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Volkswagen Golf

Red · Petrol · 2000 · 1,595 cc

X788 AFHMOT history

X788 AFH is a red petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 1 Dec 2000. Its MOT is valid until 8 Mar 2027 and it has passed 21 of 25 MOT tests, with 72,754 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Mar 2026.

X788 AFH red Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 8 Mar 2027
Mileage
72,754 mi
At MOT on 9 Mar 2026
MOT tests
25
21 passed · 4 failed
Per year
1,813 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X788 AFH
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,595 cc
Year of manufacture
2000
First used
1 Dec 2000
MOT status
MOT valid until 8 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
9 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

X788 AFH was last recorded at 72,754 miles on 9 Mar 2026, 381 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
72,373 miles · 5 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
381 miles
Average per year
1,813 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 72,754 miles
  • 2025 – 72,373 miles
  • 2024 – 71,914 miles
  • 2023 – 71,446 miles
  • 2022 – 70,940 miles
  • 2021 – 70,538 miles
  • 2020 – 70,283 miles
  • 2019 – 69,787 miles
  • 2018 – 69,024 miles
  • 2016 – 68,365 miles
  • 2015 – 67,632 miles
  • 2014 – 66,441 miles
  • 2013 – 65,313 miles
  • 2012 – 63,699 miles
  • 2011 – 61,503 miles
  • 2010 – 57,339 miles
  • 2009 – 54,399 miles
  • 2008 – 49,571 miles
  • 2007 – 45,550 miles
  • 2006 – 40,634 miles
  • 2005 – 36,021 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass72,754 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • 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 (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • 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 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • 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))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  • AdvisoryRear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryVehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front sills (6.1.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryFuel tank retaining strap(s) corroded
  • AdvisoryFuel vapour purge valve damaged

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.

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2008–2016

  • Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Fuel tank straps corroded

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Nearside Rear Tyre badly cracking dated 2005

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2012

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2012

Full MOT history

25 tests since 2 Dec 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass72,754 miles1 minor24 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    72,754 miles
    Test number
    429053912595
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • 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 (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • 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 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front sills (6.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFuel tank retaining strap(s) corroded
    • AdvisoryFuel vapour purge valve damaged

  2. Fail72,754 miles (+381)6 major1 minor24 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,754 miles
    Test number
    947706127276
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorBrake servo defective or ineffective vacuum pipe leaking (1.1.10 (a) (i))
    • MajorFront Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
    • MajorHazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • 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 (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • 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 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front sills (6.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFuel tank retaining strap(s) corroded
    • AdvisoryFuel vapour purge valve damaged

  3. Pass72,373 miles (+459)
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    72,373 miles
    Test number
    346227413868

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass71,914 miles (+468)
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    71,914 miles
    Test number
    760604378175

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass71,446 miles (+506)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    71,446 miles
    Test number
    397271697467
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect Both (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryFuel tank straps corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Sump/plug (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

  6. Pass70,940 miles (+402)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    70,940 miles
    Test number
    859570231758
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre badly cracking dated 2005
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

  7. Pass70,538 miles (+1)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    70,538 miles
    Test number
    657729421984
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFuel tank straps corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside rear tyre badly cracking dated 2005
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

  8. Fail70,537 miles (+254)1 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,537 miles
    Test number
    122092864491
    • MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 175/80/14 Cut due to cracking/age 2007 (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFuel tank straps corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside rear tyre badly cracking dated 2005
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

  9. Pass70,283 miles (+9)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    70,283 miles
    Test number
    159623118994
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  10. Fail70,274 miles (+487)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,274 miles
    Test number
    208644400222
    • MajorEmission control equipment obviously defective Rear lambda sensor damaged (8.2.2.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside front tyre old and badly cracking on the outer edge.

  11. Pass69,787 miles (+763)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    69,787 miles
    Test number
    276633099636

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass69,024 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    69,024 miles
    Test number
    677834442898

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail69,020 miles (+655)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,020 miles
    Test number
    512499386096
    • FailureBrake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  14. Pass68,365 miles (+733)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    68,365 miles
    Test number
    759542783028
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  15. Pass67,632 miles (+1,191)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    67,632 miles
    Test number
    624053431109
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  16. Pass66,441 miles (+1,128)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    66,441 miles
    Test number
    737978534306
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  17. Pass65,313 miles (+1,614)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    65,313 miles
    Test number
    629724623337
    • AdvisoryRear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

  18. Pass63,699 miles (+2,196)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    63,699 miles
    Test number
    359407512314
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteRear coil springs corroded

  19. Pass61,503 miles (+4,164)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    61,503 miles
    Test number
    539385321399
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  20. Pass57,339 miles (+2,940)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    57,339 miles
    Test number
    301086710347
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteO/s wiper split

  21. Pass54,399 miles (+4,828)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    54,399 miles
    Test number
    172610539354
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  22. Pass49,571 miles (+4,021)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    49,571 miles
    Test number
    442372828488
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  23. Pass45,550 miles (+4,916)
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    45,550 miles
    Test number
    542054727398

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass40,634 miles (+4,613)
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2007
    Odometer
    40,634 miles
    Test number
    491005926420

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass36,021 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2006
    Odometer
    36,021 miles
    Test number
    883196135318

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about X788 AFH

Does X788 AFH currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on X788 AFH is valid until 8 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on X788 AFH?
The MOT on X788 AFH is valid until 8 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has X788 AFH done?
X788 AFH was recorded at 72,754 miles at its MOT on 9 Mar 2026, an average of 1,813 miles a year.
Has X788 AFH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X788 AFH has failed 4 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Mar 2026.
Has the mileage on X788 AFH 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 X788 AFH find?
X788 AFH passed its latest MOT on 9 Mar 2026 with 1 minor defect and 24 advisories: windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; front sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened; nearside front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened, and 22 more.

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