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Volkswagen Golf

Red · Petrol · 2000 · 1,984 cc

X781 VAFMOT history

X781 VAF is a red petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 21 Sept 2000. Its MOT expired on 3 Aug 2026 and it has passed 18 of 22 MOT tests, with 132,853 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Jul 2025.

X781 VAF red Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 3 Aug 2026
Mileage
132,853 mi
At MOT on 14 Jul 2025
MOT tests
22
18 passed · 4 failed
Per year
4,682 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X781 VAF
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,984 cc
Year of manufacture
2000
First used
21 Sept 2000
MOT status
MOT expired on 3 Aug 2026
Latest MOT test
14 Jul 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

X781 VAF was last recorded at 132,853 miles on 14 Jul 2025, 4,651 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Jul 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
128,202 miles · 23 Jul 2024
Between the last two tests
4,651 miles
Average per year
4,682 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 132,853 miles
  • 2024 – 128,202 miles
  • 2023 – 123,302 miles
  • 2022 – 117,827 miles
  • 2021 – 113,489 miles
  • 2020 – 109,208 miles
  • 2019 – 103,791 miles
  • 2018 – 96,761 miles
  • 2017 – 96,744 miles
  • 2014 – 96,657 miles
  • 2013 – 90,519 miles
  • 2012 – 84,408 miles
  • 2011 – 76,406 miles
  • 2010 – 70,528 miles
  • 2009 – 64,245 miles
  • 2008 – 58,407 miles
  • 2007 – 52,248 miles
  • 2006 – 44,562 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass132,853 miles
  • MinorSteering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Beam axle (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.

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2018

  • Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2018

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2006–2014

Full MOT history

22 tests since 4 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass132,853 miles (+4,651)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    132,853 miles
    Test number
    223535776798
    • MinorSteering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Beam axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Pass128,202 miles (+4,900)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    128,202 miles
    Test number
    841518196737
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and cracking (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened rear beam axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass123,302 miles (+5,475)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    123,302 miles
    Test number
    231834130922
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear axle corroded

  4. Pass117,827 miles (+4,338)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    117,827 miles
    Test number
    654492120474
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear axle corroding

  5. Pass113,489 miles (+24)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    113,489 miles
    Test number
    399247650001
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  6. Fail113,465 miles (+4,257)1 dangerous4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,465 miles
    Test number
    650622881138
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass109,208 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    109,208 miles
    Test number
    920519169570

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail109,208 miles (+5,417)1 dangerous3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,208 miles
    Test number
    504026143984
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorNearside Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play Inner rack end (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play Inner rack end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  9. Pass103,791 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2020
    Odometer
    103,791 miles
    Test number
    920794188837

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail103,791 miles (+7,030)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,791 miles
    Test number
    323935045804
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 195 65 15 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Pass96,761 miles (+17)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2019
    Odometer
    96,761 miles
    Test number
    745163648343
    • 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)

  12. Pass96,744 miles (+87)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    96,744 miles
    Test number
    823070554127
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  13. Pass96,657 miles (+6,138)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    96,657 miles
    Test number
    335605264244
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

  14. Pass90,519 miles (+6,111)1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    90,519 miles
    Test number
    368606243237
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

  15. Pass84,408 miles (+8,002)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    84,408 miles
    Test number
    289978252288
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  16. Fail76,406 miles2 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,406 miles
    Test number
    706097631250
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • NoteSlight play in steering rack from o/s

  17. Pass76,406 miles (+5,878)1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    76,406 miles
    Test number
    899917831276
    • NoteSlight play in steering rack from o/s

  18. Pass70,528 miles (+6,283)
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    70,528 miles
    Test number
    551236550217

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass64,245 miles (+5,838)
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    64,245 miles
    Test number
    733936849268

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass58,407 miles (+6,159)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    58,407 miles
    Test number
    741483358234
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre

  21. Pass52,248 miles (+7,686)
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    52,248 miles
    Test number
    180695657229

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass44,562 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    44,562 miles
    Test number
    271327946289
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about X781 VAF

Does X781 VAF currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on X781 VAF expired on 3 Aug 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on X781 VAF?
The MOT on X781 VAF expired on 3 Aug 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has X781 VAF done?
X781 VAF was recorded at 132,853 miles at its MOT on 14 Jul 2025, an average of 4,682 miles a year.
Has X781 VAF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X781 VAF has failed 4 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Jul 2021.
Has the mileage on X781 VAF 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 VAF find?
X781 VAF passed its latest MOT on 14 Jul 2025 with 1 minor defect and 6 advisories: steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt; front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; front brake pad(s) wearing thin, and 4 more.

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