VXI8400

VOLKSWAGEN GOLF

2002 · Red · Diesel · 1,896 cc

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MOT

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Expires 07 May 2025 (547 days overdue)

Tax

Untaxed

Due 01 Oct 2025

Mileage

187,045 mi

At MOT on 08 May 2024

About VXI8400

Registration VXI8400 is a 2002 red VOLKSWAGEN GOLF with a 1,896cc diesel engine. The vehicle is approximately 24 years old and therefore requires an annual MOT test.

The MOT for VXI8400 expired on 07 May 2025, 547 days ago. The vehicle cannot legally be driven on public roads except to a pre-booked MOT appointment.

The DVLA shows this vehicle as Untaxed. Driving an untaxed vehicle on a public road can result in a fine of up to £1,000 and possible clamping.

The vehicle has 24 MOT tests on record, including 17 passes and 7 failures, with 91 defects or advisories noted across the history.

Latest recorded mileage was 187,045 miles on 08 May 2024. The vehicle has covered an average of 8,014 miles per year across its MOT history, which is in line with the UK average.

CO₂ emissions are rated at 140 g/km.

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MOT History 24 tests

Recorded mileage and result at each MOT test Pass Fail

MOT test number: 134605310979
Expiry date: 07 May 2025
Mileage recorded: 187,045 MI
Registration at time of test: VXI8400
Data source: DVSA

No defects or advisories recorded.

MOT test number: 606634786462
Mileage recorded: 187,045 MI
Registration at time of test: VXI8400
Data source: DVSA

MAJOR Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

DANGEROUS Nearside Rear Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii))

MOT test number: 812758346255
Expiry date: 01 Mar 2022
Mileage recorded: 180,209 MI
Registration at time of test: VXI8400
Data source: DVSA

ADVISORY fuel tank straps corroded

ADVISORY exhaust system corroded

ADVISORY Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

ADVISORY Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

ADVISORY Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

MOT test number: 445503104338
Expiry date: 11 Mar 2019
Mileage recorded: 166,024 MI
Registration at time of test: VXI8400
Data source: DVSA

ADVISORY Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

DANGEROUS Dangerous Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs corroded and worn inner face (3.5.1i)

ADVISORY Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

ADVISORY Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

MOT test number: 558691056511
Mileage recorded: 166,024 MI
Registration at time of test: VXI8400
Data source: DVSA

ADVISORY Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

FAIL Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

FAIL Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre clamp corroded and detached (7.1.2)

FAIL Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

FAIL Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

FAIL Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

FAIL Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

DANGEROUS Dangerous Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs corroded and worn inner face (3.5.1i)

FAIL Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened badly worn (3.5.1i)

DANGEROUS Dangerous Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick pad on metal (3.5.1g)

ADVISORY Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

ADVISORY Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

DANGEROUS Dangerous Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

MOT test number: 532869421134
Expiry date: 02 Oct 2017
Mileage recorded: 158,027 MI
Registration at time of test: VXI8400
Data source: DVSA

ADVISORY Strong Advise - rear brake discs heavily corroded on inner faces

ADVISORY Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

ADVISORY Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

ADVISORY centre exhaust bracket broken but system still adequately secure

MOT test number: 701745154323
Mileage recorded: 158,027 MI
Registration at time of test: VXI8400
Data source: DVSA

FAIL Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

ADVISORY Strong Advise - rear brake discs heavily corroded on inner faces

ADVISORY Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

ADVISORY Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

ADVISORY centre exhaust bracket broken but system still adequately secure

MOT test number: 297494908947
Expiry date: 02 Oct 2016
Mileage recorded: 148,819 MI
Registration at time of test: VXI8400
Data source: DVSA

ADVISORY engine undertray damaged and loose.

ADVISORY emissions not detected.

ADVISORY Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

ADVISORY corrosion to all areas of underside of vehicle.

ADVISORY rear disc backing plates corrodeing away.

ADVISORY r/n/s tyre just starting to wear on outer edge.

ADVISORY slight play o/s rack inner joint.

MOT test number: 261794208261
Mileage recorded: 148,750 MI
Registration at time of test: VXI8400
Data source: DVSA

FAIL Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

ADVISORY engine undertray damaged and loose.

ADVISORY emissions not detected.

ADVISORY Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

ADVISORY corrosion to all areas of underside of vehicle.

