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VOLKSWAGEN

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X396 YEL
VOLKSWAGEN X396 YEL
MOTValid
MOT due31 Oct 2026
First reg1 Sep 2000
Mileage114,185 mi
TaxTaxed
Tax due1 Feb 2027

Vehicle age

25 years and 10 months

Fuel

Petrol

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MOT history

As of 9 July 2026.

PASSED · 20 Oct 2025
Test date20 Oct 2025
Expiry31 Oct 2026
Test number913304486802
Mileage114,185 mi
FAILED · 20 Oct 2025
Test date20 Oct 2025
Expiry
Test number114772065498
Mileage114,181 mi
MajorNearside Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
PASSED · 1 Nov 2024
Test date1 Nov 2024
Expiry31 Oct 2025
Test number546760011309
Mileage112,203 mi
AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
FAILED · 1 Nov 2024
Test date1 Nov 2024
Expiry
Test number662843209819
Mileage112,203 mi
MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
MajorOffside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
PASSED · 18 Oct 2023
Test date18 Oct 2023
Expiry17 Oct 2024
Test number905985039840
Mileage110,107 mi
AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top mounting slight play (5.3.2 (c))
PASSED · 1 Oct 2022
Test date1 Oct 2022
Expiry30 Sep 2023
Test number194155731215
Mileage109,332 mi
AdvisoryFront Wipers smearing
AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s, o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryFront Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened n/s, o/s (5.3.3 (b) (i))
AdvisoryRear Axle has corrosion
AdvisoryOffside Front Side mirror outer cover missing
FAILED · 23 Sep 2022
Test date23 Sep 2022
Expiry
Test number245669967332
Mileage109,312 mi
AdvisoryFront Wipers smearing
AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s, o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryFront Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened n/s, o/s (5.3.3 (b) (i))
AdvisoryRear Axle has corrosion
MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
PASSED · 7 Sep 2021
Test date7 Sep 2021
Expiry6 Sep 2022
Test number178226219895
Mileage97,600 mi
AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges (5.2.3 (e))
AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges (5.2.3 (e))
AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
PASSED · 3 Sep 2020
Test date3 Sep 2020
Expiry2 Sep 2021
Test number382355690645
Mileage94,207 mi
AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Advisoryboth front shockers corroded
AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
MinorOffside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
FAILED · 2 Sep 2020
Test date2 Sep 2020
Expiry
Test number286275749875
Mileage94,202 mi
MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Advisoryboth front shockers corroded
AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
MinorOffside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
PASSED · 2 Sep 2019
Test date2 Sep 2019
Expiry1 Sep 2020
Test number910208332758
Mileage93,141 mi
PASSED · 21 Aug 2018
Test date21 Aug 2018
Expiry20 Aug 2019
Test number402318203692
Mileage91,184 mi
AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryExhaust Pipe Rear Tip Corroded
FAILED · 21 Aug 2018
Test date21 Aug 2018
Expiry
Test number649046399303
Mileage91,184 mi
MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
AdvisoryExhaust Pipe Rear Tip Corroded
PASSED · 11 Jul 2017
Test date11 Jul 2017
Expiry25 Jul 2018
Test number528250013396
Mileage87,014 mi
AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
AdvisoryExhaust tail pipe deteriorated
PASSED · 22 Jul 2016
Test date22 Jul 2016
Expiry25 Jul 2017
Test number333562724467
Mileage81,863 mi
FAILED · 21 Jul 2016
Test date21 Jul 2016
Expiry
Test number711156312713
Mileage81,852 mi
FailParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
PrsWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
FailOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
PASSED · 21 Jul 2015
Test date21 Jul 2015
Expiry25 Jul 2016
Test number766652605258
Mileage77,204 mi
AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
User EnteredRear exhaust silencer corroded
PASSED · 8 Jul 2014
Test date8 Jul 2014
Expiry25 Jul 2015
Test number396189884118
Mileage69,684 mi
AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
PASSED · 16 Jul 2013
Test date16 Jul 2013
Expiry25 Jul 2014
Test number675557593165
Mileage62,774 mi
User Enteredengine management light on
PASSED · 17 Jul 2012
Test date17 Jul 2012
Expiry25 Jul 2013
Test number936319792151
Mileage57,655 mi
AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
User Enteredengine management light on
PASSED · 26 Jul 2011
Test date26 Jul 2011
Expiry25 Jul 2012
Test number408817101220
Mileage54,225 mi
FAILED · 26 Jul 2011
Test date26 Jul 2011
Expiry
Test number215507201245
Mileage54,225 mi
FailOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
PASSED · 13 Aug 2010
Test date13 Aug 2010
Expiry12 Sep 2011
Test number362065320438
Mileage51,660 mi
FAILED · 13 Aug 2010
Test date13 Aug 2010
Expiry
Test number861305420270
Mileage51,660 mi
FailNearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
User EnteredBoth centre & tail exhaust box corroded.
PASSED · 3 Sep 2009
Test date3 Sep 2009
Expiry12 Sep 2010
Test number770596249223
Mileage49,621 mi
AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
AdvisoryFront brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
User Enterede.m.l. warning light on dash
User Enteredfront wiper blades judder
User Enteredoffside front tyre beginning to wear low
User Enteredslight oil leak from gearbox
PASSED · 26 Aug 2008
Test date26 Aug 2008
Expiry12 Sep 2009
Test number681539038230
Mileage46,479 mi
PASSED · 4 Sep 2007
Test date4 Sep 2007
Expiry12 Sep 2008
Test number620977847279
Mileage42,967 mi
PASSED · 13 Sep 2006
Test date13 Sep 2006
Expiry12 Sep 2007
Test number813356156280
Mileage36,150 mi