135,598 miles (+8,383)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Oct 2022
- Odometer
- 135,598 miles
- Test number
- 310662985293
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Pass127,215 miles
- MOT expiry
- 2 Oct 2021
- Odometer
- 127,215 miles
- Test number
- 971921019674
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail127,214 miles (+4,336)1 dangerous
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 127,214 miles
- Test number
- 434083856818
- DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
Pass122,878 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 2 Oct 2020
- Odometer
- 122,878 miles
- Test number
- 806341377177
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Fail122,876 miles (+4,501)2 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 122,876 miles
- Test number
- 905195237056
- MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Brake cable damaged (1.1.15 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass118,375 miles (-183,938)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Oct 2019
- Odometer
- 118,375 miles
- Test number
- 763202437046
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi (6.1.2 (a))
- 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 Lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside 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))
Pass302,313 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 2 Oct 2018
- Odometer
- 302,313 miles
- Test number
- 135092119867
- AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Fail113,921 miles (+4,321)1 failure1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 113,921 miles
- Test number
- 386079096752
- FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass109,600 miles (+4,586)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Oct 2017
- Odometer
- 109,600 miles
- Test number
- 658899528343
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)
Pass105,014 miles (+3,866)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Oct 2016
- Odometer
- 105,014 miles
- Test number
- 906106398662
- AdvisoryNearside Inner Ball joint has slight play rack arm (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryCentre exhaust join and mount badly corroded
- AdvisorySlight fraying of both rear handbrake cables but not significantly weakened
Pass101,148 miles (+3,908)2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 2 Oct 2015
- Odometer
- 101,148 miles
- Test number
- 279982974289
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)
- NoteOil leak
Pass97,240 miles (+5,839)1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 2 Oct 2014
- Odometer
- 97,240 miles
- Test number
- 315346573447
- AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteRear brakes binding
Pass91,401 miles2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 9 Sept 2013
- Odometer
- 91,401 miles
- Test number
- 698958542293
- AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- NoteDrivers side rear brake binding slightly.
Fail91,401 miles (+4,807)3 repaired2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 91,401 miles
- Test number
- 997298342263
- Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- NoteDrivers side rear brake binding slightly.
Pass86,594 miles (+7,024)2 advisories3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 9 Sept 2012
- Odometer
- 86,594 miles
- Test number
- 397161351257
- AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
- NoteCentre silencer previously repaired by welding.
- NoteDrivers side front tyre wearing on inner edges.
- NotePassenger side rear tyre perished and wearing on inner edges.
Pass79,570 miles (+14,092)1 advisory2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 9 Sept 2011
- Odometer
- 79,570 miles
- Test number
- 231563850234
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- NoteSlight movement in nearside front steering rack joint
Pass65,478 miles (+3,374)
- MOT expiry
- 26 May 2010
- Odometer
- 65,478 miles
- Test number
- 291637849117
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass62,104 miles (+7,972)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Oct 2009
- Odometer
- 62,104 miles
- Test number
- 681659188219
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass54,132 miles (+9,193)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Oct 2008
- Odometer
- 54,132 miles
- Test number
- 431146277296
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass44,939 miles (+8,174)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Oct 2007
- Odometer
- 44,939 miles
- Test number
- 344297576201
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass36,765 miles
- MOT expiry
- 21 Oct 2006
- Odometer
- 36,765 miles
- Test number
- 180589275216
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about X49 MKO
- Does X49 MKO currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on X49 MKO is valid until 27 Jul 2027.
- When is the MOT due on X49 MKO?
- The MOT on X49 MKO is valid until 27 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has X49 MKO done?
- X49 MKO was recorded at 171,407 miles at its MOT on 28 Jul 2026, an average of 6,471 miles a year.
- Has X49 MKO ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. X49 MKO has failed 9 of its 31 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Jul 2026.
- Has the mileage on X49 MKO ever gone down?
- Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 1 Oct 2018. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
- What did the latest MOT on X49 MKO find?
- X49 MKO passed its latest MOT on 28 Jul 2026 with 1 minor defect and 7 advisories: offside front windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; central exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases; central exhaust mounting defective, and 5 more.
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