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Volkswagen Golf

Green · Petrol · 2001 · 1,781 cc

X747 RBDMOT history

X747 RBD is a green petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 13 Feb 2001. Its MOT is valid until 22 May 2027 and it has passed 21 of 25 MOT tests, with 99,240 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 May 2026.

X747 RBD green Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 22 May 2027
Mileage
99,240 mi
At MOT on 21 May 2026
MOT tests
25
21 passed · 4 failed
Per year
2,635 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X747 RBD
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,781 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
13 Feb 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 22 May 2027
Latest MOT test
21 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

X747 RBD was last recorded at 99,240 miles on 21 May 2026, 11,948 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
87,292 miles · 20 May 2025
Between the last two tests
11,948 miles
Average per year
2,635 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 99,240 miles
  • 2025 – 87,292 miles
  • 2024 – 81,813 miles
  • 2023 – 74,625 miles
  • 2022 – 74,554 miles
  • 2021 – 74,048 miles
  • 2020 – 73,576 miles
  • 2019 – 72,655 miles
  • 2018 – 71,629 miles
  • 2017 – 70,931 miles
  • 2016 – 70,087 miles
  • 2015 – 68,953 miles
  • 2014 – 67,296 miles
  • 2013 – 64,977 miles
  • 2012 – 61,235 miles
  • 2011 – 58,649 miles
  • 2010 – 56,387 miles
  • 2009 – 54,556 miles
  • 2008 – 52,873 miles
  • 2006 – 48,925 miles
  • 2005 – 45,401 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass99,240 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar damaged but not seriously weakened Appears to be intermittently fouling driveshaft (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on 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.

  • Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2024

  • Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2014

Full MOT history

25 tests since 15 Dec 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass99,240 miles (+11,948)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2027
    Odometer
    99,240 miles
    Test number
    817151847927
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar damaged but not seriously weakened Appears to be intermittently fouling driveshaft (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass87,292 miles (+5,479)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2026
    Odometer
    87,292 miles
    Test number
    160004452396
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Drive shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  3. Pass81,813 miles (+7,188)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2025
    Odometer
    81,813 miles
    Test number
    712891938264
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass74,625 miles (+71)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2024
    Odometer
    74,625 miles
    Test number
    914932017163
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Various brake pipes are slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryGeneral underbody corrosion to sub frames and suspension components
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Slight cracking on tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Slight cracking on tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  5. Pass74,554 miles (+12)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2023
    Odometer
    74,554 miles
    Test number
    532143228181
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Various brake pipes slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryGeneral slight under body corrosion around suspension components

  6. Fail74,542 miles (+494)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,542 miles
    Test number
    338964559239
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

  7. Pass74,048 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2022
    Odometer
    74,048 miles
    Test number
    167397398942
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

  8. Fail74,048 miles (+472)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,048 miles
    Test number
    666512275518
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

  9. Pass73,576 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2021
    Odometer
    73,576 miles
    Test number
    459098435896

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail73,576 miles (+921)1 dangerous2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,576 miles
    Test number
    889415472974
    • DangerousOffside Front Macpherson strut attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust system insecure center (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  11. Pass72,655 miles (+1,026)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2020
    Odometer
    72,655 miles
    Test number
    263107865196
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

  12. Pass71,629 miles (+698)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2019
    Odometer
    71,629 miles
    Test number
    527688117184
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

  13. Pass70,931 miles (+844)
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2018
    Odometer
    70,931 miles
    Test number
    251359061477

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass70,087 miles (+1,134)
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2017
    Odometer
    70,087 miles
    Test number
    214558055362

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass68,953 miles (+1,657)
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2016
    Odometer
    68,953 miles
    Test number
    229013635179

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass67,296 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2015
    Odometer
    67,296 miles
    Test number
    218525134153

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail67,296 miles (+2,319)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,296 miles
    Test number
    935264234178
    • FailureNearside Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  18. Pass64,977 miles (+3,742)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2014
    Odometer
    64,977 miles
    Test number
    929324433180
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  19. Pass61,235 miles (+2,586)
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2013
    Odometer
    61,235 miles
    Test number
    316526132102

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass58,649 miles (+2,262)
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2012
    Odometer
    58,649 miles
    Test number
    259000131144

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass56,387 miles (+1,831)
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2011
    Odometer
    56,387 miles
    Test number
    664591330146

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass54,556 miles (+1,683)
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2010
    Odometer
    54,556 miles
    Test number
    742704739171

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass52,873 miles (+3,948)
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2009
    Odometer
    52,873 miles
    Test number
    304160238166

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass48,925 miles (+3,524)
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2007
    Odometer
    48,925 miles
    Test number
    383024656357

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass45,401 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2006
    Odometer
    45,401 miles
    Test number
    300149045381

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about X747 RBD

Does X747 RBD currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on X747 RBD is valid until 22 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on X747 RBD?
The MOT on X747 RBD is valid until 22 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has X747 RBD done?
X747 RBD was recorded at 99,240 miles at its MOT on 21 May 2026, an average of 2,635 miles a year.
Has X747 RBD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X747 RBD has failed 4 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 17 May 2022.
Has the mileage on X747 RBD 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 X747 RBD find?
X747 RBD passed its latest MOT on 21 May 2026 with 6 advisories: nearside front lower suspension arm ball joint has slight play; nearside front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 3 more.

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