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Volkswagen Golf

Black · Petrol · 2000 · 1,984 cc

X783 GJUMOT history

X783 GJU is a black petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 1 Sept 2000. Its MOT is valid until 20 Feb 2027 and it has passed 19 of 33 MOT tests, with 142,504 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Feb 2026.

X783 GJU black Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 20 Feb 2027
Mileage
142,504 mi
At MOT on 16 Feb 2026
MOT tests
33
19 passed · 14 failed
Per year
3,846 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X783 GJU
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,984 cc
Year of manufacture
2000
First used
1 Sept 2000
MOT status
MOT valid until 20 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
16 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

X783 GJU was last recorded at 142,504 miles on 16 Feb 2026, 314 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Feb 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 18 Aug 2011: 33,507 miles, lower than 92,320 miles on 18 Aug 2010.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
142,190 miles · 21 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
314 miles
Average per year
3,846 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 142,504 miles
  • 2025 – 142,190 miles
  • 2024 – 141,535 miles
  • 2023 – 141,493 miles
  • 2022 – 141,052 miles
  • 2021 – 140,412 miles
  • 2020 – 140,006 miles
  • 2019 – 139,805 miles
  • 2018 – 139,043 miles
  • 2017 – 138,286 miles
  • 2016 – 137,251 miles
  • 2015 – 136,990 miles
  • 2014 – 132,897 miles
  • 2013 – 120,936 miles
  • 2012 – 109,198 miles
  • 2011 – 95,967 miles
  • 2010 – 92,320 miles
  • 2009 – 84,648 miles
  • 2008 – 82,392 miles
  • 2006 – 68,767 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass142,504 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Coming through body to hose (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Coming through body to hose (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Between the hoses (1.1.11 (c))

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 Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2006–2008

  • Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material coming through bodywork

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

Full MOT history

33 tests since 16 Dec 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass142,504 miles (+314)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    142,504 miles
    Test number
    649352957916
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Coming through body to hose (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Coming through body to hose (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Between the hoses (1.1.11 (c))

  2. Pass142,190 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    142,190 miles
    Test number
    799003661427
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material coming through bodywork (1.1.11 (c))

  3. Fail142,190 miles (+655)4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    142,190 miles
    Test number
    147338272283
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material coming through bodywork (1.1.11 (c))

  4. Pass141,535 miles (+12)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    141,535 miles
    Test number
    692072170190
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material TO FRONT (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  5. Fail141,523 miles (+30)5 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    141,523 miles
    Test number
    416478280750
    • MajorNearside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded TO FRONT (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material TO FRONT (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  6. Fail141,493 miles (+441)1 major12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    141,493 miles
    Test number
    546225085470
    • MajorFuel system component leaking Pipe to fuel filter, clip broken and pipe leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front to rear central section not clamped (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Side to side pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryExhaust rear and mid silencers corroded
    • AdvisoryFuel tank straps corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outer sill has slight damage and corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass141,052 miles (+9)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    141,052 miles
    Test number
    610645724243
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material TO FRONT (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Fail141,043 miles (+631)1 dangerous3 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    141,043 miles
    Test number
    336527713498
    • DangerousOffside Front Driver's seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material TO FRONT (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Pass140,412 miles (+8)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    140,412 miles
    Test number
    575854695376
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  10. Fail140,404 miles (+398)1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    140,404 miles
    Test number
    621268830396
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  11. Pass140,006 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    140,006 miles
    Test number
    613536371584

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail140,006 miles (+201)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    140,006 miles
    Test number
    408876260063
    • MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

  13. Pass139,805 miles (+12)
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    139,805 miles
    Test number
    437480688758

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail139,793 miles (+750)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    139,793 miles
    Test number
    836159567750
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (1.6 (a))
    • AdvisorySupplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

  15. Pass139,043 miles (+757)
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    139,043 miles
    Test number
    365170836887

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass138,286 miles (+1,035)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    138,286 miles
    Test number
    110968251236
    • AdvisoryNearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  17. Pass137,251 miles (+261)
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    137,251 miles
    Test number
    729478038293

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass136,990 miles (+4)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    136,990 miles
    Test number
    651363635288
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  19. Fail136,986 miles (+4,089)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,986 miles
    Test number
    589809856952
    • FailureNearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  20. Pass132,897 miles (+1)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    132,897 miles
    Test number
    106160654397
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNear side rear tyre inner side wall cracking also nail in tread

  21. Fail132,896 miles (+11,960)1 dangerous1 failure1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,896 miles
    Test number
    475107834489
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNear side rear tyre inner side wall cracking also nail in tread

  22. Pass120,936 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    120,936 miles
    Test number
    997506953287

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail120,935 miles (+11,737)3 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,935 miles
    Test number
    245874153230
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • NoteOffside front inner wheel arch cover insecure

  24. Pass109,198 miles (+32)2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    109,198 miles
    Test number
    629874342252
    • AdvisoryOffside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteBoth rear tyres low inner edges
    • NoteNear side rear wheel bearing noisy
    • NoteSome wear to rear discs

  25. Fail109,166 miles (+13,199)1 dangerous2 repaired2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,166 miles
    Test number
    818463442257
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)
    • AdvisoryOffside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteBoth rear tyres low inner edges
    • NoteNear side rear wheel bearing noisy
    • NoteSome wear to rear discs

  26. Pass95,967 miles (+62,460)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    95,967 miles
    Test number
    815406531223
    • NoteBoth rear brake disks showing signs of age
    • NoteNear side rear wheel bearing has slight play in it
    • NoteOff side rear tyre starting to show signs of age cracking

  27. Fail33,507 miles (-58,813)3 failures3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,507 miles
    Test number
    895520031229
    • FailureNearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)
    • NoteBoth rear brake disks showing signs of age
    • NoteNear side rear wheel bearing has slight play in it
    • NoteOff side rear tyre starting to show signs of age cracking

  28. Pass92,320 miles (+7,672)1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    92,320 miles
    Test number
    533130330281
    • NoteOFFSIDE AND NEARSIDE REAR BRAKE DISCS SLIGHTLY RUSTED.

  29. Pass84,648 miles (+2,256)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    84,648 miles
    Test number
    514644459167

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Pass82,392 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    82,392 miles
    Test number
    781156648266
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  31. Fail82,392 miles (+13,625)3 failures2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,392 miles
    Test number
    371835848232
    • FailureCentre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  32. Pass68,767 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2007
    Odometer
    68,767 miles
    Test number
    180872356387
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  33. Fail68,767 miles8 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,767 miles
    Test number
    754240056335
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about X783 GJU

Does X783 GJU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on X783 GJU is valid until 20 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on X783 GJU?
The MOT on X783 GJU is valid until 20 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has X783 GJU done?
X783 GJU was recorded at 142,504 miles at its MOT on 16 Feb 2026, an average of 3,846 miles a year.
Has X783 GJU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X783 GJU has failed 14 of its 33 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Feb 2025.
Has the mileage on X783 GJU ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 18 Aug 2011. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on X783 GJU find?
X783 GJU passed its latest MOT on 16 Feb 2026 with 3 advisories: nearside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material coming through body to hose; offside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material coming through body to hose; offside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material between the hoses.

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