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Volkswagen Golf

Silver · Petrol · 2000 · 1,781 cc

X742 VAPMOT history

X742 VAP is a silver petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 30 Oct 2000. Its MOT is valid until 1 Jan 2027 and it has passed 18 of 27 MOT tests, with 155,917 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Jan 2026.

X742 VAP silver Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Golf, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 1 Jan 2027
Mileage
155,917 mi
At MOT on 2 Jan 2026
MOT tests
27
18 passed · 9 failed
Per year
2,227 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X742 VAP
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,781 cc
Year of manufacture
2000
First used
30 Oct 2000
MOT status
MOT valid until 1 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
2 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

X742 VAP was last recorded at 155,917 miles on 2 Jan 2026, 98 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
155,819 miles · 2 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
98 miles
Average per year
2,227 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 155,917 miles
  • 2024 – 155,819 miles
  • 2021 – 155,763 miles
  • 2020 – 153,568 miles
  • 2019 – 151,314 miles
  • 2018 – 148,495 miles
  • 2017 – 145,402 miles
  • 2016 – 142,863 miles
  • 2015 – 139,811 miles
  • 2014 – 137,370 miles
  • 2013 – 135,208 miles
  • 2012 – 132,880 miles
  • 2011 – 129,936 miles
  • 2010 – 117,206 miles
  • 2009 – 116,397 miles
  • 2008 – 115,151 miles
  • 2007 – 114,276 miles
  • 2006 – 112,669 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass155,917 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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 Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s & n/s

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

27 tests since 2 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass155,917 miles (+98)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    155,917 miles
    Test number
    561117963520
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  2. Pass155,819 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    155,819 miles
    Test number
    604147081962
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s & n/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  3. Fail155,819 miles (+56)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    155,819 miles
    Test number
    128371527349
    • MajorFront Wheel bearing has excessive play o/s & n/s (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s & n/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass155,763 miles (+2,195)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    155,763 miles
    Test number
    855567358855
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryEngine covers + under tray fitted

  5. Pass153,568 miles (+8)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    153,568 miles
    Test number
    616568344728
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • 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 Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  6. Fail153,560 miles (+2,246)1 dangerous3 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    153,560 miles
    Test number
    436533478360
    • DangerousStop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))
    • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • 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 Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  7. Pass151,314 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    151,314 miles
    Test number
    774815935782

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail151,314 miles (+2,819)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    151,314 miles
    Test number
    576316696506
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass148,495 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    148,495 miles
    Test number
    106575940210

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail148,495 miles (+3,093)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    148,495 miles
    Test number
    702722389585
    • MajorNearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre

  11. Pass145,402 miles (+2,539)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    145,402 miles
    Test number
    982122506601
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  12. Pass142,863 miles (+3,052)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    142,863 miles
    Test number
    947344552584
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  13. Pass139,811 miles (+2,441)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    139,811 miles
    Test number
    679597585157

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass137,370 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    137,370 miles
    Test number
    847766094193

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail137,370 miles (+2,162)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    137,370 miles
    Test number
    239535994115
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  16. Pass135,208 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    135,208 miles
    Test number
    236157193173

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail135,208 miles (+2,328)2 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,208 miles
    Test number
    157956593192
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteEngine management light on

  18. Fail132,880 miles1 repaired2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,880 miles
    Test number
    237029292189
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • NoteN/s rear tyre 2mm all others getting low
    • NoteShield under cat loose

  19. Pass132,880 miles (+2,944)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    132,880 miles
    Test number
    306759892186
    • NoteN/s rear tyre 2mm all others getting low
    • NoteShield under cat loose

  20. Pass129,936 miles (+12,730)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    129,936 miles
    Test number
    269794791118

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail117,206 miles2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,206 miles
    Test number
    391349960112
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  22. Pass117,206 miles (+809)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    117,206 miles
    Test number
    613269060188
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  23. Pass116,397 miles (+1,246)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    116,397 miles
    Test number
    273856379190

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass115,151 miles (+875)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    115,151 miles
    Test number
    513403688190

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass114,276 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    114,276 miles
    Test number
    372431717221

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail114,276 miles (+1,607)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,276 miles
    Test number
    304761717206
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

  27. Pass112,669 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    112,669 miles
    Test number
    323494416255
    • NoteSmall chip in windscreen in zone b

Questions about X742 VAP

Does X742 VAP currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on X742 VAP is valid until 1 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on X742 VAP?
The MOT on X742 VAP is valid until 1 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has X742 VAP done?
X742 VAP was recorded at 155,917 miles at its MOT on 2 Jan 2026, an average of 2,227 miles a year.
Has X742 VAP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X742 VAP has failed 9 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Nov 2024.
Has the mileage on X742 VAP 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 VAP find?
X742 VAP passed its latest MOT on 2 Jan 2026 with 4 advisories: front oil leak, but not excessive; nearside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; offside front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing, and 1 more.

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