
Volkswagen Golf
Grey · Petrol · 2001 · 1,390 cc
X791 BALMOT history
X791 BAL is a grey petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 9 Feb 2001. Its MOT is valid until 4 Dec 2026 and it has passed 20 of 34 MOT tests, with 172,524 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Dec 2025.

- MOT
- Valid
- Until 4 Dec 2026
- Mileage
- 172,524 mi
- At MOT on 5 Dec 2025
- MOT tests
- 34
- 20 passed · 14 failed
- Per year
- 5,910 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- X791 BAL
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Golf
- Colour
- Grey
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,390 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2001
- First used
- 9 Feb 2001
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 4 Dec 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 5 Dec 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
X791 BAL was last recorded at 172,524 miles on 5 Dec 2025, 3,802 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Nov 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 168,722 miles · 28 Nov 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 3,802 miles
- Average per year
- 5,910 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 172,524 miles
- 2024 – 168,722 miles
- 2023 – 160,844 miles
- 2022 – 155,787 miles
- 2021 – 154,897 miles
- 2020 – 151,107 miles
- 2019 – 146,093 miles
- 2018 – 139,848 miles
- 2017 – 136,319 miles
- 2016 – 128,920 miles
- 2015 – 123,746 miles
- 2014 – 117,930 miles
- 2013 – 112,558 miles
- 2012 – 103,993 miles
- 2011 – 96,282 miles
- 2010 – 89,916 miles
- 2008 – 82,259 miles
- 2007 – 74,988 miles
- 2006 – 54,849 miles
What the latest MOT found
- MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective n\s and o\s (3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n\s and o\s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2023
- AdvisoryHeavy under seal all under body and other components
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin n\s and o\s (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryExaust noisy
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.
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Off side and near side
Advisory7 MOTs, 2021–2024
Exhaust noisy
Advisory5 MOTs, 2021–2024
Front Coil spring corroded Off side and near side
Advisory5 MOTs, 2022–2024
Rear Coil spring corroded Off side and near side
Advisory5 MOTs, 2022–2024
Oil leak, but not excessive Engine
Advisory5 MOTs, 2021–2023
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory4 MOTs, 2012–2018
Full MOT history
34 tests since 7 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass172,524 miles1 minor7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Dec 2026
- Odometer
- 172,524 miles
- Test number
- 876021782180
- MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective n\s and o\s (3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n\s and o\s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryHeavy under seal all under body and other components
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin n\s and o\s (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryExaust noisy
Fail172,524 miles (+3,802)3 repaired1 minor7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 172,524 miles
- Test number
- 988207531351
- Repaired at testEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
- Repaired at testFront Position lamp not working n\s and o\s (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective n\s and o\s (3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n\s and o\s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryHeavy under seal all under body and other components
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin n\s and o\s (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryExaust noisy
Pass168,722 miles (+1)1 minor8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Dec 2025
- Odometer
- 168,722 miles
- Test number
- 150780432367
- MinorNearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Cracked (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded Off side and near side (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryMIL lamp on
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt buckle cover missing
- AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Off side and near side (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Off side and near side (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Fail168,721 miles (+7,877)6 major1 minor8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 168,721 miles
- Test number
- 409535769682
- MajorNearside Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested Lamp not working (4.1.2 (b))
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- MinorNearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Cracked (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded Off side and near side (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryMIL lamp on
- AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt buckle cover missing
- AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Off side and near side (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Off side and near side (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Pass160,844 miles8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Dec 2024
- Odometer
- 160,844 miles
- Test number
- 281083751649
- AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded Off side and near side (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryMIL lamp on
- AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Off side and near side (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Off side and near side (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Fail160,844 miles (+5,057)3 major1 minor8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 160,844 miles
- Test number
- 634338896226
- MajorFront Headlamp aim too low Off side and near side (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
- MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MinorRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded Off side and near side (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryMIL lamp on
- AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Off side and near side (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Off side and near side (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Pass155,787 miles5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Dec 2023
- Odometer
- 155,787 miles
- Test number
- 287630955168
- AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded Off side and near side (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Off side and near side (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Off side and near side (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Fail155,787 miles (+890)1 major5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 155,787 miles
- Test number
- 509264023139
- MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded Off side and near side (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Off side and near side (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Off side and near side (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Pass154,897 miles (+1)1 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Dec 2022
- Odometer
- 154,897 miles
- Test number
- 485513081735
- MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryCoil spring corroded Off side and near side front and rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust joint deteriorated
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Off side and near side (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Fail154,896 miles (+3,789)3 major2 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 154,896 miles
