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Volkswagen Golf

Beige · Petrol · 2001 · 1,595 cc

X809 OTWMOT history

X809 OTW is a beige petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 5 Jan 2001. Its MOT expired on 20 Aug 2026 and it has passed 20 of 26 MOT tests, with 142,241 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Aug 2025.

X809 OTW beige Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 20 Aug 2026
Mileage
142,241 mi
At MOT on 15 Aug 2025
MOT tests
26
20 passed · 6 failed
Per year
5,541 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X809 OTW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Beige
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,595 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
5 Jan 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 20 Aug 2026
Latest MOT test
15 Aug 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

X809 OTW was last recorded at 142,241 miles on 15 Aug 2025, 22,004 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Aug 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
120,237 miles · 21 Aug 2024
Between the last two tests
22,004 miles
Average per year
5,541 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 142,241 miles
  • 2024 – 120,237 miles
  • 2023 – 108,482 miles
  • 2022 – 94,379 miles
  • 2021 – 92,444 miles
  • 2020 – 91,046 miles
  • 2019 – 89,317 miles
  • 2018 – 86,020 miles
  • 2017 – 79,410 miles
  • 2016 – 75,445 miles
  • 2015 – 72,867 miles
  • 2014 – 69,479 miles
  • 2013 – 66,126 miles
  • 2012 – 63,495 miles
  • 2011 – 60,779 miles
  • 2010 – 56,435 miles
  • 2009 – 51,902 miles
  • 2008 – 47,679 miles
  • 2007 – 41,229 miles
  • 2006 – 33,569 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass142,241 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.

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2016

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2008–2009

Full MOT history

26 tests since 3 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass142,241 miles (+22,004)
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    142,241 miles
    Test number
    754420339403

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass120,237 miles (+11,755)
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    120,237 miles
    Test number
    997165408599

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass108,482 miles (+14,103)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    108,482 miles
    Test number
    772690383540
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Pass94,379 miles (+1,935)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    94,379 miles
    Test number
    613935688126
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  5. Pass92,444 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    92,444 miles
    Test number
    578199577583

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail92,444 miles (+1,398)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,444 miles
    Test number
    519569858002
    • Repaired at testRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass91,046 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    91,046 miles
    Test number
    158460841876

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail91,045 miles (+1,728)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,045 miles
    Test number
    185058322109
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass89,317 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    89,317 miles
    Test number
    752932234629

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail89,313 miles (+3,293)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,313 miles
    Test number
    870135837363
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorRear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front section to middle section joint (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  11. Pass86,020 miles (+6,610)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    86,020 miles
    Test number
    124726337698
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect On limit (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  12. Pass79,410 miles (+3,965)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    79,410 miles
    Test number
    177271428049
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  13. Pass75,445 miles (+2,578)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    75,445 miles
    Test number
    268818312492
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  14. Pass72,867 miles (+3,388)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    72,867 miles
    Test number
    347416265101
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  15. Pass69,479 miles (+3,353)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    69,479 miles
    Test number
    218241864424

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass66,126 miles3 notes
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    66,126 miles
    Test number
    537958073179
    • NoteNearside rear shock absorber dust cover deteriorated
    • NoteOffside rear shock absorber dust cover deteriorated
    • NoteRear wiper blade deteriorated

  17. Fail66,126 miles (+2,631)2 repaired3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,126 miles
    Test number
    647108773177
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • NoteNearside rear shock absorber dust cover deteriorated
    • NoteOffside rear shock absorber dust cover deteriorated
    • NoteRear wiper blade deteriorated

  18. Pass63,495 miles (+43)1 note
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    63,495 miles
    Test number
    158354892131
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

  19. Fail63,452 miles (+2,673)2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,452 miles
    Test number
    976646682147
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureWindscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

  20. Pass60,779 miles (+4,344)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    60,779 miles
    Test number
    527833691190

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass56,435 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    56,435 miles
    Test number
    194666470113
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  22. Fail56,435 miles (+4,533)2 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,435 miles
    Test number
    524036870159
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  23. Pass51,902 miles (+4,223)7 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    51,902 miles
    Test number
    971533479178
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • 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)
    • NoteSome binding of nearside rear brake
    • NoteSome wear in rear axle front mounting bushes

  24. Pass47,679 miles (+6,450)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2009
    Odometer
    47,679 miles
    Test number
    472403848121
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  25. Pass41,229 miles (+7,660)
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    41,229 miles
    Test number
    993455887040

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass33,569 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    33,569 miles
    Test number
    370883306057
    • NoteO/s/f inner drive shaft gaitor insecure and leaking

Questions about X809 OTW

Does X809 OTW currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on X809 OTW expired on 20 Aug 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on X809 OTW?
The MOT on X809 OTW expired on 20 Aug 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has X809 OTW done?
X809 OTW was recorded at 142,241 miles at its MOT on 15 Aug 2025, an average of 5,541 miles a year.
Has X809 OTW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X809 OTW has failed 6 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Jul 2021.
Has the mileage on X809 OTW 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 X809 OTW find?
X809 OTW passed its latest MOT on 15 Aug 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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