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Volkswagen Golf

Blue · Petrol · 1998 · 1,984 cc

VWX 771MOT history

VWX 771 is a blue petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 22 Sept 1998. Its MOT expired on 12 Jun 2024 and it has passed 17 of 25 MOT tests, with 66,069 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Jun 2023.

VWX 771 blue Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Golf, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 12 Jun 2024
Mileage
66,069 mi
At MOT on 13 Jun 2023
MOT tests
25
17 passed · 8 failed
Per year
1,639 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
VWX 771
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,984 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
22 Sept 1998
MOT status
MOT expired on 12 Jun 2024
Latest MOT test
13 Jun 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

VWX 771 was last recorded at 66,069 miles on 13 Jun 2023, 255 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Nov 2020.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 9 Oct 2014: 61,844 miles, lower than 95,007 miles on 7 Oct 2014.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
65,814 miles · 16 Nov 2020
Between the last two tests
255 miles
Average per year
1,639 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 66,069 miles
  • 2020 – 65,814 miles
  • 2019 – 65,752 miles
  • 2018 – 65,624 miles
  • 2017 – 65,197 miles
  • 2016 – 64,967 miles
  • 2015 – 63,491 miles
  • 2014 – 61,844 miles
  • 2013 – 58,852 miles
  • 2012 – 57,357 miles
  • 2011 – 55,269 miles
  • 2010 – 51,707 miles
  • 2009 – 49,162 miles
  • 2008 – 46,140 miles
  • 2007 – 43,274 miles
  • 2006 – 40,246 miles
  • 2005 – 36,991 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass66,069 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2018
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (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.

  • Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front and rear

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases System Deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Non Obligatory Mirror Casing Damaged/ Insecure

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2017

  • Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

Full MOT history

25 tests since 15 Sept 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass66,069 miles (+255)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    66,069 miles
    Test number
    837094927935
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  2. Pass65,814 miles (+2)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    65,814 miles
    Test number
    695246541846
    • AdvisoryRegistration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front and rear (0.1 (b))

  3. Fail65,812 miles (+60)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,812 miles
    Test number
    703393567654
    • MajorFuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRegistration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front and rear (0.1 (b))

  4. Pass65,752 miles (+128)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    65,752 miles
    Test number
    478430150482
    • AdvisoryRegistration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front and rear (0.1 (b))

  5. Pass65,624 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    65,624 miles
    Test number
    657240222129
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases System Deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNon Obligatory Mirror Casing Damaged/ Insecure
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  6. Fail65,624 miles (+427)2 major1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,624 miles
    Test number
    458097514315
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • Repaired at testParking brake lever ratchet mechanism worn to the extent that the brake may inadvertently release During Rolling Road Test Started To Work As Intended (1.1.6 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases System Deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNon Obligatory Mirror Casing Damaged/ Insecure
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  7. Pass65,197 miles (+230)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    65,197 miles
    Test number
    321900385953
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • 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)
    • AdvisorySlight Brake Bind Both Rear Wheels

  8. Pass64,967 miles (+1,476)
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    64,967 miles
    Test number
    658510574353

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass63,491 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    63,491 miles
    Test number
    894305798098
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre Box (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisorySlight Brake Bind Both Rear Wheels on Rotation- Unbalanced Across An Axle
    • AdvisorySlight Sidewall Damage Nearside Rear Tyre-Cords Not Visible

  10. Fail63,491 miles (+1,647)1 repaired6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,491 miles
    Test number
    347412764419
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre Box (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisorySlight Brake Bind Both Rear Wheels on Rotation- Unbalanced Across An Axle
    • AdvisorySlight Sidewall Damage Nearside Rear Tyre-Cords Not Visible

  11. Pass61,844 miles (-33,163)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    61,844 miles
    Test number
    375722284417
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteOil leak

  12. Fail95,007 miles (+36,155)1 failure3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,007 miles
    Test number
    959840984255
    • FailureOffside Inner Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteCoolant leak
    • NoteOil leak

  13. Pass58,852 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    58,852 miles
    Test number
    868327473231

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail58,852 miles (+1,495)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,852 miles
    Test number
    498967173251
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  15. Pass57,357 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    57,357 miles
    Test number
    758093672227

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail57,357 miles (+2,088)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,357 miles
    Test number
    309622372295
    • FailureNearside Rear Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

  17. Pass55,269 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    55,269 miles
    Test number
    607559271295
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  18. Fail55,269 miles (+3,562)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,269 miles
    Test number
    847659471247
    • FailureNearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  19. Pass51,707 miles (+2,545)
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    51,707 miles
    Test number
    100184480279

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass49,162 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    49,162 miles
    Test number
    464918679284

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail49,162 miles (+3,022)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,162 miles
    Test number
    430108079277
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  22. Pass46,140 miles (+2,866)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    46,140 miles
    Test number
    482680788205
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteCoolant leak

  23. Pass43,274 miles (+3,028)
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    43,274 miles
    Test number
    950304057209

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass40,246 miles (+3,255)
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    40,246 miles
    Test number
    224064856281

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass36,991 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2006
    Odometer
    36,991 miles
    Test number
    981918455291

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about VWX 771

What vehicle is registration VWX 771 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show VWX 771 on a blue petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 22 Sept 1998. Dateless registrations can be transferred between vehicles, so earlier MOT tests may have been under a different registration. Registered keeper details are not public and are not shown.
Does VWX 771 currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on VWX 771 expired on 12 Jun 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on VWX 771?
The MOT on VWX 771 expired on 12 Jun 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has VWX 771 done?
VWX 771 was recorded at 66,069 miles at its MOT on 13 Jun 2023, an average of 1,639 miles a year.
Has VWX 771 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. VWX 771 has failed 8 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Nov 2020.
Has the mileage on VWX 771 ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 9 Oct 2014. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on VWX 771 find?
VWX 771 passed its latest MOT on 13 Jun 2023 with 4 advisories: front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread; oil leak, but not excessive, and 1 more.

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