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Volkswagen Golf

Black · Diesel · 2011 · 1,598 cc

X8 FRXMOT history

X8 FRX is a black diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 5 Dec 2011. Its MOT is valid until 17 Apr 2027 and it has passed 12 of 15 MOT tests, with 136,244 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Apr 2026.

X8 FRX black Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 17 Apr 2027
Mileage
136,244 mi
At MOT on 18 Apr 2026
MOT tests
15
12 passed · 3 failed
Per year
8,585 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X8 FRX
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
5 Dec 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 17 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
18 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

X8 FRX was last recorded at 136,244 miles on 18 Apr 2026, 3,637 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
132,607 miles · 4 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
3,637 miles
Average per year
8,585 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 136,244 miles
  • 2025 – 132,607 miles
  • 2024 – 130,362 miles
  • 2023 – 126,556 miles
  • 2022 – 124,433 miles
  • 2021 – 116,571 miles
  • 2020 – 112,027 miles
  • 2019 – 99,090 miles
  • 2018 – 88,922 miles
  • 2017 – 74,198 miles
  • 2015 – 54,055 miles
  • 2014 – 38,470 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass136,244 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
  • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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 Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

15 tests since 27 Nov 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass136,244 miles (+3,637)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    136,244 miles
    Test number
    249564917656
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  2. Pass132,607 miles (+2,245)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    132,607 miles
    Test number
    972404282769
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to under vehicle and suspension components
  3. Pass130,362 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    130,362 miles
    Test number
    469494642538
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened pan arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened pan arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  4. Fail130,362 miles (+3,806)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,362 miles
    Test number
    873301362418
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened pan arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened pan arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  5. Pass126,556 miles (+2,123)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    126,556 miles
    Test number
    971919003612
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
  6. Pass124,433 miles (+7,862)
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    124,433 miles
    Test number
    723593483439

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass116,571 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    116,571 miles
    Test number
    772674723360
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  8. Fail116,570 miles (+4,543)1 dangerous4 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,570 miles
    Test number
    906188791656
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre sleeve (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUndertray loose
  9. Pass112,027 miles (+12,937)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    112,027 miles
    Test number
    777364181925
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryEngine undertray insecure
  10. Pass99,090 miles (+10,168)
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    99,090 miles
    Test number
    422060254425

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass88,922 miles (+14,724)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    88,922 miles
    Test number
    341440390307
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
  12. Pass74,198 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    74,198 miles
    Test number
    717660053438
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
  13. Fail74,198 miles (+20,143)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,198 miles
    Test number
    235244330659
    • FailureOffside Front Side repeater not working mirror indicator (1.4.A.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
  14. Pass54,055 miles (+15,585)
    MOT expiry
    23 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    54,055 miles
    Test number
    369048402400

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass38,470 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    38,470 miles
    Test number
    677541934318
    • 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)

Questions about X8 FRX

Does X8 FRX currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on X8 FRX is valid until 17 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on X8 FRX?
The MOT on X8 FRX is valid until 17 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has X8 FRX done?
X8 FRX was recorded at 136,244 miles at its MOT on 18 Apr 2026, an average of 8,585 miles a year.
Has X8 FRX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X8 FRX has failed 3 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Feb 2024.
Has the mileage on X8 FRX 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 X8 FRX find?
X8 FRX passed its latest MOT on 18 Apr 2026 with 3 advisories: front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; nearside front headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output; rear suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both.

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