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Volkswagen Golf

Green · Diesel · 2000 · 1,900 cc

X57 AJHMOT history

X57 AJH is a green diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 28 Sept 2000. Its MOT expired on 31 Mar 2023 and it has passed 17 of 26 MOT tests, with 191,692 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Apr 2022.

X57 AJH green Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 31 Mar 2023
Mileage
191,692 mi
At MOT on 1 Apr 2022
MOT tests
26
17 passed · 9 failed
Per year
8,483 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X57 AJH
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,900 cc
Year of manufacture
2000
First used
28 Sept 2000
MOT status
MOT expired on 31 Mar 2023
Latest MOT test
1 Apr 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

X57 AJH was last recorded at 191,692 miles on 1 Apr 2022.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 1 Apr 2022: 191,692 miles, lower than 196,084 miles on 23 Mar 2022.

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
196,084 miles · 23 Mar 2022
Average per year
8,483 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 191,692 miles
  • 2021 – 189,576 miles
  • 2020 – 184,181 miles
  • 2019 – 182,092 miles
  • 2018 – 176,935 miles
  • 2017 – 171,617 miles
  • 2016 – 162,743 miles
  • 2015 – 152,362 miles
  • 2014 – 141,297 miles
  • 2013 – 129,645 miles
  • 2012 – 112,497 miles
  • 2011 – 103,528 miles
  • 2010 – 97,705 miles
  • 2009 – 87,953 miles
  • 2008 – 78,357 miles
  • 2007 – 65,923 miles
  • 2006 – 59,929 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass191,692 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively Close to excessive (1.2.1 (f))

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

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2013–2016

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2015–2016

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2015–2016

  • Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2013

  • Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2013

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

Full MOT history

26 tests since 19 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass191,692 miles (-4,392)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    191,692 miles
    Test number
    579622224126
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively Close to excessive (1.2.1 (f))

  2. Fail196,084 miles (+6,508)1 dangerous3 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    196,084 miles
    Test number
    519706501387
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass189,576 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    189,576 miles
    Test number
    120494431046
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Fail189,576 miles (+5,395)3 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    189,576 miles
    Test number
    720505691407
    • MajorNearside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Body component damaged and likely to cause injury lamp unit lens (6.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass184,181 miles (+2,089)
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    184,181 miles
    Test number
    123269921043

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass182,092 miles (+5,157)
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    182,092 miles
    Test number
    973792481141

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass176,935 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    176,935 miles
    Test number
    591958893232
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  8. Fail176,935 miles (+5,318)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    176,935 miles
    Test number
    533681592772
    • MajorOffside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  9. Pass171,617 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    171,617 miles
    Test number
    171061924801

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail171,617 miles (+8,874)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    171,617 miles
    Test number
    551358978836
    • FailureNearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
    • AdvisoryN/s rear tyre wearing thin on edges

  11. Pass162,743 miles10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    162,743 miles
    Test number
    701726954353
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear seat has a childs seat fitted not allowing full inspection of the seat belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre sidewall worn
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOs rack gaiter not correctly seat on the rack arm

  12. Fail162,743 miles (+10,381)3 failures10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    162,743 miles
    Test number
    960209923408
    • FailureNearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • 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 Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear seat has a childs seat fitted not allowing full inspection of the seat belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre sidewall worn
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOs rack gaiter not correctly seat on the rack arm

  13. Pass152,362 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    152,362 miles
    Test number
    449558420021
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear unable to check seatbelt due to child seat fitted
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  14. Fail152,362 miles (+11,065)1 failure6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    152,362 miles
    Test number
    516708415771
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear unable to check seatbelt due to child seat fitted
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass141,297 miles (+11,652)3 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    141,297 miles
    Test number
    538046844345
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • NoteRear brake discs slightly worn/corroded

  16. Pass129,645 miles (+1)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    129,645 miles
    Test number
    557499733345
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  17. Fail129,644 miles (+17,147)1 failure5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,644 miles
    Test number
    415068033431
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  18. Pass112,497 miles7 notes
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    112,497 miles
    Test number
    367508572146
    • NoteBoth front lower arm bushes splitting out
    • NoteBoth rear shockers in poor condition
    • NoteBoth rear tyres just legal
    • NoteFreeplay in steering rack
    • NoteFront suspension very noisy
    • NoteRear brake discs very rusty and worn badly
    • NoteRoll bar bushes worn badly

  19. Fail112,497 miles (+8,969)1 repaired7 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,497 miles
    Test number
    797538772133
    • Repaired at testOffside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • NoteBoth front lower arm bushes splitting out
    • NoteBoth rear shockers in poor condition
    • NoteBoth rear tyres just legal
    • NoteFreeplay in steering rack
    • NoteFront suspension very noisy
    • NoteRear brake discs very rusty and worn badly
    • NoteRoll bar bushes worn badly

  20. Pass103,528 miles4 advisories5 notes
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    103,528 miles
    Test number
    557239381199
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteBoth front and offside rear tyre treads wearing low and unevenly
    • NoteMovement in steering rack
    • NoteNearside rear lower side lamp bulb not working but lamp lit 50%
    • NoteNearside rear wheel binding
    • NoteRear brake discs corroded

  21. Fail103,528 miles (+5,823)3 repaired4 advisories5 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,528 miles
    Test number
    797599281168
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteBoth front and offside rear tyre treads wearing low and unevenly
    • NoteMovement in steering rack
    • NoteNearside rear lower side lamp bulb not working but lamp lit 50%
    • NoteNearside rear wheel binding
    • NoteRear brake discs corroded

  22. Pass97,705 miles (+9,752)
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    97,705 miles
    Test number
    342311780401

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass87,953 miles (+9,596)
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    87,953 miles
    Test number
    490271379293

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass78,357 miles (+12,434)4 notes
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    78,357 miles
    Test number
    180085098209
    • NoteFreeplay in steering rack
    • NoteFront brake discs worn and rusting badly
    • NoteOffside front and rear tyres on legal limits
    • NoteRear brake pads low

  25. Pass65,923 miles (+5,994)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    65,923 miles
    Test number
    610992787214
    • AdvisoryFront Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

  26. Pass59,929 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    59,929 miles
    Test number
    934402666264
    • NoteInner cv boot split
    • NoteSlight play in rack

Questions about X57 AJH

Does X57 AJH currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on X57 AJH expired on 31 Mar 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on X57 AJH?
The MOT on X57 AJH expired on 31 Mar 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has X57 AJH done?
X57 AJH was recorded at 191,692 miles at its MOT on 1 Apr 2022, an average of 8,483 miles a year.
Has X57 AJH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X57 AJH has failed 9 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Mar 2022.
Has the mileage on X57 AJH ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 1 Apr 2022. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on X57 AJH find?
X57 AJH passed its latest MOT on 1 Apr 2022 with 3 advisories: front brake pad(s) wearing thin; nearside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main; nearside rear service brake binding but not excessively close to excessive.

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