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Volkswagen Golf

Silver · Diesel · 2000 · 1,896 cc

X782 XLJMOT history

X782 XLJ is a silver diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 6 Oct 2000. Its MOT expired on 10 Mar 2023 and it has passed 13 of 18 MOT tests, with 172,091 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Mar 2023.

X782 XLJ silver Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 10 Mar 2023
Mileage
172,091 mi
At MOT on 21 Mar 2023
MOT tests
18
13 passed · 5 failed
Per year
7,010 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X782 XLJ
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2000
First used
6 Oct 2000
MOT status
MOT expired on 10 Mar 2023
Latest MOT test
21 Mar 2023 (Fail)

Mileage history

X782 XLJ was last recorded at 172,091 miles on 21 Mar 2023, 5,169 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Mar 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
166,922 miles · 11 Mar 2022
Between the last two tests
5,169 miles
Average per year
7,010 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 172,091 miles
  • 2022 – 166,922 miles
  • 2021 – 162,462 miles
  • 2016 – 159,745 miles
  • 2015 – 151,804 miles
  • 2014 – 133,002 miles
  • 2013 – 114,386 miles
  • 2012 – 100,742 miles
  • 2011 – 84,826 miles
  • 2010 – 72,644 miles
  • 2009 – 66,428 miles
  • 2008 – 61,717 miles
  • 2006 – 54,969 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail172,091 miles
  • DangerousNearside Front Brake hose damaged and likely to fail (1.1.12 (a))
  • DangerousOffside Front Brake hose damaged and likely to fail (1.1.12 (a))
  • MajorExhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))
  • MajorNearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
  • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
  • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
  • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
  • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
  • MajorOffside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
  • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
  • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

What MOT failures 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.

  • Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

18 tests since 18 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail172,091 miles (+5,169)2 dangerous10 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    172,091 miles
    Test number
    583254727483
    • DangerousNearside Front Brake hose damaged and likely to fail (1.1.12 (a))
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake hose damaged and likely to fail (1.1.12 (a))
    • MajorExhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))
    • MajorNearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • 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 bald on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass166,922 miles (+8)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    166,922 miles
    Test number
    734633194930
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (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))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge bad (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all 4 rear pipes bad (1.1.11 (c))

  3. Fail166,914 miles (+4,452)2 major1 repaired1 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    166,914 miles
    Test number
    264621580561
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (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))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge bad (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all 4 rear pipes bad (1.1.11 (c))

  4. Pass162,462 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    162,462 miles
    Test number
    486659191731
    • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust hanger broken

  5. Fail162,462 miles (+2,717)2 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    162,462 miles
    Test number
    861685476681
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust hanger broken

  6. Pass159,745 miles (+7,941)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    159,745 miles
    Test number
    357218684549
    • AdvisoryNearside headlight glass slightly damaged

  7. Pass151,804 miles (+18,802)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    151,804 miles
    Test number
    303390401759
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside headlight cracked

  8. Pass133,002 miles (+17)1 note
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2015
    Odometer
    133,002 miles
    Test number
    116363834120
    • NoteNearside headlight glass slightly damaged

  9. Fail132,985 miles (+18,599)1 failure1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,985 miles
    Test number
    508342734165
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNearside headlight glass slightly damaged

  10. Pass114,386 miles (+13,644)
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2014
    Odometer
    114,386 miles
    Test number
    637918523103

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass100,742 miles (+15,916)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2013
    Odometer
    100,742 miles
    Test number
    988610032195
    • NoteNearside rear light lense slightly damaaged
    • NoteOffside rear tyre slightly cracking on sidewall

  12. Pass84,826 miles (+12,182)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2012
    Odometer
    84,826 miles
    Test number
    285068811481
    • NoteFront tyres wearing slightly wearing on edges
    • NoteNearside rear light slightly damaged

  13. Pass72,644 miles (+6,216)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2011
    Odometer
    72,644 miles
    Test number
    271214030446
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  14. Pass66,428 miles (+4,711)
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    66,428 miles
    Test number
    460206509152

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass61,717 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    61,717 miles
    Test number
    184288188479
    • NoteFront wiper blades poor
    • NoteRear axle bushes perished

  16. Fail61,717 miles (+6,748)4 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,717 miles
    Test number
    940548188096
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • NoteFront wiper blades poor
    • NoteRear axle bushes perished

  17. Pass54,969 miles (+3,234)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    54,969 miles
    Test number
    412812766450

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass51,735 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    51,735 miles
    Test number
    623278816096

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about X782 XLJ

Does X782 XLJ currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on X782 XLJ expired on 10 Mar 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on X782 XLJ?
The MOT on X782 XLJ expired on 10 Mar 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has X782 XLJ done?
X782 XLJ was recorded at 172,091 miles at its MOT on 21 Mar 2023, an average of 7,010 miles a year.
Has X782 XLJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X782 XLJ has failed 5 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Mar 2023.
Has the mileage on X782 XLJ 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 XLJ find?
X782 XLJ failed its latest MOT on 21 Mar 2023 with 2 dangerous defects, 10 major defects and 2 advisories: nearside front brake hose damaged and likely to fail; offside front brake hose damaged and likely to fail; exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values, and 11 more.

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