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Green · Petrol · 2001 · 1,598 cc

X773 ECLMOT history

X773 ECL is a green petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 2 Jan 2001. Its MOT expired on 2 Nov 2024 and it has passed 17 of 26 MOT tests, with 116,539 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Nov 2023.

X773 ECL green Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 2 Nov 2024
Mileage
116,539 mi
At MOT on 1 Nov 2023
MOT tests
26
17 passed · 9 failed
Per year
5,065 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X773 ECL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
2 Jan 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 2 Nov 2024
Latest MOT test
1 Nov 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

X773 ECL was last recorded at 116,539 miles on 1 Nov 2023, 2,896 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Nov 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
113,643 miles · 3 Nov 2022
Between the last two tests
2,896 miles
Average per year
5,065 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 116,539 miles
  • 2022 – 113,643 miles
  • 2021 – 111,344 miles
  • 2020 – 107,716 miles
  • 2019 – 89,146 miles
  • 2018 – 80,661 miles
  • 2017 – 75,415 miles
  • 2016 – 71,881 miles
  • 2014 – 66,364 miles
  • 2013 – 59,808 miles
  • 2012 – 56,103 miles
  • 2011 – 52,703 miles
  • 2010 – 49,028 miles
  • 2009 – 44,052 miles
  • 2008 – 39,945 miles
  • 2007 – 35,635 miles
  • 2006 – 31,095 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass116,539 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded and pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded and pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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.

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2013

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2008–2011

  • Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor2 MOTs, 2019–2020

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009–2017

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2008–2013

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010–2011

Full MOT history

26 tests since 18 Dec 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass116,539 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    116,539 miles
    Test number
    562953140203
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded and pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded and pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  2. Fail116,539 miles (+2,896)7 dangerous6 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,539 miles
    Test number
    344928287139
    • DangerousNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush likely to become detached bottom bush coming out of link (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre section (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached bottom bush come out of link (5.3.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn and lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded and pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn and lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded and pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass113,643 miles (+2,299)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    113,643 miles
    Test number
    686046929316
    • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryExhaust heat shields loose

  4. Pass111,344 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    111,344 miles
    Test number
    451251824787
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  5. Fail111,344 miles (+3,628)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,344 miles
    Test number
    745633309266
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  6. Pass107,716 miles (+18,570)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    107,716 miles
    Test number
    617061884928
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  7. Pass89,146 miles (+8,485)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    89,146 miles
    Test number
    889514199260
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  8. Pass80,661 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    80,661 miles
    Test number
    250619648274

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail80,661 miles (+5,246)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,661 miles
    Test number
    335483799559
    • FailureNearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

  10. Pass75,415 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    75,415 miles
    Test number
    380292111812
    • 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)

  11. Fail75,415 miles (+3,534)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,415 miles
    Test number
    540631019801
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • 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)

  12. Pass71,881 miles (+5,517)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    71,881 miles
    Test number
    615158329903

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass66,364 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    66,364 miles
    Test number
    316952544386

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail66,364 miles (+6,556)2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,364 miles
    Test number
    566560744311
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureWindscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteNon obligatory mirror damaged

  15. Pass59,808 miles1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    59,808 miles
    Test number
    909489633395
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteBoth index plates showing slight deterioration
    • NoteOffside wiper blade showing slight deterioration

  16. Fail59,808 miles (+3,705)1 failure1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,808 miles
    Test number
    648859833385
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteBoth index plates showing slight deterioration
    • NoteOffside wiper blade showing slight deterioration

  17. Pass56,103 miles (+3,400)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    56,103 miles
    Test number
    457635832388
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteBoth registration plates showing slight deterioration
    • NoteCenter exhaust support bracket showing deterioration

  18. Pass52,703 miles (+3,675)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    52,703 miles
    Test number
    629652931397
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteBoth index plates slightly deteriorated

  19. Pass49,028 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    49,028 miles
    Test number
    461723740349
    • 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)

  20. Fail49,028 miles (+4,976)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,028 miles
    Test number
    550293940313
    • FailureFront Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • 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)

  21. Pass44,052 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    44,052 miles
    Test number
    521812059311

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail44,052 miles (+4,107)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,052 miles
    Test number
    483591159371
    • 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)

  23. Pass39,945 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    39,945 miles
    Test number
    432304458322

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail39,945 miles (+4,310)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,945 miles
    Test number
    522642058358
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  25. Pass35,635 miles (+4,540)
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    35,635 miles
    Test number
    233434357330

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass31,095 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2007
    Odometer
    31,095 miles
    Test number
    674312756320
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about X773 ECL

Does X773 ECL currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on X773 ECL expired on 2 Nov 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on X773 ECL?
The MOT on X773 ECL expired on 2 Nov 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has X773 ECL done?
X773 ECL was recorded at 116,539 miles at its MOT on 1 Nov 2023, an average of 5,065 miles a year.
Has X773 ECL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X773 ECL has failed 9 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Nov 2023.
Has the mileage on X773 ECL 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 X773 ECL find?
X773 ECL passed its latest MOT on 1 Nov 2023 with 4 advisories: nearside front brake hose slightly deteriorated; nearside rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded and pitted; nearside rear service brake binding but not excessively, and 1 more.

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