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Volkswagen Golf

Black · Diesel · 2000 · 1,896 cc

X781 ONHMOT history

X781 ONH is a black diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 31 Dec 2000. Its MOT is valid until 24 Jan 2027 and it has passed 21 of 31 MOT tests, with 147,301 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Jan 2026.

X781 ONH black Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 24 Jan 2027
Mileage
147,301 mi
At MOT on 5 Jan 2026
MOT tests
31
21 passed · 10 failed
Per year
5,383 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X781 ONH
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2000
First used
31 Dec 2000
MOT status
MOT valid until 24 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
5 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

X781 ONH was last recorded at 147,301 miles on 5 Jan 2026, 4,685 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
142,616 miles · 23 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
4,685 miles
Average per year
5,383 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 147,301 miles
  • 2025 – 142,616 miles
  • 2024 – 138,145 miles
  • 2023 – 133,474 miles
  • 2022 – 125,891 miles
  • 2021 – 124,177 miles
  • 2020 – 123,618 miles
  • 2019 – 122,130 miles
  • 2018 – 120,953 miles
  • 2017 – 118,847 miles
  • 2016 – 115,693 miles
  • 2015 – 113,480 miles
  • 2014 – 109,009 miles
  • 2013 – 105,650 miles
  • 2012 – 96,018 miles
  • 2011 – 86,885 miles
  • 2010 – 75,591 miles
  • 2009 – 62,387 miles
  • 2008 – 55,604 miles
  • 2007 – 46,980 miles
  • 2006 – 39,937 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass147,301 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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.

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

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2019–2024

  • Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2006–2016

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Emissions unable to be completed

    Major2 MOTs, 2024–2026

  • Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour

    Major2 MOTs, 2024–2026

Full MOT history

31 tests since 25 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass147,301 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    147,301 miles
    Test number
    323313034428
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  2. Fail147,294 miles (+4,678)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    147,294 miles
    Test number
    166552544419
    • MajorEmissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))
    • MajorExhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  3. Pass142,616 miles (+2)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    142,616 miles
    Test number
    841537363970
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Non obligatory mirror damaged
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

  4. Fail142,614 miles (+4,469)1 dangerous3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    142,614 miles
    Test number
    273607252691
    • DangerousNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Non obligatory mirror damaged
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

  5. Pass138,145 miles (+27)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    138,145 miles
    Test number
    428110284723
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Fail138,118 miles (+4,644)6 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    138,118 miles
    Test number
    511920675660
    • MajorEmissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))
    • MajorExhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorPower steering pipe/hose leaking steering rack (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass133,474 miles (+7,583)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    133,474 miles
    Test number
    911106703624
    • AdvisoryPlay detected at offside steering arm reccomend replacement ASAP.

  8. Pass125,891 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    125,891 miles
    Test number
    509656675012

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail125,891 miles (+1,714)2 dangerous1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,891 miles
    Test number
    675548563595
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

  10. Pass124,177 miles (+559)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    124,177 miles
    Test number
    708505572944
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Pass123,618 miles (+1,488)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    123,618 miles
    Test number
    631216971075
    • 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))
    • AdvisorySlight water leak(radiator)

  12. Pass122,130 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    122,130 miles
    Test number
    928368370259
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

  13. Fail122,130 miles (+1,177)2 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,130 miles
    Test number
    382171513056
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

  14. Pass120,953 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    120,953 miles
    Test number
    748399075158
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  15. Fail120,953 miles (+2,106)2 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,953 miles
    Test number
    899656362424
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  16. Pass118,847 miles (+3,154)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    118,847 miles
    Test number
    183812051717
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside headlight pattern just acceptable
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  17. Pass115,693 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    115,693 miles
    Test number
    937398801530
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisorySlight play at offside rack arm

  18. Fail115,693 miles (+2,213)2 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,693 miles
    Test number
    221688178076
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisorySlight play at offside rack arm

  19. Pass113,480 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    113,480 miles
    Test number
    489309515091

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail113,480 miles (+4,471)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,480 miles
    Test number
    326339415008
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  21. Pass109,009 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    109,009 miles
    Test number
    348133814087

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail109,008 miles (+3,358)3 failures3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,008 miles
    Test number
    608518404095
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Rear 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)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteFuel pipe/s corroded
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  23. Pass105,650 miles (+9,632)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    105,650 miles
    Test number
    485655713046
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  24. Fail96,018 miles1 repaired2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,018 miles
    Test number
    158709112479
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  25. Pass96,018 miles (+9,133)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    96,018 miles
    Test number
    658439612053
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  26. Pass86,885 miles (+11,294)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    86,885 miles
    Test number
    327546401093

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass75,591 miles (+13,204)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    75,591 miles
    Test number
    264537900000
    • 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)

  28. Pass62,387 miles (+6,783)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    62,387 miles
    Test number
    753995919036

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass55,604 miles (+8,624)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    55,604 miles
    Test number
    202001028027

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Pass46,980 miles (+7,043)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    46,980 miles
    Test number
    863676117029
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  31. Pass39,937 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    39,937 miles
    Test number
    823485826000
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Questions about X781 ONH

Does X781 ONH currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on X781 ONH is valid until 24 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on X781 ONH?
The MOT on X781 ONH is valid until 24 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has X781 ONH done?
X781 ONH was recorded at 147,301 miles at its MOT on 5 Jan 2026, an average of 5,383 miles a year.
Has X781 ONH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X781 ONH has failed 10 of its 31 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Jan 2026.
Has the mileage on X781 ONH 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 ONH find?
X781 ONH passed its latest MOT on 5 Jan 2026 with 1 advisory: nearside rear service brake binding but not excessively.

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