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Volkswagen Golf

Blue · Diesel · 2000 · 1,896 cc

X779 AFHMOT history

X779 AFH is a blue diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 25 Nov 2000. Its MOT expired on 23 Nov 2022 and it has passed 16 of 21 MOT tests, with 73,298 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Nov 2021.

X779 AFH blue Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 23 Nov 2022
Mileage
73,298 mi
At MOT on 10 Nov 2021
MOT tests
21
16 passed · 5 failed
Per year
2,599 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X779 AFH
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2000
First used
25 Nov 2000
MOT status
MOT expired on 23 Nov 2022
Latest MOT test
10 Nov 2021 (Pass)

Mileage history

X779 AFH was last recorded at 73,298 miles on 10 Nov 2021, 916 miles more than at the previous MOT on 31 Oct 2020.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
72,382 miles · 31 Oct 2020
Between the last two tests
916 miles
Average per year
2,599 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2021 – 73,298 miles
  • 2020 – 72,382 miles
  • 2019 – 71,210 miles
  • 2018 – 69,412 miles
  • 2017 – 67,966 miles
  • 2016 – 66,499 miles
  • 2015 – 64,830 miles
  • 2014 – 62,893 miles
  • 2013 – 60,800 miles
  • 2012 – 58,183 miles
  • 2011 – 55,861 miles
  • 2010 – 53,148 miles
  • 2009 – 49,738 miles
  • 2008 – 45,247 miles
  • 2007 – 40,942 miles
  • 2006 – 34,206 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass73,298 miles
  • AdvisoryFront BOTH sides brake disc inner surfaces pitted/corroded, but not excessively.
  • AdvisoryFront Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule BOTH sides, and rubber sections deteriorated. (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Driveshaft CV gaiter perished/misting slightly.
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone, inner rearmost. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone, inner rearmost. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Seatbelt webbing slightly frayed.
  • AdvisoryRear BOTH Tyres perished in tread pattern.
  • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule BOTH sides, and rubber sections deteriorated. (1.1.12 (f) (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.

  • ALL Brake hoses showing age related deterioration, to their rubber/steel sections

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Brake pipes, in general, showing corrosion beneath blistered/exposed protective coating

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Nearside Front Brake disc inner surface corroded/pitted

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rearmost

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rearmost

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Offside Front Seat belt webbing frayed, on inner section, in reel

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass73,298 miles (+916)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    73,298 miles
    Test number
    137910351466
    • AdvisoryFront BOTH sides brake disc inner surfaces pitted/corroded, but not excessively.
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule BOTH sides, and rubber sections deteriorated. (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Driveshaft CV gaiter perished/misting slightly.
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone, inner rearmost. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone, inner rearmost. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seatbelt webbing slightly frayed.
    • AdvisoryRear BOTH Tyres perished in tread pattern.
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule BOTH sides, and rubber sections deteriorated. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

  2. Pass72,382 miles (+1,172)10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    72,382 miles
    Test number
    233815985022
    • AdvisoryALL Brake hoses showing deterioration/cracking to rubber , and corrosion to exposed steel ferules, but not excessive
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner rearmost (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Beneath blistered paint coating (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner rearmost (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed in reel (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Blistered beneath paint coating (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear BOTH Tyres perished in tread patterns

  3. Pass71,210 miles (+1)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    71,210 miles
    Test number
    734184949270
    • AdvisoryALL Brake hoses showing age related deterioration, to their rubber/steel sections
    • AdvisoryBrake pipes, in general, showing corrosion beneath blistered/exposed protective coating
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc inner surface corroded/pitted
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rearmost (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rearmost (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing frayed, on inner section, in reel
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension strut misting oil slightly
    • AdvisoryRear BOTH Tyres perishing in tread patterns slightly

  4. Fail71,209 miles (+1,797)2 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,209 miles
    Test number
    875340945245
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine on 3.50, needs to be less than 0.80 (8.2.2.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryALL Brake hoses showing age related deterioration, to their rubber/steel sections
    • AdvisoryBrake pipes, in general, showing corrosion beneath blistered/exposed protective coating
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc inner surface corroded/pitted
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rearmost (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rearmost (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing frayed, on inner section, in reel
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension strut misting oil slightly
    • AdvisoryRear BOTH Tyres perishing in tread patterns slightly

  5. Pass69,412 miles (+1,446)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    69,412 miles
    Test number
    711003839486
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres wearing on outer edges
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear most (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

  6. Pass67,966 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    67,966 miles
    Test number
    831995833647

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail67,966 miles (+1,467)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,966 miles
    Test number
    198599621080
    • FailureNearside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement axle bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Seat belt stitching badly frayed (5.2.2b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement axle bush (2.4.G.2)

  8. Pass66,499 miles (+1,669)
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    66,499 miles
    Test number
    370487665660

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass64,830 miles (+1,937)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    64,830 miles
    Test number
    876915889874
    • AdvisorySub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside rears (2.4.G.2)

  10. Pass62,893 miles (+2,093)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    62,893 miles
    Test number
    987860004358
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  11. Pass60,800 miles (+8)
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    60,800 miles
    Test number
    705257113333

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail60,792 miles (+2,609)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,792 miles
    Test number
    677256313303
    • FailureBrake vacuum build up too slow (3.3.E.6)

  13. Pass58,183 miles (+2,322)
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    58,183 miles
    Test number
    387869792469

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass55,861 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    55,861 miles
    Test number
    345252611319
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

  15. Fail55,861 miles (+2,713)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,861 miles
    Test number
    446352411323
    • Repaired at testWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

  16. Pass53,148 miles (+3,410)
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    53,148 miles
    Test number
    501012210367

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail49,738 miles1 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,738 miles
    Test number
    113726719364
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteSlight imbalance on front brakes

  18. Pass49,738 miles (+4,491)1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    49,738 miles
    Test number
    984476419307
    • NoteSlight imbalance on front brakes

  19. Pass45,247 miles (+4,305)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    45,247 miles
    Test number
    544289108388
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Pass40,942 miles (+6,736)
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    40,942 miles
    Test number
    344294227300

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass34,206 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    34,206 miles
    Test number
    491449396258
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about X779 AFH

Does X779 AFH currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on X779 AFH expired on 23 Nov 2022, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on X779 AFH?
The MOT on X779 AFH expired on 23 Nov 2022. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has X779 AFH done?
X779 AFH was recorded at 73,298 miles at its MOT on 10 Nov 2021, an average of 2,599 miles a year.
Has X779 AFH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X779 AFH has failed 5 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Nov 2019.
Has the mileage on X779 AFH 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 X779 AFH find?
X779 AFH passed its latest MOT on 10 Nov 2021 with 8 advisories: front both sides brake disc inner surfaces pitted/corroded, but not excessively.; front brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides, and rubber sections deteriorated.; nearside front inner driveshaft cv gaiter perished/misting slightly., and 5 more.

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