
Volkswagen Golf
Silver · Petrol · 2000 · 1,781 cc
X76 OBLMOT history
X76 OBL is a silver petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 1 Dec 2000. Its MOT expired on 11 Nov 2021 and it has passed 15 of 21 MOT tests, with 147,450 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Nov 2021.

- MOT
- Expired
- On 11 Nov 2021
- Mileage
- 147,450 mi
- At MOT on 16 Nov 2021
- MOT tests
- 21
- 15 passed · 6 failed
- Per year
- 6,907 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- X76 OBL
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Golf
- Colour
- Silver
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,781 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2000
- First used
- 1 Dec 2000
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 11 Nov 2021
- Latest MOT test
- 16 Nov 2021 (Fail)
Mileage history
X76 OBL was last recorded at 147,450 miles on 16 Nov 2021, 4,653 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Nov 2020.
- Previous MOT
- 142,797 miles · 12 Nov 2020
- Between the last two tests
- 4,653 miles
- Average per year
- 6,907 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2021 – 147,450 miles
- 2020 – 142,797 miles
- 2019 – 140,292 miles
- 2018 – 133,471 miles
- 2017 – 122,816 miles
- 2016 – 116,697 miles
- 2015 – 107,509 miles
- 2014 – 98,894 miles
- 2013 – 90,130 miles
- 2012 – 84,836 miles
- 2011 – 79,442 miles
- 2010 – 69,905 miles
- 2009 – 62,081 miles
- 2008 – 55,332 miles
- 2007 – 48,138 miles
- 2006 – 42,062 miles
What the latest MOT found
- DangerousNearside Front Road wheel more than one fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 1.09 (8.2.1.2 (c))
- MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits 0.61% (8.2.1.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2019
- MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2019
- MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
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.
Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020
Engine oil leak
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2020
Oil leak
Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2015
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2015
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2015
Full MOT history
21 tests since 14 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Fail147,450 miles (+4,653)1 dangerous5 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 147,450 miles
- Test number
- 774372779810
- DangerousNearside Front Road wheel more than one fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 1.09 (8.2.1.2 (c))
- MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits 0.61% (8.2.1.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Pass142,797 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 Nov 2021
- Odometer
- 142,797 miles
- Test number
- 998072074929
- AdvisoryExhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
- AdvisoryEngine oil leak
- AdvisoryLittle reserve travel in handbrake
Fail142,797 miles (+2,505)2 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 142,797 miles
- Test number
- 621272845472
- MajorFront Position lamp not working front both n/s o/s side lights not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Outer Direction indicator not working front n/s outer wing indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryExhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
- AdvisoryEngine oil leak
- AdvisoryLittle reserve travel in handbrake
Pass140,292 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Nov 2020
- Odometer
- 140,292 miles
- Test number
- 177040487822
- AdvisoryExhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Fail140,290 miles (+6,819)4 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 140,290 miles
- Test number
- 984133324092
- MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
- MajorExhaust emits clearly visible black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
- MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass133,471 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Nov 2019
- Odometer
- 133,471 miles
- Test number
- 149403883530
- AdvisoryEngine oil leak
- AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Fail133,471 miles (+10,655)1 dangerous3 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 133,471 miles
- Test number
- 340031410040
- DangerousOffside Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))
- MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorNearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
- AdvisoryEngine oil leak
- AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Pass122,816 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Nov 2018
- Odometer
- 122,816 miles
- Test number
- 727450875250
- AdvisoryOil leak
- AdvisoryOil leak
Fail122,816 miles (+6,119)1 repaired2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 122,816 miles
- Test number
- 735818939885
- Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- AdvisoryOil leak
- AdvisoryOil leak
Pass116,697 miles (+9,188)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Nov 2017
- Odometer
- 116,697 miles
- Test number
- 185309986540
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Front tyre perished/cracked
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOil leak
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass107,509 miles (+8,615)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Sept 2016
- Odometer
- 107,509 miles
- Test number
- 725234242423
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass98,894 miles (+8,764)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Sept 2015
- Odometer
- 98,894 miles
- Test number
- 848390734226
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass90,130 miles (+5,294)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Sept 2014
- Odometer
- 90,130 miles
- Test number
- 527471323228
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass84,836 miles (+5,394)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Sept 2013
- Odometer
- 84,836 miles
- Test number
- 746670432258
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass79,442 miles (+2)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Sept 2012
- Odometer
- 79,442 miles
- Test number
- 778808821254
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail79,440 miles (+9,535)1 failure1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 79,440 miles
- Test number
- 179737621250
- FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Pass69,905 miles (+7,824)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Sept 2011
- Odometer
- 69,905 miles
- Test number
- 900128920265
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass62,081 miles (+6,749)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Sept 2010
- Odometer
- 62,081 miles
- Test number
- 143732339234
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass55,332 miles (+7,194)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Sept 2009
- Odometer
- 55,332 miles
- Test number
- 411586348228
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass48,138 miles (+6,076)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Sept 2008
- Odometer
- 48,138 miles
- Test number
- 724373847229
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass42,062 miles
- MOT expiry
- 8 Sept 2007
- Odometer
- 42,062 miles
- Test number
- 831216826227
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about X76 OBL
- Does X76 OBL currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on X76 OBL expired on 11 Nov 2021, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on X76 OBL?
- The MOT on X76 OBL expired on 11 Nov 2021. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has X76 OBL done?
- X76 OBL was recorded at 147,450 miles at its MOT on 16 Nov 2021, an average of 6,907 miles a year.
- Has X76 OBL ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. X76 OBL has failed 6 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Nov 2021.
- Has the mileage on X76 OBL 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 X76 OBL find?
- X76 OBL failed its latest MOT on 16 Nov 2021 with 1 dangerous defect and 5 major defects: nearside front road wheel more than one fixing missing; exhaust lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 1.09; exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits 0.61%, and 3 more.
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