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Volkswagen Golf

Blue · Petrol · 2001 · 2,792 cc

X57 VPJMOT history

X57 VPJ is a blue petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 11 Jan 2001. Its MOT is valid until 27 Nov 2026 and it has passed 21 of 23 MOT tests, with 118,560 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Nov 2025.

X57 VPJ blue Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 27 Nov 2026
Mileage
118,560 mi
At MOT on 28 Nov 2025
MOT tests
23
21 passed · 2 failed
Per year
3,183 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X57 VPJ
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,792 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
11 Jan 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 27 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
28 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

X57 VPJ was last recorded at 118,560 miles on 28 Nov 2025, 710 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
117,850 miles · 23 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
710 miles
Average per year
3,183 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 118,560 miles
  • 2024 – 117,850 miles
  • 2023 – 116,439 miles
  • 2022 – 114,834 miles
  • 2021 – 111,725 miles
  • 2020 – 109,757 miles
  • 2019 – 108,783 miles
  • 2018 – 107,519 miles
  • 2017 – 105,751 miles
  • 2016 – 103,495 miles
  • 2015 – 101,337 miles
  • 2014 – 99,123 miles
  • 2013 – 95,516 miles
  • 2012 – 92,441 miles
  • 2011 – 89,062 miles
  • 2010 – 84,349 miles
  • 2009 – 77,612 miles
  • 2008 – 71,832 miles
  • 2007 – 64,665 miles
  • 2006 – 56,854 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass118,560 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass118,560 miles (+710)
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    118,560 miles
    Test number
    798119074387

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass117,850 miles (+1,411)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    117,850 miles
    Test number
    484102045530
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Body Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  3. Pass116,439 miles (+1,605)
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    116,439 miles
    Test number
    961071401528

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass114,834 miles (+3,109)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    114,834 miles
    Test number
    403748015905
    • AdvisoryNearside outer sill damaged
    • AdvisoryLowering springs fitted
  5. Pass111,725 miles (+1,968)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    111,725 miles
    Test number
    409198409411
    • AdvisoryUnderside of vehicle has been undersealed
    • AdvisoryVehicle has been lowered
  6. Pass109,757 miles (+974)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    109,757 miles
    Test number
    446470521616
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  7. Pass108,783 miles (+1,264)
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    108,783 miles
    Test number
    942540825843

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass107,519 miles (+1,768)
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    107,519 miles
    Test number
    253499824213

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass105,751 miles (+2,256)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    105,751 miles
    Test number
    785407486908
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres down to 3mm of tread
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
  10. Pass103,495 miles (+2,158)
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    103,495 miles
    Test number
    208711760682

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass101,337 miles (+2,214)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    101,337 miles
    Test number
    253148886041
    • AdvisoryEngine cover fitted
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside rear puncture
  12. Pass99,123 miles (+3,607)
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    99,123 miles
    Test number
    878445674285

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass95,516 miles (+3,075)
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    95,516 miles
    Test number
    397504583459

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass92,441 miles (+3,379)
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    92,441 miles
    Test number
    797193292281

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass89,062 miles (+4,713)
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    89,062 miles
    Test number
    795815291256

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass84,349 miles (+3)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    84,349 miles
    Test number
    983181480279
    • AdvisoryBall joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • NoteRear discs are slightly worn
  17. Fail84,346 miles (+6,734)3 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,346 miles
    Test number
    322440480221
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryBall joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • NoteRear discs are slightly worn
  18. Pass77,612 miles (+5,780)1 note
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    77,612 miles
    Test number
    281445679242
    • NoteSlihgt play n/s steering rack
  19. Pass71,832 miles (+7,167)
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    71,832 miles
    Test number
    930077288271

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass64,665 miles (+7,811)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    64,665 miles
    Test number
    621388687296
    • NoteR wiper smearing slightly, slight play in steering rack, dent to front of n/s outer sill area
    • NoteTYRES 22545R17W both front 6.0mm n/s/r 4.0mm o/s/r 5.0mm spare is space saver
  21. Pass56,854 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    56,854 miles
    Test number
    211924906314

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail56,854 miles (+906)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,854 miles
    Test number
    332084806358
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
  23. Pass55,948 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    55,948 miles
    Test number
    423947486036
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Questions about X57 VPJ

Does X57 VPJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on X57 VPJ is valid until 27 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on X57 VPJ?
The MOT on X57 VPJ is valid until 27 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has X57 VPJ done?
X57 VPJ was recorded at 118,560 miles at its MOT on 28 Nov 2025, an average of 3,183 miles a year.
Has X57 VPJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X57 VPJ has failed 2 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Oct 2010.
Has the mileage on X57 VPJ 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 X57 VPJ find?
X57 VPJ passed its latest MOT on 28 Nov 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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