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Volkswagen Golf

Silver · Diesel · 2000 · 1,896 cc

X743 WNUMOT history

X743 WNU is a silver diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 5 Oct 2000. Its MOT expired on 24 Aug 2024 and it has passed 18 of 26 MOT tests, with 167,647 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Aug 2023.

X743 WNU silver Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 24 Aug 2024
Mileage
167,647 mi
At MOT on 18 Aug 2023
MOT tests
26
18 passed · 8 failed
Per year
6,576 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X743 WNU
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2000
First used
5 Oct 2000
MOT status
MOT expired on 24 Aug 2024
Latest MOT test
18 Aug 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

X743 WNU was last recorded at 167,647 miles on 18 Aug 2023, 5,753 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Aug 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
161,894 miles · 24 Aug 2022
Between the last two tests
5,753 miles
Average per year
6,576 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 167,647 miles
  • 2022 – 161,894 miles
  • 2021 – 155,869 miles
  • 2020 – 150,310 miles
  • 2019 – 144,308 miles
  • 2018 – 138,910 miles
  • 2017 – 134,224 miles
  • 2016 – 125,207 miles
  • 2015 – 112,393 miles
  • 2014 – 104,116 miles
  • 2012 – 92,875 miles
  • 2011 – 86,491 miles
  • 2010 – 81,564 miles
  • 2009 – 75,147 miles
  • 2008 – 65,926 miles
  • 2007 – 62,249 miles
  • 2006 – 58,850 miles
  • 2005 – 49,944 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass167,647 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement back bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement back bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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 Coil spring corroded

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2021

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Front Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

26 tests since 23 Sept 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass167,647 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    167,647 miles
    Test number
    778905082514
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement back bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement back bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Fail167,647 miles (+5,753)1 repaired6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    167,647 miles
    Test number
    123870032516
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement back bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement back bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass161,894 miles (+12)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    161,894 miles
    Test number
    771128975681
    • AdvisoryECU LIGHT NOT WORKING.
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH FRONTS ARM REAR BUSHES SPLITTING SLIGHT AND PERISHED. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH REAR TYRES PERISHING BETWEEN TREAD MARKERS. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRegistration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread FRONT PLATE FADING, REAR PLATE WEATHER DAMAGED. (0.1 (b))

  4. Fail161,882 miles (+6,013)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    161,882 miles
    Test number
    451814781131
    • MajorFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

  5. Pass155,869 miles (+5,559)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    155,869 miles
    Test number
    884535595033
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  6. Pass150,310 miles (+30)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    150,310 miles
    Test number
    294912795875
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  7. Fail150,280 miles (+5,972)2 dangerous7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    150,280 miles
    Test number
    593066842294
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  8. Pass144,308 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    144,308 miles
    Test number
    508365864025
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  9. Fail144,287 miles (+5,377)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    144,287 miles
    Test number
    554571981058
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  10. Pass138,910 miles (+4,686)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    138,910 miles
    Test number
    644713087998
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  11. Pass134,224 miles (+4)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    134,224 miles
    Test number
    509100087792
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  12. Fail134,220 miles (+9,013)4 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,220 miles
    Test number
    797409334707
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush and split (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm tyre 1mm plus misshaped and cracking (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureRear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  13. Pass125,207 miles (+12,814)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    125,207 miles
    Test number
    906283047731
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryCracking around offside rear tyre sidewalls

  14. Pass112,393 miles (+8,277)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    112,393 miles
    Test number
    903414306167
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear coil springs corroded

  15. Pass104,116 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    104,116 miles
    Test number
    607581134287

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail104,112 miles (+11,237)1 dangerous2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,112 miles
    Test number
    846229874075
    • DangerousFront Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

  17. Pass92,875 miles (+6,384)
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    92,875 miles
    Test number
    265763882229

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass86,491 miles (+4,927)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    86,491 miles
    Test number
    955514681293
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  19. Pass81,564 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    81,564 miles
    Test number
    374111680294

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail81,564 miles (+6,417)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,564 miles
    Test number
    414151780234
    • Repaired at testRear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

  21. Pass75,147 miles (+9,221)1 note
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    75,147 miles
    Test number
    551559979207
    • NoteBoth front tyres wearing on inner edges

  22. Pass65,926 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    65,926 miles
    Test number
    831847078262
    • NoteOffside rear tyre generally deteriorating

  23. Fail65,926 miles (+3,677)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,926 miles
    Test number
    363837778413
    • FailureNearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • NoteOffside rear tyre generally detiorating

  24. Pass62,249 miles (+3,399)
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    62,249 miles
    Test number
    460433057260

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass58,850 miles (+8,906)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    58,850 miles
    Test number
    343094866476
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteBoth front tyres are wearing on the inside edges

  26. Pass49,944 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2006
    Odometer
    49,944 miles
    Test number
    614156865213

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about X743 WNU

Does X743 WNU currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on X743 WNU expired on 24 Aug 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on X743 WNU?
The MOT on X743 WNU expired on 24 Aug 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has X743 WNU done?
X743 WNU was recorded at 167,647 miles at its MOT on 18 Aug 2023, an average of 6,576 miles a year.
Has X743 WNU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X743 WNU has failed 8 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Aug 2023.
Has the mileage on X743 WNU 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 WNU find?
X743 WNU passed its latest MOT on 18 Aug 2023 with 6 advisories: nearside front brake hose slightly deteriorated; nearside front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement back bush; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge, and 3 more.

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