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Volkswagen Golf

White · Petrol · 2000 · 1,595 cc

X741 DLEMOT history

X741 DLE is a white petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 8 Nov 2000. Its MOT expired on 7 May 2026 and it has passed 18 of 26 MOT tests, with 75,467 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 May 2025.

X741 DLE white Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 7 May 2026
Mileage
75,467 mi
At MOT on 8 May 2025
MOT tests
26
18 passed · 8 failed
Per year
2,588 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X741 DLE
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
White
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,595 cc
Year of manufacture
2000
First used
8 Nov 2000
MOT status
MOT expired on 7 May 2026
Latest MOT test
8 May 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

X741 DLE was last recorded at 75,467 miles on 8 May 2025, 4,368 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Apr 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
71,099 miles · 26 Apr 2024
Between the last two tests
4,368 miles
Average per year
2,588 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 75,467 miles
  • 2024 – 71,099 miles
  • 2023 – 68,704 miles
  • 2022 – 66,324 miles
  • 2021 – 62,782 miles
  • 2019 – 59,971 miles
  • 2017 – 58,329 miles
  • 2016 – 51,751 miles
  • 2015 – 48,890 miles
  • 2014 – 45,851 miles
  • 2013 – 42,950 miles
  • 2012 – 42,134 miles
  • 2011 – 40,763 miles
  • 2010 – 39,185 miles
  • 2009 – 37,365 miles
  • 2008 – 35,325 miles
  • 2007 – 32,459 miles
  • 2006 – 27,562 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass75,467 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • 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 Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryPlay 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.

  • Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory8 MOTs, 2019–2024

  • Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits

    Major2 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Nearside Rear lamp has water ingress

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective

    Minor2 MOTs, 2019–2021

Full MOT history

26 tests since 3 Nov 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass75,467 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2026
    Odometer
    75,467 miles
    Test number
    760507278721
    • 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 Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  2. Fail75,467 miles (+4,368)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,467 miles
    Test number
    795144198453
    • MajorFront Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))
    • 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 Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  3. Pass71,099 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    71,099 miles
    Test number
    933398789188
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

  4. Fail71,099 miles (+2,395)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,099 miles
    Test number
    114019101684
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

  5. Pass68,704 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    68,704 miles
    Test number
    470520771115
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear lamp has water ingress

  6. Fail68,704 miles (+2,380)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,704 miles
    Test number
    236914326886
    • MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear lamp has water ingress

  7. Pass66,324 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    66,324 miles
    Test number
    350163524919
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

  8. Fail66,324 miles (+3,542)2 major1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,324 miles
    Test number
    966656251774
    • MajorBrake servo defective or ineffective pipe split (1.1.10 (a) (i))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • Repaired at testOffside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

  9. Pass62,782 miles (+2,811)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    62,782 miles
    Test number
    757381947498
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  10. Pass59,971 miles (+1,642)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    59,971 miles
    Test number
    922609050221
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  11. Pass58,329 miles (+6,578)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    58,329 miles
    Test number
    890814052531
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  12. Pass51,751 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    51,751 miles
    Test number
    412559207162
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

  13. Fail51,751 miles (+2,861)1 failure1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,751 miles
    Test number
    154081236253
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryEngine oil level dip stick tube broken

  14. Pass48,890 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    48,890 miles
    Test number
    939109234613
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryChip in windsreen
    • AdvisoryDip stick tube broken
    • AdvisoryO/s/r tyre perished

  15. Fail48,890 miles (+3,039)1 repaired6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,890 miles
    Test number
    472171231710
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryChip in windsreen
    • AdvisoryDip stick tube broken
    • AdvisoryO/s/r tyre perished

  16. Pass45,851 miles (+2,901)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    45,851 miles
    Test number
    927529674210
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass42,950 miles (+816)
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    42,950 miles
    Test number
    599741903384

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail42,134 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,134 miles
    Test number
    977569582279
    • Repaired at testRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

  19. Pass42,134 miles (+1,371)
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    42,134 miles
    Test number
    988359682260

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass40,763 miles (+1,578)
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    40,763 miles
    Test number
    218089991261

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass39,185 miles (+1,820)
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    39,185 miles
    Test number
    901369190284

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass37,365 miles (+2,040)
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    37,365 miles
    Test number
    882656099263

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass35,325 miles (+2,866)
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    35,325 miles
    Test number
    783330298270

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass32,459 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    32,459 miles
    Test number
    674135607353

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail32,459 miles (+4,897)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    32,459 miles
    Test number
    791404907326
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

  26. Pass27,562 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    27,562 miles
    Test number
    341667806320

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about X741 DLE

Does X741 DLE currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on X741 DLE expired on 7 May 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on X741 DLE?
The MOT on X741 DLE expired on 7 May 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has X741 DLE done?
X741 DLE was recorded at 75,467 miles at its MOT on 8 May 2025, an average of 2,588 miles a year.
Has X741 DLE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X741 DLE has failed 8 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 8 May 2025.
Has the mileage on X741 DLE 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 X741 DLE find?
X741 DLE passed its latest MOT on 8 May 2025 with 4 advisories: nearside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement, and 1 more.

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