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Volkswagen Golf

Blue · Petrol · 2000 · 2,324 cc

X774 ARXMOT history

X774 ARX is a blue petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 12 Sept 2000. Its MOT expired on 15 Apr 2023 and it has passed 15 of 23 MOT tests, with 148,263 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Mar 2022.

X774 ARX blue Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 15 Apr 2023
Mileage
148,263 mi
At MOT on 25 Mar 2022
MOT tests
23
15 passed · 8 failed
Per year
5,144 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X774 ARX
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,324 cc
Year of manufacture
2000
First used
12 Sept 2000
MOT status
MOT expired on 15 Apr 2023
Latest MOT test
25 Mar 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

X774 ARX was last recorded at 148,263 miles on 25 Mar 2022, 1,052 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Apr 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
147,211 miles · 16 Apr 2021
Between the last two tests
1,052 miles
Average per year
5,144 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 148,263 miles
  • 2021 – 147,211 miles
  • 2020 – 145,506 miles
  • 2019 – 143,162 miles
  • 2018 – 140,199 miles
  • 2017 – 136,663 miles
  • 2016 – 133,932 miles
  • 2015 – 128,825 miles
  • 2014 – 122,878 miles
  • 2013 – 113,735 miles
  • 2012 – 102,540 miles
  • 2011 – 90,481 miles
  • 2009 – 76,906 miles
  • 2006 – 70,902 miles
  • 2005 – 63,232 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass148,263 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryAnti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  • AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated Both front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front corroded (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Centre to rear corroded (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded All (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside front outer sill corrosion, not excessive
  • AdvisoryRear axle corroded
  • AdvisoryShock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both rear corroded (5.3.2 (b))

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 Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2018

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2017–2018

  • Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2015

  • Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2015

  • Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Offside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2021

Full MOT history

23 tests since 12 Sept 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass148,263 miles12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    148,263 miles
    Test number
    808795709146
    • AdvisoryAnti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated Both front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Centre to rear corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded All (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside front outer sill corrosion, not excessive
    • AdvisoryRear axle corroded
    • AdvisoryShock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both rear corroded (5.3.2 (b))

  2. Fail148,263 miles (+1,052)2 dangerous1 major1 minor13 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    148,263 miles
    Test number
    461096076166
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryAnti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated Both front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Centre to rear corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded All (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside front outer sill corrosion, not excessive
    • AdvisoryRear axle corroded
    • AdvisoryShock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both rear corroded (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear badly cracked and perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. Pass147,211 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    147,211 miles
    Test number
    937479077630
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  4. Fail147,211 miles (+1,705)3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    147,211 miles
    Test number
    954979778434
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  5. Pass145,506 miles8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    145,506 miles
    Test number
    372565459309
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded All coil springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracked and perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracked and perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Fail145,506 miles (+2,344)2 major9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    145,506 miles
    Test number
    844084941068
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded All coil springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre exhaust sleeve loose (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracked and perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracked and perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass143,162 miles (+2,963)1 minor17 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2020
    Odometer
    143,162 miles
    Test number
    193427916169
    • MinorNearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (h) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust system corroded

  8. Pass140,199 miles (+1)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    140,199 miles
    Test number
    622319702354
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  9. Fail140,198 miles (+3,535)4 failures6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    140,198 miles
    Test number
    595837011298
    • FailureNearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  10. Pass136,663 miles (+2,731)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    136,663 miles
    Test number
    245854211972
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  11. Pass133,932 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    133,932 miles
    Test number
    110293292742
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  12. Fail133,932 miles (+5,107)4 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,932 miles
    Test number
    216516347276
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (2.4.C.1b)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (2.4.C.1b)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  13. Pass128,825 miles6 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    128,825 miles
    Test number
    936426985097
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • NoteVehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

  14. Fail128,825 miles (+5,947)3 failures1 repaired6 advisories6 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,825 miles
    Test number
    307826785046
    • FailureCentre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • NoteCoolant leak
    • NoteNail in nearside front tyre
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteVehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
    • NoteBoth rear tyres cracked and perished
    • NoteNearside front tyre quite badly worn on inside edge

  15. Pass122,878 miles (+9,143)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    122,878 miles
    Test number
    718446284079
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • NoteNail in offside front tyre

  16. Pass113,735 miles6 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    113,735 miles
    Test number
    528848783043
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • NoteBoth rear tyres slightly cracked and perished

  17. Fail113,734 miles (+11,194)4 failures6 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,734 miles
    Test number
    518488783031
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • NoteBoth rear tyres slightly cracked and perished

  18. Pass102,540 miles (+12,059)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    102,540 miles
    Test number
    505456762008
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  19. Pass90,481 miles (+13,575)
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    90,481 miles
    Test number
    595270481021

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass76,906 miles (+6,004)
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    76,906 miles
    Test number
    813268979225

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass70,902 miles (+162)
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    70,902 miles
    Test number
    343485556245

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail70,740 miles (+7,508)2 dangerous1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,740 miles
    Test number
    660351556265
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

  23. Pass63,232 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2006
    Odometer
    63,232 miles
    Test number
    960615455258

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about X774 ARX

Does X774 ARX currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on X774 ARX expired on 15 Apr 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on X774 ARX?
The MOT on X774 ARX expired on 15 Apr 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has X774 ARX done?
X774 ARX was recorded at 148,263 miles at its MOT on 25 Mar 2022, an average of 5,144 miles a year.
Has X774 ARX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X774 ARX has failed 8 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Mar 2022.
Has the mileage on X774 ARX 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 X774 ARX find?
X774 ARX passed its latest MOT on 25 Mar 2022 with 12 advisories: anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front; brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rear; brake hose slightly deteriorated both front, and 9 more.

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