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Volkswagen Golf

Grey · Diesel · 2000 · 1,896 cc

X774 BAMMOT history

X774 BAM is a grey diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 4 Oct 2000. Its MOT expired on 24 Oct 2025 and it has passed 19 of 29 MOT tests, with 173,062 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Oct 2024.

X774 BAM grey Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 24 Oct 2025
Mileage
173,062 mi
At MOT on 11 Oct 2024
MOT tests
29
19 passed · 10 failed
Per year
6,150 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X774 BAM
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2000
First used
4 Oct 2000
MOT status
MOT expired on 24 Oct 2025
Latest MOT test
11 Oct 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

X774 BAM was last recorded at 173,062 miles on 11 Oct 2024, 3 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Oct 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
173,059 miles · 7 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
3 miles
Average per year
6,150 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 173,062 miles
  • 2023 – 167,744 miles
  • 2022 – 163,148 miles
  • 2021 – 161,729 miles
  • 2020 – 159,742 miles
  • 2019 – 157,763 miles
  • 2018 – 155,796 miles
  • 2017 – 152,826 miles
  • 2016 – 149,081 miles
  • 2015 – 145,635 miles
  • 2014 – 139,429 miles
  • 2013 – 137,312 miles
  • 2012 – 134,228 miles
  • 2011 – 121,423 miles
  • 2010 – 110,227 miles
  • 2009 – 94,005 miles
  • 2008 – 83,230 miles
  • 2007 – 70,217 miles
  • 2006 – 62,207 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass173,062 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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 Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2017

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Front starting to wear on inner edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

29 tests since 2 Oct 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass173,062 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    173,062 miles
    Test number
    150106456299

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail173,059 miles (+5,315)2 dangerous4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    173,059 miles
    Test number
    967569809533
    • DangerousNearside Front Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted (1.1.13 (c))
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted FRONT DISCS 20 MM SMALLER THAN CALIPERS/PADS (1.1.13 (c))
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorFront Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
    • MajorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  3. Pass167,744 miles (+16)
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    167,744 miles
    Test number
    269854092177

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail167,728 miles (+4,580)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    167,728 miles
    Test number
    639427077579
    • MajorNearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  5. Pass163,148 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    163,148 miles
    Test number
    424307844743

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail163,146 miles (+1,417)1 dangerous1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    163,146 miles
    Test number
    896733804923
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorFluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass161,729 miles (+126)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    161,729 miles
    Test number
    635693596615
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front starting to wear on inner edge

  8. Fail161,603 miles (+1,861)6 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    161,603 miles
    Test number
    802825141724
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to caliper (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at rear flexi (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front starting to wear on inner edge
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to caliper (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively tight spot (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass159,742 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    159,742 miles
    Test number
    265933878399
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

  10. Fail159,742 miles (+1,979)1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    159,742 miles
    Test number
    222517996311
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

  11. Pass157,763 miles3 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    157,763 miles
    Test number
    956899273723
    • MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

  12. Fail157,763 miles (+1,967)2 repaired3 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    157,763 miles
    Test number
    853358250632
    • Repaired at testExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

  13. Pass155,796 miles (+2,970)
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    155,796 miles
    Test number
    425871254790

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass152,826 miles (+15)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    152,826 miles
    Test number
    247332701119
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  15. Fail152,811 miles (+3,730)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    152,811 miles
    Test number
    538807768680
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureRear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  16. Pass149,081 miles (+21)
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    149,081 miles
    Test number
    688007735639

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail149,060 miles (+3,425)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    149,060 miles
    Test number
    712576018603
    • FailureNearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureOffside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  18. Pass145,635 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    145,635 miles
    Test number
    957441066486
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  19. Fail145,635 miles (+6,206)3 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    145,635 miles
    Test number
    440983085003
    • FailureNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  20. Pass139,429 miles (+2,117)
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    139,429 miles
    Test number
    319719554406

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass137,312 miles (+6)
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    137,312 miles
    Test number
    699282623397

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail137,306 miles (+3,078)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    137,306 miles
    Test number
    855739613386
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  23. Pass134,228 miles (+12,805)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    134,228 miles
    Test number
    937657112377
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  24. Pass121,423 miles (+11,196)
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    121,423 miles
    Test number
    448868011376

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass110,227 miles (+16,222)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    110,227 miles
    Test number
    612459710302
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  26. Pass94,005 miles (+10,775)
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    94,005 miles
    Test number
    512732329307

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass83,230 miles (+13,013)
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    83,230 miles
    Test number
    824882728331

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass70,217 miles (+8,010)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    70,217 miles
    Test number
    481573627476
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  29. Pass62,207 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    62,207 miles
    Test number
    812495676288
    • NoteBoth front tyre treads on 2mm
    • NoteO/s mirror glass cracked

Questions about X774 BAM

Does X774 BAM currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on X774 BAM expired on 24 Oct 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on X774 BAM?
The MOT on X774 BAM expired on 24 Oct 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has X774 BAM done?
X774 BAM was recorded at 173,062 miles at its MOT on 11 Oct 2024, an average of 6,150 miles a year.
Has X774 BAM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X774 BAM has failed 10 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Oct 2024.
Has the mileage on X774 BAM 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 BAM find?
X774 BAM passed its latest MOT on 11 Oct 2024 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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