Volkswagen Golf
Green · Petrol · 2000 · 1,595 cc
X779 HLAMOT history
X779 HLA is a green petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 29 Sept 2000. Its MOT is valid until 13 Jun 2027 and it has passed 22 of 28 MOT tests, with 55,326 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Jun 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 13 Jun 2027
- Mileage
- 55,326 mi
- At MOT on 8 Jun 2026
- MOT tests
- 28
- 22 passed · 6 failed
- Per year
- 2,557 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- X779 HLA
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Golf
- Colour
- Green
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,595 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2000
- First used
- 29 Sept 2000
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 13 Jun 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 8 Jun 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
X779 HLA was last recorded at 55,326 miles on 8 Jun 2026, 628 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Jun 2025.
Mileage went down between tests
- 24 Mar 2016: 30,700 miles, lower than 65,349 miles on 9 Aug 2015.
A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.
- Previous MOT
- 54,698 miles · 10 Jun 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 628 miles
- Average per year
- 2,557 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 55,326 miles
- 2025 – 54,698 miles
- 2024 – 53,348 miles
- 2023 – 50,160 miles
- 2022 – 43,098 miles
- 2021 – 41,542 miles
- 2020 – 40,229 miles
- 2019 – 39,203 miles
- 2018 – 37,576 miles
- 2017 – 34,958 miles
- 2016 – 30,700 miles
- 2015 – 65,349 miles
- 2014 – 21,438 miles
- 2013 – 18,593 miles
- 2012 – 15,197 miles
- 2011 – 12,406 miles
- 2010 – 9,100 miles
- 2009 – 6,462 miles
- 2008 – 5,995 miles
- 2007 – 5,291 miles
- 2006 – 4,728 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass55,326 miles
- AdvisoryNearside Front steering arm slight play
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front steering arm slight play
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
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.
Oil leak, but not excessive
Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2025
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault
Major2 MOTs, 2021–2022
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material leading to rear sub frame
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Nearside Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Full MOT history
28 tests since 24 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass55,326 miles (+628)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Jun 2027
- Odometer
- 55,326 miles
- Test number
- 757640552166
- AdvisoryNearside Front steering arm slight play
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front steering arm slight play
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Pass54,698 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Jun 2026
- Odometer
- 54,698 miles
- Test number
- 205856592525
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail54,698 miles (+1,350)2 repaired3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 54,698 miles
- Test number
- 463036095589
- Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass53,348 miles (+3,188)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Jun 2025
- Odometer
- 53,348 miles
- Test number
- 334905867117
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Pass50,160 miles1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Jun 2024
- Odometer
- 50,160 miles
- Test number
- 732856236246
- MinorOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Fail50,160 miles (+7,062)1 repaired1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 50,160 miles
- Test number
- 118431176509
- Repaired at testSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
- MinorOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Pass43,098 miles (+181)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Apr 2023
- Odometer
- 43,098 miles
- Test number
- 841094761578
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail42,917 miles (+1,375)3 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 42,917 miles
- Test number
- 405413404252
- MajorFuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorSteering column top bearing excessively worn (2.2.2 (b))
- MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Pass41,542 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Mar 2022
- Odometer
- 41,542 miles
- Test number
- 111833956405
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material leading to rear sub frame (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail41,542 miles (+1,313)1 dangerous3 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 41,542 miles
- Test number
- 685016845476
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre over ten years old is fitted to a front axle of a bus or coach (5.2.3 (m))
- MajorHazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))
- MajorNearside Front Tyre(s) with different structures are fitted across the same axle (5.2.3 (c))
- MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material leading to rear sub frame (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass40,229 miles (+1,026)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Mar 2021
- Odometer
- 40,229 miles
- Test number
- 504030211738
- AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Pass39,203 miles (+1,627)
- MOT expiry
- 23 Mar 2020
- Odometer
- 39,203 miles
- Test number
- 355185558795
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass37,576 miles
- MOT expiry
- 23 Mar 2019
- Odometer
- 37,576 miles
- Test number
- 190499419280
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail37,576 miles (+2,618)7 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 37,576 miles
- Test number
- 355896970749
- FailureHazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
Pass34,958 miles (+4,258)
- MOT expiry
- 23 Mar 2018
- Odometer
- 34,958 miles
- Test number
- 780035698244
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass30,700 miles (-34,649)
- MOT expiry
- 23 Mar 2017
- Odometer
- 30,700 miles
- Test number
- 652009462864
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail65,349 miles1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 65,349 miles
- Test number
- 315001925486
- Repaired at testFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Pass65,349 miles (+39,185)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Aug 2016
- Odometer
- 65,349 miles
- Test number
- 968011125234
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass26,164 miles (+4,726)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 31 Mar 2016
- Odometer
- 26,164 miles
- Test number
- 585823285028
- AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass21,438 miles (+2,845)
- MOT expiry
- 31 Mar 2015
- Odometer
- 21,438 miles
- Test number
- 847351184049
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass18,593 miles (+3,396)
- MOT expiry
- 31 Mar 2014
- Odometer
- 18,593 miles
- Test number
- 849772183003
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass15,197 miles (+2,791)
- MOT expiry
- 31 Mar 2013
- Odometer
- 15,197 miles
- Test number
- 186960482002
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass12,406 miles (+3,306)
- MOT expiry
- 31 Mar 2012
- Odometer
- 12,406 miles
- Test number
- 228040181099
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass9,100 miles (+2,638)
- MOT expiry
- 31 Mar 2011
- Odometer
- 9,100 miles
- Test number
- 182536980466
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass6,462 miles (+467)
- MOT expiry
- 31 Mar 2010
- Odometer
- 6,462 miles
- Test number
- 364121699018
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass5,995 miles (+704)
- MOT expiry
- 23 Aug 2009
- Odometer
- 5,995 miles
- Test number
- 633843338210
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass5,291 miles (+563)
- MOT expiry
- 23 Aug 2008
- Odometer
- 5,291 miles
- Test number
- 114058017269
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass4,728 miles
- MOT expiry
- 23 Aug 2007
- Odometer
- 4,728 miles
- Test number
- 342556436240
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about X779 HLA
- Does X779 HLA currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on X779 HLA is valid until 13 Jun 2027.
- When is the MOT due on X779 HLA?
- The MOT on X779 HLA is valid until 13 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 HLA done?
- X779 HLA was recorded at 55,326 miles at its MOT on 8 Jun 2026, an average of 2,557 miles a year.
- Has X779 HLA ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. X779 HLA has failed 6 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Jun 2025.
- Has the mileage on X779 HLA ever gone down?
- Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 24 Mar 2016. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
- What did the latest MOT on X779 HLA find?
- X779 HLA passed its latest MOT on 8 Jun 2026 with 4 advisories: nearside front steering arm slight play; nearside rear integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill; offside front steering arm slight play, and 1 more.
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