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Volkswagen Golf

Black · Diesel · 2000 · 1,896 cc

X761 SHHMOT history

X761 SHH is a black diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 21 Sept 2000. Its MOT expired on 15 May 2024 and it has passed 17 of 26 MOT tests, with 306,577 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 May 2023.

X761 SHH black Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 15 May 2024
Mileage
306,577 mi
At MOT on 16 May 2023
MOT tests
26
17 passed · 9 failed
Per year
10,888 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X761 SHH
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2000
First used
21 Sept 2000
MOT status
MOT expired on 15 May 2024
Latest MOT test
16 May 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

X761 SHH was last recorded at 306,577 miles on 16 May 2023, 20,028 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 May 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
286,549 miles · 12 May 2022
Between the last two tests
20,028 miles
Average per year
10,888 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 306,577 miles
  • 2022 – 286,549 miles
  • 2021 – 273,179 miles
  • 2020 – 269,090 miles
  • 2019 – 261,549 miles
  • 2018 – 253,578 miles
  • 2017 – 247,028 miles
  • 2016 – 239,094 miles
  • 2015 – 227,731 miles
  • 2013 – 213,432 miles
  • 2012 – 198,862 miles
  • 2011 – 187,198 miles
  • 2010 – 176,157 miles
  • 2009 – 165,091 miles
  • 2008 – 152,927 miles
  • 2007 – 141,444 miles
  • 2006 – 124,521 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass306,577 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both Sides
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both Sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both Sides (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both Sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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 Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2017

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009–2017

  • Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases

    Failure2 MOTs, 2013–2016

  • Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

  • Offside Front Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

  • Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012

Full MOT history

26 tests since 26 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass306,577 miles (+20,028)1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2024
    Odometer
    306,577 miles
    Test number
    421876924542
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both Sides
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both Sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both Sides (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both Sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  2. Pass286,549 miles1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2023
    Odometer
    286,549 miles
    Test number
    286729785903
    • MinorSpeedometer operation impaired (7.8 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases MIDDLE AND BACK BOX (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded BOTH (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  3. Fail286,547 miles (+13,368)2 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    286,547 miles
    Test number
    339648368840
    • MajorFront Body panel insecure GRILL (6.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • MinorSpeedometer operation impaired (7.8 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases MIDDLE AND BACK BOX (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded BOTH (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  4. Pass273,179 miles (+4,089)
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2022
    Odometer
    273,179 miles
    Test number
    734193275786

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass269,090 miles (+7,541)
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2021
    Odometer
    269,090 miles
    Test number
    601712551374

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass261,549 miles (+7,971)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2020
    Odometer
    261,549 miles
    Test number
    346300623364
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

  7. Pass253,578 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2019
    Odometer
    253,578 miles
    Test number
    750353414471

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail253,578 miles (+6,550)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    253,578 miles
    Test number
    938887503627
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Wheel bolt(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)

  9. Pass247,028 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2018
    Odometer
    247,028 miles
    Test number
    605333633532
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  10. Fail247,028 miles (+7,934)2 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    247,028 miles
    Test number
    810537097147
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  11. Pass239,094 miles (+7)
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2017
    Odometer
    239,094 miles
    Test number
    637055810072

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail239,087 miles (+11,356)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    239,087 miles
    Test number
    632671159963
    • FailureBattery insecure (1.9.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  13. Pass227,731 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    227,731 miles
    Test number
    556443605129

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail227,731 miles (+14,299)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    227,731 miles
    Test number
    949833305147
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  15. Pass213,432 miles (+221)2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    213,432 miles
    Test number
    479628483229
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteLower engine undertray damaged advise

  16. Fail213,211 miles (+14,349)6 failures7 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    213,211 miles
    Test number
    165671783288
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear 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)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteLower engine undertray damaged advise

  17. Pass198,862 miles (+87)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    198,862 miles
    Test number
    496579282200
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  18. Fail198,775 miles (+11,577)1 failure5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    198,775 miles
    Test number
    658567182202
    • FailureNearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  19. Pass187,198 miles (+160)
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    187,198 miles
    Test number
    376191881253

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail187,038 miles (+10,881)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    187,038 miles
    Test number
    846896071212
    • FailureNearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  21. Pass176,157 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    176,157 miles
    Test number
    411522880238

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail176,157 miles (+11,066)3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    176,157 miles
    Test number
    941702280283
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  23. Pass165,091 miles (+12,164)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    165,091 miles
    Test number
    561210999220
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteSlight play in both front suspension top bushes

  24. Pass152,927 miles (+11,483)
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    152,927 miles
    Test number
    291545498285

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass141,444 miles (+16,923)
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    141,444 miles
    Test number
    380526877462

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass124,521 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    124,521 miles
    Test number
    870108736284
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Questions about X761 SHH

Does X761 SHH currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on X761 SHH expired on 15 May 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on X761 SHH?
The MOT on X761 SHH expired on 15 May 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has X761 SHH done?
X761 SHH was recorded at 306,577 miles at its MOT on 16 May 2023, an average of 10,888 miles a year.
Has X761 SHH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X761 SHH has failed 9 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 12 May 2022.
Has the mileage on X761 SHH 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 X761 SHH find?
X761 SHH passed its latest MOT on 16 May 2023 with 1 minor defect and 8 advisories: nearside front track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt; front macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides; front play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides, and 6 more.

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