Volkswagen Golf
Blue · Petrol · 2001 · 2,792 cc
X788 GDDMOT history
X788 GDD is a blue petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 26 Jan 2001. Its MOT is valid until 18 Jan 2027 and it has passed 20 of 28 MOT tests, with 118,638 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Jan 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 18 Jan 2027
- Mileage
- 118,638 mi
- At MOT on 14 Jan 2026
- MOT tests
- 28
- 20 passed · 8 failed
- Per year
- 1,901 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- X788 GDD
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Golf
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 2,792 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2001
- First used
- 26 Jan 2001
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 18 Jan 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 14 Jan 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
X788 GDD was last recorded at 118,638 miles on 14 Jan 2026, 24 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Jan 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 118,614 miles · 16 Jan 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 24 miles
- Average per year
- 1,901 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 118,638 miles
- 2025 – 118,614 miles
- 2024 – 118,412 miles
- 2023 – 118,350 miles
- 2022 – 118,340 miles
- 2021 – 118,214 miles
- 2019 – 118,094 miles
- 2018 – 117,612 miles
- 2017 – 115,551 miles
- 2016 – 113,498 miles
- 2015 – 109,706 miles
- 2014 – 108,263 miles
- 2013 – 106,794 miles
- 2012 – 104,785 miles
- 2011 – 103,730 miles
- 2010 – 100,828 miles
- 2009 – 97,973 miles
- 2008 – 94,881 miles
- 2007 – 91,583 miles
- 2006 – 80,615 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass118,638 miles
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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.
Central Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Advisory4 MOTs, 2017–2018
EML on dash
Advisory4 MOTs, 2017–2018
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2014
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil
Advisory3 MOTs, 2007–2011
Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018
Both front wipers worn but clearing screen
Advisory2 MOTs, 2017
Full MOT history
28 tests since 13 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass118,638 miles (+24)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Jan 2027
- Odometer
- 118,638 miles
- Test number
- 789752658078
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass118,614 miles (+202)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Jan 2026
- Odometer
- 118,614 miles
- Test number
- 853930271556
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass118,412 miles (+62)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Jan 2025
- Odometer
- 118,412 miles
- Test number
- 579583913165
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass118,350 miles (+10)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Jan 2024
- Odometer
- 118,350 miles
- Test number
- 544105768714
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass118,340 miles (+126)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Jan 2023
- Odometer
- 118,340 miles
- Test number
- 616234722643
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass118,214 miles (+5)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Jan 2022
- Odometer
- 118,214 miles
- Test number
- 795660682375
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail118,209 miles (+115)1 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 118,209 miles
- Test number
- 243578822328
- MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Pass118,094 miles (+482)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Jan 2021
- Odometer
- 118,094 miles
- Test number
- 156401637708
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass117,612 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Feb 2019
- Odometer
- 117,612 miles
- Test number
- 894152596922
- AdvisoryCentral Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- AdvisoryEML on dash
- AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Fail117,612 miles (+2,061)4 failures3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 117,612 miles
- Test number
- 967146517950
- FailureNearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
- FailureOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureOffside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
- FailureWindscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' Things hanging from mirror (8.3.1b)
- AdvisoryCentral Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- AdvisoryEML on dash
- AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Pass115,551 miles (+17)9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Feb 2018
- Odometer
- 115,551 miles
- Test number
- 778246276555
- AdvisoryBoth front wipers worn but clearing screen
- AdvisoryCentral Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- AdvisoryEML on dash
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Mirror cover loose
- AdvisoryOil leak Oil around rocker cover area
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Fail115,534 miles (+2,036)1 dangerous5 failures9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 115,534 miles
- Test number
- 421580591470
- DangerousOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush Rear bush (console) (2.4.G.2)
- FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- FailureNearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
- FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- FailureOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
- AdvisoryBoth front wipers worn but clearing screen
- AdvisoryCentral Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- AdvisoryEML on dash
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Mirror cover loose
- AdvisoryOil leak Oil around rocker cover area
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Pass113,498 miles (+3,792)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Feb 2017
- Odometer
- 113,498 miles
- Test number
- 680640986269
- AdvisoryNsf Tyre low in tread.
- AdvisoryNsr tyre low in tread.
- AdvisorySlight play osf rack end
Pass109,706 miles (+1,443)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Feb 2016
- Odometer
- 109,706 miles
- Test number
- 507851325077
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass108,263 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Feb 2015
- Odometer
- 108,263 miles
- Test number
- 668089524022
- AdvisoryNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Fail108,263 miles (+1,469)1 repaired3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 108,263 miles
- Test number
- 878819824096
- Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Pass106,794 miles (+2,009)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Feb 2014
- Odometer
- 106,794 miles
- Test number
- 515511333089
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass104,785 miles (+1,055)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Feb 2013
- Odometer
- 104,785 miles
- Test number
- 588097712063
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass103,730 miles
- MOT expiry
- 1 Feb 2012
- Odometer
- 103,730 miles
- Test number
- 228467601088
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail103,730 miles (+2,902)2 failures3 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 103,730 miles
- Test number
- 116296401439
- FailureOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- FailureOffside Rear brake disc has restricted free movement (3.5.1j)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- NoteAdvise front and rear brake discs worn advise tyre pressures low advise engine management light on
Pass100,828 miles (+2,855)2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 1 Feb 2011
- Odometer
- 100,828 miles
- Test number
- 843852320072
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- NoteAdvise front brake discs worn advise engine management light on
Pass97,973 miles
- MOT expiry
- 1 Feb 2010
- Odometer
- 97,973 miles
- Test number
- 472189829044
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail97,973 miles (+3,092)1 failure1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 97,973 miles
- Test number
- 363478629077
- FailureNearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteAdvise o/s/f tyre wearing on edges advise front and rear brake discs worn advise engine management light on
Pass94,881 miles
- MOT expiry
- 1 Feb 2009
- Odometer
- 94,881 miles
- Test number
- 641042238013
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail94,881 miles (+3,298)2 failures2 advisories3 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 94,881 miles
- Test number
- 501871438041
- FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
- NoteNail in offside rear tyre
- NoteAdvise steering rack worn advise front brake discs worn advise n/s/f tyre worn on inner edge advise engine management light on
Pass91,583 miles3 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 1 Feb 2008
- Odometer
- 91,583 miles
- Test number
- 322593237091
- AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- NoteO/s/f tyre worn inner edge 205/55 16
- NoteV.slight play in steering rack
Fail91,583 miles (+10,968)1 failure3 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 91,583 miles
- Test number
- 610200937079
- FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- NoteO/s/f tyre worn inner edge 205/55 16
- NoteV.slight play in steering rack
Pass80,615 miles
- MOT expiry
- 12 Jan 2007
- Odometer
- 80,615 miles
- Test number
- 584823116062
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about X788 GDD
- Does X788 GDD currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on X788 GDD is valid until 18 Jan 2027.
- When is the MOT due on X788 GDD?
- The MOT on X788 GDD is valid until 18 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has X788 GDD done?
- X788 GDD was recorded at 118,638 miles at its MOT on 14 Jan 2026, an average of 1,901 miles a year.
- Has X788 GDD ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. X788 GDD has failed 8 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Jan 2021.
- Has the mileage on X788 GDD 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 GDD find?
- X788 GDD passed its latest MOT on 14 Jan 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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