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Volkswagen Golf

Blue · Petrol · 2000 · 2,792 cc

X747 VYJMOT history

X747 VYJ is a blue petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 7 Dec 2000. Its MOT expired on 30 Jul 2024 and it has passed 16 of 28 MOT tests, with 112,183 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Jul 2023.

X747 VYJ blue Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 30 Jul 2024
Mileage
112,183 mi
At MOT on 28 Jul 2023
MOT tests
28
16 passed · 12 failed
Per year
1,954 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X747 VYJ
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,792 cc
Year of manufacture
2000
First used
7 Dec 2000
MOT status
MOT expired on 30 Jul 2024
Latest MOT test
28 Jul 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

X747 VYJ was last recorded at 112,183 miles on 28 Jul 2023, 10 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Jul 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
112,173 miles · 27 Jul 2023
Between the last two tests
10 miles
Average per year
1,954 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 112,183 miles
  • 2022 – 112,087 miles
  • 2021 – 111,806 miles
  • 2020 – 111,392 miles
  • 2019 – 110,720 miles
  • 2018 – 106,346 miles
  • 2015 – 104,161 miles
  • 2014 – 101,229 miles
  • 2013 – 98,876 miles
  • 2012 – 96,752 miles
  • 2011 – 94,815 miles
  • 2010 – 91,756 miles
  • 2009 – 88,376 miles
  • 2008 – 85,792 miles
  • 2007 – 82,763 miles
  • 2006 – 79,525 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass112,183 miles
  • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryFront Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement 2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023

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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2018–2022

  • Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases

    Major3 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material 2 main

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021

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

    Major2 MOTs, 2018–2021

  • Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass112,183 miles (+10)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    112,183 miles
    Test number
    824236239933
    • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement 2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Fail112,173 miles (+86)4 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,173 miles
    Test number
    911229997230
    • MajorEmissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement 2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass112,087 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    112,087 miles
    Test number
    688756695031
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material 2 main (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule 2 (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material 2 (1.1.11 (c))

  4. Fail112,077 miles (+271)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,077 miles
    Test number
    566234713131
    • MajorEmissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material 2 main (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule 2 (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material 2 (1.1.11 (c))

  5. Pass111,806 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    111,806 miles
    Test number
    981376218432
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material 2 main (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  6. Fail111,806 miles (+414)4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,806 miles
    Test number
    584324021885
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material 2 main (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  7. Pass111,392 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    111,392 miles
    Test number
    244809569483
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill ends (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  8. Fail111,392 miles (+672)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,392 miles
    Test number
    213301705152
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill ends (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  9. Pass110,720 miles (+4,374)2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2020
    Odometer
    110,720 miles
    Test number
    918348991819
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres crackes in tread
    • AdvisoryE m l on

  10. Pass106,346 miles (+2)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    106,346 miles
    Test number
    591023714769
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnder vehicle general corrosion.

  11. Fail106,344 miles (+2,183)11 major3 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,344 miles
    Test number
    929274760846
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • 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))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • MajorTailgate insecure (6.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • MinorBrake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))
    • MinorNearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnder vehicle general corrosion.

  12. Pass104,161 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    104,161 miles
    Test number
    698272078272
    • AdvisoryItems removed from drivers view prior to test

  13. Fail104,161 miles (+2,932)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,161 miles
    Test number
    905365888897
    • FailureOffside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryItems removed from drivers view prior to test

  14. Pass101,229 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    101,229 miles
    Test number
    949197294259

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail101,228 miles (+2,352)2 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,228 miles
    Test number
    787127994279
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryBrake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test

  16. Pass98,876 miles (+27)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    98,876 miles
    Test number
    289182713306
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
    • NoteOil leak

  17. Fail98,849 miles (+2,097)3 failures2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,849 miles
    Test number
    428688203359
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteEngine light on

  18. Pass96,752 miles (+12)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    96,752 miles
    Test number
    489110002427
    • AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteOil leak

  19. Fail96,740 miles (+1,925)1 failure2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,740 miles
    Test number
    307819192468
    • FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteOil leak

  20. Pass94,815 miles (+3,059)4 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    94,815 miles
    Test number
    599226901360
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteEngine light on
    • NoteN/s inner drive shaft gaiter insecure
    • NoteN/s/r seat belt not tested child seat fitted

  21. Pass91,756 miles (+36)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    91,756 miles
    Test number
    354253910338
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteOil leak

  22. Fail91,720 miles (+3,344)2 failures1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,720 miles
    Test number
    854278500346
    • FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteEngine management light,abs and tcs lights came on and went back off during test ??

  23. Pass88,376 miles (+2,584)
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    88,376 miles
    Test number
    232993219347

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass85,792 miles (+3,029)
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    85,792 miles
    Test number
    232181618398

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass82,763 miles (+28)
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    82,763 miles
    Test number
    301493017301

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail82,735 miles (+3,210)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,735 miles
    Test number
    332040517326
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

  27. Pass79,525 miles (+35)
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    79,525 miles
    Test number
    680793216325

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Fail79,490 miles2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,490 miles
    Test number
    321277106388
    • FailureNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

Questions about X747 VYJ

Does X747 VYJ currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on X747 VYJ expired on 30 Jul 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on X747 VYJ?
The MOT on X747 VYJ expired on 30 Jul 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has X747 VYJ done?
X747 VYJ was recorded at 112,183 miles at its MOT on 28 Jul 2023, an average of 1,954 miles a year.
Has X747 VYJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X747 VYJ has failed 12 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Jul 2023.
Has the mileage on X747 VYJ 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 VYJ find?
X747 VYJ passed its latest MOT on 28 Jul 2023 with 3 advisories: brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all; brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all; front inner anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement 2.

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