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Volkswagen Golf

Blue · Petrol · 2001 · 1,896 cc

X781 LGWMOT history

X781 LGW is a blue petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 12 Feb 2001. Its MOT expired on 27 Jan 2023 and it has passed 16 of 22 MOT tests, with 227,777 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Jan 2022.

X781 LGW blue Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 27 Jan 2023
Mileage
227,777 mi
At MOT on 28 Jan 2022
MOT tests
22
16 passed · 6 failed
Per year
10,980 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X781 LGW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
12 Feb 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 27 Jan 2023
Latest MOT test
28 Jan 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

X781 LGW was last recorded at 227,777 miles on 28 Jan 2022, 8,995 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Jan 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
218,782 miles · 11 Jan 2021
Between the last two tests
8,995 miles
Average per year
10,980 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 227,777 miles
  • 2021 – 218,782 miles
  • 2019 – 203,126 miles
  • 2018 – 193,789 miles
  • 2017 – 184,685 miles
  • 2016 – 174,896 miles
  • 2015 – 163,491 miles
  • 2014 – 151,711 miles
  • 2013 – 142,087 miles
  • 2012 – 133,209 miles
  • 2011 – 101,817 miles
  • 2010 – 85,177 miles
  • 2009 – 68,332 miles
  • 2008 – 64,398 miles
  • 2007 – 57,802 miles
  • 2006 – 53,294 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass227,777 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2013

Full MOT history

22 tests since 9 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass227,777 miles (+8,995)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    227,777 miles
    Test number
    736970210290
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  2. Pass218,782 miles (+15,656)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    218,782 miles
    Test number
    209621837228
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

  3. Pass203,126 miles (+9,337)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    203,126 miles
    Test number
    323564713543
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass193,789 miles (+9,104)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    193,789 miles
    Test number
    735535594484

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass184,685 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    184,685 miles
    Test number
    222701595032

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail184,685 miles (+9,789)3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    184,685 miles
    Test number
    359520378563
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

  7. Pass174,896 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    174,896 miles
    Test number
    302500960773

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail174,896 miles (+11,405)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    174,896 miles
    Test number
    457231547963
    • FailureNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  9. Pass163,491 miles (+11,780)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    163,491 miles
    Test number
    209157265494
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

  10. Pass151,711 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    151,711 miles
    Test number
    156731124198
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

  11. Fail151,701 miles (+9,614)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    151,701 miles
    Test number
    399521624153
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

  12. Pass142,087 miles (+8,878)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    142,087 miles
    Test number
    557939593061
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  13. Fail133,209 miles1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,209 miles
    Test number
    388176092051
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  14. Pass133,209 miles (+31,392)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    133,209 miles
    Test number
    565126992067
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  15. Pass101,817 miles (+16,640)
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    101,817 miles
    Test number
    439605391028

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass85,177 miles (+16,845)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    85,177 miles
    Test number
    234418290081
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass68,332 miles (+3,934)
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    68,332 miles
    Test number
    622446989031

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail64,398 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,398 miles
    Test number
    254010508151
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

  19. Pass64,398 miles (+6,596)
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    64,398 miles
    Test number
    262970208136

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail57,802 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,802 miles
    Test number
    133237787449
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

  21. Pass57,802 miles (+4,508)
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    57,802 miles
    Test number
    450047887067

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass53,294 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    53,294 miles
    Test number
    871968066098

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about X781 LGW

Does X781 LGW currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on X781 LGW expired on 27 Jan 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on X781 LGW?
The MOT on X781 LGW expired on 27 Jan 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has X781 LGW done?
X781 LGW was recorded at 227,777 miles at its MOT on 28 Jan 2022, an average of 10,980 miles a year.
Has X781 LGW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X781 LGW has failed 6 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Jun 2017.
Has the mileage on X781 LGW 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 LGW find?
X781 LGW passed its latest MOT on 28 Jan 2022 with 1 minor defect and 1 advisory: nearside front drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; offside rear shock absorbers has light misting of oil.

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