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Volkswagen Golf

Blue · Petrol · 2001 · 1,984 cc

X779 SKEMOT history

X779 SKE is a blue petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 13 Jan 2001. Its MOT expired on 26 Nov 2023 and it has passed 17 of 20 MOT tests, with 179,321 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Nov 2022.

X779 SKE blue Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 26 Nov 2023
Mileage
179,321 mi
At MOT on 24 Nov 2022
MOT tests
20
17 passed · 3 failed
Per year
5,730 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X779 SKE
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,984 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
13 Jan 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 26 Nov 2023
Latest MOT test
24 Nov 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

X779 SKE was last recorded at 179,321 miles on 24 Nov 2022, 6,948 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Nov 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
172,373 miles · 16 Nov 2021
Between the last two tests
6,948 miles
Average per year
5,730 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 179,321 miles
  • 2021 – 172,373 miles
  • 2020 – 169,130 miles
  • 2019 – 162,218 miles
  • 2018 – 149,507 miles
  • 2017 – 142,979 miles
  • 2016 – 139,939 miles
  • 2015 – 134,331 miles
  • 2014 – 129,455 miles
  • 2013 – 126,093 miles
  • 2012 – 121,415 miles
  • 2011 – 117,089 miles
  • 2010 – 112,958 miles
  • 2009 – 107,493 miles
  • 2008 – 101,568 miles
  • 2006 – 90,518 miles
  • 2005 – 81,481 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass179,321 miles
  • 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 Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn to limit (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryNearside Parking brake efficiency only just meet
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn to limit (5.2.3 (e))

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 ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2020

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2006–2009

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2006–2009

Full MOT history

20 tests since 27 Oct 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass179,321 miles (+6,948)2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    179,321 miles
    Test number
    712645041767
    • 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 Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn to limit (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Parking brake efficiency only just meet
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn to limit (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass172,373 miles (+3,243)
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    172,373 miles
    Test number
    873829622869

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass169,130 miles (+6,912)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    169,130 miles
    Test number
    677759753622
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Pass162,218 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    162,218 miles
    Test number
    570241075414
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  5. Fail162,218 miles (+12,711)5 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    162,218 miles
    Test number
    415990072867
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  6. Pass149,507 miles (+6,528)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    149,507 miles
    Test number
    650742542139
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • 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))

  7. Pass142,979 miles (+3,040)
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    142,979 miles
    Test number
    456675305926

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass139,939 miles (+5,608)
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    139,939 miles
    Test number
    548241710655

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass134,331 miles (+4,876)
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    134,331 miles
    Test number
    669248646557

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass129,455 miles (+3,362)
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    129,455 miles
    Test number
    755182134264

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass126,093 miles (+4,678)
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    126,093 miles
    Test number
    958832833205

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass121,415 miles (+4,326)
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    121,415 miles
    Test number
    606872622227

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass117,089 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    117,089 miles
    Test number
    938091221245

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail117,087 miles (+4,129)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,087 miles
    Test number
    875760221246
    • FailureNearside Rear Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  15. Pass112,958 miles (+5,465)
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    112,958 miles
    Test number
    591454320272

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass107,493 miles (+5,925)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    107,493 miles
    Test number
    972287079166
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass101,568 miles (+11,050)
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2009
    Odometer
    101,568 miles
    Test number
    212773028459

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail90,518 miles2 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,518 miles
    Test number
    384579336330
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  19. Pass90,518 miles (+9,037)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2007
    Odometer
    90,518 miles
    Test number
    500439036394
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  20. Pass81,481 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2006
    Odometer
    81,481 miles
    Test number
    202570505361

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about X779 SKE

Does X779 SKE currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on X779 SKE expired on 26 Nov 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on X779 SKE?
The MOT on X779 SKE expired on 26 Nov 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has X779 SKE done?
X779 SKE was recorded at 179,321 miles at its MOT on 24 Nov 2022, an average of 5,730 miles a year.
Has X779 SKE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X779 SKE has failed 3 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Nov 2019.
Has the mileage on X779 SKE 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 SKE find?
X779 SKE passed its latest MOT on 24 Nov 2022 with 2 minor defects and 4 advisories: nearside track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt; offside track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt; nearside front track rod end ball joint has slight play, and 3 more.

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