Volkswagen Golf
Silver · Petrol · 2001 · 1,984 cc
X789 MGNMOT history
X789 MGN is a silver petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 11 Jan 2001. Its MOT expired on 12 Feb 2025 and it has passed 19 of 28 MOT tests, with 84,800 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Feb 2024.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 12 Feb 2025
- Mileage
- 84,800 mi
- At MOT on 13 Feb 2024
- MOT tests
- 28
- 19 passed · 9 failed
- Per year
- 3,053 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- X789 MGN
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Golf
- Colour
- Silver
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,984 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2001
- First used
- 11 Jan 2001
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 12 Feb 2025
- Latest MOT test
- 13 Feb 2024 (Pass)
Mileage history
X789 MGN was last recorded at 84,800 miles on 13 Feb 2024, 5,152 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Jan 2023.
- Previous MOT
- 79,648 miles · 26 Jan 2023
- Between the last two tests
- 5,152 miles
- Average per year
- 3,053 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2024 – 84,800 miles
- 2023 – 79,648 miles
- 2022 – 73,112 miles
- 2020 – 65,703 miles
- 2019 – 63,611 miles
- 2018 – 59,747 miles
- 2017 – 58,468 miles
- 2016 – 57,417 miles
- 2015 – 51,834 miles
- 2014 – 48,973 miles
- 2013 – 47,980 miles
- 2012 – 46,750 miles
- 2011 – 45,553 miles
- 2010 – 43,855 miles
- 2009 – 42,614 miles
- 2008 – 41,326 miles
- 2007 – 38,683 miles
- 2006 – 34,673 miles
- 2005 – 29,014 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass84,800 miles
- AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
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.
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction
Major2 MOTs, 2022
Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard
Major2 MOTs, 2022
Full MOT history
28 tests since 4 Nov 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass84,800 miles (+5,152)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Feb 2025
- Odometer
- 84,800 miles
- Test number
- 856715166805
- AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Pass79,648 miles (+6,536)7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Jan 2024
- Odometer
- 79,648 miles
- Test number
- 276839053573
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisorySome steering and suspension bushes are starting to crack and deteriorate
- AdvisorySome surface rust on floor panels sub frames starting suspension and brake components
- AdvisorySurface rust on exhaust system
Pass73,112 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Jan 2023
- Odometer
- 73,112 miles
- Test number
- 824145256410
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Fail73,112 miles (+43)3 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 73,112 miles
- Test number
- 233586697535
- MajorEmissions not tested due to missing catalyst (8.2.1.2 (d))
- MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
- MajorExhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.1.1 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Fail73,069 miles (+7,366)6 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 73,069 miles
- Test number
- 142825060424
- MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
- MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
- MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
- MajorExhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.1.1 (a))
- MajorOil leaking excessively from engine dipstick tube (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- MajorRear Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Pass65,703 miles
- MOT expiry
- 20 Oct 2021
- Odometer
- 65,703 miles
- Test number
- 337569397558
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail65,703 miles (+2,092)2 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 65,703 miles
- Test number
- 675043533952
- Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
- Repaired at testWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Pass63,611 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 Oct 2020
- Odometer
- 63,611 miles
- Test number
- 636193320432
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Fail63,611 miles (+3,864)1 repaired2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 63,611 miles
- Test number
- 305328960378
- Repaired at testRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass59,747 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 10 Aug 2019
- Odometer
- 59,747 miles
- Test number
- 779977234263
- AdvisoryNearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Fail59,747 miles (+1,279)1 repaired3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 59,747 miles
- Test number
- 391518089015
- Repaired at testRear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass58,468 miles (+1,051)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 10 Aug 2018
- Odometer
- 58,468 miles
- Test number
- 627897680348
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Pass57,417 miles
- MOT expiry
- 9 Nov 2017
- Odometer
- 57,417 miles
- Test number
- 598901412920
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail57,417 miles (+5,583)2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 57,417 miles
- Test number
- 708940925398
- FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Pass51,834 miles5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Nov 2016
- Odometer
- 51,834 miles
- Test number
- 468282390556
- AdvisoryNail in offside front tyre.
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar 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)
Fail51,834 miles (+2,861)4 failures5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 51,834 miles
- Test number
- 420086426862
- FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)
- FailureNearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)
- FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)
- FailureOffside Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)
- AdvisoryNail in offside front tyre.
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar 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)
Pass48,973 miles
- MOT expiry
- 9 Nov 2015
- Odometer
- 48,973 miles
- Test number
- 449461714413
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail48,972 miles (+992)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 48,972 miles
- Test number
- 566231914359
- FailureNearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Pass47,980 miles (+1,230)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Nov 2014
- Odometer
- 47,980 miles
- Test number
- 475622013385
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass46,750 miles (+1,197)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 9 Nov 2013
- Odometer
- 46,750 miles
- Test number
- 127374312358
- NoteWipers slow
Fail45,553 miles2 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 45,553 miles
- Test number
- 489641411367
- Repaired at testFront registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
- Repaired at testNearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)
Pass45,553 miles (+1,698)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Nov 2012
- Odometer
- 45,553 miles
- Test number
- 978521811392
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass43,855 miles (+1,241)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Nov 2011
- Odometer
- 43,855 miles
- Test number
- 904533510316
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass42,614 miles (+1,288)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Nov 2010
- Odometer
- 42,614 miles
- Test number
- 680133019311
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass41,326 miles (+2,643)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Nov 2009
- Odometer
- 41,326 miles
- Test number
- 442291718460
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass38,683 miles (+4,010)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Nov 2008
- Odometer
- 38,683 miles
- Test number
- 262069107364
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass34,673 miles (+5,659)2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 9 Nov 2007
- Odometer
- 34,673 miles
- Test number
- 434341916476
- NoteFront tyres close to limit
- NoteInner faces of front brake discs close to being excessive
Pass29,014 miles
- MOT expiry
- 9 Nov 2006
- Odometer
- 29,014 miles
- Test number
- 992368305377
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about X789 MGN
- Does X789 MGN currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on X789 MGN expired on 12 Feb 2025, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on X789 MGN?
- The MOT on X789 MGN expired on 12 Feb 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has X789 MGN done?
- X789 MGN was recorded at 84,800 miles at its MOT on 13 Feb 2024, an average of 3,053 miles a year.
- Has X789 MGN ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. X789 MGN has failed 9 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Jan 2022.
- Has the mileage on X789 MGN 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 X789 MGN find?
- X789 MGN passed its latest MOT on 13 Feb 2024 with 2 advisories: nearside front play in steering rack inner joint(s); offside front play in steering rack inner joint(s).
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