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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.

X779 CLH blue Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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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
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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.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
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

Pass
  • 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

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.

  • 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.

  1. 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))
  2. 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))
  3. 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))
  4. 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))
  5. 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
  6. 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))
  7. 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))
  8. 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.
  9. Pass98,392 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    98,392 miles
    Test number
    439830548408

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. 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))
  11. Pass98,392 miles (+45)
    MOT expiry
    25 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    98,392 miles
    Test number
    822521395825

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass98,347 miles (-45)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    98,347 miles
    Test number
    729753234947

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. 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))
  14. 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
  15. 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)
  16. 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)
  17. 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
  18. 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
  19. 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
  20. 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
  21. 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
  22. 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)
  23. 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)
  24. 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.
  25. 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.
  26. Pass63,078 miles (+5,408)
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    63,078 miles
    Test number
    251663349377

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. 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)
  28. Pass53,671 miles (+5,352)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    53,671 miles
    Test number
    551581738065

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass48,319 miles (+14,434)
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2007
    Odometer
    48,319 miles
    Test number
    483629846417

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. 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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