
Volkswagen Golf
Red · Petrol · 2000 · 1,598 cc
X788 KCYMOT history
X788 KCY is a red petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 24 Oct 2000. Its MOT expired on 6 Sept 2024 and it has passed 17 of 28 MOT tests, with 115,117 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Sept 2023.

- MOT
- Expired
- On 6 Sept 2024
- Mileage
- 115,117 mi
- At MOT on 7 Sept 2023
- MOT tests
- 28
- 17 passed · 11 failed
- Per year
- 4,512 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- X788 KCY
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Golf
- Colour
- Red
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,598 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2000
- First used
- 24 Oct 2000
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 6 Sept 2024
- Latest MOT test
- 7 Sept 2023 (Pass)
Mileage history
X788 KCY was last recorded at 115,117 miles on 7 Sept 2023, 1 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Sept 2023.
- Previous MOT
- 115,116 miles · 5 Sept 2023
- Between the last two tests
- 1 miles
- Average per year
- 4,512 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2023 – 115,117 miles
- 2022 – 114,761 miles
- 2021 – 113,359 miles
- 2019 – 107,209 miles
- 2018 – 107,198 miles
- 2017 – 97,428 miles
- 2016 – 89,396 miles
- 2015 – 84,909 miles
- 2014 – 81,914 miles
- 2013 – 78,818 miles
- 2012 – 75,065 miles
- 2011 – 71,435 miles
- 2010 – 67,257 miles
- 2009 – 62,185 miles
- 2008 – 56,013 miles
- 2007 – 49,354 miles
- 2006 – 41,819 miles
- 2005 – 34,185 miles
What the latest MOT found
- MinorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced (4.3.3 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
- AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2019
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
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 Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Advisory6 MOTs, 2007–2012
Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Advisory6 MOTs, 2007–2012
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated n/s and o/s
Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2021
Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule
Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2021
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2008–2011
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2008–2011
Full MOT history
28 tests since 29 Sept 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass115,117 miles (+1)1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Sept 2024
- Odometer
- 115,117 miles
- Test number
- 676731573234
- MinorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced (4.3.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Fail115,116 miles (+355)2 major1 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 115,116 miles
- Test number
- 998477627236
- MajorBrake performance unable to be tested due to overheated (1.2.1 (g))
- MajorEmissions unable to be completed due to overheated (8.2.1.2 (d))
- MinorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced (4.3.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Pass114,761 miles (+1,402)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 May 2023
- Odometer
- 114,761 miles
- Test number
- 974204828288
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside rear (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Pass113,359 miles (+20)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 Apr 2022
- Odometer
- 113,359 miles
- Test number
- 822877182018
- AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated n/s and o/s (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryFront Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Fail113,339 miles (+6,130)2 dangerous3 major1 repaired6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 113,339 miles
- Test number
- 291254739912
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated n/s and o/s (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (1.6mm) (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Pass107,209 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Sept 2020
- Odometer
- 107,209 miles
- Test number
- 493008644189
- AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated n/s and o/s (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryFront Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush n/s and o/s top mount (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Fail107,209 miles (+11)3 major5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 107,209 miles
- Test number
- 747109125491
- MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
- MajorNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
- MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryEngine management light on
- AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated n/s and o/s (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryFront Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush n/s and o/s top mount (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Fail107,198 miles (+9,770)1 dangerous3 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 107,198 miles
- Test number
- 988452202327
- DangerousOffside Rear Axle fractured (5.1.1 (a))
- MajorNearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
- MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Driver's door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Pass97,428 miles (+3)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Oct 2018
- Odometer
- 97,428 miles
- Test number
- 123649668739
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail97,425 miles (+8,029)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 97,425 miles
- Test number
- 737311763198
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Pass89,396 miles (+4,487)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 8 Oct 2017
- Odometer
- 89,396 miles
- Test number
- 552378247384
- AdvisoryRear axle beam corroded n/s & o/s
Pass84,909 miles (+36)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Oct 2016
- Odometer
- 84,909 miles
- Test number
- 406423102059
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail84,873 miles (+2,959)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 84,873 miles
- Test number
- 693274305014
- FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Pass81,914 miles (+3,096)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 8 Oct 2015
- Odometer
- 81,914 miles
- Test number
- 428042464284
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass78,818 miles (+14)2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 8 Oct 2014
- Odometer
- 78,818 miles
- Test number
- 295273773272
- AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
- NoteCentre exhaust mounting deterioiated
Fail78,804 miles (+3,739)1 failure2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 78,804 miles
- Test number
- 249280273263
- FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
- NoteCentre exhaust mounting deterioiated
Pass75,065 miles (+148)2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 8 Oct 2013
- Odometer
- 75,065 miles
- Test number
- 959416972233
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryRear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- NoteAxle beam rusted slightly
Fail74,917 miles (+3,482)3 failures2 repaired5 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 74,917 miles
- Test number
- 465842072211
- FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
- FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
- FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- NoteExhaust system deteriorated
Pass71,435 miles10 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 8 Oct 2012
- Odometer
- 71,435 miles
- Test number
- 665503271232
- AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
- AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing 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)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- NotePuncture offside front tyre
Fail71,435 miles (+4,178)1 failure10 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 71,435 miles
- Test number
- 347143871453
- FailureBrake servo vacuum pipe split (3.6.C.1b)
- AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
- AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing 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)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- NotePuncture offside front tyre
Pass67,257 miles6 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 8 Oct 2011
- Odometer
- 67,257 miles
- Test number
- 691394570202
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteOnly temp repair been carried out on exhaust
Fail67,257 miles (+5,072)1 failure2 repaired6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 67,257 miles
- Test number
- 433944170269
- FailureExhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass62,185 miles (+6,172)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 8 Oct 2010
- Odometer
- 62,185 miles
- Test number
- 724575379250
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Pass56,013 miles12 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 8 Oct 2009
- Odometer
- 56,013 miles
- Test number
- 644693888231
- AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- NoteFront wipers smearing screen slightly
Fail56,013 miles (+6,659)2 failures2 repaired12 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 56,013 miles
- Test number
- 544871088205
- FailurePower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)
- FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- Repaired at testOffside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
- Repaired at testOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
- AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- NoteFront wipers smearing screen slightly
Pass49,354 miles (+7,535)9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 Sept 2008
- Odometer
- 49,354 miles
- Test number
- 462753167230
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Pass41,819 miles (+7,634)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Sept 2007
- Odometer
- 41,819 miles
- Test number
- 411902266296
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Pass34,185 miles1 note
- MOT expiry
- 24 Oct 2006
- Odometer
- 34,185 miles
- Test number
- 103372875226
- NoteSpare tyre defective
Questions about X788 KCY
- Does X788 KCY currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on X788 KCY expired on 6 Sept 2024, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on X788 KCY?
- The MOT on X788 KCY expired on 6 Sept 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has X788 KCY done?
- X788 KCY was recorded at 115,117 miles at its MOT on 7 Sept 2023, an average of 4,512 miles a year.
- Has X788 KCY ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. X788 KCY has failed 11 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Sept 2023.
- Has the mileage on X788 KCY 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 KCY find?
- X788 KCY passed its latest MOT on 7 Sept 2023 with 1 minor defect and 4 advisories: nearside rear stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced; brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all discs; front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread, and 2 more.
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