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Volkswagen Golf

Black · Diesel · 2002 · 1,896 cc

X17 GAPMOT history

X17 GAP is a black diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 12 Sept 2002. Its MOT expired on 10 Dec 2022 and it has passed 16 of 20 MOT tests, with 105,739 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Dec 2021.

X17 GAP black Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 10 Dec 2022
Mileage
105,739 mi
At MOT on 6 Dec 2021
MOT tests
20
16 passed · 4 failed
Per year
4,486 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X17 GAP
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
12 Sept 2002
MOT status
MOT expired on 10 Dec 2022
Latest MOT test
6 Dec 2021 (Pass)

Mileage history

X17 GAP was last recorded at 105,739 miles on 6 Dec 2021, 1,537 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Dec 2020.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
104,202 miles · 11 Dec 2020
Between the last two tests
1,537 miles
Average per year
4,486 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2021 – 105,739 miles
  • 2020 – 104,202 miles
  • 2019 – 101,630 miles
  • 2018 – 100,000 miles
  • 2017 – 98,815 miles
  • 2016 – 97,550 miles
  • 2015 – 94,966 miles
  • 2013 – 91,215 miles
  • 2012 – 80,567 miles
  • 2011 – 80,332 miles
  • 2010 – 75,920 miles
  • 2009 – 68,344 miles
  • 2008 – 60,412 miles
  • 2007 – 52,097 miles
  • 2006 – 35,504 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass105,739 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryAll rigid brake pipes covered in grease

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 Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Rear fog lamp not working

    Major2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2017

Full MOT history

20 tests since 10 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass105,739 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    105,739 miles
    Test number
    419212853405
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryAll rigid brake pipes covered in grease

  2. Fail105,736 miles (+1,534)2 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,736 miles
    Test number
    766915741877
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryAll rigid brake pipes covered in grease

  3. Pass104,202 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    104,202 miles
    Test number
    365440181495
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  4. Fail104,202 miles (+2,572)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,202 miles
    Test number
    719192217788
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  5. Pass101,630 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    101,630 miles
    Test number
    253792013725

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail101,630 miles (+1,630)5 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,630 miles
    Test number
    986208289446
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass100,000 miles (+1,185)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2019
    Odometer
    100,000 miles
    Test number
    532720158131
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass98,815 miles (+4)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2018
    Odometer
    98,815 miles
    Test number
    467240063295
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

  9. Fail98,811 miles (+1,261)3 failures6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,811 miles
    Test number
    424825688618
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

  10. Pass97,550 miles (+2,584)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    97,550 miles
    Test number
    541454097511
    • AdvisoryFront Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment both (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear fog lamp affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2f)

  11. Pass94,966 miles (+3,751)2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    94,966 miles
    Test number
    328176215085
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteNearside rear bodywork damage

  12. Pass91,215 miles (+10,648)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    91,215 miles
    Test number
    677410813346
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  13. Pass80,567 miles (+235)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    80,567 miles
    Test number
    406304722420
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  14. Pass80,332 miles (+4,412)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    80,332 miles
    Test number
    766318211346
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

  15. Pass75,920 miles (+7,576)2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    75,920 miles
    Test number
    532914810335
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • NoteEngine over and under plastic covers fitted
    • NoteOffside front brake pads wearing thin and unevenly
    • NoteUnable to access boot from outside

  16. Pass68,344 miles (+7,932)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    68,344 miles
    Test number
    554808009308
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  17. Pass60,412 miles (+8,315)
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    60,412 miles
    Test number
    324024308314

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass52,097 miles (+575)
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    52,097 miles
    Test number
    420276907351

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass51,522 miles (+16,018)
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    51,522 miles
    Test number
    454772807138

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass35,504 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    35,504 miles
    Test number
    900290106120

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about X17 GAP

Does X17 GAP currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on X17 GAP expired on 10 Dec 2022, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on X17 GAP?
The MOT on X17 GAP expired on 10 Dec 2022. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has X17 GAP done?
X17 GAP was recorded at 105,739 miles at its MOT on 6 Dec 2021, an average of 4,486 miles a year.
Has X17 GAP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X17 GAP has failed 4 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Dec 2021.
Has the mileage on X17 GAP 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 X17 GAP find?
X17 GAP passed its latest MOT on 6 Dec 2021 with 5 advisories: nearside front suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened; nearside front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; nearside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing, and 2 more.

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