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Volkswagen Golf

Black · Petrol · 2000 · 1,781 cc

X736 VYCMOT history

X736 VYC is a black petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 29 Nov 2000. Its MOT expired on 8 Jan 2026 and it has passed 20 of 23 MOT tests, with 164,373 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Jan 2025.

X736 VYC black Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 8 Jan 2026
Mileage
164,373 mi
At MOT on 9 Jan 2025
MOT tests
23
20 passed · 3 failed
Per year
6,549 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X736 VYC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,781 cc
Year of manufacture
2000
First used
29 Nov 2000
MOT status
MOT expired on 8 Jan 2026
Latest MOT test
9 Jan 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

X736 VYC was last recorded at 164,373 miles on 9 Jan 2025, 2,826 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Dec 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
161,547 miles · 16 Dec 2023
Between the last two tests
2,826 miles
Average per year
6,549 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 164,373 miles
  • 2023 – 161,547 miles
  • 2022 – 154,878 miles
  • 2021 – 140,066 miles
  • 2020 – 136,853 miles
  • 2019 – 131,754 miles
  • 2018 – 125,212 miles
  • 2016 – 121,949 miles
  • 2015 – 115,938 miles
  • 2014 – 107,969 miles
  • 2013 – 101,265 miles
  • 2012 – 95,226 miles
  • 2011 – 88,404 miles
  • 2010 – 81,485 miles
  • 2009 – 74,054 miles
  • 2008 – 63,752 miles
  • 2007 – 52,744 miles
  • 2006 – 45,656 miles
  • 2005 – 38,948 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass164,373 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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 Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play

    Major2 MOTs, 2020–2022

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass164,373 miles (+2,826)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    164,373 miles
    Test number
    511125588516
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  2. Pass161,547 miles (+3,924)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    161,547 miles
    Test number
    589172317537
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  3. Pass157,623 miles (+2,745)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    157,623 miles
    Test number
    552932876786

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass154,878 miles (+263)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    154,878 miles
    Test number
    243427340065
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Fail154,615 miles (+14,549)1 dangerous4 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    154,615 miles
    Test number
    453765496139
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
    • MajorOffside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake cable guide defective and affecting operation (1.1.15 (d))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass140,066 miles (+3,213)
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    140,066 miles
    Test number
    486786205657

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass136,853 miles (+36)
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    136,853 miles
    Test number
    281688550434

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail136,817 miles (+5,063)6 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,817 miles
    Test number
    161838077852
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorFront Registration plate inscription missing (0.1 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive turbo area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust system slightly corroded

  9. Pass131,754 miles (+6,542)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    131,754 miles
    Test number
    754087592476

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass125,212 miles (+3,263)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    125,212 miles
    Test number
    309490882331

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass121,949 miles (+6,011)
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    121,949 miles
    Test number
    448857239756

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass115,938 miles (+7,969)
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    115,938 miles
    Test number
    127428470924

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass107,969 miles (+6,704)
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    107,969 miles
    Test number
    748397914389

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass101,265 miles (+6,039)
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    101,265 miles
    Test number
    279296913372

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass95,226 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    95,226 miles
    Test number
    679462812302
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  16. Fail95,226 miles (+6,822)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,226 miles
    Test number
    517541612369
    • FailureBrake servo vacuum pipe split (3.6.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  17. Pass88,404 miles (+6,919)
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    88,404 miles
    Test number
    646354501381

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass81,485 miles (+7,431)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    81,485 miles
    Test number
    482967500366
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteRear axle bushes perishing.

  19. Pass74,054 miles (+10,302)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    74,054 miles
    Test number
    284969109396
    • AdvisoryInner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisorySuspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  20. Pass63,752 miles (+11,008)
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    63,752 miles
    Test number
    762061318343

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass52,744 miles (+7,088)
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    52,744 miles
    Test number
    772036707320

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass45,656 miles (+6,708)
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    45,656 miles
    Test number
    300621516350

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass38,948 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2006
    Odometer
    38,948 miles
    Test number
    322109415315

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about X736 VYC

Does X736 VYC currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on X736 VYC expired on 8 Jan 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on X736 VYC?
The MOT on X736 VYC expired on 8 Jan 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has X736 VYC done?
X736 VYC was recorded at 164,373 miles at its MOT on 9 Jan 2025, an average of 6,549 miles a year.
Has X736 VYC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X736 VYC has failed 3 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Mar 2022.
Has the mileage on X736 VYC 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 X736 VYC find?
X736 VYC passed its latest MOT on 9 Jan 2025 with 1 advisory: offside front play in steering rack inner joint(s).

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