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Volkswagen Golf

Silver · Petrol · 2012 · 1,197 cc

X4 TWLMOT history

X4 TWL is a silver petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 4 May 2012. Its MOT is valid until 28 Oct 2027 and it has passed 12 of 17 MOT tests, with 99,990 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Oct 2026.

X4 TWL silver Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 28 Oct 2027
Mileage
99,990 mi
At MOT on 21 Oct 2026
MOT tests
17
12 passed · 5 failed
Per year
4,810 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X4 TWL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,197 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
4 May 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 28 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
21 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

X4 TWL was last recorded at 99,990 miles on 21 Oct 2026, 1,880 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
98,110 miles · 15 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
1,880 miles
Average per year
4,810 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 99,990 miles
  • 2025 – 98,110 miles
  • 2024 – 83,839 miles
  • 2023 – 77,329 miles
  • 2022 – 75,142 miles
  • 2021 – 72,239 miles
  • 2020 – 68,031 miles
  • 2019 – 65,745 miles
  • 2018 – 61,753 miles
  • 2017 – 57,488 miles
  • 2016 – 50,539 miles
  • 2015 – 44,786 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass99,990 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • 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))

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 Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2025

  • Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

17 tests since 30 Apr 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass99,990 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    99,990 miles
    Test number
    279194540485
    • 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))
  2. Fail99,990 miles (+1,880)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,990 miles
    Test number
    734779090358
    • Repaired at testEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • 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))
  3. Pass98,110 miles (+2)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    98,110 miles
    Test number
    710586086522
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  4. Fail98,108 miles (+14,269)1 dangerous2 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,108 miles
    Test number
    548687517243
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  5. Pass83,839 miles (+20)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    83,839 miles
    Test number
    659859975834
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  6. Fail83,819 miles (+6,490)2 dangerous1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,819 miles
    Test number
    920707740220
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorCentral Exhaust system insecure Exhaust clamp broken (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  7. Pass77,329 miles (+2,187)
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    77,329 miles
    Test number
    532139666894

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass75,142 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    75,142 miles
    Test number
    544862536247

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail75,139 miles (+2,900)2 dangerous4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,139 miles
    Test number
    177402103944
    • DangerousRear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorEmissions not tested excessive mis-fire (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
  10. Pass72,239 miles (+4,208)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    72,239 miles
    Test number
    722311272993
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  11. Pass68,031 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    68,031 miles
    Test number
    811498118209

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail68,030 miles (+2,285)2 dangerous1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,030 miles
    Test number
    140617044470
    • DangerousFront Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
  13. Pass65,745 miles (+3,992)
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    65,745 miles
    Test number
    792505446370

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass61,753 miles (+4,265)
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    61,753 miles
    Test number
    607676900199

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass57,488 miles (+6,949)
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    57,488 miles
    Test number
    980470604323

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass50,539 miles (+5,753)
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2017
    Odometer
    50,539 miles
    Test number
    169302604735

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass44,786 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2016
    Odometer
    44,786 miles
    Test number
    307150825159

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about X4 TWL

Does X4 TWL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on X4 TWL is valid until 28 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on X4 TWL?
The MOT on X4 TWL is valid until 28 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has X4 TWL done?
X4 TWL was recorded at 99,990 miles at its MOT on 21 Oct 2026, an average of 4,810 miles a year.
Has X4 TWL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X4 TWL has failed 5 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Oct 2026.
Has the mileage on X4 TWL 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 TWL find?
X4 TWL passed its latest MOT on 21 Oct 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

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