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Volkswagen Golf

Yellow · Petrol · 2000 · 1,984 cc

X54 OBWMOT history

X54 OBW is a yellow petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 1 Oct 2000. Its MOT expired on 20 Oct 2025 and it has passed 19 of 28 MOT tests, with 80,512 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Oct 2025.

X54 OBW yellow Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 20 Oct 2025
Mileage
80,512 mi
At MOT on 21 Oct 2025
MOT tests
28
19 passed · 9 failed
Per year
3,067 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X54 OBW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Yellow
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,984 cc
Year of manufacture
2000
First used
1 Oct 2000
MOT status
MOT expired on 20 Oct 2025
Latest MOT test
21 Oct 2025 (Fail)

Mileage history

X54 OBW was last recorded at 80,512 miles on 21 Oct 2025, 1,122 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Oct 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
79,390 miles · 14 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
1,122 miles
Average per year
3,067 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 80,512 miles
  • 2024 – 79,390 miles
  • 2023 – 76,917 miles
  • 2022 – 75,309 miles
  • 2021 – 74,575 miles
  • 2020 – 73,979 miles
  • 2019 – 72,559 miles
  • 2018 – 69,759 miles
  • 2017 – 66,894 miles
  • 2016 – 63,984 miles
  • 2015 – 60,822 miles
  • 2014 – 56,733 miles
  • 2013 – 53,147 miles
  • 2012 – 50,020 miles
  • 2011 – 46,506 miles
  • 2010 – 43,463 miles
  • 2009 – 38,731 miles
  • 2008 – 33,028 miles
  • 2007 – 26,476 miles
  • 2006 – 22,075 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail80,512 miles
  • MajorNearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  • MajorOffside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
  • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All pipes (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

What MOT failures 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 Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Exhaust corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Nearside Front wishbone corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Offside Front wishbone corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

28 tests since 2 Oct 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail80,512 miles (+1,122)2 major2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,512 miles
    Test number
    819284949202
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All pipes (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Pass79,390 miles (+2,473)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    79,390 miles
    Test number
    915699366972
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  3. Pass76,917 miles (+1,608)
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    76,917 miles
    Test number
    224073523776

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass75,309 miles (+734)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    75,309 miles
    Test number
    161682011675
    • AdvisoryGeneral corrosion to underside
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

  5. Pass74,575 miles (+596)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    74,575 miles
    Test number
    322152643583
    • AdvisoryGeneral corrosion to both front wishbones and subframe
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi at axle beam (1.1.11 (c))

  6. Pass73,979 miles (+1,420)
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    73,979 miles
    Test number
    169434483596

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass72,559 miles (+2)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    72,559 miles
    Test number
    651673901992
    • AdvisoryExhaust corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wishbone corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wishbone corroded

  8. Fail72,557 miles (+2,798)2 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,557 miles
    Test number
    686773915000
    • MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryExhaust corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wishbone corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wishbone corroded

  9. Pass69,759 miles9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    69,759 miles
    Test number
    604961558204
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  10. Fail69,759 miles (+2,865)4 major10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,759 miles
    Test number
    635013881609
    • MajorFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear handbrake effort low
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  11. Pass66,894 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    66,894 miles
    Test number
    624786157680
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake binding slightly
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake binding slightly
    • AdvisoryBoth front wishbones corroded

  12. Fail66,894 miles (+2,910)2 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,894 miles
    Test number
    457162155082
    • FailureOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake binding slightly
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake binding slightly
    • AdvisoryBoth front wishbones corroded

  13. Pass63,984 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    63,984 miles
    Test number
    353759816674

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail63,984 miles (+3,162)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,984 miles
    Test number
    699576370394
    • FailureFront registration plate deteriorated Front number plate deteriated (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryExhaust heat shield loose

  15. Pass60,822 miles (+4,089)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    60,822 miles
    Test number
    774992218225
    • AdvisoryBody has slight corrosion general corrosion to underside (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  16. Pass56,733 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    56,733 miles
    Test number
    739409784276
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  17. Fail56,733 miles (+3,586)1 dangerous1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,733 miles
    Test number
    176129084240
    • DangerousNearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  18. Pass53,147 miles (+3,127)1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    53,147 miles
    Test number
    407101493263
    • NoteOffside front brake binding slightly

  19. Pass50,020 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    50,020 miles
    Test number
    195442792229
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  20. Fail50,020 miles (+3,514)3 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,020 miles
    Test number
    357522092429
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  21. Pass46,506 miles (+3,043)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    46,506 miles
    Test number
    428480581208
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  22. Pass43,463 miles (+4,732)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    43,463 miles
    Test number
    350148380286
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  23. Pass38,731 miles (+5,703)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    38,731 miles
    Test number
    393972499496
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  24. Pass33,028 miles3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    33,028 miles
    Test number
    701172388278
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • NoteAvise Tracking

  25. Fail33,028 miles (+6,552)2 failures3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,028 miles
    Test number
    571201388267
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • NoteAvise Tracking

  26. Pass26,476 miles (+4,401)
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    26,476 miles
    Test number
    634353787279

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass22,075 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    22,075 miles
    Test number
    763566776212

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Fail22,075 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    22,075 miles
    Test number
    333385076479
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Questions about X54 OBW

Does X54 OBW currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on X54 OBW expired on 20 Oct 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on X54 OBW?
The MOT on X54 OBW expired on 20 Oct 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has X54 OBW done?
X54 OBW was recorded at 80,512 miles at its MOT on 21 Oct 2025, an average of 3,067 miles a year.
Has X54 OBW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X54 OBW has failed 9 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Oct 2025.
Has the mileage on X54 OBW 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 X54 OBW find?
X54 OBW failed its latest MOT on 21 Oct 2025 with 2 major defects, 2 minor defects and 4 advisories: nearside rear brake hose excessively deteriorated; offside rear brake hose excessively deteriorated; battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier, and 5 more.

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