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Volkswagen Golf

Red · Diesel · 2000 · 1,896 cc

X788 EGJMOT history

X788 EGJ is a red diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 4 Sept 2000. Its MOT expired on 26 Feb 2024 and it has passed 18 of 21 MOT tests, with 22,886 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Feb 2023.

X788 EGJ red Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 26 Feb 2024
Mileage
22,886 mi
At MOT on 21 Feb 2023
MOT tests
21
18 passed · 3 failed
Per year
826 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X788 EGJ
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2000
First used
4 Sept 2000
MOT status
MOT expired on 26 Feb 2024
Latest MOT test
21 Feb 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

X788 EGJ was last recorded at 22,886 miles on 21 Feb 2023, 531 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Feb 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
22,355 miles · 23 Feb 2022
Between the last two tests
531 miles
Average per year
826 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 22,886 miles
  • 2022 – 22,355 miles
  • 2021 – 22,091 miles
  • 2019 – 21,650 miles
  • 2018 – 20,892 miles
  • 2017 – 20,145 miles
  • 2016 – 19,501 miles
  • 2015 – 18,734 miles
  • 2014 – 18,112 miles
  • 2013 – 17,402 miles
  • 2012 – 16,527 miles
  • 2011 – 15,789 miles
  • 2010 – 14,893 miles
  • 2009 – 13,796 miles
  • 2008 – 12,743 miles
  • 2007 – 11,769 miles
  • 2006 – 10,315 miles
  • 2005 – 8,422 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass22,886 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryUnder tray fitted

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.

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2014

Full MOT history

21 tests since 22 Aug 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass22,886 miles (+531)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    22,886 miles
    Test number
    782258323323
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryUnder tray fitted
  2. Pass22,355 miles (+264)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    22,355 miles
    Test number
    264183483711
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  3. Pass22,091 miles (+441)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    22,091 miles
    Test number
    744088364619
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  4. Pass21,650 miles (+758)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    21,650 miles
    Test number
    968146585617
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNon obligatory mirror damaged
  5. Pass20,892 miles (+747)
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    20,892 miles
    Test number
    896901355299

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass20,145 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    20,145 miles
    Test number
    367966799578
    • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin All around (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRegistration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Both (6.3.1d)
  7. Fail20,145 miles (+644)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    20,145 miles
    Test number
    479265682586
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin All around (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRegistration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Both (6.3.1d)
  8. Pass19,501 miles (+767)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    19,501 miles
    Test number
    164465703051
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
  9. Pass18,734 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    18,734 miles
    Test number
    405413125238

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail18,734 miles (+622)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    18,734 miles
    Test number
    707453025252
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim does not move downwards when dipped (British American headlamp) (1.8.C.4)
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
  11. Pass18,112 miles (+710)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    18,112 miles
    Test number
    588471644225
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  12. Pass17,402 miles (+875)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    17,402 miles
    Test number
    438904533290
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  13. Pass16,527 miles (+738)
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    16,527 miles
    Test number
    997582542298

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass15,789 miles (+896)
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    15,789 miles
    Test number
    698576031274

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass14,893 miles (+1,097)
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    14,893 miles
    Test number
    563457330239

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass13,796 miles (+1,053)
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    13,796 miles
    Test number
    282234749201

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass12,743 miles (+974)
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    12,743 miles
    Test number
    344195548470

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass11,769 miles (+1,454)
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    11,769 miles
    Test number
    923823837245

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass10,315 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    10,315 miles
    Test number
    291937036239

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail10,315 miles (+1,893)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    10,315 miles
    Test number
    982967836260
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
  21. Pass8,422 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2006
    Odometer
    8,422 miles
    Test number
    283244335200

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about X788 EGJ

Does X788 EGJ currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on X788 EGJ expired on 26 Feb 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on X788 EGJ?
The MOT on X788 EGJ expired on 26 Feb 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has X788 EGJ done?
X788 EGJ was recorded at 22,886 miles at its MOT on 21 Feb 2023, an average of 826 miles a year.
Has X788 EGJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X788 EGJ has failed 3 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Aug 2017.
Has the mileage on X788 EGJ 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 EGJ find?
X788 EGJ passed its latest MOT on 21 Feb 2023 with 4 advisories: front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread; rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides; rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread, and 1 more.

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