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Volkswagen Golf

Silver · Petrol · 2001 · 1,390 cc

X86 MBMMOT history

X86 MBM is a silver petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 11 Jan 2001. Its MOT is valid until 19 May 2027 and it has passed 19 of 25 MOT tests, with 55,310 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 May 2026.

X86 MBM silver Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 19 May 2027
Mileage
55,310 mi
At MOT on 20 May 2026
MOT tests
25
19 passed · 6 failed
Per year
2,151 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X86 MBM
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,390 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
11 Jan 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 19 May 2027
Latest MOT test
20 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

X86 MBM was last recorded at 55,310 miles on 20 May 2026, 5,339 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Feb 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
49,971 miles · 8 Feb 2024
Between the last two tests
5,339 miles
Average per year
2,151 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 55,310 miles
  • 2024 – 49,971 miles
  • 2023 – 43,082 miles
  • 2022 – 41,370 miles
  • 2021 – 39,922 miles
  • 2020 – 38,247 miles
  • 2018 – 36,982 miles
  • 2017 – 34,577 miles
  • 2016 – 33,223 miles
  • 2015 – 31,980 miles
  • 2014 – 30,494 miles
  • 2013 – 28,833 miles
  • 2012 – 27,225 miles
  • 2011 – 24,459 miles
  • 2010 – 20,286 miles
  • 2009 – 16,773 miles
  • 2008 – 14,979 miles
  • 2006 – 12,112 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass55,310 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryRear axle and under body is slightly corroded

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 Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor4 MOTs, 2018–2023

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2023

Full MOT history

25 tests since 20 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass55,310 miles (+5,339)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2027
    Odometer
    55,310 miles
    Test number
    821216778011
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear axle and under body is slightly corroded

  2. Pass49,971 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    49,971 miles
    Test number
    916434155855
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Fail49,971 miles (+6,889)2 repaired6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,971 miles
    Test number
    963601376180
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass43,082 miles (+20)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    43,082 miles
    Test number
    374926002573
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Fail43,062 miles (+1,692)2 dangerous1 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,062 miles
    Test number
    959257363504
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Pass41,370 miles (+1,448)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    41,370 miles
    Test number
    532366330225
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  7. Pass39,922 miles (+1,675)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    39,922 miles
    Test number
    774858455623

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass38,247 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    38,247 miles
    Test number
    457866438245
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  9. Fail38,247 miles (+1,265)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,247 miles
    Test number
    778414762019
    • Repaired at testSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  10. Pass36,982 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    36,982 miles
    Test number
    821600184761
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  11. Fail36,981 miles (+1,251)1 dangerous1 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,981 miles
    Test number
    179832606967
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  12. Pass35,730 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    35,730 miles
    Test number
    154445621347

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail35,730 miles (+1,153)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,730 miles
    Test number
    481005245977
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

  14. Pass34,577 miles (+1,354)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    34,577 miles
    Test number
    147665619708
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Stop lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

  15. Pass33,223 miles (+1,243)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    33,223 miles
    Test number
    279891433060
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  16. Pass31,980 miles (+1,486)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    31,980 miles
    Test number
    139454215017
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  17. Pass30,494 miles (+1,661)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    30,494 miles
    Test number
    875343204019

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass28,833 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    28,833 miles
    Test number
    999321513037

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail28,833 miles (+1,608)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    28,833 miles
    Test number
    967521013006
    • FailureBrake servo vacuum pipe split (3.6.C.1b)

  20. Pass27,225 miles (+2,766)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    27,225 miles
    Test number
    185759202005

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass24,459 miles (+4,173)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    24,459 miles
    Test number
    688565001003
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  22. Pass20,286 miles (+3,513)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    20,286 miles
    Test number
    322507100024

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass16,773 miles (+1,794)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    16,773 miles
    Test number
    793092619015

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass14,979 miles (+2,867)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    14,979 miles
    Test number
    921280718053

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass12,112 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    12,112 miles
    Test number
    822560916148
    • NoteFront number plate cracked

Questions about X86 MBM

Does X86 MBM currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on X86 MBM is valid until 19 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on X86 MBM?
The MOT on X86 MBM is valid until 19 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has X86 MBM done?
X86 MBM was recorded at 55,310 miles at its MOT on 20 May 2026, an average of 2,151 miles a year.
Has X86 MBM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X86 MBM has failed 6 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Feb 2024.
Has the mileage on X86 MBM 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 X86 MBM find?
X86 MBM passed its latest MOT on 20 May 2026 with 5 advisories: nearside front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; nearside rear coil spring corroded; offside rear coil spring corroded, and 2 more.

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