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Volkswagen Golf

Silver · Diesel · 2001 · 1,896 cc

X787 RARMOT history

X787 RAR is a silver diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 19 Feb 2001. Its MOT expired on 29 Nov 2025 and it has passed 17 of 23 MOT tests, with 122,230 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Nov 2024.

X787 RAR silver Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Golf, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 29 Nov 2025
Mileage
122,230 mi
At MOT on 18 Nov 2024
MOT tests
23
17 passed · 6 failed
Per year
6,340 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X787 RAR
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
19 Feb 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 29 Nov 2025
Latest MOT test
18 Nov 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

X787 RAR was last recorded at 122,230 miles on 18 Nov 2024, 5,846 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Nov 2023.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 16 Feb 2009: 10,998 miles, lower than 598,134 miles on 15 Feb 2008.

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
116,384 miles · 13 Nov 2023
Between the last two tests
5,846 miles
Average per year
6,340 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 122,230 miles
  • 2023 – 116,384 miles
  • 2022 – 110,498 miles
  • 2021 – 103,016 miles
  • 2020 – 97,088 miles
  • 2019 – 86,590 miles
  • 2018 – 71,296 miles
  • 2016 – 66,385 miles
  • 2015 – 62,091 miles
  • 2014 – 54,725 miles
  • 2013 – 45,243 miles
  • 2012 – 38,353 miles
  • 2011 – 31,934 miles
  • 2010 – 25,957 miles
  • 2009 – 10,998 miles
  • 2008 – 598,134 miles
  • 2007 – 9,719 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass122,230 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel nearside inner rack joint play (2.3 (a) (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.

  • Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2023

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

23 tests since 19 Feb 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass122,230 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    122,230 miles
    Test number
    754477016942
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel nearside inner rack joint play (2.3 (a) (i))

  2. Fail122,230 miles (+5,846)2 repaired6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,230 miles
    Test number
    494437888380
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel nearside inner rack joint play (2.3 (a) (i))

  3. Pass116,384 miles (+196)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    116,384 miles
    Test number
    710438886405
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Fail116,188 miles (+5,690)3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,188 miles
    Test number
    531521963610
    • MajorFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass110,498 miles (+7,482)
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    110,498 miles
    Test number
    203239820364

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass103,016 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    103,016 miles
    Test number
    285786194541

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail103,016 miles (+5,928)4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,016 miles
    Test number
    614335834450
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass97,088 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    97,088 miles
    Test number
    150902323124

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail97,088 miles (+10,498)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,088 miles
    Test number
    597315085441
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass86,590 miles (+15,294)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    86,590 miles
    Test number
    539328527110

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass71,296 miles (+4,911)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    71,296 miles
    Test number
    232248398504

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass66,385 miles (+4,294)
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    66,385 miles
    Test number
    473880443834

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass62,091 miles (+7,366)
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2016
    Odometer
    62,091 miles
    Test number
    219516445160

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail54,725 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,725 miles
    Test number
    216261944115
    • Repaired at testAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

  15. Pass54,725 miles (+9,482)
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2015
    Odometer
    54,725 miles
    Test number
    449231044122

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass45,243 miles (+6,890)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2014
    Odometer
    45,243 miles
    Test number
    288258343151
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass38,353 miles (+6,419)
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2013
    Odometer
    38,353 miles
    Test number
    728151532183

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass31,934 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2012
    Odometer
    31,934 miles
    Test number
    246612431162

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail31,934 miles (+5,977)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    31,934 miles
    Test number
    459722531185
    • Repaired at testExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front All position lamps adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

  20. Pass25,957 miles (+14,959)
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2011
    Odometer
    25,957 miles
    Test number
    701307930149

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass10,998 miles (-587,136)
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    10,998 miles
    Test number
    614407449061

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass598,134 miles (+588,415)
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    598,134 miles
    Test number
    472316648003

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass9,719 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    9,719 miles
    Test number
    602740457089

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about X787 RAR

Does X787 RAR currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on X787 RAR expired on 29 Nov 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on X787 RAR?
The MOT on X787 RAR expired on 29 Nov 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has X787 RAR done?
X787 RAR was recorded at 122,230 miles at its MOT on 18 Nov 2024, an average of 6,340 miles a year.
Has X787 RAR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X787 RAR has failed 6 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Nov 2024.
Has the mileage on X787 RAR ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 16 Feb 2009. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on X787 RAR find?
X787 RAR passed its latest MOT on 18 Nov 2024 with 6 advisories: nearside rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded faces; nearside rear child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt; offside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement, and 3 more.

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