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Volkswagen Golf

Green · Diesel · 2000 · 1,896 cc

X57 MVSMOT history

X57 MVS is a green diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 31 Dec 2000. Its MOT expired on 19 Aug 2026 and it has passed 20 of 30 MOT tests, with 231,882 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Aug 2025.

X57 MVS green Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 19 Aug 2026
Mileage
231,882 mi
At MOT on 20 Aug 2025
MOT tests
30
20 passed · 10 failed
Per year
9,588 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X57 MVS
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2000
First used
31 Dec 2000
MOT status
MOT expired on 19 Aug 2026
Latest MOT test
20 Aug 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

X57 MVS was last recorded at 231,882 miles on 20 Aug 2025, 10 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Aug 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 7 Aug 2017: 61,132 miles, lower than 166,321 miles on 4 Aug 2017.

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
231,872 miles · 6 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
10 miles
Average per year
9,588 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 231,882 miles
  • 2024 – 230,532 miles
  • 2023 – 228,119 miles
  • 2022 – 223,887 miles
  • 2021 – 215,142 miles
  • 2020 – 202,271 miles
  • 2019 – 191,234 miles
  • 2018 – 179,776 miles
  • 2017 – 61,132 miles
  • 2016 – 155,770 miles
  • 2015 – 147,255 miles
  • 2014 – 141,437 miles
  • 2013 – 132,173 miles
  • 2012 – 126,066 miles
  • 2011 – 116,192 miles
  • 2010 – 103,533 miles
  • 2009 – 91,639 miles
  • 2008 – 73,924 miles
  • 2007 – 50,710 miles
  • 2006 – 46,973 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass231,882 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Parking brake efficiency below requirements

    Major2 MOTs, 2021–2025

  • Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

30 tests since 8 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass231,882 miles (+10)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    231,882 miles
    Test number
    826867440809
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  2. Fail231,872 miles (+1,340)1 dangerous7 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    231,872 miles
    Test number
    758681015959
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorEmissions unable to be completed HOLE IN EXHAUST (8.2.2.2 (e))
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases HOLE IN EXHAUST HAS BEEN REPAIED BEFORE (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively CUT (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass230,532 miles (+2,413)
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    230,532 miles
    Test number
    450284713062

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass228,119 miles (+4,232)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    228,119 miles
    Test number
    125891388614
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  5. Pass223,887 miles (+8,745)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    223,887 miles
    Test number
    452356536865
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass215,142 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    215,142 miles
    Test number
    835559760916
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  7. Fail215,140 miles (+12,869)1 dangerous2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    215,140 miles
    Test number
    102562538770
    • DangerousOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage attachment bracket/mounting fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  8. Pass202,271 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    202,271 miles
    Test number
    300531104506
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened innerside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  9. Fail202,271 miles (+11,037)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    202,271 miles
    Test number
    119237225024
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened innerside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  10. Pass191,234 miles (+11,458)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    191,234 miles
    Test number
    809629450368
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  11. Pass179,776 miles (+40,054)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    179,776 miles
    Test number
    616034805151
    • AdvisoryO/s/r brakehose furell corroded

  12. Fail139,722 miles (+78,590)2 dangerous2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    139,722 miles
    Test number
    542820483521
    • DangerousExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
    • DangerousFluid leaking continuously posing a serious risk to road safety power steering leak excessive and continuos (8.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorDriver's airbag obviously inoperative (7.1.5 (c))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim not tested lamp inoperative (4.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryUndertray missing, but side undertray panels insecure

  13. Pass61,132 miles (-105,189)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    61,132 miles
    Test number
    376097148883
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  14. Fail166,321 miles (+10,551)1 failure4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    166,321 miles
    Test number
    778955183119
    • FailureNearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  15. Pass155,770 miles (+8,515)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    155,770 miles
    Test number
    555322892197
    • AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  16. Pass147,255 miles (+63)4 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    147,255 miles
    Test number
    976011815231
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteNearside front tyre worn on inner shoulder
    • NoteOffside front tyre worn on inner shoulder

  17. Fail147,192 miles (+5,755)1 failure4 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    147,192 miles
    Test number
    357628005415
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteNearside front tyre worn on inner shoulder
    • NoteOffside front tyre worn on inner shoulder

  18. Pass141,437 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    141,437 miles
    Test number
    717783424281
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Fail141,437 miles (+9,264)4 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    141,437 miles
    Test number
    565146014288
    • FailureFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • 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)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Pass132,173 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    132,173 miles
    Test number
    447581473122
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

  21. Fail132,173 miles (+6,107)1 repaired7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,173 miles
    Test number
    915411773187
    • Repaired at testExhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

  22. Pass126,066 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    126,066 miles
    Test number
    605532282184
    • NoteSuspension bushes perished,exhaust weeping front section.

  23. Fail126,066 miles (+9,874)1 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,066 miles
    Test number
    959562282167
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteSuspension bushes perished,exhaust weeping front section.

  24. Pass116,192 miles (+12,659)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    116,192 miles
    Test number
    536954071143
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteBoth rear axle bushes worn

  25. Pass103,533 miles (+15)1 note
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    103,533 miles
    Test number
    351802960132
    • NoteFront tyres wearing low inner edges,nearside rear tyre going out of shape inner edge,offside rear axle bush suspect.

  26. Fail103,518 miles (+11,879)2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,518 miles
    Test number
    143829850127
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureWindscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteFront tyres wearing low inner edges,nearside rear tyre going out of shape inner edge,offside rear axle bush suspect.

  27. Pass91,639 miles (+17,715)
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2010
    Odometer
    91,639 miles
    Test number
    441714339161

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass73,924 miles (+23,214)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2009
    Odometer
    73,924 miles
    Test number
    754008628196
    • AdvisoryFront Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
    • NoteExhaust blow

  29. Pass50,710 miles (+3,737)
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2008
    Odometer
    50,710 miles
    Test number
    450348827100

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Pass46,973 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2007
    Odometer
    46,973 miles
    Test number
    644678226160

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about X57 MVS

Does X57 MVS currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on X57 MVS expired on 19 Aug 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on X57 MVS?
The MOT on X57 MVS expired on 19 Aug 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has X57 MVS done?
X57 MVS was recorded at 231,882 miles at its MOT on 20 Aug 2025, an average of 9,588 miles a year.
Has X57 MVS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X57 MVS has failed 10 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Aug 2025.
Has the mileage on X57 MVS ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 7 Aug 2017. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on X57 MVS find?
X57 MVS passed its latest MOT on 20 Aug 2025 with 1 advisory: nearside front outer track rod end ball joint has slight play.

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