
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.

- 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
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.
- 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
- 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
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.
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
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))
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))
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
Pass20,892 miles (+747)
- MOT expiry
- 31 Aug 2019
- Odometer
- 20,892 miles
- Test number
- 896901355299
No defects or advisories recorded.
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)
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)
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)
Pass18,734 miles
- MOT expiry
- 31 Aug 2016
- Odometer
- 18,734 miles
- Test number
- 405413125238
No defects or advisories recorded.
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)
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)
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)
Pass16,527 miles (+738)
- MOT expiry
- 31 Aug 2013
- Odometer
- 16,527 miles
- Test number
- 997582542298
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass15,789 miles (+896)
- MOT expiry
- 31 Aug 2012
- Odometer
- 15,789 miles
- Test number
- 698576031274
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass14,893 miles (+1,097)
- MOT expiry
- 31 Aug 2011
- Odometer
- 14,893 miles
- Test number
- 563457330239
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass13,796 miles (+1,053)
- MOT expiry
- 31 Aug 2010
- Odometer
- 13,796 miles
- Test number
- 282234749201
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass12,743 miles (+974)
- MOT expiry
- 31 Aug 2009
- Odometer
- 12,743 miles
- Test number
- 344195548470
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass11,769 miles (+1,454)
- MOT expiry
- 24 Aug 2008
- Odometer
- 11,769 miles
- Test number
- 923823837245
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass10,315 miles
- MOT expiry
- 24 Aug 2007
- Odometer
- 10,315 miles
- Test number
- 291937036239
No defects or advisories recorded.
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)
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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