ADVISORY rear disc backing plates corrodeing away.

ADVISORY r/n/s tyre just starting to wear on outer edge.

ADVISORY slight play o/s rack inner joint.

MOT test number: 805803854212
Expiry date: 02 Oct 2015
Mileage recorded: 142,110 MI
Registration at time of test: VXI8400
Data source: DVSA

USER ENTERED n/s headlamp beam image beginning to deteriorate

USER ENTERED o/s headlamp beam image beginning to deteriorate

USER ENTERED o/s/f tyre beginning to perish slightly

USER ENTERED o/s/r tyre perishing

USER ENTERED general light corrosion on rear suspension components

USER ENTERED Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

MOT test number: 797143973248
Expiry date: 02 Oct 2014
Mileage recorded: 131,685 MI
Registration at time of test: VXI8400
Data source: DVSA

ADVISORY Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

ADVISORY Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

ADVISORY Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

ADVISORY Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

USER ENTERED Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

USER ENTERED Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

USER ENTERED Small peice of O/S front coil spring missing

MOT test number: 598766772254
Mileage recorded: 121,309 MI
Registration at time of test: VXI8400
Data source: DVSA

PRS Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

ADVISORY Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

ADVISORY Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

USER ENTERED rear n/s child seat fitted belt not tested

MOT test number: 237396272263
Expiry date: 02 Oct 2013
Mileage recorded: 121,309 MI
Registration at time of test: VXI8400
Data source: DVSA

ADVISORY Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

ADVISORY Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

USER ENTERED rear n/s child seat fitted belt not tested

MOT test number: 537929951260
Expiry date: 02 Oct 2012
Mileage recorded: 110,762 MI
Registration at time of test: VXI8400
Data source: DVSA

ADVISORY Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

USER ENTERED Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

USER ENTERED ADVISE..thickness check of front brake discs and attend to pad wear harness problem

MOT test number: 616950451265
Mileage recorded: 110,383 MI
Registration at time of test: VXI8400
Data source: DVSA

FAIL Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

FAIL Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

FAIL Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

FAIL Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

ADVISORY Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

USER ENTERED Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

USER ENTERED ADVISE..thickness check of front brake discs and attend to pad wear harness problem

MOT test number: 262250170234
Expiry date: 02 Oct 2011
Mileage recorded: 101,662 MI
Registration at time of test: VXI8400
Data source: DVSA

ADVISORY Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

ADVISORY Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

USER ENTERED child seat fitted to the rear near side(unable to carry out a full inspection of the adult setbelt)

MOT test number: 642773479272
Expiry date: 02 Oct 2010
Mileage recorded: 88,141 MI
Registration at time of test: VXI8400
Data source: DVSA

ADVISORY Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

USER ENTERED child seat fitted to the rear near side(unable to carry out a full inspection of the adult seat belt)

MOT test number: 554700177215
Expiry date: 02 Oct 2008
Mileage recorded: 59,694 MI
Registration at time of test: VXI8400
Data source: DVSA

ADVISORY Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

USER ENTERED child seat fitted to the rear near side(unable to carry out full inspection of adult seat belt)

MOT test number: 692047946108
Expiry date: 26 May 2007
Mileage recorded: 43,192 MI
Registration at time of test: VXI8400
Data source: DVSA

ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Vehicle specifications

Model: GOLF
Fuel Type: DIESEL
Engine Size: 1,896 cc
First Registered: Oct 2002
First Used on Road: 05 Oct 2002
CO2 Emissions: 140 g/km
Wheelplan: 2 AXLE RIGID BODY
Type Approval: M1
Last V5C Issued: 27 Sep 2024
Safety Recall: Unknown
Export Marker: No

What this Volkswagen costs to run

Based on live UK average diesel (b7) prices and the official CO2 figure.

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Fuel economy: 53.5 mpg; From 140 g/km CO2
Cost per mile: 16.8p; At 198.1p/litre
Fill-up: £118.85; Approx. 60L tank
Yearly fuel: £1,246; At 7,400 miles/year

Estimates use the official CO2 figure with a real-world correction. Fuel price is the UK average from 8131 forecourts via the GOV.UK Fuel Finder scheme. Real-world MPG can vary by 10-15%.

Data from DVLA & DVSA. For personal use only, always verify independently before purchase decisions. Last updated 07 May 2026 at 14:31.