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Volkswagen Golf

Silver · Petrol · 2000 · 1,595 cc

X782 JARMOT history

X782 JAR is a silver petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 19 Oct 2000. Its MOT expired on 7 Mar 2026 and it has passed 20 of 27 MOT tests, with 97,177 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Mar 2025.

X782 JAR silver Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 7 Mar 2026
Mileage
97,177 mi
At MOT on 8 Mar 2025
MOT tests
27
20 passed · 7 failed
Per year
3,980 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X782 JAR
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,595 cc
Year of manufacture
2000
First used
19 Oct 2000
MOT status
MOT expired on 7 Mar 2026
Latest MOT test
8 Mar 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

X782 JAR was last recorded at 97,177 miles on 8 Mar 2025, 1,146 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Mar 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
96,031 miles · 2 Mar 2024
Between the last two tests
1,146 miles
Average per year
3,980 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 97,177 miles
  • 2024 – 96,031 miles
  • 2023 – 95,008 miles
  • 2022 – 84,018 miles
  • 2021 – 80,311 miles
  • 2019 – 75,164 miles
  • 2018 – 71,599 miles
  • 2017 – 67,059 miles
  • 2016 – 62,373 miles
  • 2015 – 58,140 miles
  • 2014 – 51,510 miles
  • 2012 – 41,919 miles
  • 2011 – 37,110 miles
  • 2010 – 32,763 miles
  • 2009 – 29,980 miles
  • 2008 – 27,028 miles
  • 2007 – 24,431 miles
  • 2006 – 21,911 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass97,177 miles
  • AdvisoryExhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryFront Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule n/s and o/s (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s and o/s (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisorySuspension component corroded but not seriously weakened various front and rear (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.

  • Engine management light on

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2016–2018

  • Engine cover fitted

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2018

  • Exhaust system is in poor condition

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush coming apart (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass97,177 miles (+1,146)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    97,177 miles
    Test number
    626889213489
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule n/s and o/s (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s and o/s (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisorySuspension component corroded but not seriously weakened various front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Pass96,031 miles (+1,023)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    96,031 miles
    Test number
    470383460926
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s and o/s (1.1.11 (c))

  3. Pass95,008 miles (+10,990)11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    95,008 miles
    Test number
    518578600802
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (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 Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

  4. Pass84,018 miles (+3,707)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    84,018 miles
    Test number
    490180373102
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Top Mount (5.3.2 (c))

  5. Pass80,311 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    80,311 miles
    Test number
    627471427725
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRegistration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (0.1 (b))

  6. Fail80,311 miles (+5,147)1 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,311 miles
    Test number
    765905213211
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRegistration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (0.1 (b))

  7. Pass75,164 miles (+3,565)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    75,164 miles
    Test number
    245063458887
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryMiddle clamps broken on both exhaust sleeves

  8. Pass71,599 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    71,599 miles
    Test number
    624920185056
    • AdvisoryALL 4 Tyres perished/splitting in tread area
    • AdvisoryClamps broken on both exhaust sleeves
    • AdvisoryCoolant level below minimum
    • AdvisoryEngine cover fitted
    • AdvisoryEngine management light on
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread On limit for MOT test (0.1 (b))

  9. Fail71,599 miles (+4,540)1 repaired6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,599 miles
    Test number
    143306674725
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Position lamp not working Bad connection (4.2.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryALL 4 Tyres perished/splitting in tread area
    • AdvisoryClamps broken on both exhaust sleeves
    • AdvisoryCoolant level below minimum
    • AdvisoryEngine cover fitted
    • AdvisoryEngine management light on
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread On limit for MOT test (0.1 (b))

  10. Pass67,059 miles (+4,686)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    67,059 miles
    Test number
    438666934823
    • AdvisoryCar misfiring under load
    • AdvisoryEngine cover & under trays fitted
    • AdvisoryEngine management light on
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  11. Pass62,373 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    62,373 miles
    Test number
    680783897307
    • AdvisoryEngine cover fitted
    • AdvisoryEngine management light on
    • AdvisoryExhaust system is in poor condition
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush coming apart (2.4.G.2)

  12. Fail62,373 miles (+4,233)4 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,373 miles
    Test number
    707623208401
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 175/80-14 88T (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 175/80-14 88T (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Rear bush coming apart (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 175/80-14 88T (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryALL 4 Tyres severely perished/splitting
    • AdvisoryEngine cover fitted
    • AdvisoryEngine management light on
    • AdvisoryExhaust system is in poor condition
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush coming apart (2.4.G.2)

  13. Pass58,140 miles9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    58,140 miles
    Test number
    409815636141
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres perished
    • AdvisoryChild seats fitted obscuring adult belt/seats
    • AdvisoryEngine managment light on at time of test
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement REAR BUSH (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm + perished (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear fog light not working
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement REAR BUSH (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryEngine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring items

  14. Fail58,140 miles (+6,630)3 failures9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,140 miles
    Test number
    316641292138
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres perished
    • AdvisoryChild seats fitted obscuring adult belt/seats
    • AdvisoryEngine managment light on at time of test
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement REAR BUSH (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm + perished (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear fog light not working
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement REAR BUSH (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryEngine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring items

  15. Pass51,510 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    51,510 miles
    Test number
    977196554335
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteMil lihgt on

  16. Fail51,510 miles (+5,445)1 failure2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,510 miles
    Test number
    667226354346
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteMil lihgt on

  17. Pass46,065 miles (+4,146)2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    46,065 miles
    Test number
    147254604050
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • NoteBrake pad warning lamp displayed[dash display]

  18. Pass41,919 miles (+4,809)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    41,919 miles
    Test number
    328222562390

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass37,110 miles (+2,442)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    37,110 miles
    Test number
    986876851354

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass34,668 miles (+1,905)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    34,668 miles
    Test number
    137105401402
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  21. Pass32,763 miles (+2,783)
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    32,763 miles
    Test number
    844117290084

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass29,980 miles (+2,952)
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    29,980 miles
    Test number
    971226499092

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass27,028 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    27,028 miles
    Test number
    760938698075

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail27,028 miles (+2,597)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    27,028 miles
    Test number
    291578698087
    • FailureFront Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

  25. Pass24,431 miles (+2,520)1 note
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    24,431 miles
    Test number
    491062297088
    • NoteBoth rear tyres ahve slight cracking to sidewalls

  26. Pass21,911 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    21,911 miles
    Test number
    732131306198

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail21,911 miles1 dangerous1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    21,911 miles
    Test number
    321220706197
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Questions about X782 JAR

Does X782 JAR currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on X782 JAR expired on 7 Mar 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on X782 JAR?
The MOT on X782 JAR expired on 7 Mar 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has X782 JAR done?
X782 JAR was recorded at 97,177 miles at its MOT on 8 Mar 2025, an average of 3,980 miles a year.
Has X782 JAR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X782 JAR has failed 7 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Jan 2021.
Has the mileage on X782 JAR 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 X782 JAR find?
X782 JAR passed its latest MOT on 8 Mar 2025 with 8 advisories: exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration; exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases; front macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s, and 5 more.

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