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Volkswagen Golf

Red · Petrol · 2000 · 1,984 cc

X741 VVWMOT history

X741 VVW is a red petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 9 Nov 2000. Its MOT expired on 1 Feb 2025 and it has passed 18 of 23 MOT tests, with 113,237 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Jan 2024.

X741 VVW red Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Golf, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 1 Feb 2025
Mileage
113,237 mi
At MOT on 16 Jan 2024
MOT tests
23
18 passed · 5 failed
Per year
4,287 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X741 VVW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,984 cc
Year of manufacture
2000
First used
9 Nov 2000
MOT status
MOT expired on 1 Feb 2025
Latest MOT test
16 Jan 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

X741 VVW was last recorded at 113,237 miles on 16 Jan 2024, 5,882 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Feb 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
107,355 miles · 2 Feb 2023
Between the last two tests
5,882 miles
Average per year
4,287 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 113,237 miles
  • 2023 – 107,355 miles
  • 2021 – 105,716 miles
  • 2020 – 94,480 miles
  • 2019 – 90,538 miles
  • 2018 – 83,459 miles
  • 2017 – 75,308 miles
  • 2016 – 66,467 miles
  • 2015 – 59,170 miles
  • 2014 – 57,663 miles
  • 2013 – 54,006 miles
  • 2012 – 51,747 miles
  • 2011 – 50,472 miles
  • 2010 – 47,776 miles
  • 2009 – 46,021 miles
  • 2008 – 43,876 miles
  • 2007 – 39,987 miles
  • 2006 – 38,070 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass113,237 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2019
  • MinorNearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryCentral Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases heavily corroded (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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.

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

23 tests since 5 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass113,237 miles (+5,882)2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    113,237 miles
    Test number
    599543888113
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases heavily corroded (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

  2. Pass107,355 miles (+1,639)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    107,355 miles
    Test number
    310799560828
    • MinorOffside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass105,716 miles (+11,236)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    105,716 miles
    Test number
    408744333079
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box joint (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material axle (1.1.11 (c))

  4. Pass94,480 miles (+3,942)2 minor
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    94,480 miles
    Test number
    954023446593
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorObligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

  5. Pass90,538 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    90,538 miles
    Test number
    317720987813
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear(rear end) to flex hose (1.1.11 (c))

  6. Fail90,538 miles (+7,079)1 repaired1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,538 miles
    Test number
    336340613056
    • Repaired at testEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear(rear end) to flex hose (1.1.11 (c))

  7. Pass83,459 miles (+2)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    83,459 miles
    Test number
    337883292573
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  8. Fail83,457 miles (+8,149)1 dangerous2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,457 miles
    Test number
    942317161875
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn inner back bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened on inside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened on inside. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass75,308 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    75,308 miles
    Test number
    608531661796

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail75,305 miles (+8,838)2 dangerous2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,305 miles
    Test number
    277110184221
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases at centre (7.1.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

  11. Pass66,467 miles (+7,297)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    66,467 miles
    Test number
    235527795027
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre has a small cut in outer wall

  12. Pass59,170 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    59,170 miles
    Test number
    105234385151

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail59,170 miles (+1,507)1 failure2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,170 miles
    Test number
    236434685496
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteN/s/r tyre has uneven wear on the inside shoulder

  14. Pass57,663 miles (+3,657)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    57,663 miles
    Test number
    278162474171
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  15. Pass54,006 miles (+2,259)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    54,006 miles
    Test number
    719834883100

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail51,747 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,747 miles
    Test number
    265972972193
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  17. Pass51,747 miles (+1,275)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    51,747 miles
    Test number
    805102472166

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass50,472 miles (+2,696)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    50,472 miles
    Test number
    829502081155

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass47,776 miles (+1,755)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    47,776 miles
    Test number
    580812360135

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass46,021 miles (+2,145)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    46,021 miles
    Test number
    101637979180

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass43,876 miles (+3,889)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    43,876 miles
    Test number
    521886688170

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass39,987 miles (+1,917)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    39,987 miles
    Test number
    273674787115

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass38,070 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    38,070 miles
    Test number
    273096086438

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about X741 VVW

Does X741 VVW currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on X741 VVW expired on 1 Feb 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on X741 VVW?
The MOT on X741 VVW expired on 1 Feb 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has X741 VVW done?
X741 VVW was recorded at 113,237 miles at its MOT on 16 Jan 2024, an average of 4,287 miles a year.
Has X741 VVW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X741 VVW has failed 5 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Aug 2019.
Has the mileage on X741 VVW 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 VVW find?
X741 VVW passed its latest MOT on 16 Jan 2024 with 2 minor defects and 4 advisories: nearside front outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; nearside front windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; central rear exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases heavily corroded, and 3 more.

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