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Volkswagen Golf

Silver · Diesel · 2000 · 1,896 cc

X766 YAFMOT history

X766 YAF is a silver diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 5 Sept 2000. Its MOT expired on 16 Dec 2023 and it has passed 17 of 27 MOT tests, with 118,460 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Dec 2022.

X766 YAF silver Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 16 Dec 2023
Mileage
118,460 mi
At MOT on 15 Dec 2022
MOT tests
27
17 passed · 10 failed
Per year
5,319 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X766 YAF
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2000
First used
5 Sept 2000
MOT status
MOT expired on 16 Dec 2023
Latest MOT test
15 Dec 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

X766 YAF was last recorded at 118,460 miles on 15 Dec 2022, 3,350 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Nov 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
115,110 miles · 30 Nov 2021
Between the last two tests
3,350 miles
Average per year
5,319 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 118,460 miles
  • 2021 – 115,110 miles
  • 2020 – 112,578 miles
  • 2019 – 108,523 miles
  • 2018 – 104,831 miles
  • 2017 – 101,174 miles
  • 2015 – 96,593 miles
  • 2014 – 88,746 miles
  • 2013 – 79,695 miles
  • 2012 – 69,033 miles
  • 2011 – 59,553 miles
  • 2010 – 48,880 miles
  • 2009 – 39,897 miles
  • 2008 – 38,760 miles
  • 2007 – 36,968 miles
  • 2006 – 35,001 miles
  • 2005 – 26,507 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass118,460 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • MinorNearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
  • MinorOffside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
  • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
  • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2018
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryRear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt

    Major2 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

27 tests since 1 Sept 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass118,460 miles3 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    118,460 miles
    Test number
    475942891384
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
    • MinorOffside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

  2. Fail118,460 miles (+3,350)6 major3 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,460 miles
    Test number
    657537190207
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
    • MinorOffside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

  3. Pass115,110 miles (+2,532)2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    115,110 miles
    Test number
    754719823723
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated deteriorating (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn rear of wishbone bush splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Pass112,578 miles (+15)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    112,578 miles
    Test number
    295735826784
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  5. Fail112,563 miles (+4,040)1 dangerous8 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,563 miles
    Test number
    587524962354
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm bald inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorFront Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn drop link bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play rack arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  6. Pass108,523 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    108,523 miles
    Test number
    282728849622
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner cv boot deteriorating
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryAux belt cracked
    • AdvisoryUndertray at rear loose

  7. Fail108,523 miles (+3,692)2 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,523 miles
    Test number
    220007102644
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner cv boot deteriorating
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryAux belt cracked
    • AdvisoryUndertray at rear loose

  8. Pass104,831 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    104,831 miles
    Test number
    862462890645
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  9. Fail104,831 miles (+3,657)1 dangerous5 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,831 miles
    Test number
    102596314520
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON LEGAL LIMIT (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass101,174 miles (+2)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    101,174 miles
    Test number
    431834665543
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  11. Fail101,172 miles (+4,579)5 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,172 miles
    Test number
    204994340627
    • FailureBrake vacuum build up too slow servo not working (3.3.E.6)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Trailing arm corroded and seriously weakened axle (2.4.G.1)
    • FailureTrailer electrical socket insecure (1.9.3a)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  12. Pass96,593 miles (+7,847)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    96,593 miles
    Test number
    906549198522
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryBoth rear brake disc faces rusting
    • AdvisoryNsr front to rear brake pipe slightly corroded
    • AdvisoryPower steering belt cracking

  13. Pass88,746 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    88,746 miles
    Test number
    539863534231
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  14. Fail88,746 miles (+9,051)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,746 miles
    Test number
    678793934255
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  15. Pass79,695 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    79,695 miles
    Test number
    916037643270
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  16. Fail79,694 miles (+10,661)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,694 miles
    Test number
    195376443288
    • FailureNearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureOffside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  17. Pass69,033 miles (+2)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    69,033 miles
    Test number
    735844842238
    • AdvisoryOffside Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteO/s/r wheel bearing slightly rough

  18. Fail69,031 miles (+9,478)2 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,031 miles
    Test number
    179973642246
    • FailureNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteO/s/r wheel bearing slightly rough

  19. Pass59,553 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    59,553 miles
    Test number
    497371651210

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail59,553 miles (+10,673)3 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,553 miles
    Test number
    365515841459
    • FailureNearside Front Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
    • FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteFront brake discs worn and corroded on inner face

  21. Pass48,880 miles (+8,983)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    48,880 miles
    Test number
    900734640229
    • NoteFront brake discs pitted
    • NoteN/s/f tyre badly worn on inner edge

  22. Pass39,897 miles (+1,137)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    39,897 miles
    Test number
    334022929440
    • AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

  23. Pass38,760 miles (+1,792)
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    38,760 miles
    Test number
    714482638290

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail36,968 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,968 miles
    Test number
    260092527232
    • Repaired at testNearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

  25. Pass36,968 miles (+1,967)
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    36,968 miles
    Test number
    913062127274

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass35,001 miles (+8,494)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    35,001 miles
    Test number
    322821046217
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  27. Pass26,507 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2006
    Odometer
    26,507 miles
    Test number
    854034845247

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about X766 YAF

Does X766 YAF currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on X766 YAF expired on 16 Dec 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on X766 YAF?
The MOT on X766 YAF expired on 16 Dec 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has X766 YAF done?
X766 YAF was recorded at 118,460 miles at its MOT on 15 Dec 2022, an average of 5,319 miles a year.
Has X766 YAF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X766 YAF has failed 10 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Dec 2022.
Has the mileage on X766 YAF 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 X766 YAF find?
X766 YAF passed its latest MOT on 15 Dec 2022 with 3 minor defects and 8 advisories: nearside front inner drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; nearside front tyre obviously under inflated; offside front tyre obviously under inflated, and 8 more.

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