
Volkswagen Golf
Blue · Petrol · 2000 · 1,984 cc
X779 CLHMOT history
X779 CLH is a blue petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 14 Dec 2000. Its MOT is valid until 27 Jun 2027 and it has passed 19 of 30 MOT tests, with 98,392 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Jun 2026.

- MOT
- Valid
- Until 27 Jun 2027
- Mileage
- 98,392 mi
- At MOT on 15 Jun 2023
- MOT tests
- 30
- 19 passed · 11 failed
- Per year
- 3,680 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- X779 CLH
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Golf
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,984 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2000
- First used
- 14 Dec 2000
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 27 Jun 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 23 Jun 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
X779 CLH was last recorded at 98,392 miles on 15 Jun 2023, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Jun 2023.
Mileage went down between tests
- 26 Jun 2018: 98,347 miles, lower than 98,392 miles on 22 Jun 2018.
A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.
- Previous MOT
- 98,392 miles · 2 Jun 2023
- Between the last two tests
- 0 miles
- Average per year
- 3,680 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2023 – 98,392 miles
- 2022 – 98,392 miles
- 2021 – 98,392 miles
- 2019 – 98,392 miles
- 2018 – 98,347 miles
- 2017 – 98,392 miles
- 2016 – 97,574 miles
- 2015 – 95,263 miles
- 2013 – 92,305 miles
- 2012 – 86,291 miles
- 2011 – 78,557 miles
- 2010 – 69,862 miles
- 2009 – 63,078 miles
- 2008 – 57,670 miles
- 2006 – 48,319 miles
- 2005 – 33,885 miles
What the latest MOT found
- AdvisoryMacpherson strut top bush or bearing has slight play, both front.Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2021
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 7 MOTs since 2023
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.
Offside Rear Nail in tyre
Advisory5 MOTs, 2022–2026
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Advisory5 MOTs, 2008–2015
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025–2026
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both side's (3.6.B.4e)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2016
Rear wheel bearing has slight play both side's
Advisory2 MOTs, 2016
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2010–2012
Full MOT history
30 tests since 3 Dec 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
PassMileage not read5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jun 2027
- Odometer
- Not read
- Test number
- 416570920381
- AdvisoryMacpherson strut top bush or bearing has slight play, both front.
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
FailMileage not read1 dangerous8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- Not read
- Test number
- 554002095167
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 195/55/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryMacpherson strut top bush or bearing has slight play, both front.
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
PassMileage not read6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jun 2026
- Odometer
- Not read
- Test number
- 951646100961
- AdvisoryMacpherson strut top bush or bearing has slight play,both front.
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
PassMileage not read3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jun 2025
- Odometer
- Not read
- Test number
- 185393254444
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
FailMileage not read2 major1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- Not read
- Test number
- 234555500881
- MajorNearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Macpherson strut mounting has an unsafe modification top mount (5.3.3 (c) (i))
- MinorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryReverse light inop
Pass98,392 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 14 Jun 2024
- Odometer
- 98,392 miles
- Test number
- 152373978144
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail98,392 miles1 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 98,392 miles
- Test number
- 188481447919
- MajorOffside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play damaged (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail98,392 miles1 dangerous8 major2 minor9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 98,392 miles
- Test number
- 519736944651
- DangerousElectrical wiring likely to touch hot or rotating parts Wiring harnesses in engine bay above transmission. (4.11 (a) (iii))
- MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding Also limited inspection to tyre and wheel bearing not inspected. (1.2.1 (f))
- MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
- MajorOffside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))
- MajorOil leaking excessively from engine From engine - Origin unknown. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- MajorSteering column attachment defective Upper column bearing housing attachment - Securing bolt loose. (2.2.2 (d) (i))
- MajorSteering column has excessive movement up and down (2.2.2 (a))
- MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- MinorOffside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre In very outer shoulder.
- AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Coil spring mounting damaged but not seriously weakened Coil spring not correctly located in seat also. (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Rear fog lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.5.4 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill. (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisorySecondary air injection pipe trapped in cooling fan.
