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Volkswagen Golf

Silver · Petrol · 2000 · 2,000 cc

X791 AAEMOT history

X791 AAE is a silver petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 7 Sept 2000. Its MOT is valid until 4 Sept 2027 and it has passed 22 of 24 MOT tests, with 62,848 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Aug 2026.

X791 AAE silver Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 4 Sept 2027
Mileage
62,848 mi
At MOT on 26 Aug 2026
MOT tests
24
22 passed · 2 failed
Per year
1,363 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X791 AAE
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,000 cc
Year of manufacture
2000
First used
7 Sept 2000
MOT status
MOT valid until 4 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
26 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

X791 AAE was last recorded at 62,848 miles on 26 Aug 2026, 301 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
62,547 miles · 1 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
301 miles
Average per year
1,363 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 62,848 miles
  • 2025 – 62,547 miles
  • 2024 – 62,204 miles
  • 2023 – 61,896 miles
  • 2022 – 61,782 miles
  • 2021 – 61,579 miles
  • 2020 – 61,370 miles
  • 2019 – 61,262 miles
  • 2018 – 61,152 miles
  • 2017 – 60,806 miles
  • 2016 – 59,967 miles
  • 2015 – 59,508 miles
  • 2014 – 58,869 miles
  • 2013 – 58,133 miles
  • 2012 – 57,331 miles
  • 2011 – 55,977 miles
  • 2010 – 54,054 miles
  • 2009 – 52,560 miles
  • 2008 – 50,531 miles
  • 2007 – 46,394 miles
  • 2006 – 40,775 miles
  • 2005 – 34,263 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass62,848 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 9 MOTs since 2018
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 8 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 9 MOTs since 2018
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2021

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.

  • Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2015

  • Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

  • Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2013

  • Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2013

Full MOT history

24 tests since 5 Sept 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass62,848 miles (+301)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    62,848 miles
    Test number
    855267047121
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Pass62,547 miles (+343)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    62,547 miles
    Test number
    684396374266
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass62,204 miles (+308)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    62,204 miles
    Test number
    318635698711
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Pass61,896 miles (+114)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    61,896 miles
    Test number
    477476748774
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Pass61,782 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    61,782 miles
    Test number
    576999480201
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Fail61,782 miles (+203)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,782 miles
    Test number
    765401748910
    • Repaired at testCentral Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Pass61,579 miles (+209)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    61,579 miles
    Test number
    508925540299
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Pass61,370 miles (+108)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    61,370 miles
    Test number
    472447134714
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Pass61,262 miles (+110)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    61,262 miles
    Test number
    907286404217
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  10. Pass61,152 miles (+346)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    61,152 miles
    Test number
    157342597010
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  11. Pass60,806 miles (+839)
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    60,806 miles
    Test number
    933179055323

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass59,967 miles (+459)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    59,967 miles
    Test number
    201458598149
    • 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)

  13. Pass59,508 miles (+639)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    59,508 miles
    Test number
    568740762827
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

  14. Pass58,869 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    58,869 miles
    Test number
    847521144233
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

  15. Fail58,869 miles (+736)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,869 miles
    Test number
    555438234227
    • FailureNearside Rear Trailing arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Trailing arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

  16. Pass58,133 miles (+802)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    58,133 miles
    Test number
    157435243262
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing arm synthetic 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 Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm synthetic 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)
    • AdvisoryRear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

  17. Pass57,331 miles (+1,354)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    57,331 miles
    Test number
    385277442499
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight deterioration of the bonding between metal and flexible material of an upper support bearing (2.5.B.3a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight deterioration of the bonding between metal and flexible material of an upper support bearing (2.5.B.3a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  18. Pass55,977 miles (+1,923)
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    55,977 miles
    Test number
    727132941200

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass54,054 miles (+1,494)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    54,054 miles
    Test number
    353336340257
    • NoteRear bump stops deteriorating
    • NoteRear number plate deteriorating

  20. Pass52,560 miles (+2,029)3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    52,560 miles
    Test number
    990485849253
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing 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)
    • NoteBoth rear bump stops deteriorating
    • NoteRear number plate deteriorating

  21. Pass50,531 miles (+4,137)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    50,531 miles
    Test number
    373078348283
    • 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)
    • NoteAdvise both rear axle bushes deteriorating
    • NoteRear number plate deteriorating

  22. Pass46,394 miles (+5,619)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    46,394 miles
    Test number
    792407247200
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteRear number plate starting to delaminate

  23. Pass40,775 miles (+6,512)
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    40,775 miles
    Test number
    213374846262

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass34,263 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2006
    Odometer
    34,263 miles
    Test number
    473288045270

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about X791 AAE

Does X791 AAE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on X791 AAE is valid until 4 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on X791 AAE?
The MOT on X791 AAE is valid until 4 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has X791 AAE done?
X791 AAE was recorded at 62,848 miles at its MOT on 26 Aug 2026, an average of 1,363 miles a year.
Has X791 AAE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X791 AAE has failed 2 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Aug 2022.
Has the mileage on X791 AAE 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 X791 AAE find?
X791 AAE passed its latest MOT on 26 Aug 2026 with 4 advisories: nearside front anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; nearside front upper macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; offside front anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement, and 1 more.

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