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Volkswagen Golf

Blue · Petrol · 2000 · 2,792 cc

X781 GCYMOT history

X781 GCY is a blue petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 11 Sept 2000. Its MOT expired on 2 May 2024 and it has passed 11 of 19 MOT tests, with 125,774 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 May 2023.

X781 GCY blue Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 2 May 2024
Mileage
125,774 mi
At MOT on 3 May 2023
MOT tests
19
11 passed · 8 failed
Per year
3,016 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X781 GCY
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,792 cc
Year of manufacture
2000
First used
11 Sept 2000
MOT status
MOT expired on 2 May 2024
Latest MOT test
3 May 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

X781 GCY was last recorded at 125,774 miles on 3 May 2023, 2,235 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Jan 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
123,539 miles · 11 Jan 2022
Between the last two tests
2,235 miles
Average per year
3,016 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 125,774 miles
  • 2022 – 123,539 miles
  • 2020 – 122,374 miles
  • 2019 – 112,200 miles
  • 2015 – 110,717 miles
  • 2013 – 109,616 miles
  • 2012 – 102,785 miles
  • 2011 – 99,728 miles
  • 2010 – 94,984 miles
  • 2009 – 86,705 miles
  • 2008 – 79,826 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass125,774 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Offside and Nearside tyres 3mm (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 Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

19 tests since 6 Feb 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass125,774 miles (+2,235)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2024
    Odometer
    125,774 miles
    Test number
    497913496352
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Offside and Nearside tyres 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass123,539 miles (+1,165)10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    123,539 miles
    Test number
    810605593092
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (wishbone bushes) (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass122,374 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    122,374 miles
    Test number
    802883161658
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  4. Fail122,371 miles (+10,171)3 major1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,371 miles
    Test number
    171961534508
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  5. Pass112,200 miles (+13)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    112,200 miles
    Test number
    426029256062
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension component 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))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  6. Fail112,187 miles (+1,470)3 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,187 miles
    Test number
    651468472670
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension component 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))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  7. Pass110,717 miles (+1,101)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    110,717 miles
    Test number
    111769066801
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded o/s rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFluid leak
    • AdvisoryFront and rear brake discs corroded

  8. Pass109,616 miles1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    109,616 miles
    Test number
    816032673138
    • AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)
    • NoteFront discs are worn
    • NoteO/s rear tyre is wearing on inner and outer edges of tread

  9. Fail109,616 miles (+6,831)4 failures1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,616 miles
    Test number
    858422673153
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)
    • NoteFront discs are worn
    • NoteO/s rear tyre is wearing on inner and outer edges of tread

  10. Pass102,785 miles (+24)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    102,785 miles
    Test number
    827745062186

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail102,761 miles (+3,033)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,761 miles
    Test number
    127498152175
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  12. Pass99,728 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    99,728 miles
    Test number
    768053421299
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

  13. Fail99,728 miles (+4,744)4 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,728 miles
    Test number
    705082021269
    • FailureNearside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

  14. Pass94,984 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    94,984 miles
    Test number
    451417210229
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

  15. Fail94,984 miles (+8,279)1 failure2 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,984 miles
    Test number
    882537310272
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

  16. Fail86,705 miles1 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,705 miles
    Test number
    564513749095
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • NoteOffside driveshaft inner gaiter split

  17. Pass86,705 miles (+6,879)1 note
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    86,705 miles
    Test number
    601223849058
    • NoteOffside driveshaft inner gaiter split

  18. Pass79,826 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    79,826 miles
    Test number
    632103948035

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail79,824 miles6 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,824 miles
    Test number
    802907138086
    • FailureNearside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
    • FailureNearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
    • FailureOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
    • FailureOffside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
    • NoteNail in nearside front tyre

Questions about X781 GCY

Does X781 GCY currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on X781 GCY expired on 2 May 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on X781 GCY?
The MOT on X781 GCY expired on 2 May 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has X781 GCY done?
X781 GCY was recorded at 125,774 miles at its MOT on 3 May 2023, an average of 3,016 miles a year.
Has X781 GCY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X781 GCY has failed 8 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Dec 2020.
Has the mileage on X781 GCY 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 X781 GCY find?
X781 GCY passed its latest MOT on 3 May 2023 with 6 advisories: nearside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play; nearside front suspension arm ball joint has slight play; nearside rear anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play, and 3 more.

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