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Volkswagen Golf

Black · Petrol · 2000 · 2,792 cc

X781 NGJMOT history

X781 NGJ is a black petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 31 Dec 2000. Its MOT expired on 6 Jun 2023 and it has passed 6 of 10 MOT tests, with 123,182 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 May 2022.

X781 NGJ black Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 6 Jun 2023
Mileage
123,182 mi
At MOT on 25 May 2022
MOT tests
10
6 passed · 4 failed
Per year
3,744 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X781 NGJ
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,792 cc
Year of manufacture
2000
First used
31 Dec 2000
MOT status
MOT expired on 6 Jun 2023
Latest MOT test
25 May 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

X781 NGJ was last recorded at 123,182 miles on 25 May 2022, 1,742 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Jun 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
121,440 miles · 7 Jun 2021
Between the last two tests
1,742 miles
Average per year
3,744 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 123,182 miles
  • 2021 – 121,440 miles
  • 2020 – 118,674 miles
  • 2008 – 102,825 miles
  • 2007 – 81,833 miles
  • 2006 – 63,978 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass123,182 miles
  • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All metal brake pips show signs of slight corrosion (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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.

  • Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier

    Minor2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Rear tyre perished

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Rear brake sticking

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2006–2008

Full MOT history

10 tests since 2 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass123,182 miles (+1,742)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    123,182 miles
    Test number
    182199357980
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All metal brake pips show signs of slight corrosion (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  2. Pass121,440 miles (+2,766)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    121,440 miles
    Test number
    895643457025
    • MinorOffside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisorySuspension has general age related corrosion
  3. Pass118,674 miles (+10)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2021
    Odometer
    118,674 miles
    Test number
    642612903511
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre perished
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake sticking
  4. Fail118,664 miles (+15,839)3 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,664 miles
    Test number
    838952613885
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre perished
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake sticking
  5. Pass102,825 miles (+75)
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    102,825 miles
    Test number
    264433558295

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail102,750 miles (+20,917)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,750 miles
    Test number
    872139048279
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  7. Pass81,833 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    81,833 miles
    Test number
    321369647434
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
  8. Fail81,833 miles (+17,855)4 failures1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,833 miles
    Test number
    403589547249
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • Repaired at testOuter Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  9. Pass63,978 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    63,978 miles
    Test number
    644975916216

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail63,978 miles5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,978 miles
    Test number
    302904116488
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Questions about X781 NGJ

Does X781 NGJ currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on X781 NGJ expired on 6 Jun 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on X781 NGJ?
The MOT on X781 NGJ expired on 6 Jun 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has X781 NGJ done?
X781 NGJ was recorded at 123,182 miles at its MOT on 25 May 2022, an average of 3,744 miles a year.
Has X781 NGJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X781 NGJ has failed 4 of its 10 MOT tests, most recently on 20 May 2020.
Has the mileage on X781 NGJ 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 NGJ find?
X781 NGJ passed its latest MOT on 25 May 2022 with 3 advisories: brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all metal brake pips show signs of slight corrosion; front sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened; rear sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened.

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