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Volkswagen Golf

Blue · Petrol · 2009 · 3,200 cc

X8 XENMOT history

X8 XEN is a blue petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 15 Jan 2009. Its MOT expired on 21 Nov 2025 and it has passed 13 of 18 MOT tests, with 84,045 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Nov 2024.

X8 XEN blue Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 21 Nov 2025
Mileage
84,045 mi
At MOT on 22 Nov 2024
MOT tests
18
13 passed · 5 failed
Per year
5,316 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X8 XEN
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,200 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
15 Jan 2009
MOT status
MOT expired on 21 Nov 2025
Latest MOT test
22 Nov 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

X8 XEN was last recorded at 84,045 miles on 22 Nov 2024, 6,710 miles more than at the previous MOT on 31 Oct 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
77,335 miles · 31 Oct 2023
Between the last two tests
6,710 miles
Average per year
5,316 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 84,045 miles
  • 2023 – 77,335 miles
  • 2022 – 70,548 miles
  • 2021 – 68,348 miles
  • 2019 – 62,640 miles
  • 2018 – 54,097 miles
  • 2017 – 43,971 miles
  • 2016 – 36,111 miles
  • 2015 – 29,258 miles
  • 2014 – 21,193 miles
  • 2013 – 19,455 miles
  • 2012 – 19,409 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass84,045 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened scored (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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 Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2012–2013

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2015

Full MOT history

18 tests since 12 Jan 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass84,045 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    84,045 miles
    Test number
    790356067528
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened scored (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  2. Fail84,045 miles (+6,710)1 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,045 miles
    Test number
    671214610952
    • MajorHydraulic fluid leaking excessively abs pump (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened scored (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  3. Pass77,335 miles (+6,787)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    77,335 miles
    Test number
    285825972369
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
  4. Pass70,548 miles (+2,200)
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    70,548 miles
    Test number
    668218335934

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass68,348 miles (+5,708)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    68,348 miles
    Test number
    984688911475

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass62,640 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    62,640 miles
    Test number
    127584875119

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail62,640 miles (+8,543)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,640 miles
    Test number
    483028482162
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  8. Pass54,097 miles (+10,126)
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    54,097 miles
    Test number
    388328820677

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass43,971 miles (+7,860)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    43,971 miles
    Test number
    929786432958
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  10. Pass36,111 miles (+4,964)
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    36,111 miles
    Test number
    528879164396

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass31,147 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    31,147 miles
    Test number
    366489743622

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail31,147 miles (+1,889)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    31,147 miles
    Test number
    578947815237
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
  13. Pass29,258 miles (+8,065)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    29,258 miles
    Test number
    955269050045
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged slightly buckled (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryUnder trays and trims fitted obscuring some components
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
  14. Pass21,193 miles (+1,738)
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    21,193 miles
    Test number
    318373684476

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass19,455 miles (+46)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    19,455 miles
    Test number
    476318003042
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
  16. Fail19,409 miles (+3,739)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    19,409 miles
    Test number
    389449952375
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
  17. Pass15,670 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    15,670 miles
    Test number
    876153312020
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
  18. Fail15,669 miles2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    15,669 miles
    Test number
    155172512447
    • FailureFront registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • FailureRear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Questions about X8 XEN

Does X8 XEN currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on X8 XEN expired on 21 Nov 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on X8 XEN?
The MOT on X8 XEN expired on 21 Nov 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has X8 XEN done?
X8 XEN was recorded at 84,045 miles at its MOT on 22 Nov 2024, an average of 5,316 miles a year.
Has X8 XEN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X8 XEN has failed 5 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Nov 2024.
Has the mileage on X8 XEN 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 XEN find?
X8 XEN passed its latest MOT on 22 Nov 2024 with 1 minor defect and 1 advisory: offside rear registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; nearside front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened scored.

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