Pass98,392 miles
- MOT expiry
- 22 Jul 2022
- Odometer
- 98,392 miles
- Test number
- 439830548408
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail98,392 miles1 dangerous2 major5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 98,392 miles
- Test number
- 790196303020
- DangerousSteering column modified such that the steering is adversely affected (2.1.3 (f) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged brake pipe flexi insecure (1.1.11 (d) (ii))
- MajorSteering column top bearing excessively worn (2.2.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Pass98,392 miles (+45)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Dec 2020
- Odometer
- 98,392 miles
- Test number
- 822521395825
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass98,347 miles (-45)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Jun 2019
- Odometer
- 98,347 miles
- Test number
- 729753234947
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail98,392 miles1 dangerous3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 98,392 miles
- Test number
- 709702352551
- DangerousOffside Rear Brake hose damaged and likely to fail (1.1.12 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryRear Wheel bearing has slight play Both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Pass98,392 miles (+818)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Jun 2018
- Odometer
- 98,392 miles
- Test number
- 730300947209
- AdvisoryCentral Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
- AdvisoryRear axle bushes perished but not resulting in excess movement
- AdvisorySlight play in steering rack
Pass97,574 miles (+73)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jan 2017
- Odometer
- 97,574 miles
- Test number
- 911980916929
- AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both side's (3.6.B.4e)
- AdvisoryRear wheel bearing has slight play both side's (2.6.2)
Fail97,501 miles (+2,238)2 failures1 repaired2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 97,501 miles
- Test number
- 943437427104
- FailureNearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)
- FailureNearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
- Repaired at testNearside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged wire and cords exposed (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both side's (3.6.B.4e)
- AdvisoryRear wheel bearing has slight play both side's (2.6.2)
Pass95,263 miles3 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jan 2016
- Odometer
- 95,263 miles
- Test number
- 109550435448
- AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- NoteElectric window switches do not work on drivers side
Fail95,263 miles (+2,958)1 repaired3 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 95,263 miles
- Test number
- 449610335067
- Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- NoteElectric window switches do not work on drivers side
Pass92,305 miles4 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 13 Dec 2014
- Odometer
- 92,305 miles
- Test number
- 878158143337
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- NoteOil leak
Fail92,305 miles (+6,014)2 dangerous8 failures4 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 92,305 miles
- Test number
- 667808743377
- DangerousNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- DangerousOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- FailureNearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureOffside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- FailureOffside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
- FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureOffside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
- FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- NoteOil leak
Pass86,291 miles (+7,734)7 advisories3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 11 Dec 2013
- Odometer
- 86,291 miles
- Test number
- 585943242301
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryRear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
- AdvisoryUpper Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- NoteAIRBAG warning light on
- NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test
- NoteOil leak
Pass78,557 miles (+70)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 Dec 2012
- Odometer
- 78,557 miles
- Test number
- 277896241354
- AdvisoryInner Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Fail78,487 miles (+8,625)2 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 78,487 miles
- Test number
- 869593441368
- FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
- FailureNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryInner Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Pass69,862 miles2 advisories3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 8 Dec 2011
- Odometer
- 69,862 miles
- Test number
- 391561640379
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- NoteI)Off side front door lock faulty.ii)Flicker on rear sidelamps with indicators.iii)Exhaust system catalyst heatshield loose.
- NoteIv)Rear exhaust silencer has loose baffles inside and blow on seam.v)Slight play in off side rear wheel bearing.
- NoteVi)Front brake discs wearing thin.
Fail69,862 miles (+6,784)2 failures2 advisories3 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 69,862 miles
- Test number
- 721301540377
- FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- NoteI)Off side front door lock faulty.ii)Flicker on rear sidelamps with indicators.iii)Exhaust system catalyst heatshield loose.
- NoteIv)Rear exhaust silencer has loose baffles inside and blow on seam.v)Slight play in off side rear wheel bearing.
- NoteVi)Front brake discs wearing thin.
Pass63,078 miles (+5,408)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Dec 2010
- Odometer
- 63,078 miles
- Test number
- 251663349377
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass57,670 miles (+3,999)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 12 Nov 2009
- Odometer
- 57,670 miles
- Test number
- 150688218357
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Pass53,671 miles (+5,352)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jan 2009
- Odometer
- 53,671 miles
- Test number
- 551581738065
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass48,319 miles (+14,434)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Dec 2007
- Odometer
- 48,319 miles
- Test number
- 483629846417
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass33,885 miles
- MOT expiry
- 4 Dec 2006
- Odometer
- 33,885 miles
- Test number
- 393767235320
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about X779 CLH
- Does X779 CLH currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on X779 CLH is valid until 27 Jun 2027.
- When is the MOT due on X779 CLH?
- The MOT on X779 CLH is valid until 27 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has X779 CLH done?
- X779 CLH was recorded at 98,392 miles at its MOT on 15 Jun 2023, an average of 3,680 miles a year.
- Has X779 CLH ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. X779 CLH has failed 11 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Jun 2026.
- Has the mileage on X779 CLH ever gone down?
- Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 26 Jun 2018. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
- What did the latest MOT on X779 CLH find?
- X779 CLH passed its latest MOT on 23 Jun 2026 with 5 advisories: macpherson strut top bush or bearing has slight play, both front.; offside front suspension arm ball joint has slight play; offside rear shock absorbers has light misting of oil, and 2 more.
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