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Volkswagen Golf

Black · Diesel · 2000 · 1,896 cc

X55 SPRMOT history

X55 SPR is a black diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 14 Dec 2000. Its MOT expired on 31 Jan 2022 and it has passed 16 of 28 MOT tests, with 134,984 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Jan 2022.

X55 SPR black Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 31 Jan 2022
Mileage
134,984 mi
At MOT on 25 Jan 2022
MOT tests
28
16 passed · 12 failed
Per year
5,540 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X55 SPR
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2000
First used
14 Dec 2000
MOT status
MOT expired on 31 Jan 2022
Latest MOT test
25 Jan 2022 (Fail)

Mileage history

X55 SPR was last recorded at 134,984 miles on 25 Jan 2022, 682 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Jan 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
134,302 miles · 26 Jan 2021
Between the last two tests
682 miles
Average per year
5,540 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 134,984 miles
  • 2021 – 134,302 miles
  • 2020 – 133,715 miles
  • 2018 – 133,436 miles
  • 2017 – 133,417 miles
  • 2016 – 132,984 miles
  • 2015 – 127,201 miles
  • 2014 – 118,841 miles
  • 2013 – 112,010 miles
  • 2012 – 104,455 miles
  • 2011 – 96,679 miles
  • 2010 – 86,778 miles
  • 2009 – 78,651 miles
  • 2008 – 69,730 miles
  • 2007 – 62,739 miles
  • 2006 – 55,332 miles
  • 2005 – 45,694 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail134,984 miles
  • DangerousRear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • MajorNearside Front Body panel damaged and likely to cause injury wing (6.2.1 (a) (i))
  • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded all 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryTrack rod end ball joint has slight play both inner (2.1.3 (b) (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.

  • Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2011–2014

  • Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2011–2013

  • Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2011–2013

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2017

  • Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2011–2016

  • Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases

    Failure2 MOTs, 2011–2014

Full MOT history

28 tests since 13 Dec 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail134,984 miles (+682)1 dangerous2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,984 miles
    Test number
    131396409028
    • DangerousRear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Body panel damaged and likely to cause injury wing (6.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded all 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryTrack rod end ball joint has slight play both inner (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  2. Pass134,302 miles (+587)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    134,302 miles
    Test number
    429584745077
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides front (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing side walls cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. Pass133,715 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    133,715 miles
    Test number
    484351491634

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail133,715 miles (+279)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,715 miles
    Test number
    892316310715
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass133,436 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    133,436 miles
    Test number
    601155495350

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail133,436 miles (+19)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,436 miles
    Test number
    194533944419
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Pass133,417 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    133,417 miles
    Test number
    933066922389
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  8. Fail133,417 miles (+433)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,417 miles
    Test number
    839138020273
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  9. Pass132,984 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    132,984 miles
    Test number
    858602150355
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  10. Fail132,984 miles (+5,783)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,984 miles
    Test number
    499753646063
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  11. Pass127,201 miles (+8,360)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    127,201 miles
    Test number
    615458680580
    • AdvisoryNearside Front slight brake judder

  12. Pass118,841 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    118,841 miles
    Test number
    635654544370
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

  13. Fail118,840 miles (+6,830)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,840 miles
    Test number
    369874944338
    • FailureCentre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

  14. Pass112,010 miles (+7,555)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    112,010 miles
    Test number
    917621033318
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

  15. Pass104,455 miles (+7,776)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    104,455 miles
    Test number
    119028032350
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  16. Pass96,679 miles (+1)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    96,679 miles
    Test number
    785132741367
    • AdvisoryNearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

  17. Fail96,678 miles (+9,900)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,678 miles
    Test number
    758971641316
    • FailureFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

  18. Pass86,778 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    86,778 miles
    Test number
    444862940351

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail86,775 miles (+8,124)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,775 miles
    Test number
    292591840392
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

  20. Fail78,651 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,651 miles
    Test number
    472398849415
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

  21. Pass78,651 miles (+8,921)
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    78,651 miles
    Test number
    593268949342

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass69,730 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    69,730 miles
    Test number
    841248838310

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail69,729 miles (+6,990)1 failure4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,729 miles
    Test number
    324528838333
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  24. Pass62,739 miles (+7,407)
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    62,739 miles
    Test number
    850459237359

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass55,332 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2007
    Odometer
    55,332 miles
    Test number
    440894236323

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail55,332 miles (+9,638)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,332 miles
    Test number
    400013336330
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  27. Pass45,694 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2006
    Odometer
    45,694 miles
    Test number
    601278845342

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Fail45,693 miles2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,693 miles
    Test number
    463127745474
    • FailureFront brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)
    • FailureRear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
    • NoteBinding rear wheels close to limits BRAKES

Questions about X55 SPR

Does X55 SPR currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on X55 SPR expired on 31 Jan 2022, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on X55 SPR?
The MOT on X55 SPR expired on 31 Jan 2022. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has X55 SPR done?
X55 SPR was recorded at 134,984 miles at its MOT on 25 Jan 2022, an average of 5,540 miles a year.
Has X55 SPR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X55 SPR has failed 12 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Jan 2022.
Has the mileage on X55 SPR 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 X55 SPR find?
X55 SPR failed its latest MOT on 25 Jan 2022 with 1 dangerous defect, 2 major defects and 4 advisories: rear tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure both; nearside front body panel damaged and likely to cause injury wing; parking brake efficiency below requirements, and 4 more.

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