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Volkswagen Golf

Black · Petrol · 2000 · 1,595 cc

X745 AUJMOT history

X745 AUJ is a black petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 12 Oct 2000. Its MOT expired on 31 Mar 2026 and it has passed 15 of 25 MOT tests, with 131,595 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Jul 2026.

X745 AUJ black Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 31 Mar 2026
Mileage
131,595 mi
At MOT on 6 Jul 2026
MOT tests
25
15 passed · 10 failed
Per year
4,562 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X745 AUJ
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
12 Oct 2000
MOT status
MOT expired on 31 Mar 2026
Latest MOT test
6 Jul 2026 (Fail)

Mileage history

X745 AUJ was last recorded at 131,595 miles on 6 Jul 2026, 4,167 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
127,428 miles · 1 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
4,167 miles
Average per year
4,562 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 131,595 miles
  • 2025 – 127,428 miles
  • 2021 – 124,456 miles
  • 2020 – 118,376 miles
  • 2018 – 107,631 miles
  • 2017 – 102,725 miles
  • 2016 – 93,447 miles
  • 2015 – 86,687 miles
  • 2014 – 81,578 miles
  • 2013 – 75,718 miles
  • 2012 – 67,258 miles
  • 2010 – 57,085 miles
  • 2009 – 53,297 miles
  • 2008 – 49,452 miles
  • 2007 – 45,823 miles
  • 2006 – 41,458 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail131,595 miles
  • MajorNearside Front Direction indicator missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
  • MajorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
  • MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
  • MajorNearside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
  • MajorOffside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MinorFront Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
  • MinorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH SIDES (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH SIDES (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

What MOT failures 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 Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits

    Major2 MOTs, 2021–2025

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi hose

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2006–2010

Full MOT history

25 tests since 3 Oct 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail131,595 miles (+4,167)7 major2 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,595 miles
    Test number
    860273421467
    • MajorNearside Front Direction indicator missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorFront Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH SIDES (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH SIDES (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  2. Pass127,428 miles (+8)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    127,428 miles
    Test number
    130519725531
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. Fail127,420 miles (+2,964)10 major1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,420 miles
    Test number
    925620397755
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorHeadlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  4. Pass124,456 miles (+18)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    124,456 miles
    Test number
    379642047686
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

  5. Fail124,438 miles (+6,062)1 dangerous5 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,438 miles
    Test number
    338544879821
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  6. Pass118,376 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    118,376 miles
    Test number
    996993575253

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail118,376 miles (+10,745)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,376 miles
    Test number
    467670412456
    • Repaired at testNearside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • Repaired at testNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass107,631 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2019
    Odometer
    107,631 miles
    Test number
    924915708775

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail107,631 miles (+4,906)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,631 miles
    Test number
    669026268270
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  10. Pass102,725 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    102,725 miles
    Test number
    118987635594

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail102,725 miles (+9,278)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,725 miles
    Test number
    382429446961
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

  12. Pass93,447 miles (+6,760)
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    93,447 miles
    Test number
    110505190406

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass86,687 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    86,687 miles
    Test number
    195395575401

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail86,687 miles (+5,109)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,687 miles
    Test number
    795715375092
    • FailureNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

  15. Pass81,578 miles (+5,860)
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    81,578 miles
    Test number
    117178774418

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass75,718 miles (+8,460)1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    75,718 miles
    Test number
    808699253075
    • NoteOil leak

  17. Pass67,258 miles1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    67,258 miles
    Test number
    605679972005
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteOil leak

  18. Fail67,257 miles (+10,172)1 failure2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,257 miles
    Test number
    365369772088
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteOil leak

  19. Pass57,085 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    57,085 miles
    Test number
    680023960284
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteLip on front brake discs

  20. Fail57,085 miles (+3,788)2 repaired2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,085 miles
    Test number
    920163760211
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteLip on front brake discs

  21. Pass53,297 miles (+3,845)1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    53,297 miles
    Test number
    241114069260
    • NoteNon obligatory mirror damaged

  22. Fail49,452 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,452 miles
    Test number
    554176368241
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  23. Pass49,452 miles (+3,629)
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    49,452 miles
    Test number
    724916468238

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass45,823 miles (+4,365)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    45,823 miles
    Test number
    743530577205
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  25. Pass41,458 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    41,458 miles
    Test number
    751146576222
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Questions about X745 AUJ

Does X745 AUJ currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on X745 AUJ expired on 31 Mar 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on X745 AUJ?
The MOT on X745 AUJ expired on 31 Mar 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has X745 AUJ done?
X745 AUJ was recorded at 131,595 miles at its MOT on 6 Jul 2026, an average of 4,562 miles a year.
Has X745 AUJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X745 AUJ has failed 10 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Jul 2026.
Has the mileage on X745 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 X745 AUJ find?
X745 AUJ failed its latest MOT on 6 Jul 2026 with 7 major defects, 2 minor defects and 7 advisories: nearside front direction indicator missing; nearside front drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt; nearside front headlamp not working on dipped beam, and 13 more.

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