Volkswagen Golf
Silver · Petrol · 2000 · 2,324 cc
X742 AUJMOT history
X742 AUJ is a silver petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 12 Oct 2000. Its MOT expired on 6 Oct 2026 and it has passed 18 of 22 MOT tests, with 62,266 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Oct 2025.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 6 Oct 2026
- Mileage
- 62,266 mi
- At MOT on 7 Oct 2025
- MOT tests
- 22
- 18 passed · 4 failed
- Per year
- 2,182 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- X742 AUJ
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Golf
- Colour
- Silver
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 2,324 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2000
- First used
- 12 Oct 2000
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 6 Oct 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 7 Oct 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
X742 AUJ was last recorded at 62,266 miles on 7 Oct 2025, 35 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Jul 2023.
- Previous MOT
- 62,231 miles · 3 Jul 2023
- Between the last two tests
- 35 miles
- Average per year
- 2,182 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 62,266 miles
- 2023 – 62,231 miles
- 2021 – 58,749 miles
- 2020 – 58,412 miles
- 2019 – 58,013 miles
- 2018 – 57,408 miles
- 2017 – 56,425 miles
- 2016 – 56,084 miles
- 2015 – 55,537 miles
- 2014 – 55,060 miles
- 2013 – 53,655 miles
- 2012 – 52,546 miles
- 2011 – 51,573 miles
- 2010 – 38,496 miles
- 2009 – 33,177 miles
- 2008 – 26,711 miles
- 2007 – 24,304 miles
- 2006 – 20,529 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass62,266 miles
- AdvisoryBrake pedal has long travel close to excessive
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
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 Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018
Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018
Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018
Exhaust shield insecure
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018
Full MOT history
22 tests since 21 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass62,266 miles (+35)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Oct 2026
- Odometer
- 62,266 miles
- Test number
- 259108525731
- AdvisoryBrake pedal has long travel close to excessive
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Pass62,231 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Jul 2024
- Odometer
- 62,231 miles
- Test number
- 569735854758
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryPower steering pump noisy not affecting steering
Fail62,230 miles (+3,481)1 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 62,230 miles
- Test number
- 483408756063
- MajorBoot lid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.2.1 (e))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryPower steering pump noisy not affecting steering
Pass58,749 miles (+337)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Dec 2022
- Odometer
- 58,749 miles
- Test number
- 269462141935
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass58,412 miles (+399)
- MOT expiry
- 24 Sept 2021
- Odometer
- 58,412 miles
- Test number
- 245563430309
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass58,013 miles (+605)
- MOT expiry
- 24 Sept 2020
- Odometer
- 58,013 miles
- Test number
- 784154504912
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass57,408 miles (+3)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Sept 2019
- Odometer
- 57,408 miles
- Test number
- 422505638575
- AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryExhaust shield insecure
Fail57,405 miles (+980)2 major6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 57,405 miles
- Test number
- 732462445939
- MajorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryExhaust shield insecure
Pass56,425 miles (+341)
- MOT expiry
- 24 Sept 2018
- Odometer
- 56,425 miles
- Test number
- 216644211650
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass56,084 miles (+547)
- MOT expiry
- 24 Sept 2017
- Odometer
- 56,084 miles
- Test number
- 975120587455
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass55,537 miles (+477)
- MOT expiry
- 24 Sept 2016
- Odometer
- 55,537 miles
- Test number
- 607997208905
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass55,060 miles (+1,405)
- MOT expiry
- 24 Sept 2015
- Odometer
- 55,060 miles
- Test number
- 556882364263
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass53,655 miles (+1,109)
- MOT expiry
- 24 Sept 2014
- Odometer
- 53,655 miles
- Test number
- 375069153478
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass52,546 miles (+973)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 24 Sept 2013
- Odometer
- 52,546 miles
- Test number
- 656024842223
- AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Pass51,573 miles (+13,077)
- MOT expiry
- 24 Sept 2012
- Odometer
- 51,573 miles
- Test number
- 545879741262
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass38,496 miles
- MOT expiry
- 24 Sept 2011
- Odometer
- 38,496 miles
- Test number
- 353633050419
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail38,496 miles (+5,319)2 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 38,496 miles
- Test number
- 983702850280
- FailureNearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- FailureOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Pass33,177 miles (+6,466)
- MOT expiry
- 24 Sept 2010
- Odometer
- 33,177 miles
- Test number
- 480559459294
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass26,711 miles (+2,407)
- MOT expiry
- 24 Sept 2009
- Odometer
- 26,711 miles
- Test number
- 193722168227
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass24,304 miles (+1)
- MOT expiry
- 24 Sept 2008
- Odometer
- 24,304 miles
- Test number
- 363178067294
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail24,303 miles (+3,774)2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 24,303 miles
- Test number
- 381714157425
- FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
- FailureOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Pass20,529 miles
- MOT expiry
- 12 Sept 2007
- Odometer
- 20,529 miles
- Test number
- 722663136277
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about X742 AUJ
- Does X742 AUJ currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on X742 AUJ expired on 6 Oct 2026, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on X742 AUJ?
- The MOT on X742 AUJ expired on 6 Oct 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has X742 AUJ done?
- X742 AUJ was recorded at 62,266 miles at its MOT on 7 Oct 2025, an average of 2,182 miles a year.
- Has X742 AUJ ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. X742 AUJ has failed 4 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Jul 2023.
- Has the mileage on X742 AUJ 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 X742 AUJ find?
- X742 AUJ passed its latest MOT on 7 Oct 2025 with 4 advisories: brake pedal has long travel close to excessive; nearside rear axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn; offside rear axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn, and 1 more.
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