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Volkswagen Golf

Beige · Diesel · 2001 · 1,896 cc

X54 PWLMOT history

X54 PWL is a beige diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 8 Jan 2001. Its MOT expired on 7 Dec 2022 and it has passed 7 of 13 MOT tests, with 288,570 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Dec 2021.

X54 PWL beige Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 7 Dec 2022
Mileage
288,570 mi
At MOT on 8 Dec 2021
MOT tests
13
7 passed · 6 failed
Per year
6,060 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X54 PWL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Beige
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
8 Jan 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 7 Dec 2022
Latest MOT test
8 Dec 2021 (Pass)

Mileage history

X54 PWL was last recorded at 288,570 miles on 8 Dec 2021, 4,721 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Oct 2020.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 8 Oct 2015: 24,990 miles, lower than 244,703 miles on 24 Sept 2014.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
283,849 miles · 17 Oct 2020
Between the last two tests
4,721 miles
Average per year
6,060 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2021 – 288,570 miles
  • 2020 – 283,849 miles
  • 2019 – 278,462 miles
  • 2018 – 266,289 miles
  • 2017 – 257,802 miles
  • 2015 – 24,990 miles
  • 2014 – 244,703 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass288,570 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking between treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower wishbone inner rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyreRecorded at 3 MOTs since 2018
  • AdvisoryN/s flasher repeater lens missing

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.

  • Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2015

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Heavily lipped

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

13 tests since 11 Sept 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass288,570 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    288,570 miles
    Test number
    712313357370
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking between treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower wishbone inner rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryN/s flasher repeater lens missing

  2. Fail288,570 miles (+4,721)1 major1 repaired1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    288,570 miles
    Test number
    888053003511
    • MajorOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MinorOffside Rear Lower Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking between treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower wishbone inner rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryN/s flasher repeater lens missing

  3. Pass283,849 miles (+24)1 minor10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    283,849 miles
    Test number
    844089620670
    • MinorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Heavily lipped (1.1.14 (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 Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Fail283,825 miles (+5,363)1 dangerous5 major1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    283,825 miles
    Test number
    412712231115
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Heavily lipped (1.1.14 (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 Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass278,462 miles (+12,173)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    278,462 miles
    Test number
    867453173196
    • AdvisoryO/S/R Tyre Perished

  6. Pass266,289 miles (+14)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    266,289 miles
    Test number
    427500452979
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre

  7. Fail266,275 miles (+8,473)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    266,275 miles
    Test number
    629003141583
    • FailureHeadlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre

  8. Pass257,802 miles (+2)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    257,802 miles
    Test number
    700843519399
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  9. Fail257,800 miles (+232,810)6 failures6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    257,800 miles
    Test number
    326807946357
    • FailureFuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)
    • FailureNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureOffside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureFront brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
    • FailureRear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  10. Pass24,990 miles (-219,713)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    24,990 miles
    Test number
    376103023386
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre wearing on inner edge
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre wearing outer edge
    • AdvisoryUnder tray fitted not allowing full inspection

  11. Pass244,703 miles (+7)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    244,703 miles
    Test number
    306367264290
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  12. Fail244,696 miles (+7)9 failures4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    244,696 miles
    Test number
    675495654258
    • FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • 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 Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureRear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  13. Fail244,689 miles10 failures2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    244,689 miles
    Test number
    326794754250
    • FailureNearside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureOffside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • NoteBoth rear bumpstops perished
    • NoteBoth rear tyre treads low on inner edges

Questions about X54 PWL

Does X54 PWL currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on X54 PWL expired on 7 Dec 2022, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on X54 PWL?
The MOT on X54 PWL expired on 7 Dec 2022. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has X54 PWL done?
X54 PWL was recorded at 288,570 miles at its MOT on 8 Dec 2021, an average of 6,060 miles a year.
Has X54 PWL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X54 PWL has failed 6 of its 13 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Dec 2021.
Has the mileage on X54 PWL ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 8 Oct 2015. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on X54 PWL find?
X54 PWL passed its latest MOT on 8 Dec 2021 with 5 advisories: nearside rear service brake binding but not excessively; nearside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking between treads; offside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower wishbone inner rear bush, and 2 more.

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