- Test number
- 399797396464
- MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
- MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired Outer sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryCoil spring corroded Off side and near side front and rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust joint deteriorated
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Off side and near side (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Pass151,107 miles1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 14 Mar 2021
- Odometer
- 151,107 miles
- Test number
- 815192329039
- MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Fail151,107 miles (+5,014)2 repaired1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 151,107 miles
- Test number
- 891696537703
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- Repaired at testNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
- MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Pass146,093 miles (+6,245)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Mar 2020
- Odometer
- 146,093 miles
- Test number
- 539766210968
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexy hose (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear seat belt clasp plastic cover missing
Pass139,848 miles (+3,529)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Mar 2019
- Odometer
- 139,848 miles
- Test number
- 322071293339
- AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryPower steeting pump noisy
Pass136,319 miles6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Mar 2018
- Odometer
- 136,319 miles
- Test number
- 661460896974
- AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases clamp (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt pinholed (2.5.C.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear seat belt clasp cover missing
- AdvisoryBoth rear shock absorber shrouds detached
Fail136,319 miles (+7,399)2 failures6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 136,319 miles
- Test number
- 689485511940
- FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases clamp (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt pinholed (2.5.C.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear seat belt clasp cover missing
- AdvisoryBoth rear shock absorber shrouds detached
Pass128,920 miles (+226)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Apr 2017
- Odometer
- 128,920 miles
- Test number
- 784561052756
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail128,694 miles (+4,948)4 failures4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 128,694 miles
- Test number
- 998999961294
- FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
- FailureDriver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)
- FailureOffside 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)
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- AdvisoryBoth front brake hoses perishing
- AdvisoryN/s door mirror cracked
- AdvisoryN/s driveshaft boots slight leaks
- AdvisoryN/s/r tyre + o/s/f tyre both close to limit
Pass123,746 miles2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 14 Apr 2016
- Odometer
- 123,746 miles
- Test number
- 568020405136
- AdvisoryNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- NoteNearside front pad wear wiring broken
Fail123,746 miles (+5,816)1 failure2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 123,746 miles
- Test number
- 348270305141
- FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- NoteNearside front pad wear wiring broken
Pass117,930 miles (+29)2 advisories3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 14 Apr 2015
- Odometer
- 117,930 miles
- Test number
- 497987894003
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test
- NoteEngine management light on
- NoteO/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge
Fail117,901 miles (+5,343)1 failure3 advisories3 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 117,901 miles
- Test number
- 218994294088
- FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
- NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test
- NoteEngine management light on
- NoteO/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge
Pass112,558 miles (+8,565)2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 14 Apr 2014
- Odometer
- 112,558 miles
- Test number
- 129055903189
- AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- NoteEngine management light on
Pass103,993 miles (+78)1 advisory2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 16 May 2013
- Odometer
- 103,993 miles
- Test number
- 836626932164
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- NoteOil leak
- NoteEngine management light on
Fail103,915 miles (+7,633)2 dangerous1 failure2 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 103,915 miles
- Test number
- 319952632190
- DangerousWire for amp left loose in the boot
- DangerousWiring from positive terminal going through body under bonnet area
- FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension 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)
- NoteOil leak
- NoteEngine management light on
Pass96,282 miles (+6,366)
- MOT expiry
- 16 May 2012
- Odometer
- 96,282 miles
- Test number
- 447027431192
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass89,916 miles
- MOT expiry
- 6 Jan 2011
- Odometer
- 89,916 miles
- Test number
- 514202700049
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail89,916 miles (+7,657)2 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 89,916 miles
- Test number
- 893162800041
- FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass82,259 miles
- MOT expiry
- 6 Jan 2010
- Odometer
- 82,259 miles
- Test number
- 652365968390
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail82,259 miles (+7,271)2 failures1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 82,259 miles
- Test number
- 292534168321
- FailureOffside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
- FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- NoteWindscreen slightly scored
Pass74,988 miles (+10,654)
- MOT expiry
- 6 Jan 2009
- Odometer
- 74,988 miles
- Test number
- 424852467415
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass64,334 miles (+9,485)
- MOT expiry
- 6 Jan 2008
- Odometer
- 64,334 miles
- Test number
- 122406107472
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass54,849 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 6 Jan 2007
- Odometer
- 54,849 miles
- Test number
- 431267706031
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Fail54,849 miles1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 54,849 miles
- Test number
- 201107206070
- FailureNearside Outer Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Questions about X791 BAL
- Does X791 BAL currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on X791 BAL is valid until 4 Dec 2026.
- When is the MOT due on X791 BAL?
- The MOT on X791 BAL is valid until 4 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has X791 BAL done?
- X791 BAL was recorded at 172,524 miles at its MOT on 5 Dec 2025, an average of 5,910 miles a year.
- Has X791 BAL ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. X791 BAL has failed 14 of its 34 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Dec 2025.
- Has the mileage on X791 BAL 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 BAL find?
- X791 BAL passed its latest MOT on 5 Dec 2025 with 1 minor defect and 7 advisories: front windscreen wiper blade defective n\s and o\s; front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n\s and o\s; front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread, and 5 more.
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