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Volkswagen Golf

Blue · Petrol · 2000 · 1,400 cc

X787 WRBMOT history

X787 WRB is a blue petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 12 Nov 2000. Its MOT expired on 8 Sept 2025 and it has passed 19 of 27 MOT tests, with 148,841 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Aug 2024.

X787 WRB blue Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 8 Sept 2025
Mileage
148,841 mi
At MOT on 21 Aug 2024
MOT tests
27
19 passed · 8 failed
Per year
4,279 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X787 WRB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,400 cc
Year of manufacture
2000
First used
12 Nov 2000
MOT status
MOT expired on 8 Sept 2025
Latest MOT test
21 Aug 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

X787 WRB was last recorded at 148,841 miles on 21 Aug 2024, 5 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Aug 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
148,836 miles · 15 Aug 2024
Between the last two tests
5 miles
Average per year
4,279 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 148,841 miles
  • 2023 – 148,492 miles
  • 2022 – 147,990 miles
  • 2021 – 147,349 miles
  • 2020 – 146,133 miles
  • 2019 – 142,816 miles
  • 2018 – 141,048 miles
  • 2017 – 137,707 miles
  • 2016 – 133,318 miles
  • 2015 – 129,549 miles
  • 2014 – 125,984 miles
  • 2013 – 125,280 miles
  • 2012 – 116,227 miles
  • 2011 – 107,264 miles
  • 2010 – 100,948 miles
  • 2009 – 95,515 miles
  • 2008 – 89,033 miles
  • 2007 – 77,695 miles
  • 2006 – 70,130 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass148,841 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024

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 Suspension arm ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2018

  • Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2012–2017

  • Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2008–2015

  • Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2007–2008

Full MOT history

27 tests since 31 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass148,841 miles (+5)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    148,841 miles
    Test number
    996437945787
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  2. Fail148,836 miles (+344)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    148,836 miles
    Test number
    588819186022
    • MajorCentral Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill to floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass148,492 miles (+502)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    148,492 miles
    Test number
    549668011730
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  4. Pass147,990 miles (+2)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    147,990 miles
    Test number
    159154943834
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Fail147,988 miles (+639)4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    147,988 miles
    Test number
    522828975967
    • MajorEmissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Pass147,349 miles (+1,216)
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    147,349 miles
    Test number
    543763926216

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass146,133 miles (+3,317)
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    146,133 miles
    Test number
    273755743539

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass142,816 miles (+1,768)
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    142,816 miles
    Test number
    187286920429

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass141,048 miles (+3,341)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2019
    Odometer
    141,048 miles
    Test number
    458095090127
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  10. Pass137,707 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2018
    Odometer
    137,707 miles
    Test number
    858488312931

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail137,707 miles (+4,389)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    137,707 miles
    Test number
    243575547600
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
    • FailureExhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

  12. Pass133,318 miles (+3,769)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    133,318 miles
    Test number
    449357529475
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  13. Pass129,549 miles (+85)
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    129,549 miles
    Test number
    265401615161

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail129,464 miles (+3,480)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,464 miles
    Test number
    707603205152
    • FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  15. Pass125,984 miles (+704)
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    125,984 miles
    Test number
    986468694042

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass125,280 miles (+9,053)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    125,280 miles
    Test number
    338248363020
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteSpare wheel fitted to nearside rear

  17. Pass116,227 miles4 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    116,227 miles
    Test number
    959519582050
    • NoteFront suspension arm bushes getting worn
    • NoteRear beam bushes getting worn
    • NoteSome play offside top strut mount
    • NoteSome play steering rack

  18. Fail116,227 miles (+8,963)5 failures4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,227 miles
    Test number
    138368382095
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • NoteFront suspension arm bushes getting worn
    • NoteRear beam bushes getting worn
    • NoteSome play offside top strut mount
    • NoteSome play steering rack

  19. Pass107,264 miles (+6,316)
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    107,264 miles
    Test number
    399339581093

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass100,948 miles (+5,433)
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    100,948 miles
    Test number
    893832780093

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass95,515 miles (+71)
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    95,515 miles
    Test number
    192089889011

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail95,444 miles (+6,411)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,444 miles
    Test number
    632476489083
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

  23. Pass89,033 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    89,033 miles
    Test number
    163411198442

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail89,033 miles (+11,338)1 dangerous2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,033 miles
    Test number
    233778788034
    • DangerousNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • NoteO/s front tyre worn to 2.5mm n/s front 1.7mm and n/s rear tyre is2.5mm limit is 1.6mm

  25. Pass77,695 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    77,695 miles
    Test number
    793639787038

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail77,695 miles (+7,565)5 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,695 miles
    Test number
    454109287037
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • NoteSlight damage to o/s/f sub frame. † †slight play at n/s/f lower ball joint and track rod end. † †o/s/r tyre tread depth is 4mm (limit is 1.6mm)

  27. Pass70,130 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    70,130 miles
    Test number
    114350496085

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about X787 WRB

Does X787 WRB currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on X787 WRB expired on 8 Sept 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on X787 WRB?
The MOT on X787 WRB expired on 8 Sept 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has X787 WRB done?
X787 WRB was recorded at 148,841 miles at its MOT on 21 Aug 2024, an average of 4,279 miles a year.
Has X787 WRB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X787 WRB has failed 8 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Aug 2024.
Has the mileage on X787 WRB 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 X787 WRB find?
X787 WRB passed its latest MOT on 21 Aug 2024 with 1 advisory: front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened.

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