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Volkswagen Golf

Black · Petrol · 2000 · 1,595 cc

X743 HLAMOT history

X743 HLA is a black petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 30 Oct 2000. Its MOT expired on 22 Oct 2026 and it has passed 20 of 26 MOT tests, with 83,260 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Oct 2025.

X743 HLA black Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 22 Oct 2026
Mileage
83,260 mi
At MOT on 14 Oct 2025
MOT tests
26
20 passed · 6 failed
Per year
3,208 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X743 HLA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,595 cc
Year of manufacture
2000
First used
30 Oct 2000
MOT status
MOT expired on 22 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
14 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

X743 HLA was last recorded at 83,260 miles on 14 Oct 2025, 4,003 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Oct 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
79,257 miles · 18 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
4,003 miles
Average per year
3,208 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 83,260 miles
  • 2024 – 79,257 miles
  • 2023 – 77,252 miles
  • 2022 – 71,418 miles
  • 2021 – 67,079 miles
  • 2020 – 66,010 miles
  • 2019 – 64,946 miles
  • 2018 – 63,484 miles
  • 2017 – 61,726 miles
  • 2016 – 59,800 miles
  • 2015 – 57,051 miles
  • 2014 – 54,183 miles
  • 2013 – 51,301 miles
  • 2012 – 47,321 miles
  • 2011 – 43,761 miles
  • 2010 – 40,411 miles
  • 2009 – 36,130 miles
  • 2008 – 30,893 miles
  • 2007 – 26,952 miles
  • 2006 – 22,512 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass83,260 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tread low (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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.

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2011–2017

  • Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2017

Full MOT history

26 tests since 7 Nov 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass83,260 miles (+4,003)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    83,260 miles
    Test number
    228455263759
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tread low (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. Pass79,257 miles (+2,005)
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    79,257 miles
    Test number
    966833986691

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass77,252 miles (+5,834)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    77,252 miles
    Test number
    170763584063
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass71,418 miles (+4,339)
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    71,418 miles
    Test number
    450584231305

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass67,079 miles (+1,069)
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    67,079 miles
    Test number
    807315444424

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass66,010 miles (+1,064)
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    66,010 miles
    Test number
    908650554307

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass64,946 miles (+1,462)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    64,946 miles
    Test number
    861034877022
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  8. Pass63,484 miles (+1,758)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    63,484 miles
    Test number
    703037393854
    • AdvisoryChip in w/screen (zone A)
    • AdvisoryExhaust corroded

  9. Pass61,726 miles (+1,926)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    61,726 miles
    Test number
    768161816521
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryO/s inner drive shaft gaiter split

  10. Pass59,800 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    59,800 miles
    Test number
    769905913890
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryPower steering hose damp - near rack

  11. Fail59,800 miles (+2,749)4 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,800 miles
    Test number
    188123724943
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryPower steering hose damp - near rack

  12. Pass57,051 miles (+2,868)
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    57,051 miles
    Test number
    203996658769

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass54,183 miles (+2,882)2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    54,183 miles
    Test number
    986692284213
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteN/s outer door sill damaged
    • NoteN/s/f tyre tread depth low (2mm)

  14. Pass51,301 miles2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    51,301 miles
    Test number
    578918483210
    • AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteRear view mirror glass deteriorated

  15. Fail51,301 miles (+3,980)2 failures1 repaired2 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,301 miles
    Test number
    676078383226
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteOil leak (sump/sump plug area?)
    • NoteRear view mirror glass deteriorated

  16. Pass47,321 miles (+3,560)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    47,321 miles
    Test number
    866866082284
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  17. Fail43,761 miles4 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,761 miles
    Test number
    835885081291
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  18. Pass43,761 miles (+3,350)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    43,761 miles
    Test number
    839725081216
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  19. Pass40,411 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    40,411 miles
    Test number
    704778290219

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail40,411 miles (+4,281)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,411 miles
    Test number
    344228490440
    • FailureOffside Inner Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

  21. Pass36,130 miles (+5,237)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    36,130 miles
    Test number
    392706709320
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  22. Pass30,893 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    30,893 miles
    Test number
    134061408319

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail30,893 miles (+3,941)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,893 miles
    Test number
    903571608391
    • FailureOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

  24. Fail26,952 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    26,952 miles
    Test number
    372119387225
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  25. Pass26,952 miles (+4,440)
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    26,952 miles
    Test number
    793069287263

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass22,512 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    22,512 miles
    Test number
    642231616360
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Questions about X743 HLA

Does X743 HLA currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on X743 HLA expired on 22 Oct 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on X743 HLA?
The MOT on X743 HLA expired on 22 Oct 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has X743 HLA done?
X743 HLA was recorded at 83,260 miles at its MOT on 14 Oct 2025, an average of 3,208 miles a year.
Has X743 HLA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X743 HLA has failed 6 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Sept 2016.
Has the mileage on X743 HLA 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 X743 HLA find?
X743 HLA passed its latest MOT on 14 Oct 2025 with 1 advisory: offside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tread low.

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