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Volkswagen Golf

White · Petrol · 2008 · 1,984 cc

X4 GOVMOT history

X4 GOV is a white petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 1 Mar 2008. Its MOT is valid until 17 Jul 2027 and it has passed 16 of 21 MOT tests, with 81,982 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Jul 2026.

X4 GOV white Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 17 Jul 2027
Mileage
81,982 mi
At MOT on 13 Jul 2026
MOT tests
21
16 passed · 5 failed
Per year
3,717 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X4 GOV
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
White
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,984 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
1 Mar 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 17 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
13 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

X4 GOV was last recorded at 81,982 miles on 13 Jul 2026, 1,057 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
80,925 miles · 17 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
1,057 miles
Average per year
3,717 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 81,982 miles
  • 2025 – 80,925 miles
  • 2024 – 77,978 miles
  • 2023 – 74,326 miles
  • 2022 – 69,551 miles
  • 2021 – 69,227 miles
  • 2020 – 65,671 miles
  • 2019 – 62,199 miles
  • 2018 – 59,033 miles
  • 2017 – 54,288 miles
  • 2016 – 52,381 miles
  • 2015 – 49,053 miles
  • 2014 – 44,711 miles
  • 2013 – 40,645 miles
  • 2012 – 34,588 miles
  • 2011 – 24,772 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass81,982 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.

  • Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2016–2018

  • Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated

    Minor3 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits

    Major2 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

Full MOT history

21 tests since 21 Feb 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass81,982 miles (+1,057)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    81,982 miles
    Test number
    353042913705

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass80,925 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    80,925 miles
    Test number
    677388682461
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear worn onto legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Fail80,918 miles (+2,940)4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,918 miles
    Test number
    400352278809
    • MajorCentral Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear worn onto legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass77,978 miles (+3,652)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    77,978 miles
    Test number
    877996491709
    • AdvisoryCentral 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))

  5. Pass74,326 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    74,326 miles
    Test number
    994520705171
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  6. Fail74,326 miles (+4,775)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,326 miles
    Test number
    771758407811
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  7. Pass69,551 miles (+324)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    69,551 miles
    Test number
    972555228168

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass69,227 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    69,227 miles
    Test number
    516578190394
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  9. Fail69,227 miles (+3,556)1 dangerous1 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,227 miles
    Test number
    744009651598
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorFront Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  10. Pass65,671 miles (+3,472)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    65,671 miles
    Test number
    727233851172
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  11. Pass62,199 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    62,199 miles
    Test number
    430650771517
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  12. Fail62,199 miles (+3,166)1 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,199 miles
    Test number
    932652452329
    • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  13. Pass59,033 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    59,033 miles
    Test number
    432802405800
    • AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  14. Fail59,033 miles (+4,745)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,033 miles
    Test number
    502310020234
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  15. Pass54,288 miles (+1,907)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    54,288 miles
    Test number
    664580038473
    • AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

  16. Pass52,381 miles (+3,328)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    52,381 miles
    Test number
    688970076290
    • AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres worn on to legal limit

  17. Pass49,053 miles (+4,342)
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    49,053 miles
    Test number
    127104765061

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass44,711 miles (+4,066)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    44,711 miles
    Test number
    278135644073

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass40,645 miles (+6,057)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    40,645 miles
    Test number
    216012453020

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass34,588 miles (+9,816)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    34,588 miles
    Test number
    568637342075

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass24,772 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    24,772 miles
    Test number
    988982151065

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about X4 GOV

Does X4 GOV currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on X4 GOV is valid until 17 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on X4 GOV?
The MOT on X4 GOV is valid until 17 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has X4 GOV done?
X4 GOV was recorded at 81,982 miles at its MOT on 13 Jul 2026, an average of 3,717 miles a year.
Has X4 GOV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X4 GOV has failed 5 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Jul 2025.
Has the mileage on X4 GOV 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 X4 GOV find?
X4 GOV passed its latest MOT on 13 Jul 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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