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Volkswagen Golf

Silver · Petrol · 2000 · 1,590 cc

X748 HLAMOT history

X748 HLA is a silver petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 22 Sept 2000. Its MOT is valid until 4 Aug 2027 and it has passed 21 of 29 MOT tests, with 71,712 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Jul 2026.

X748 HLA silver Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 4 Aug 2027
Mileage
71,712 mi
At MOT on 30 Jul 2026
MOT tests
29
21 passed · 8 failed
Per year
2,444 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X748 HLA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,590 cc
Year of manufacture
2000
First used
22 Sept 2000
MOT status
MOT valid until 4 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
30 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

X748 HLA was last recorded at 71,712 miles on 30 Jul 2026, 1,675 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
70,037 miles · 5 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
1,675 miles
Average per year
2,444 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 71,712 miles
  • 2025 – 70,037 miles
  • 2024 – 67,576 miles
  • 2023 – 64,291 miles
  • 2022 – 60,705 miles
  • 2021 – 57,511 miles
  • 2020 – 54,942 miles
  • 2019 – 53,646 miles
  • 2018 – 51,703 miles
  • 2017 – 49,264 miles
  • 2016 – 46,804 miles
  • 2015 – 44,412 miles
  • 2014 – 42,793 miles
  • 2013 – 40,043 miles
  • 2012 – 36,758 miles
  • 2011 – 35,307 miles
  • 2010 – 33,223 miles
  • 2009 – 31,206 miles
  • 2008 – 29,120 miles
  • 2007 – 26,986 miles
  • 2006 – 23,156 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass71,712 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryO/s/f steering rack arm slight play

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.

  • Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

Full MOT history

29 tests since 15 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass71,712 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    71,712 miles
    Test number
    726120727592
    • AdvisoryO/s/f steering rack arm slight play

  2. Fail71,708 miles (+1,671)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,708 miles
    Test number
    961624169808
    • MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryO/s/f steering rack arm slight play

  3. Pass70,037 miles (+2,461)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    70,037 miles
    Test number
    559298874579
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass67,576 miles (+3,285)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    67,576 miles
    Test number
    864481328204
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryEngine oil leak
    • AdvisoryN/s/r light lamp slightly damaged

  5. Pass64,291 miles (+3,586)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    64,291 miles
    Test number
    418685402091
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer slightly damaged with no effect on light output
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  6. Pass60,705 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    60,705 miles
    Test number
    953277896064

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail60,705 miles (+3,194)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,705 miles
    Test number
    622556562843
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

  8. Pass57,511 miles (+2,569)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    57,511 miles
    Test number
    813514171560

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass54,942 miles (+1,296)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    54,942 miles
    Test number
    714719622247

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass53,646 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    53,646 miles
    Test number
    435497101006

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail53,646 miles (+1,943)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,646 miles
    Test number
    235069780183
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  12. Pass51,703 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    51,703 miles
    Test number
    789121127424

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail51,703 miles (+2,439)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,703 miles
    Test number
    184012696067
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

  14. Pass49,264 miles (+2,460)
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    49,264 miles
    Test number
    968215545036

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass46,804 miles (+2,392)
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    46,804 miles
    Test number
    386971694582

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass44,412 miles (+1,619)
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    44,412 miles
    Test number
    107426403779

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass42,793 miles (+2,750)
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    42,793 miles
    Test number
    157469604220

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail40,043 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,043 miles
    Test number
    346166103440
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  19. Pass40,043 miles (+3,285)
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    40,043 miles
    Test number
    747136003249

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass36,758 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    36,758 miles
    Test number
    336297302243

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail36,758 miles (+1,451)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,758 miles
    Test number
    905217802275
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  22. Pass35,307 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    35,307 miles
    Test number
    766832101202

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail35,307 miles (+2,084)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,307 miles
    Test number
    305132101219
    • FailureOffside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
    • NoteAdvice rear brake discs.

  24. Pass33,223 miles (+2,017)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    33,223 miles
    Test number
    280785810296
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  25. Pass31,206 miles (+2,086)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    31,206 miles
    Test number
    333206529401
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  26. Pass29,120 miles (+2,134)
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    29,120 miles
    Test number
    801911148250

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass26,986 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    26,986 miles
    Test number
    531103557222

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Fail26,986 miles (+3,830)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    26,986 miles
    Test number
    461719747271
    • FailureNearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

  29. Pass23,156 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    23,156 miles
    Test number
    903118256216

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about X748 HLA

Does X748 HLA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on X748 HLA is valid until 4 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on X748 HLA?
The MOT on X748 HLA is valid until 4 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has X748 HLA done?
X748 HLA was recorded at 71,712 miles at its MOT on 30 Jul 2026, an average of 2,444 miles a year.
Has X748 HLA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X748 HLA has failed 8 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Jul 2026.
Has the mileage on X748 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 X748 HLA find?
X748 HLA passed its latest MOT on 30 Jul 2026 with 1 advisory: o/s/f steering rack arm slight play.

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